PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Pulkkinen
vs
Piper

155 cm
21
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
187 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Just Fight

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Piper misses with a takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Piper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.

Piper scores with a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Piper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pulkkinen is controlling Piper's posture.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piper postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Piper's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper is looking to improve his position but Pulkkinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Pulkkinen tries to control but Piper wriggling away.
Pulkkinen controlling from the full mount.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Piper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Piper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Piper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for Piper with that takedown attempt.
Pertti Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Piper down.
Piper ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Piper looks for a takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls well.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Piper moves his leg out of the way.
Piper on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Nice sprawl there from Pulkkinen as Piper shoots in.
Piper fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Piper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pertti Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Piper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Piper throws a big elbow that misses.
Pulkkinen controlling Piper's posture.
Piper wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Piper advances to half guard.
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 Pertti Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pulkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Piper slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Piper.

Piper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Piper lands in his opponent's guard.
Pulkkinen looking to control.
Pulkkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piper throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulkkinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Piper's guard.

Piper wriggles free and stands up.
Piper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Piper drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Piper throws a strike but Pulkkinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Piper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws an elbow that misses. Piper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pulkkinen's guard. Nice move by Piper!
Piper wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piper throws a strike but Pulkkinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Piper wants to stand up but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Pulkkinenis looking to pass into half guard but Piper pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Piper is in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Piper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulkkinen is keeping the position for now.
Piper throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piper slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Piper trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Piper looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pulkkinen is avoiding damage well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Piper scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roddy Piper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Piper shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Piper. Piper gets slowly back to his feet.
Piper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Piper.
No luck for Piper with that takedown attempt.
Pertti Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Piper.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piper.
Piper avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Piper fails to land the takedown.
Pulkkinen with a hook.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen stuffs the takedown.
Piper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen defends it nicely.
Piper fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Piper.
Piper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Piper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pulkkinen but Pulkkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Piper works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Piper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pulkkinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pulkkinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Piper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Piper tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pulkkinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Piper somewhat.
Piper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a big head kick but Piper shrugs it off.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Piper's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Piper. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Piper avoids the punch easily.
Piper swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Piper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pulkkinen sprawls well. Pulkkinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Piper gets slowly back to his feet.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
Roddy Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Piper fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Piper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen cracks a nice hook into Piper's ribs.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Piper's front leg.
Pulkkinen with a hook.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Piper's leg. Piper is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Pulkkinen. No joy for Piper on that attempt.
Pulkkinen throws a combination. Piper tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Piper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Piper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Pulkkinen lands but Piper takes it in his stride.
Piper takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Piper moves out of range.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Piper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Piper with that takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Piper manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piper.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Piper down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Piper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pertti Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pulkkinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pertti Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Pertti Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.