PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garrett Bukovsky comes to the cage accompanied by Grubson feat. donGURALesko - Moc. Tommy Bukovsky has chosen Donatan, Petez, Gural, Pih - Budź się as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bukovsky
vs
Bukovsky

183 cm
33
177 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

187 cm
33
189 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Garrett Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Bukovsky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tommy Bukovsky shoots for a takedown but Garrett Bukovsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tommy Bukovsky has a takedown stuffed.
Garrett Bukovsky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garrett Bukovsky punishes Tommy Bukovsky's body with a nice straight punch.
Garrett Bukovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garrett Bukovsky scores with a shot to the body.
Garrett Bukovsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tommy Bukovsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Garrett Bukovsky, which made it look bad.
Garrett Bukovsky is looking to counter punch.
Garrett Bukovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Bukovsky.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a solid leg kick but Tommy Bukovsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garrett Bukovsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tommy Bukovsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garrett Bukovsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tommy Bukovsky somewhat.
Good work by Tommy Bukovsky as he checks the leg kick.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a head kick that Tommy Bukovsky semi-blocks.

Tommy Bukovsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garrett Bukovsky!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett Bukovsky is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tommy Bukovsky off and has taken his back!
Tommy Bukovsky takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Garrett Bukovsky biding his time, controlling Tommy Bukovsky.
Tommy Bukovsky is really stuck here.
Garrett Bukovsky tries to keep control of the position but Tommy Bukovsky is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Tommy Bukovsky's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tommy Bukovsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garrett Bukovsky struggling to land strikes to the head as Tommy Bukovsky covers up.
Garrett Bukovsky has the hooks in. Tommy Bukovsky is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Garrett Bukovsky is looking for the choke from the back position but Tommy Bukovsky is controlling his hands well.
Tommy Bukovsky trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Garrett Bukovsky go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tommy Bukovsky trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Garrett Bukovsky is trying to stick to Tommy Bukovsky's back but Tommy Bukovsky is turning into Garrett Bukovsky. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Garrett Bukovsky's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tommy Bukovsky.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Garrett Bukovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tommy Bukovsky is aware though and is defending well.
Garrett Bukovsky keeping moving, preventing Tommy Bukovsky from controlling successfully.
Tommy Bukovsky preventing the sweep.
Garrett Bukovsky is working hard here to advance position.
Tommy Bukovsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garrett Bukovsky lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garrett Bukovsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tommy Bukovsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garrett Bukovsky has managed to get both his arms back between Tommy Bukovsky's legs - danger averted.
Garrett Bukovsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Tommy Bukovsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garrett Bukovsky defends it easily.
Garrett Bukovsky with a nice head shot there.
Garrett Bukovsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Tommy Bukovsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garrett Bukovsky defends well.

Tommy Bukovsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Garrett Bukovsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Garrett Bukovsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett Bukovsky landing with the ground and pound.

Tommy Bukovsky working for a triangle but Garrett Bukovsky defends it easily.

Tommy Bukovsky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garrett Bukovsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Garrett Bukovsky chips away with some ground and pound.
Garrett Bukovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tommy Bukovsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tommy Bukovsky keeping full guard, as Garrett Bukovsky tries to pass.

Tommy Bukovsky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garrett Bukovsky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett Bukovsky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tommy Bukovsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Garrett Bukovsky tries to sprawl out of it but Tommy Bukovsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Garrett Bukovsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy Bukovsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garrett Bukovsky as he jumps to the side.
Garrett Bukovsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garrett Bukovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett Bukovsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tommy Bukovsky's sensitive parts.
Tommy Bukovsky misses with a takedown attempt - Garrett Bukovsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garrett Bukovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Bukovsky.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a leg kick but Tommy Bukovsky checks it.
Tommy Bukovsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Garrett Bukovsky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Garrett Bukovsky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tommy Bukovsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Garrett Bukovsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tommy Bukovsky is aware though and is defending well.
Garrett Bukovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Bukovsky passes into half guard.
Tommy Bukovsky prevents Garrett Bukovsky from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tommy Bukovsky controlling the action here.
Tommy Bukovsky wants to pass the guard but Garrett Bukovsky is defending well.

Tommy Bukovsky is trying to work for a kimura but Garrett Bukovsky is defending well.
Tommy Bukovsky is looking to take a break and control but Garrett Bukovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Tommy Bukovsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garrett Bukovsky sees it coming and defends easily.
Garrett Bukovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tommy Bukovsky is working away from the top position though.
Tommy Bukovsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tommy Bukovsky wants to control but Garrett Bukovsky is keeping him busy.

Tommy Bukovsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tommy Bukovsky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tommy Bukovsky prevents Garrett Bukovsky from improving his position.
Tommy Bukovsky wants to control but Garrett Bukovsky is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Bukovsky wants to pass to mount but Garrett Bukovsky is defending the position.
My spies in Diamond Gym inform me that Tommy Bukovsky has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Garrett Bukovsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Tommy Bukovsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garrett Bukovsky sees it coming and defends easily.

Garrett Bukovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tommy Bukovsky is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garrett Bukovsky scoring well with a low kick there.

Tommy Bukovsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tommy Bukovsky trying to control but Garrett Bukovsky is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Garrett Bukovsky here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Garrett Bukovsky pulls Tommy Bukovsky in close to prevent any damage.
Tommy Bukovsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tommy Bukovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tommy Bukovsky advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tommy Bukovsky is taking a breather. Garrett Bukovsky says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garrett Bukovsky is not content to let Tommy Bukovsky control the position.
Tommy Bukovsky uses his free foot to push down on Garrett Bukovsky's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garrett Bukovsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Bukovsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tommy Bukovsky.
Garrett Bukovsky dives in and grabs Tommy Bukovsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tommy Bukovsky pushes down on Garrett Bukovsky's head and hops out.

Tommy Bukovsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garrett Bukovsky sprawls well initially but Tommy Bukovsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Garrett Bukovsky keeping hold of Tommy Bukovsky's head, controlling as best he can.

Tommy Bukovsky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Garrett Bukovsky has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garrett Bukovsky is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tommy Bukovsky is looking to take a break and control but Garrett Bukovsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tommy Bukovsky trying to mount his opponent but Garrett Bukovsky defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Bukovsky is trying to control. Garrett Bukovsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tommy Bukovsky prevents Garrett Bukovsky from standing back up.
Tommy Bukovsky trying to control from half guard but Garrett Bukovsky is working away.
Garrett Bukovsky gets full guard.
Tommy Bukovsky controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Garrett Bukovsky looking for a guillotine here but Tommy Bukovsky defends easily.
Tommy Bukovsky wants to control from the top but Garrett Bukovsky keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tommy Bukovsky pushes down on Garrett Bukovsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Garrett Bukovsky wants to control but Tommy Bukovsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tommy Bukovsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Garrett Bukovsky looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tommy Bukovsky in particular looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garrett Bukovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Garrett Bukovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Garrett Bukovsky. No joy for Tommy Bukovsky on that attempt.
Garrett Bukovsky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tommy Bukovsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Bukovsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garrett Bukovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Bukovsky.
Garrett Bukovsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garrett Bukovsky looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Garrett Bukovsky tries to sprawl but Tommy Bukovsky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garrett Bukovsky is trying to maintain the position but Tommy Bukovsky is very close to passing his half guard.

Tommy Bukovsky is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garrett Bukovsky sees it coming and defends easily.

Tommy Bukovsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tommy Bukovsky tries to pass to full mount but Garrett Bukovsky defends it.
Garrett Bukovsky manages to get to full guard.
Tommy Bukovsky looking to sit in guard and control but Garrett Bukovsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tommy Bukovsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garrett Bukovsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garrett Bukovsky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Tommy Bukovsky has an active guard here but Garrett Bukovsky has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrett Bukovsky is pressing down on Tommy Bukovsky's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tommy Bukovsky is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Bukovsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tommy Bukovsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Bukovsky!
In his post fight interview, Tommy Bukovsky started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.