PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Karl Bukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sd Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Karl Bukowski
vs
Plissken

189 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
33
203 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Good chin

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Heinrich Karl Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sd Plissken!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski misses with a head kick.
Bukowski throws a head kick that misses.
Plissken shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bukowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plissken takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Sd Plissken has been cut.
Bukowski throws a head kick that misses.
Heinrich Karl Bukowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bukowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Plissken shoots in but Bukowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heinrich Karl Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sd Plissken.
Bukowski throws a sloppy head kick and Plissken moves out of range easily.
Plissken looks to land a combination but Bukowski avoids it well.

Plissken gets a double leg takedown into Bukowski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Plissken won't allow Bukowski to sweep him here.
Plissken looking to pass the guard.
Plissken trying to control the position from guard on top but Bukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski looking to control.
Plissken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bukowski is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Plissken.
Plissken takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bukowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bukowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Plissken. Plissken gets slowly back to his feet.
Bukowski throws a head kick but Plissken moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Plissken scores with a one two! Bukowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Heinrich Karl Bukowski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plissken connects with a body shot.
Bukowski throws a sloppy head kick and Plissken moves out of range easily.
Plissken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bukowski as he jumps to the side.
Bukowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Plissken avoids the head kick by Bukowski.
Bukowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukowski wants to clinch.

Plissken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bukowski did well to prevent Plissken getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plissken is working for a submission of some sort.

Plissken is trying to work for a kimura but Bukowski is defending well.
Plissken misses with a head shot. Bukowski uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plissken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plissken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plissken wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Bukowski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Plissken has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sd Plissken dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bukowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Plissken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Bukowski rushes Plissken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bukowski fails to land.
Bukowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Plissken gets an underhook and turns Bukowski into the cage.

Plissken tightens his grip and picks Bukowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Bukowski manages to land in guard.

Plissken drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bukowski dives on top into guard.

Plissken throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Plissken working for submissions but it's allowed Bukowski to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bukowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Plissken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Plissken is concentrating on defense, preventing Bukowski from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bukowski is looking to take a break and control but Plissken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Heinrich Karl Bukowski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Plissken shoots in for a takedown but Bukowski shows good takedown defense.
Bukowski misses with a head kick.
Bukowski throws a sloppy head kick

and Plissken counters with a shoot takedown. Bukowski fights it but they end up in guard.
Plissken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plissken connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plissken wants to control from the top but Bukowski keeps moving.
Plissken sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bukowski's guard.
Plissken controlling the action here.

Plissken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Plissken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Plissken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bukowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Bukowski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plissken trying to control from half guard but Bukowski is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sd Plissken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Plissken avoids the head kick by Bukowski.
Bukowski looks to land a left hand but Plissken moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plissken shoots in for a double leg but Bukowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plissken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bukowski as he jumps to the side.
Bukowski throws a head kick but Plissken moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Plissken.
Heinrich Karl Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sd Plissken.
Plissken blocks a head kick by Bukowski.
Plissken avoids the head kick by Bukowski.
Sd Plissken is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Plissken shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bukowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Plissken grinds an elbow into Bukowski's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski is not content to let Plissken control the position.
Bukowski is looking for a sweep.
Bukowski struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Plissken thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Plissken working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Heinrich Karl Bukowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukowski tries to buck Plissken off but Plissken is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski is not content to let Plissken control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bukowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Plissken is trying to get an arm triangle but Bukowski is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Plissken tries to score with some ground and pound. Bukowski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sd Plissken has got the better of the ground game so far.
Plissken throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bukowski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Plissken wants to take a breather but Bukowski is having none of it.

Plissken is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bukowski is just riding it out for now. Plissken eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sd Plissken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Plissken winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sd Plissken!
Sd Plissken opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.