PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juana Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play has chosen Lil Wayne ft Chamillionaire - Rockstar as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Pukki
vs
Play

179 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joulu Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juana Play!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Play gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pukki to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Play is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pukki defends well.
Pukki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Play is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pukki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Play is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pukki is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki controlling from the top position.
Pukki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Play looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pukki is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Play had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pukki defends it easily.
Play wants to sweep but no luck.

Play is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pukki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pukki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Play for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play trying to keep a closed guard but Pukki is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Pukki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Play was covering up waiting for the punch and Pukki finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Play is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Pukki gets to his feet. Play looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pukki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pukki controlling the pace.
Play has a hand on Pukki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pukki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Play is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pukki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Play tries to improve his position but instead Pukki has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pukki biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joulu Pukki dominated that round.
That's time! Pukki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Play gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pukki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pukki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joulu Pukki.

Pukki scores a takedown into full mount!
Play is wriggling around trying to escape.
Play throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pukki controlling the positon.
Pukki is not going to allow Play to sit and survive in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Play might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pukki kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pukki is hanging on to Play's back as he tries to escape.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Play is trying to break free.
Play is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Play is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play tries to escape the position.
Pukki scores with punches to the body.
Pukki is hanging on to Play's back as he tries to escape.
Play wants to control his opponent's hands but Pukki gets his hands free.
Play is breathing heavily.
Pukki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Play is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pukki lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Pukki.
Play looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Play is holding on to Pukki 's glove but Pukki gets free and slips his arm under Play 's chin. This could be big trouble! Yes, Play is tapping furiously and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joulu Pukki!