PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight 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. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bukovsky
vs
Bukovsky

183 cm
33
177 lbs
18 - 16 - 1

187 cm
33
182 lbs
12 - 7 - 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Garrett Bukovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Bukovsky!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett Bukovsky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tommy Bukovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Garrett Bukovsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Garrett Bukovsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tommy Bukovsky.
Tommy Bukovsky lands a nice hook to Garrett Bukovsky's body. Garrett Bukovsky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tommy Bukovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Garrett Bukovsky connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tommy Bukovsky's hands.
Tommy Bukovsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Tommy Bukovsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garrett Bukovsky defends it well.
Garrett Bukovsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garrett Bukovsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tommy Bukovsky misses with a hook.
Tommy Bukovsky throws out a loose jab but Garrett Bukovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommy Bukovsky throws a front kick aimed at Garrett Bukovsky's knee but Garrett Bukovsky avoids it well.
Garrett Bukovsky was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tommy Bukovsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett Bukovsky pushes Tommy Bukovsky away with a front kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Garrett Bukovsky.
Garrett Bukovsky has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Diamond Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tommy Bukovsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Tommy Bukovsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrett Bukovsky, pushing him back against the cage.

Garrett Bukovsky works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Tommy Bukovsky is looking for a triangle but Garrett Bukovsky pushes his legs off easily.
Tommy Bukovsky working a defensive guard here.
Garrett Bukovsky postures up and lands a big shot to Tommy Bukovsky's brow.

Tommy Bukovsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tommy Bukovsky is trying to keep Garrett Bukovsky in close.

That's two 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.

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 trying to control but Tommy Bukovsky is working from the bottom.
Tommy Bukovsky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Tommy Bukovsky keeping moving, preventing Garrett Bukovsky from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Garrett Bukovsky stands and steps away. Tommy Bukovsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tommy Bukovsky blocks a jab.
And Tommy Bukovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Garrett Bukovsky pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garrett Bukovsky.
Garrett Bukovsky misses with a two punch combination.
Tommy Bukovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tommy Bukovsky uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garrett Bukovsky.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garrett Bukovsky.
Garrett Bukovsky bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garrett Bukovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tommy Bukovsky shoots in for a takedown but Garrett Bukovsky shows good takedown defense.
Garrett Bukovsky swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Tommy Bukovsky counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garrett Bukovsky won't be happy with that.
Garrett Bukovsky manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tommy Bukovsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tommy Bukovsky is not content to let Garrett Bukovsky control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrett Bukovsky is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Garrett Bukovsky prevents Tommy Bukovsky from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Garrett Bukovsky.
Tommy Bukovsky controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Tommy Bukovsky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Garrett Bukovsky is going to stand back up.
Tommy Bukovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Garrett Bukovsky sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrett Bukovsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Tommy Bukovsky ducks under a wild hook from Garrett Bukovsky.
Tommy Bukovsky scores with a spinning back kick!
Tommy Bukovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tommy Bukovsky staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Garrett Bukovsky.
Tommy Bukovsky stuns Garrett Bukovsky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tommy Bukovsky takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Tommy Bukovsky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Garrett Bukovsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tommy Bukovsky wants to pass the guard but Garrett Bukovsky is keeping the position.
Garrett Bukovsky wants to get back to his feet but Tommy Bukovsky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommy Bukovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrett Bukovsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tommy Bukovsky works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garrett Bukovsky wants to get back to his feet.
Tommy Bukovsky controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tommy Bukovsky wants to control but Garrett Bukovsky is keeping him busy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tommy Bukovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tommy Bukovsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tommy Bukovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Tommy Bukovsky throws out a loose jab but Garrett Bukovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrett Bukovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Tommy Bukovsky cracks Garrett Bukovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrett Bukovsky throws out a loose jab but Tommy Bukovsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommy Bukovsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Garrett Bukovsky misses.
Tommy Bukovsky tries to clinch up.
Tommy Bukovsky scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tommy Bukovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garrett Bukovsky.
Tommy Bukovsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tommy Bukovsky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garrett Bukovsky works the jab nicely.
Tommy Bukovsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tommy Bukovsky shoots in and drives through. Garrett Bukovsky sprawls well.
Tommy Bukovsky wants to clinch
and Garrett Bukovsky makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Bukovsky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garrett Bukovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garrett Bukovsky throws a jab when Tommy Bukovsky was well out of range.
Tommy Bukovsky tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Garrett Bukovsky lands a big head kick that sends Tommy Bukovsky tumbling to the mat! Garrett Bukovsky takes a step backwards and waves Tommy Bukovsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Tommy Bukovsky is rocked!
Tommy Bukovsky moves out of range as Garrett Bukovsky strikes.
Tommy Bukovsky has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tommy Bukovsky there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tommy Bukovsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Garrett Bukovsky finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tommy Bukovsky looks up at the clock. Bad move! Garrett Bukovsky lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tommy Bukovsky. Garrett Bukovsky pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garrett Bukovsky!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Garrett Bukovsky made sure he mentioned Modern Wear Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.