PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green comes to the ring accompanied by Metallica - Unforgiven. Bukovsky has chosen Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pablo Green
vs
Bukovsky

183 cm
30
181 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

183 cm
27
177 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Pablo Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Garrett Bukovsky!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukovsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.
Bukovsky misses with a leg kick
and Green counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Bukovsky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Green drives through with a takedown into Bukovsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bukovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukovsky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Green throws an elbow that misses. Bukovsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Green's guard. Nice move by Bukovsky!

Green has an active guard here but Bukovsky has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is looking for a sweep. Bukovsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green wants to get back to full guard but Bukovsky has mounted him!
Green is desperately trying to improve his position but Bukovsky has a good base and remains in mount.
Green regains half guard.
Green tries to get to full guard but Bukovsky has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bukovsky in particular looking to stall.
Green trying to hold on to Bukovsky's head to control him but Bukovsky postures up.
Green tries to get to full guard but Bukovsky has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky controlling the action here.
Green 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.

Garrett Bukovsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bukovsky misses with a body shot.
A cross from Bukovsky lands.
Bukovsky throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bukovsky can pounce on him.
Bukovsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bukovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Green counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bukovsky checks a leg kick.
Bukovsky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards.
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!
Bukovsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Bukovsky slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bukovsky tries to move into range but Green moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bukovsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
Green tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Green moves out of range of the body kick.
Green displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Green keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukovsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Juan Pablo Green will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Green.
Green lunges at Bukovsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bukovsky's hand.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
Bukovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Bukovsky defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand.
Bukovsky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bukovsky scores with a punch to the head.
Bukovsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bukovsky wants to clinch.
Green fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky lands a slapping body shot.
Bukovsky thows a leg kick but Green checks it
and Green counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bukovsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Bukovsky lands with a nice body punch.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bukovsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
Bukovsky connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bukovsky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Bukovsky slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Bukovsky seems unphased.
Green drops his hands momentarily and Bukovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukovsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky needs to keep his hands up - Green had a free shot at his head there.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Green misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Green misses with an uppercut. Bukovsky saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky checks a low kick from Green.
Bukovsky slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bukovsky misses the target.
Green misses with a kick to the body.
Bukovsky blocks a leg kick.
Bukovsky looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green throws a leg kick but Bukovsky checks it.
Green with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A cross from Green lands.
Bukovsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bukovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukovsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukovsky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
It looks like Green has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Bukovsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett Bukovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Green shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bukovsky is trying to defend but Green finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bukovsky defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky is looking to escape.
Bukovsky tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.

Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Green trying to advance position but Bukovsky counters by regaining guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Green wants to control from the top but Bukovsky keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett Bukovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bukovsky feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bukovsky throws a chopping leg kick but Green manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Green is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Bukovsky gets a clinch.
Bukovsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Bukovsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Bukovsky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Green's elbow.
Bukovsky misses with a punch to the body.
Green takes a shot to the head.
Green throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bukovsky.
Green is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bukovsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Green pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green shoots in and drives through. Bukovsky sprawls well.
Green has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky tries to work over Green's front leg with a kick but Green checks it.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bukovsky circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bukovsky. That's going to slow Green down.
Green avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bukovsky throws a low kick but Green moves out of range easily.
Green looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bukovsky is fending him off so far but Green persists. Nope, Bukovsky circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Pablo Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukovsky throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bukovsky scores with a head kick. Green tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bukovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bukovsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Bukovsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky scores with a punch to the head.
Good exchange - Bukovsky coming out on top.
Good exchange - Bukovsky coming out on top.
Green misses with a looping left.
Bukovsky blocks a jab.
Bukovsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Bukovsky clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Green misses with an uppercut. Bukovsky saw that one coming.
Bukovsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Bukovsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bukovsky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky connects with a looping right hand.
Bukovsky lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bukovsky with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bukovsky fakes the leg kick and cracks Green in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukovsky lands a body shot.
Green takes one to the side of the head.

Green is rocked!

Green tries to keep at a distance but Bukovsky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green lands with a light punch inside.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky lands with a light punch inside.
Green looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukovsky.
A body shot lands from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bukovsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bukovsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bukovsky presses Green against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bukovsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bukovsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bukovsky creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Green's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Green drops to his knees and Bukovsky pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Bukovsky!
Garrett Bukovsky is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Garrett Bukovsky said 'MY FIRST TITLEEEEEEEE! I want to thank my manager - Bragi Ragnarson, for believing in me in hard times, for motivating me to training and helping me with claiming the belt. I dedicate my victory to you Bragi! '.
Juan Pablo Green was interviewed post fight and said 'I love to fight and I knew that was going to be a slobber knocker. I will be back for more though you best believe that. Can't wait to let these hand grenades fly again,'.