PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Kegele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Mikkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kegele comes to the cage accompanied by The Soulforged. Mikkey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Trooper kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Maxwell Kegele could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ace Mikkey's chin.

Kegele
vs
Mikkey

200 cm
25
188 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

189 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Kegele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ace Mikkey!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kegele is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikkey's half guard.

Kegele wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikkey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Kegele is working for a submission of some sort.
Kegele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kegele slows the pace down in half guard.
Kegele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kegele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kegele is stalling here. Mikkey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kegele seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mikkey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mikkey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kegele keeps working.
Kegele is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mikkey off and has taken his back!
Kegele throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kegele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mikkey avoids the strikes from Kegele.
Kegele is breathing heavily.

Kegele is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mikkey is defending well though. Kegele let's go of the attempt for now.
Mikkey holding both Kegele 's hands and preventing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mikkey is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mikkey manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Kegele is now in side control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kegele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikkey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kegele counters with a takedown into side control.
Mikkey is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kegele postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kegele is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mikkey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kegele in side control, throwing shots but Mikkey defends.
Mikkey is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kegele's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mikkey wants to get back to his feet.
Mikkey gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikkey wants to stand and escape but Kegele is having none of it.

Mikkey wriggles free and stands up.
Mikkey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kegele's waist but Kegele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mikkey off to one side.
Mikkey tries for a takedown but Kegele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maxwell Kegele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Mikkey.
Kegele circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kegele counters with a shoot takedown. Mikkey fights it but they end up in guard.
Kegele is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikkey has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxwell Kegele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mikkey tries for a takedown but Kegele circles away easily
and Kegele counters with an outside leg kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kegele.
Kegele working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kegele throws an elbow but Mikkey slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kegele postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mikkey wants to control but Kegele postures up.
Mikkey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kegele tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mikkey.
Mikkey is trying to stand back up but Kegele is controlling him
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mikkey tries to clinch up.
Mikkey tries to clinch up but Kegele circles away and keeps his distance.
Mikkey doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kegele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kegele missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kegele is working Mikkey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kegele looking to pass the guard.
Kegele with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mikkey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kegele loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikkey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kegele is one step ahead there.
Kegele throwing strikes from guard but Mikkey blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kegele displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mikkey.
Maxwell Kegele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Mikkey.
Kegele works the jab nicely.
Kegele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mikkey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mikkey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kegele!
Kegele bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kegele throws a strike but Mikkey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kegele has his foot on Mikkey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mikkey works his way back into a safe position though.
Kegele keeping moving, preventing Mikkey from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mikkey cracks Kegele with a solid left hand.
Kegele trying to keep a closed guard but Mikkey is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikkey forces his way into half guard.
It looks like Mikkey is going to stand back up.
Kegele is staying active underneath Mikkey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kegele is trying to get back to full guard.
Mikkey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kegele!
Mikkey avoids the attempt from Kegele to control.

Mikkey working for a submission but Kegele is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maxwell Kegele will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mikkey shoots in looking for a takedown. Kegele tries to sprawl out of it but Mikkey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kegele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mikkey crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kegele - the referee stops the clock and Mikkey gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kegele. Mikkey manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mikkey misses with a takedown attempt

and Kegele counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kegele thows a huge punch but Mikkey dodges it nicely.
Mikkey trying to control but Kegele postures up.
Kegele works his way into side control.
Kegele is looking to take a break and control but Mikkey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Kegele crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes there by Kegele.
Kegele tries to stand but Mikkey is controlling his head.
Kegele throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mikkey misses with a takedown

and Kegele counters by clinching up.
Maxwell Kegele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ace Mikkey.
Mikkey tries to score a body lock takedown but Kegele shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mikkey with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mikkey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mikkey landing knees to the head.
Mikkey stops a takedown attempt from Kegele.
Kegele is trying to drag Mikkey to the mat but Mikkey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mikkey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kegele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Kegele gets control of Mikkey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kegele will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kegele wants to stand up but Mikkey is controlling him.
Kegele wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikkey advances to half guard.
Kegele gets back to full guard.
Kegele is trying to keep Mikkey in close.

Kegele escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mikkey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkey preventing the sweep.
Mikkey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kegele is looking for a sweep.
Mikkey moves into full mount!

Mikkey get's back to his feet.

Kegele has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kegele jumps guard and drags Mikkey to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mikkey looking to pass the guard.
Ace Mikkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kegele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kegele wants to sweep but no luck.
Maxwell Kegele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikkey pushes down on Kegele's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kegele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kegele works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kegele is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mikkey defends well.
Kegele trying to keep a closed guard but Mikkey is proving a slippery customer.
Kegele wants to get back to his feet but Mikkey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Kegele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kegele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Kegele!