PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pulizzi (ranked 597 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Petr Stukov (ranked 100 p4p, 174 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pulizzi
vs
Stukov

193 cm
29
210
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
29
222
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Pulizzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Stukov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulizzi misses the shot to the body.
Pulizzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulizzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stukov circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Stukov finds it's way through Pulizzi's defenses.
Stukov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulizzi throws a jab when Stukov was well out of range.
Stukov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stukov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stukov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stukov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi throws an overhand right that lands on Stukov's shoulder, as Stukov tries to avoid the shot.
Stukov looks to land a combination but Pulizzi avoids it well.
Pulizzi thuds a left hand into Stukov's body.
A big left from Stukov misses.
Stukov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Stukov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stukov moves out of range of the strikes.
Stukov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulizzi throws a body punch but Stukov moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stukov.
Pulizzi misses with a hook
and Stukov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stukov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulizzi is out of range and Stukov settles back down.
Pulizzi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stukov swinging wildly here.
Stukov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Pulizzi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stukov scores with a jab.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Stukov tenderised Pulizzi's leg. Pulizzi is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov blocks a jab.
Stukov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Stukov scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stukov misses with a low kick.
Pulizzi misses with a hook. Stukov ducked under it nicely.
Stukov scores with the left hand. Pulizzi knows he should have avoided that one.
Stukov misses with a wild combination.
Pulizzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stukov, as that shot connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukov feints a jab promting Pulizzi to slip. Stukov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pulizzi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stukov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stukov throws the kick towards the body but Pulizzi avoids it.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulizzi lands a body shot.
Stukov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulizzi's head.
Stukov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stukov walks into a jab.
Pulizzi moves out of range as Stukov strikes.
Stukov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulizzi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stukov scrambles back to his feet.
Stukov throws a body punch but Pulizzi moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stukov. That's going to slow Pulizzi down.
Stukov swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi throws a jab when Stukov was well out of range.
Stukov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stukov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulizzi was well out of range. Poor timing from Stukov.
Stukov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulizzi.
Pulizzi blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulizzi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulizzi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Petr Stukov has been cut.
Stukov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulizzi should have avoided that one.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Stukov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulizzi slips a jab and a cross from Stukov.
Pulizzi slips a straight right by Stukov.
Pulizzi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch combination from Pulizzi misses.
Stukov unleashes a big counter combination but Pulizzi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice cross by Stukov.
Stukov lands a jab to Pulizzi's midsection.
Pulizzi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulizzi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stukov! But no joy.
Pulizzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Stukov lands with a right hand.
Pulizzi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stukov counters with a straight right hand.
Pulizzi throws a hook but Stukov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stukov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulizzi's sensitive parts.
Pulizzi checks a low kick from Stukov.
It looked like Pulizzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulizzi blocks a jab.
Pulizzi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulizzi misses with a straight left.
Pulizzi lands with a right hand.
Stukov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stukov slips a jab from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulizzi under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulizzi. Stukov does a little dance to reset his feet.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pulizzi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stukov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stukov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulizzi fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stukov.
Good exchange - Stukov coming out on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov stuns Pulizzi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Pulizzi slips under a jab from Stukov.
A telegraphed right hand from Stukov misses the target.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Petr Stukov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stukov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stukov moves away from the strike by Pulizzi.
Nice shot lands for Stukov.
Stukov takes a swing at Pulizzi's ribcage but misses.
Pulizzi connects with a right hand. Stukov shakes it off.
Stukov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petr Stukov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stukov throws a leg kick but Pulizzi sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Stukov.
Pulizzi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stukov. Stukov obviously looking to wear him down.
Stukov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stukov moves out of range as Pulizzi strikes.
Good work by Pulizzi as he checks the leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from Pulizzi.
Stukov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulizzi.
A countering left hand to the body from Stukov misses.
Stukov defending well as Pulizzi loads up on a big left hand.
Stukov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stukov lands with a hook. Pulizzi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stukov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stukov digs a good hook to Pulizzi's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulizzi throws an off balance right hand
and Stukov counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi cracks Stukov with a good jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stukov. That snapped Pulizzi's head back.
Stukov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulizzi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Pulizzi - just one landing.
Pulizzi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Stukov counter with a right hand.
Pulizzi looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stukov misses with a wild combination.
Stukov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petr Stukov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Petr Stukov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Stukov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulizzi circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulizzi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stukov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stukov throws a body kick that misses.
Stukov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stukov fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stukov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulizzi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stukov counters with a body kick.
Donk. Pulizzi catches Stukov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Pulizzi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulizzi connects with a right hand. Stukov shakes it off.
A jab from Pulizzi misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stukov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pulizzi lands a left and a right that send Stukov crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulizzi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Stukov is rocked!
Stukov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stukov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulizzi finish him?
Pulizzi looks to land a left hand but Stukov moved out of range nicely.
Stukov seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulizzi misses with an uppercut. Stukov saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Stukov.
Stukov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Pulizzi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulizzi slips a jab from Stukov.
Stukov misses with a wild body shot.
Stukov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Pulizzi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stukov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stukov jabs Pulizzi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stukov with the inside leg kick.
Stukov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Stukov as he connects with a hook.
Pulizzi needs to keep his hands up - Stukov had a free shot at his head there.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stukov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulizzi at a distance.
Stukov scoring well with a low kick there.
Stukov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulizzi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stukov throws a looping overhand right but Pulizzi ducks down to avoid it.
Stukov misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulizzi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stukov throws a lazy right hand but Pulizzi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Stukov looks to move away, Pulizzi throws a big counter combo but Stukov just gets out of the way.
Pulizzi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulizzi throws an off balance right hand
and Stukov counters with a nice body kick.
Joe Pulizzi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulizzi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stukov moves away.
Stukov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stukov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulizzi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stukov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stukov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stukov looks to land a right hand but Pulizzi moved out of range.
Pulizzi throwing a counter right hand but Stukov manages to avoid it.
Stukov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Pulizzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulizzi misses with a straight right.
Stukov with a nice calf kick.
Pulizzi blocks the body kick.
A good leg kick by Stukov.
Pulizzi moves away from the strike by Stukov.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulizzi misses the target.
Stukov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulizzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulizzi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stukov connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulizzi lands a jab.
Petr Stukov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stukov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulizzi on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petr Stukov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stukov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petr Stukov!
A victorious Petr Stukov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.