PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joulu Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hippaul Omega Weapon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omega Weapon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac Baby Don't Cry. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pukki
vs
Omega Weapon

179 cm
35
215 lbs
32 - 14 - 0

170 cm
31
220 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joulu Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hippaul Omega Weapon!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki throws a leg kick which misses Omega Weapon's front leg but catches the back leg as Omega Weapon tries to avoid it.
Pukki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Pukki has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Omega Weapon 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.
Joulu Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Omega Weapon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pukki throws out the jab.
Pukki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pukki checks a leg kick nicely.
Omega Weapon throws a jab but it's blocked by Pukki.
Omega Weapon's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Omega Weapon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pukki wants to land a leg kick but Omega Weapon is out of range.
Pukki checks the leg kick.
A big right from Omega Weapon misses.
Omega Weapon tries a head kick but it misses.
Omega Weapon scoring well with a low kick there.
Pukki on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Joulu Pukki has been cut.
Good shot there by Omega Weapon.
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!
Pukki dives in and grabs Omega Weapon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Omega Weapon pushes down on Pukki's head and hops out.
Pukki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega Weapon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Omega Weapon sprawls well. Omega Weapon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pukki gets slowly back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pukki checks a leg kick.
Omega Weapon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pukki slips a jab from Omega Weapon.
Pukki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pukki scores with a head kick.
Omega Weapon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab by Pukki.
Omega Weapon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Omega Weapon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pukki misses with a low kick as Omega Weapon jumps back.
Pukki connects with a solid leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pukki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pukki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Omega Weapon slips a jab from Pukki.
Omega Weapon looks to land a combination but Pukki avoids it well.
Pukki throws a hook but Omega Weapon avoids it easily.

Pukki feints and as Omega Weapon raises his hands in defense, Pukki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pukki trying to control but Omega Weapon is working from the bottom.
Pukki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pukki wants to pass the guard but Omega Weapon is keeping the position.
Omega Weapon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pukki manages to get himself to full guard.
Omega Weapon passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki is looking to control Omega Weapon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pukki avoid being mounted?
Omega Weapon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pukki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pukki manages to get to full guard.
Pukki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pukki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Omega Weapon defends it easily.
Omega Weapon wants to stand but Pukki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Omega Weapon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pukki manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega Weapon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pukki is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joulu Pukki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joulu Pukki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Omega Weapon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pukki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omega Weapon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pukki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pukki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Pukki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Pukki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!
Pukki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki throws a strike aimed at the side of Omega Weapon's head but Omega Weapon avoids it well.
Omega Weapon is trying to get back to half guard.

Pukki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Omega Weapon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pukki's guard! Nice work there by Omega Weapon!

Omega Weapon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pukki, up you get!
Joulu Pukki is winning the standup battle so far.
Omega Weapon misses with a hook.

Pukki closes the distance and clinches.

Omega Weapon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A lazy left from Pukki finds it's target.
Pukki fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pukki checks the leg kick.
Omega Weapon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pukki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pukki misses with a straight left.
Pukki lands a really nice looking cross but Omega Weapon seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pukki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joulu Pukki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega Weapon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pukki misses with a wild body shot.
Pukki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Omega Weapon momentarily.
Pukki takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Omega Weapon 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.
Pukki slips under a jab from Omega Weapon.
Pukki throws a sloppy body shot
and Omega Weapon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega Weapon.
Pukki throws a low kick but Omega Weapon moves out of range easily.
Pukki misses with a wild body shot.
Pukki misses with a low kick.
Omega Weapon misses with a low kick.
Pukki misses with an uppercut
and Omega Weapon counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pukki misses with a takedown attempt
and Omega Weapon counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Omega Weapon lands a nice shot that snaps Pukki's head back.
Omega Weapon staying out of range there.
Hippaul Omega Weapon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pukki defending well as Omega Weapon loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon connects with a jab.
Omega Weapon tried to score with a low kick but Pukki checks it.
Omega Weapon misses with a head kick.

Pukki closes the distance and clinches.
Omega Weapon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omega Weapon is trying to break the clinch but Pukki has him pressed against the cage.
Pukki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Pukki has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omega Weapon regains guard immediately.
Pukki trying to control the position from guard on top but Omega Weapon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega Weapon manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hippaul Omega Weapon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joulu Pukki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Omega Weapon wants to slow Pukki down by chopping away at his legs.
Omega Weapon throws a body punch but Pukki moves out of range.
No joy there for Pukki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Omega Weapon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pukki lands a jab to Omega Weapon's midsection.
Pukki tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega Weapon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Omega Weapon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pukki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pukki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pukki checks a low kick from Omega Weapon.
Pukki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Omega Weapon avoids the head kick by Pukki.
Pukki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pukki blocks a low kick nicely.
Omega Weapon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pukki thows a leg kick but Omega Weapon checks it
and Omega Weapon counters with an inside leg kick.
Pukki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pukki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Omega Weapon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pukki.
Pukki throws a wild body kick that Omega Weapon sees coming a mile off.
Pukki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Omega Weapon. That did some damage!
Omega Weapon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Omega Weapon scoring well with a low kick there.
Pukki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Omega Weapon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Omega Weapon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pukki is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon tries to land a front kick but Pukki steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pukki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pukki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pukki is looking to chop away at Omega Weapon's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Omega Weapon.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Omega Weapon as he jumps to the side.
Pukki tries to work over Omega Weapon's front leg with a kick but Omega Weapon checks it.

Pukki clinches with his opponent.
Omega Weapon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Omega Weapon lands a nice shot to the body.
Omega Weapon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pukki breaks the clinch.
Omega Weapon feints and then cracks Pukki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pukki down.
Omega Weapon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pukki doesn't seem bothered though.
Omega Weapon connects with a single shot there.
Omega Weapon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pukki's calf.
Pukki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Omega Weapon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega Weapon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pukki.
A leg kick checked by Pukki.
Omega Weapon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Pukki fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joulu Pukki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pukki scores with a head kick.
Pukki is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Omega Weapon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pukki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Omega Weapon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pukki wants to slow Omega Weapon down by chopping away at his legs.
Omega Weapon throws a leg kick which misses Pukki's front leg but catches the back leg as Pukki tries to avoid it.
Pukki wants to clinch.
Omega Weapon wants to slow Pukki down by chopping away at his legs.
Pukki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Pukki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Omega Weapon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Omega Weapon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hippaul Omega Weapon really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joulu Pukki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jab by Omega Weapon.
Pukki misses with a straight left.
Pukki tries to close the distance and clinch but Omega Weapon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pukki looks to throw the jab but Omega Weapon is out of range.
The fighters circling - Omega Weapon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Omega Weapon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pukki takes a swing at Omega Weapon's ribcage but misses.
Pukki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pukki wants to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Omega Weapon enables Pukki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Omega Weapon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega Weapon looking to control.
Omega Weapon keeping full guard, as Pukki tries to pass.
Omega Weapon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Omega Weapon is looking to stand up but Pukki isn't so interested in that idea.
Pukki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pukki trying to control but Omega Weapon is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pukki throws a hook to the side of Omega Weapon's head but Omega Weapon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pukki shoots for a double leg takedown but Omega Weapon sprawls well. He's pushed Pukki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Pukki shoots in and bounces Omega Weapon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Omega Weapon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Omega Weapon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Omega Weapon avoids a kick to the body.
Omega Weapon lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pukki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Omega Weapon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki checks a leg kick nicely.
Omega Weapon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pukki checks a low kick from Omega Weapon.
A head kick misses from Pukki.
Pukki moves out of range as Omega Weapon strikes.
Pukki looks for a takedown but Omega Weapon sprawls well.
Omega Weapon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Omega Weapon as Pukki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joulu Pukki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omega Weapon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Omega Weapon misses with the combination.
Pukki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon throws a leg kick but Pukki moved away.
Pukki misses with a head kick.
Omega Weapon misses with a low kick as Pukki jumps back.
Pukki misses with a body kick.
Omega Weapon needs to keep his hands up - Pukki had a free shot at his head there.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Omega Weapon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki tries to clinch up but Omega Weapon circles away and keeps his distance.
Pukki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Omega Weapon pinned against the cage. Omega Weapon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Omega Weapon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pukki. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Omega Weapon blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joulu Pukki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joulu Pukki's cut.
That's time! Pukki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pukki cracks Omega Weapon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon throws a leg kick but Pukki sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pukki scores with the left hand. Omega Weapon knows he should have avoided that one.
Pukki thumps Omega Weapon with a low kick.
Omega Weapon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pukki.
Pukki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Omega Weapon checks it well.
Pukki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pukki jabs Omega Weapon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pukki is looking to clinch.
Pukki throws a shot from downtown. Omega Weapon moves away and avoids it.
Omega Weapon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crunch! Pukki slams his shin into Omega Weapon's torso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omega Weapon blocks a jab.
Pukki misses with a looping right.
Pukki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon blocks a low kick nicely.
Pukki motions for Omega Weapon to come forward. Pukki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pukki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pukki tries to clinch but Omega Weapon moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Pukki blocks the leg kick.
Omega Weapon throws a leg kick which misses Pukki's front leg but catches the back leg as Pukki tries to avoid it.
Pukki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pukki tries for a takedown but Omega Weapon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon ducks under a wild hook from Pukki.
A big left from Pukki misses.
Pukki connects with the punch.
Pukki tries to clinch but Omega Weapon is having none of it.
Omega Weapon digs a good body shot into Pukki's ribs.
Omega Weapon misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pukki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Omega Weapon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Omega Weapon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Omega Weapon stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joulu Pukki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pukki just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Omega Weapon checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Omega Weapon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pukki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Omega Weapon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pukki throws a low kick, looking for Omega Weapon's leg but Omega Weapon calmly moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki misses with a head kick.
Omega Weapon misses the shot to the body.
Pukki darts in looking for a takedown but Omega Weapon gets double underhooks and turns Pukki into the cage.
Omega Weapon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pukki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pukki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Omega Weapon.

Omega Weapon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pukki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Omega Weapon.
Omega Weapon is looking to slow Pukki down with leg kicks.
Omega Weapon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pukki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega Weapon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Omega Weapon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pukki doesn't seem phased though.
Pukki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega Weapon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Omega Weapon. That's going to slow Pukki down.
Pukki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Omega Weapon connects with a leg kick. Pukki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch lands to the side of Pukki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Omega Weapon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Omega Weapon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pukki at a distance.
Omega Weapon wants to land a leg kick but Pukki is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pukki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Omega Weapon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Omega Weapon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pukki is just out of range.
Pukki throws a head kick but Omega Weapon moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hippaul Omega Weapon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Omega Weapon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hippaul Omega Weapon!
Hippaul Omega Weapon thanked the fans post fight for their support.