PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agent 47 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puukko Bulevardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulevardi has chosen Northern Kings - They Don't Really Care About Us as his entrance music. Puukko Bulevardi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

47
vs
Bulevardi

183 cm
28
163 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

177 cm
31
166 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent 47!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puukko Bulevardi!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
47 is looking to chop away at Bulevardi's legs.
Bulevardi misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bulevardi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bulevardi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
47 fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bulevardi checks it well.
47 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
47 throws a hook but Bulevardi avoids it easily.
Bulevardi throws a hook to the side of 47's head but 47 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
47 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
47 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulevardi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
47 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulevardi.
47 tries to work over Bulevardi's front leg with a kick but Bulevardi checks it.
Bulevardi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from 47.

That's one minute gone in the round.
47 misses with a body shot.
Bulevardi blocks a jab.
Bulevardi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
47 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bulevardi doesn't seem bothered though.
47 misses with a wild combination.
Bulevardi misses with a lunging right hand
and 47 counters with an inside leg kick.
Bulevardi throws a jab but it's blocked by 47.
47 delivers a nice body kick.
47 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulevardi manages to avoid it.
47 looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
47 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
47 throws out a leg kick but Bulevardi moves out of range and 47 only half commits.
Bulevardi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by 47. 47 obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab by 47.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
47 misses with a double jab.
Bulevardi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi misses the shot to the body.
47 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulevardi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bulevardi lands a nice hook to 47's body. 47 takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
47 lands with a slapping head kick.
Bulevardi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
47 scores with a leg kick.
Bulevardi slaps away a takedown attempt from 47, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bulevardi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bulevardi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 47 was well out of range. Poor timing from Bulevardi.
As Bulevardi tries to get set, 47 tries to push him back and clinch up but Bulevardi manages to avoid the attempt.
Bulevardi thuds his right hand into 47's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bulevardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from 47.
Bulevardi looks for a takedown but 47 sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
47 throws an off balance right hand
and Bulevardi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bulevardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by 47.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from 47.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agent 47. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulevardi lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulevardi fails to land the takedown.
Bulevardi dips to his left and cracks 47 with an uppercut!
47 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
47 scores with a nice right hand.
Bulevardi throws a right hand that 47 ducks under and follows up with a left that 47 also avoids with ease.
Bulevardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as 47 sprawls well. 47 wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bulevardi gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
47 misses with a wild body shot.

47 drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
47 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
47 stopping the sweep attempt from Bulevardi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulevardi is trying to control the position but 47 postures up.

Bulevardi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and 47 defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
47 scoring with punches to the head and body.
47 landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Agent 47 dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A nice inside leg kick there by 47. That's going to slow Bulevardi down.
47 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulevardi connects with the punch.
47 scores with a jab to the body.
47 scores with a hook to the body. Bulevardi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bulevardi misses with a hook. 47 ducked under it nicely.
Bulevardi throws a shot from downtown. 47 moves away and avoids it.
47 takes one to the side of the head.
Bulevardi connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
47 takes one to the side of the head.
Bulevardi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulevardi throws the left hand but 47 avoids the punch easily.
Bulevardi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from 47.
47 slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
47 is looking to slow Bulevardi down with leg kicks.
47 slips under a jab from Bulevardi.
47 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
47 connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulevardi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulevardi wants to counter with a clinch but 47 pushes him away.
Bulevardi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
47 tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bulevardi defends well and 47 ends up having to push Bulevardi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bulevardi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
47 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bulevardi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
47 staying out of range there.
Bulevardi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 47.
A big left from Bulevardi misses.
47 is looking to slow Bulevardi down with leg kicks.
Bulevardi fails to land the takedown.
Bulevardi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as 47 sprawls well. 47 wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bulevardi gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
47 tries to land a leg kick but Bulevardi saw it coming and moves away.
Jab, jab by 47 - just one landing.
Bulevardi looks to land a right hand but 47 moved out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
47 misses with a body shot.
Bulevardi feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulevardi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
47 uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bulevardi lands a nice shot to the body.
47 scores with a jab. Bulevardi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like 47 has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
47 slips under a jab.
47 does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
47 takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulevardi misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bulevardi throws a lazy right hand but 47 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
47 seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
47 shoots in for a takedown but Bulevardi shows good takedown defense.
47 throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulevardi misses the shot to the body.
47 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bulevardi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
47 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
47 darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
47 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bulevardi can do to turn this around?
47 connects with a solid leg kick.
47 misses with a low kick.
47 closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bulevardi circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agent 47. That's going to take a lot out of him.
47 is looking to chop away at Bulevardi's legs.
47 connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bulevardi momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi with a lazy takedown attempt
and 47 counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
47 circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bulevardi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by 47.
47 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
47 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bulevardi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches 47 on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from 47. No joy for Bulevardi on that attempt.
47 jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bulevardi scores with a body shot.
Bulevardi moves forwards but 47 connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bulevardi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulevardi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before 47 has time to react.
Bulevardi tries to clinch but 47 is having none of it.
47 ducks under a wild hook from Bulevardi.
Bulevardi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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 Agent 47 will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

47 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from 47, right into the meat.
47 fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bulevardi is out of range.
Bulevardi walks into a left hand.
Bulevardi tries to clinch but 47 is having none of it.
47 lands a jab-cross combination.
47 motions for Bulevardi to come forward. 47 throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
47 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bulevardi's head backwards.
A jab from Bulevardi misses.
47 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulevardi.
47 tests Bulevardi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bulevardi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulevardi throws a hook to the side of 47's head but 47 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
47 is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bulevardi.
47 misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bulevardi checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulevardi takes a swing at 47's ribcage but misses.
Bulevardi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 47 manages to avoid it.
Bulevardi misses with an uppercut.
As Bulevardi tries to get set, 47 tries to push him back and clinch up but Bulevardi manages to avoid the attempt.
Bulevardi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
47 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulevardi moves away.
Bulevardi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good exchange - Bulevardi coming out on top.
47 works the jab nicely.
Bulevardi throws a poor cross that misses

and 47 counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from 47.
Bulevardi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
47 is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bulevardi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
47 tries to work over Bulevardi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
47 scores with a shoulder strike.
Bulevardi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 47's elbow.
Bulevardi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 47's elbow.
47 misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by 47.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulevardi blocking some punches.

47 breaks from the clinch.
Bulevardi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
47 throws a combination. Bulevardi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bulevardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts 47 as he jumps to the side.
Bulevardi misses with a wild body shot.
47 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bulevardi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps 47's head backwards.
47 lands a jab to the head.
47 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulevardi.
Puukko Bulevardi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bulevardi.
47 lands with an uppercut that bounces Bulevardi off the cage and back into range.
A jab lands there for 47.
47 is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bulevardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
47 scores with a jab to the body.
Bulevardi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says 47 as he avoids it easily.
Agent 47 has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puukko Bulevardi.
Bulevardi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bulevardi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bulevardi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulevardi misses with a body shot.
47 misses with a low kick.
Bulevardi misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bulevardi. Beautiful body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
47 is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for 47.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Bulevardi misses.
Bulevardi takes a swing at 47's ribcage but misses.
47 wants to land a leg kick but Bulevardi is out of range.
Bulevardi throws a hook but 47 blocks it.
47 swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bulevardi is trying hard to land a takedown here. 47 sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Agent 47 is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
47 cracks Bulevardi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bulevardi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
47 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bulevardi's calf.
47 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bulevardi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
47 lands with a thumping leg kick.
47 throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agent 47 showed his dominance in that final round.
Well 47 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agent 47!
Agent 47 spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.