PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bukovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Nesi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukovsky's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Donatan, Petez, Gural, Pih - Budź się. Nesi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Van Canto - Battery. Ed Nesi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bukovsky
vs
Nesi

187 cm
25
197 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
201 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Bukovsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ed Nesi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukovsky looks to throw the jab but Nesi is out of range.
Nesi checks a leg kick.
Bukovsky misses with a right hand
and Nesi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukovsky throws a hook but Nesi blocks it.
Bukovsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Nesi.
Bukovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukovsky throws a hook but Nesi blocks it.
Bukovsky lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nesi at a distance.
Bukovsky throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Bukovsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bukovsky.
Nesi throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a jab when Nesi was well out of range.
Bukovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Bukovsky shoots in for a double leg but Nesi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nesi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Bukovsky has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bukovsky misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky clobbers Nesi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good work by Nesi as he checks the leg kick.
Ed Nesi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nesi misses with a hook. Bukovsky ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Bukovsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bukovsky looks to throw the jab but Nesi is out of range.
Nesi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a hook but Nesi blocks it.
Nesi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a right hand that misses
and Nesi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nesi throws a jab when Bukovsky was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Nesi there.
Nice uppercut there from Bukovsky.
Nesi slips a jab and a cross from Bukovsky.
Nesi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nesi looks to land a left hand but Bukovsky moved out of range nicely.
Tommy Bukovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesi is just out of range.
Nesi missing with a left hand there. Bukovsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nesi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bukovsky lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bukovsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Nesi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Nesi is just out of range.
Nesi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bukovsky misses with a looping right.
Bukovsky swings for the body but Nesi moves out of range.
Nesi looks to land a left hand but Bukovsky moved out of range nicely.
Nesi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bukovsky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bukovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nesi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bukovsky misses with a body shot.
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 Tommy Bukovsky will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nesi blocks a low kick nicely.
Bukovsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nesi under the eye.
Bukovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Ed Nesi has been cut.
Bukovsky throws an off balance right hand
enabling Nesi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bukovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukovsky misses with a low kick.
Bukovsky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nesi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukovsky thinking.
A jab from Nesi misses.
Bukovsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bukovsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukovsky throws a hook but Nesi avoids it easily.
Tommy Bukovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Bukovsky misses.
Nesi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nesi avoids the head kick by Bukovsky.
Nesi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bukovsky connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky misses with a takedown attempt
and Bukovsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nesi sizes up Bukovsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bukovsky throws a shot from downtown. Nesi moves away and avoids it.
Nesi throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukovsky goes for a double leg but Nesi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nesi continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bukovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukovsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A knee to the head by Nesi.
Bukovsky stalling against the cage.
Bukovsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nesi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky tries to pull guard but Nesi won't allow it.
Nesi landing knees to the head.
Bukovsky avoiding damage as Nesi throws knees to the body.
Nesi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nesi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nesi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukovsky avoids the damage to the body.
Nesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukovsky avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nesi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bukovsky is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nesi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nesi gets underhooks to prevent Bukovsky's takedown attempt.
Nesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukovsky avoids the damage to the body.
Bukovsky jumps guard but Nesi stands there with Bukovsky around his waist. Bukovsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nesi tries to land knees in the clinch but Bukovsky avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesi crunches a lovely knee into Bukovsky's ribcage.
Nesi lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ed Nesi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ed Nesi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bukovsky lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nesi lands with an overhand left.
Nesi scores with a jab. Bukovsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bukovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bukovsky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nesi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nesi has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bukovsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nesi circles away.
A swing and a miss from Nesi.
Bukovsky fails to land the takedown.
Bukovsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nesi sprawls well. Nesi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukovsky gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Bukovsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bukovsky.
A clash of legs there as Nesi blocks the low kick.
Bukovsky misses with a jab to the body
and Nesi counters with a straight right hand.
Nesi slips a straight right by Bukovsky.
Bukovsky throws a shot from downtown. Nesi moves away and avoids it.
Bukovsky staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky misses with a shot to the body
and Nesi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bukovsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nesi is trying to defend but Bukovsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bukovsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nesi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky wants to free his trapped foot but Nesi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bukovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Nesi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bukovsky is on him like a limpet, forcing Nesi back against the cage.
Nesi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bukovsky.
Bukovsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Nesi controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky working hard to break the clinch.
Nesi keeps control of Bukovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nesi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bukovsky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nesi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nesi connects with a knee to the head.
Nesi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukovsky avoids it.
Nesi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bukovsky wants a takedown.
A knee to the head by Nesi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukovsky is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nesi is defending well.
Nesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from Nesi.
Nesi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bukovsky avoids it.
Nesi trying to land knees to the body.
Bukovsky can't break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nesi is pressed up against the cage. Bukovsky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nesi down to the mat. Nesi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bukovsky looks to throw the jab but Nesi is out of range.
Nesi throws an overhand right that lands on Bukovsky's shoulder, as Bukovsky tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Nesi.
I think Nesi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Nesi! Ed Nesi retains his middleweight title!
Ed Nesi thanked the fans post fight for their support.