PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gemechu McKraken (ranked 1029 p4p, 1543 weight class) and Lewis Burwell Puller (ranked 122 p4p, 174 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McKraken
vs
Puller

170 cm
24
140
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
27
138
6 - 6 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gemechu McKraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lewis Burwell Puller!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puller lands a really nice looking cross but McKraken seems unphased.
McKraken throws a hook to the side of Puller's head but Puller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puller throws a looping overhand right but McKraken ducks down to avoid it.
Puller lands with an overhand left.

McKraken darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

McKraken is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Puller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McKraken.
Puller tries to kick McKraken off but McKraken keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McKraken content to control rather than advance.
McKraken wants to control but Puller is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McKraken prevents Puller from standing back up.
McKraken not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McKraken wants to control but Puller is keeping him busy.
McKraken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McKraken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McKraken sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Puller defending well though.
McKraken has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McKraken not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McKraken is nestled in close to Puller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McKraken thows a huge punch but Puller dodges it nicely.
McKraken thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puller's head.
McKraken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken working over Puller with some ground and pound. Puller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKraken throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McKraken thows a huge punch but Puller dodges it nicely.
Puller won't allow McKraken to pass to mount.
McKraken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McKraken throwing shots but Puller is blocking nicely.
McKraken is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKraken looks to land a strike but Puller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McKraken trying to control but Puller is working from the bottom.
McKraken throws a big right hand that misses.
McKraken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken stands up over Puller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McKraken stops Puller from standing up.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Puller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKraken throws a big elbow that misses.
McKraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKraken keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puller's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Puller keeping full guard, as McKraken tries to pass.
Puller keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
McKraken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Puller is retaining full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Puller has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. McKraken is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Puller misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Puller.
Puller misses with a punch on the inside.
Puller scores with a hook to the body.
McKraken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by McKraken.
McKraken blocking some punches.
Puller misses with a punch on the inside.
Puller digs a right hand underneath McKraken's ribcage. McKraken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Puller is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Puller.
McKraken blocks an uppercut.
McKraken jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Puller walks away with a smile on his face. McKraken gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Puller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Puller misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gemechu McKraken will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McKraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Puller throws a hook to the side of McKraken's head but McKraken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKraken misses the shot to the body.
Puller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McKraken on the side of the head.
McKraken tries to move into range but Puller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McKraken fails with the takedown.
McKraken shoots in for a double leg but Puller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Puller gets caught flat footed, as McKraken shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McKraken working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Puller's head.
McKraken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKraken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McKraken with a flurry of punches that miss.
McKraken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McKraken scoring with some ground and pound.
McKraken stops Puller from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken throws a big elbow that misses.
McKraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Puller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKraken working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKraken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puller loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
Puller throws a lazy right hand but McKraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puller, as that shot connected.
Puller throws the left hand but McKraken avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by McKraken.
McKraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Puller's head backwards.
Puller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Puller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McKraken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McKraken fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McKraken works the jab nicely.
McKraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puller throws a nice looking combination but McKraken bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKraken with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Puller to score with a decent uppercut.
Puller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McKraken.
No joy there for McKraken, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Puller has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Puller's jab looks to have found its range, popping McKraken under the eye.
McKraken scores with a nice strike.
McKraken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puller with a hook.
McKraken fails with a takedown attempt.
McKraken defending well as Puller loads up on a big left hand.
McKraken missing with a left hand there. Puller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKraken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis Burwell Puller seems to be getting the better of the standup.

McKraken fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Puller to the ground. McKraken is now in Puller's guard.
McKraken trying to control but Puller is working from the bottom.
McKraken throws a big right hand that misses.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Puller keeps moving.
McKraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McKraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puller is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKraken throws a big right hand that misses.
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Puller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McKraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Puller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puller slips a straight right by McKraken.
Puller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKraken.
Puller slips a straight right by McKraken.
Puller looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puller looks to land a left hand but McKraken moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of McKraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Puller misses.
McKraken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lewis Burwell Puller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McKraken moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by McKraken.
McKraken fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Puller tries to score with a low kick but McKraken moves his leg out of the way.

Puller gets caught flat footed, as McKraken shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McKraken won't allow Puller to get back to his feet.
McKraken throws a big right hand that misses.
McKraken tries to free his leg and advance position but Puller is retaining full guard.
McKraken engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Puller keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gemechu McKraken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKraken cracks Puller with a solid left hand.
Puller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKraken chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKraken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McKraken is looking to work some ground and pound but Puller has wrist control.
McKraken is looking to work some ground and pound but Puller has wrist control.
McKraken with a flurry of punches that miss.
McKraken stands up over Puller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McKraken scoring with some ground and pound.
McKraken with a flurry of punches that miss.
McKraken throws an elbow that misses. Puller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McKraken's guard. Nice move by Puller!

Puller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puller is one step ahead there.
Puller wants to stand but McKraken is controlling his posture from full guard.
McKraken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

McKraken working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Puller has passed into half guard!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKraken is looking to control Puller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McKraken avoid being mounted?
Puller wants to stand but McKraken has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
McKraken moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McKraken managing to control the position.

McKraken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puller defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Puller wants to get up but he can't break McKraken's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McKraken misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKraken moves out of range as Puller strikes.
McKraken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Puller might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Puller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McKraken shoots in but Puller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puller ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.

McKraken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Puller did well to prevent McKraken getting side control.
McKraken is just content to waste time from the top position. Puller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gemechu McKraken.
I think McKraken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!