PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Bukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Donatan, Gural, Sheller, Kaczor, Ry23, Rafi - Słowiańska krew. The Iron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slippin. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bukowski
vs
The Iron

168 cm
23
145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

183 cm
25
146 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piotr Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John The Iron!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Iron checks a leg kick nicely.

The Iron closes the distance and clinches.
The Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Iron takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Iron fails to land.
Bukowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like John The Iron has been cut.
Bukowski lands a nice elbow.
Bukowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bukowski gets underhooks to prevent The Iron's takedown attempt.

The Iron has picked Bukowski up - he's going for a ride! The Iron dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bukowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Iron is working away from the top position though.
Bukowski is trying to get back to full guard.
The Iron throwing shots but Bukowski is blocking nicely.
The Iron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron wants to free his trapped foot but Bukowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.

The Iron wants to work for an arm triangle but Bukowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Iron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Boom Boom Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

The Iron is looking for submissions but instead, Bukowski has regained full guard.
The Iron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bukowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Iron postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bukowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Iron, into his guard.
The Iron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bukowski is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Iron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Iron wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.

The Iron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski stops The Iron from standing up.
Bukowski is standing up over The Iron. The Iron looks to escape but Bukowski dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Iron tries to clinch up

and Bukowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bukowski.
The Iron blocks an elbow strike.
The Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
Bukowski stops a takedown attempt from The Iron.
Good body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bukowski pushes The Iron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Iron can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
Bukowski misses with an elbow strike.
Bukowski throws an elbow that misses.
The Iron gets through Bukowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Iron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bukowski on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bukowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bukowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Iron stalling in the clinch but Bukowski improves position.
Bukowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski digs a right hand underneath The Iron's ribcage. The Iron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Bukowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Iron digs a right hand underneath Bukowski's ribcage. Bukowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Iron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
The Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bukowski pushes The Iron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Iron lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Bukowski - that landed with a thud.
The Iron misses with the head strike.
The Iron working aggressively here.
The Iron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bukowski.
Bukowski tries a body shot but The Iron blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bukowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski blocks a body shot from The Iron.
The Iron has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bukowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Piotr Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Iron.
Bukowski lands a left hand.
Bukowski pushes The Iron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Iron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bukowski misses with an elbow strike.
The Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bukowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bukowski gets through The Iron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
The Iron blocks an uppercut.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski swings wildly with an uppercut but The Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Iron blocking some punches.
The Iron throws a punch but it's blocked by Bukowski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bukowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Iron misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bukowski cracks The Iron with a nice body shot.
Bukowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a body punch.
Bukowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Iron backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski lands an elbow just above The Iron 's eye.
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!
The Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Iron's elbow.
Bukowski blocks an uppercut.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Iron throws a punch but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Iron has Bukowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bukowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bukowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Bukowski misses with the head strike.
The Iron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bukowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bukowski can't find room to land a body shot as The Iron controls the action.
Bukowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Iron tries to pull guard but Bukowski won't allow it.
Bukowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bukowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Iron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Iron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Bukowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John The Iron's cut.
That's time! Bukowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bukowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Iron at a distance.
Bukowski throws a head kick that misses.

The Iron moves into the clinch successfully.
The Iron has a couple of punches blocked by Bukowski.
The Iron misses with the head strike.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
The Iron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Iron blocking some punches.
Bukowski lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bukowski.
The Iron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukowski.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from The Iron as the two fighters clinch.
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bukowski lands an elbow inside.
The Iron blocks an elbow strike from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bukowski throws a punch but it's blocked by The Iron.
A right hook to the body lands for The Iron.
The Iron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
The Iron avoids a wild elbow strike from Bukowski.
Piotr Bukowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Iron working aggressively here.
The Iron is trying to maintain a safe position but Bukowski gets an underhook and turns The Iron into the cage.
Bukowski lands an uppercut.
Bukowski blocks an uppercut.
The Iron takes an elbow to the temple.
Bukowski lands a body shot.
Bukowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski lands a body shot.
Bukowski lands an elbow inside that The Iron shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bukowski lands an elbow inside that The Iron shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bukowski.
A right handed body shot lands from The Iron.
The Iron lands a left hand.
Bukowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bukowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Iron blocks an uppercut.
The Iron misses with a body punch.
The Iron blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Iron prevents a body shot from Bukowski.
The Iron has a couple of punches blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bukowski as the two fighters clinch.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bukowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Iron's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
The Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Iron misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Iron's elbow.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bukowski.
Bukowski has a couple of punches blocked by The Iron.
Bukowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski blocks an uppercut.
Bukowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up John The Iron's cut even more.
Bukowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Bukowski on the inside.
The Iron scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Iron is trying to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from The Iron.
A head punch on the inside from The Iron fails to land.
A short left from The Iron.
The Iron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bukowski is leaning against The Iron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Iron is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bukowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Piotr Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Iron.
The Iron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukowski lands a shot to the body.
Bukowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Bukowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bukowski 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Bukowski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Piotr Bukowski waved his t-shirt featuring The Dark Side's logo in front of the cameras.