PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Pegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jon Pegas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Nukem
vs
Pegas

193 cm
27
246 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

191 cm
39
247 lbs
38 - 28 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Fast

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Pegas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pegas.
Pegas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pegas throws a big counter head kick but Nukem avoids it with no problem.
Nukem loads up on a big right hand but Pegas slips the punch.
Nukem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nukem misses with a shot to the body
and Pegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nukem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pegas connects with a body shot that sends Nukem's belly button to the back.
Pegas scores with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Pegas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pegas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nukem on the side of the head.
Nukem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nukem lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pegas throws a big shot that misses.
We've been informed that Pegas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nukem fails with a takedown attempt.
Nukem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem wants to slow Pegas down by chopping away at his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Nukem does it's job there.
Pegas throws a jab but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pegas avoids it really well and circles away.
Nukem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nukem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pegas in his tracks.
Pegas blocks a low kick nicely.
Nukem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pegas. That did some damage!

Pegas clinches up against the cage.
Pegas digs a right hand underneath Nukem's ribcage. Nukem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nukem blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pegas tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Pegas back against the cage.
Nukem jumps guard but Pegas stands there with Nukem around his waist. Nukem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Nukem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pegas taking a breather.
Nukem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pegas lands an elbow just above Nukem 's eye.

It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
Nukem blocking some punches.
Pegas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nukem backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pegas misses with a punch on the inside.
Pegas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pegas.

Nukem pulls guard successfully.
Nukem controls Pegas momentarily but Pegas frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pegas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pegas is looking to score with low kicks.
Pegas throws the left hand but Nukem avoids the punch easily.
Pegas misses with a leg kick.
Nukem half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Pegas misses
and Pegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pegas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jon Pegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pegas.
Nukem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pegas checks the leg kick.
Pegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pegas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pegas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nukem counters with a low kick, right behind Pegas 's knee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nukems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Nukem tenderised Pegas's leg. Pegas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pegas throws a nice looking combination but Nukem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pegas throws an overhand right that lands on Nukem's shoulder, as Nukem tries to avoid the shot.
Pegas lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pegas lands a nice looking body shot.
Pegas throws out a loose jab but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pegas looks to throw the jab but Nukem is out of range.
Pegas throws a push kick but Nukem slaps the foot to one side.
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Pegas off balance momentarily.
Nukem throws the left hand but Pegas avoids the punch easily.
Nukem cracks a nice hook into Pegas's ribs.
Pegas swings widly with a right hand
and Nukem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nukem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pegas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Pegas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Duke Nukem's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pegas misses with an uppercut.
Pegas thuds a left hand into Nukem's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Nukem.
Nukem looks to throw the jab but Pegas is out of range.
Pegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nukem has time to react.
A jab from Nukem misses.
A punch combination from Nukem misses.
Pegas wants to counter the offense by Nukem and move into the clinch position.
Nukem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nukem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pegas missing with a left hand there. Nukem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem blocks the body kick.
Pegas blocks a head kick by Nukem.
Pegas misses with a kick to the body
and Nukem counters with a leg kick.
Pegas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nukem throws a shot from downtown. Pegas moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Nukem.

It looks like Jon Pegas has been cut.
Jon Pegas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nukem throws a series of punches but Pegas moves out of range.
Nukem will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nukem looks to score with a jab to the body but Pegas is just out of range.
Pegas misses with a hook. Nukem ducked under it nicely.
Nukem throws a shot to the body.
Nukem throws a right hand that misses
and Pegas counters with a left to the body.
Nukem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Pegas clinches up against the cage.
Nukem looking to slow down the pace here.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Pegas.
Nukem wants a takedown but no success here.
Pegas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pegas misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pegas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem blocks a body shot from Pegas.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nukem tries to pull guard but Pegas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Nukem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pegas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pegas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Nukem pulls guard effortlessly.
Pegas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nukem wants to get back to his feet but Pegas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pegas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pegas misses with a body punch
and Pegas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Pegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nukem tried to counter with a leg kick but Pegas avoided it.
Nukem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pegas lands a leg kick that knocks Nukem off balance momentarily.
Nukem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pegas. That one must have hurt.
Nukem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Pegas.
Pegas misses with a low kick.
Pegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jon Pegas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pegas cracks the inside of Nukem's front leg.
Pegas throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Nukem is just out of range.
Nukem throws a hook to the side of Pegas's head but Pegas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nukem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Pegas rushes Nukem and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nukem is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nukem is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pegas to keep the fight standing.
Nukem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jon Pegas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pegas throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pegas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nukem jumps guard but Pegas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pegas avoiding damage.
Pegas misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Pegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nukem misses with a right hand
and Pegas counters with a straight right hand.
Nukem dives in and grabs Pegas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pegas pushes down on Nukem's head and hops out.
Nukem thumps Pegas with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Pegas.
Pegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pegas misses with a head kick.
Pegas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nukem lands with a hook. Pegas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pegas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nukem manages to avoid it.
Pegas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pegas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pegas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nukem.
Nukem lands a leg kick that knocks Pegas off balance momentarily.
Nukem connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pegas throws a low kick but Nukem avoids it.
Nukem moves out of range of the leg kick from Pegas.
Pegas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nukem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nukem moves out of range as Pegas strikes.
Nukem dives in for a single leg takedown but Pegas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nukem sets himself, and Pegas steps forward looking for the clinch! Nukem avoids it this time.
Pegas throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Pegas staying out of range there.
Pegas throws a sloppy head kick and Nukem moves out of range easily.
Nukem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pegas doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Nukem's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pegas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nukem tried to score with a low kick but Pegas checks it.
Pegas lands an overhand right.
Nukem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pegas.
Pegas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a body kick that misses

and Pegas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pegas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pegas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nukem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pegas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Nukem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pegas throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem tries to pull guard but Pegas won't allow it.
Pegas has a couple of punches blocked by Nukem.

Nukem pulls Pegas into guard.

Nukem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pegas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pegas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nukem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pegas manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem trying to move into half guard but instead Pegas has managed to sweep!

Nukem is pulling down on Pegas's head. It's preventing any offense from Pegas, at least for the moment.
Nukem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pegas is one step ahead there.
Duke Nukem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nukem looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pegas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Pegas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nukem, up you get!

Pegas forces Nukem back against the cage and clinches.
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
Pegas can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Pegas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pegas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Pegas!