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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Puukko Bulevardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bernt Albertsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bulevardi comes to the cage accompanied by Northern Kings - They Don't Really Care About Us. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bernt Albertsson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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166 lbs
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169 cm
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Puukko Bulevardi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bernt Albertsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulevardi.
Albertsson scores with a head kick. Bulevardi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Albertsson moves out of range as Bulevardi strikes.
Bulevardi looks to land a right hand but Albertsson moved out of range.
Albertsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bulevardi.
Albertsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulevardi throws an overhand right that lands on Albertsson's shoulder, as Albertsson tries to avoid the shot.
Albertsson misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Bulevardi.
Good leg kick by Albertsson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Albertsson throws out a loose jab but Bulevardi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Albertsson misses the shot to the body.
Albertsson swings for the body but Bulevardi moves out of range.
Albertsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bulevardi avoids the body shot from Albertsson.
Albertsson's coach down at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Albertsson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Albertsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulevardi.
Some bone on bone action there as Bulevardi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Bulevardi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big right from Albertsson misses.
Bulevardi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albertsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulevardi throws a hook to the side of Albertsson's head but Albertsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Albertsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Albertsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albertsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bulevardi.
Albertsson wants to land a leg kick but Bulevardi is out of range.
Bulevardi lunges at Albertsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Albertsson's hand.
Bulevardi blocks a low kick nicely.
Albertsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Albertsson throws a head kick but Bulevardi moves out of range.
Bulevardi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bulevardi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulevardi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Albertsson's head.
Bulevardi is working for a kimura but Albertsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bulevardi prevents Albertsson from improving his position.
Albertsson is staying active underneath Bulevardi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi seems to be looking for submissions.
Albertsson trying to control here.
Bulevardi moves nicely into side control.
Albertsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bulevardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bulevardi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Albertsson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bulevardi's guard! Nice work there by Albertsson!
Albertsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Albertsson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bulevardi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Albertsson has managed to get both his arms back between Bulevardi's legs - danger averted.
Albertsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Albertsson stopping the sweep attempt from Bulevardi.
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 Puukko Bulevardi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bulevardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Albertsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulevardi.
Albertsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bulevardi.
An inside leg kick lands from Albertsson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Albertsson.
Albertsson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bulevardi rather than just go for the knockout.
Albertsson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Albertsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bulevardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Albertsson is fending him off so far but Bulevardi persists. Nope, Albertsson circles away and we're back to standing.
Bulevardi slips a jab from Albertsson.
Bulevardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertsson.
Albertsson thows a body shot but no joy.
Albertsson throws a head kick but Bulevardi moves out of range.
Bulevardi takes a swing at Albertsson's ribcage but misses.
Albertsson throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulevardi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulevardi throws a shot from downtown. Albertsson moves away and avoids it.
Bulevardi drops his hands momentarily and Albertsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Bulevardi misses.
Bernt Albertsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulevardi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Albertsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulevardi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albertsson.
Albertsson lands with a nice body punch.
Bulevardi scores with a nice right hand.
Albertsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bulevardi on the side of the head.
Bulevardi is looking to clinch but Albertsson is avoiding it.
Bulevardi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulevardi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bulevardi misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bulevardi misses with a hook
and Albertsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bulevardi misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from Albertsson misses.
Bulevardi dodges the punch combination from Albertsson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Albertsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulevardi misses the target.
Bulevardi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Albertsson.
Good standup being displayed there by Albertsson as he connects with a hook.
Albertsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bulevardi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bulevardi checks a leg kick nicely.
Bulevardi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bulevardi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albertsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulevardi misses the target.
Albertsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Albertsson moves away from the strike by Bulevardi.
Bulevardi defending well as Albertsson loads up on a big left hand.
Albertsson misses with a hook
and Bulevardi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Albertsson wants to get back to full guard.
Bulevardi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bulevardi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Albertsson reverses the position - he's now on top in Bulevardi's guard.
Bulevardi keeping moving, preventing Albertsson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bulevardi is looking for a triangle but Albertsson pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Bulevardi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albertsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Bulevardi is tightening it up a little... Albertsson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Albertsson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Albertsson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Bulevardi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Puukko Bulevardi!
A very excited looking Puukko Bulevardi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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