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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pera Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov comes to the cage accompanied by Hangar 18. Pulkkinen has chosen TURISAS - Stand Up And Fight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pera Pulkkinen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
22 - 5 - 0 |
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30
194 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pera Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pulkkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bashorov's hands.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Bashorov off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pulkkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bashorov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bashorov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bashorov is in Pulkkinen's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.
Bashorov throwing strikes from guard but Pulkkinen blocks nicely.
Pulkkinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov cracks Pulkkinen with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Bashorov tries to pass.
Bashorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pulkkinen controls Bashorov momentarily but Bashorov frees himself.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pulkkinen has Bashorov pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bashorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pulkkinen moves in looking to clinch but Bashorov pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Bashorov.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Bashorov shoots in for a double leg but Pulkkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut lands for Bashorov. That snapped Pulkkinen's head back.
Bashorov throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen punishes Bashorov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Bashorov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bashorov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bashorov throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Bashorov shoots in and drives through. Pulkkinen sprawls well.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bashorov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bashorov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Bashorov gets a double leg takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Bashorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashorov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've been hearing that Bashorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bashorov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulkkinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pulkkinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bashorov controls the pace.
Bashorov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pulkkinen looking to control.
Bashorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bashorov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Bashorov throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Bashorov lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bashorov checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bashorov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Bashorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch up but Bashorov keeps it at a distance.
Bashorov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bashorov.
Bashorov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bashorov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Bashorov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov with the ground and pound but Pulkkinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bashorov 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 trying to control the position.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pulkkinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bashorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pulkkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Bashorov misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bashorov. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bashorov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bashorov scores with a nice strike.
Bashorov lands with an uppercut that bounces Pulkkinen off the cage and back into range.
Pulkkinen walks into a stiff left hand from Bashorov.
Bashorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bashorov manages to avoid it.
Bashorov misses with a takedown attempt - Pulkkinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashorov is not content to let Pulkkinen control the position.
Bashorov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pulkkinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bashorov's head.
Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Bashorov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pulkkinen manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov is squirming around, avoiding Pulkkinen's attempts to control the action.
Bashorov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pulkkinen landing strikes from the mount.
Bashorov working to try and regain half guard.
Pulkkinen working Bashorov over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pera Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Bashorov.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Bashorov moved away.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Bashorov checks it
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
It looked like Bashorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bashorov catches Pulkkinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pulkkinen shoots in for a takedown but Bashorov shows good takedown defense.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen tries to sprawl out of it but Bashorov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
A cross from Bashorov lands.
Bashorov connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Bashorov coming out on top.
Pulkkinen shoots in and drives through. Bashorov sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Bashorov.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Bashorov throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov misses the jab.
Bashorov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bashorov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bashorov with a jab.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Bashorov's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov connects with a crisp jab.
Bashorov looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Bashorov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karim Bashorov is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.
Bashorov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashorov trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Bashorov is nestled in close to Pulkkinen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pulkkinen gets full guard.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position but Bashorov postures up.
Bashorov trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard here.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashorov throws out the jab.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bashorov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen jabs Bashorov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bashorov scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bashorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bashorov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bashorov.
Bashorov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bashorov takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Pulkkinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bashorov rather than just go for the knockout.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Bashorov checks it.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bashorov counters with a stiff right hand.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bashorov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Bashorov blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bashorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bashorov throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Bashorov's legs.
No luck for Bashorov with that takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Bashorov jumps back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bashorov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pulkkinen, which made it look bad.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov tries for a takedown but Pulkkinen circles away easily
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bashorov checks it.
Bashorov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pulkkinen 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.
Bashorov attempts a counter takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it well and moves away.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bashorov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bashorov jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bashorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bashorov throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Bashorov steps away.
Bashorov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bashorov strikes.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bashorov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pulkkinen is trying to defend but Bashorov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bashorov drops an elbow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen taking some punishment here, with Bashorov in his half guard.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bashorov.
Bashorov working Pulkkinen over with strikes.
Bashorov is looking to stall here but Pulkkinen recovers full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bashorov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bashorov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bashorov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bashorov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bashorov misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bashorov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulkkinen in his tracks.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Bashorov was well out of range.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bashorov moves out of range.
Bashorov stuns Pulkkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bashorov slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Bashorov moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Bashorov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Bashorov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bashorov blocks a low kick nicely.
Bashorov misses with a looping left.
Bashorov scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karim Bashorov had his way with Pera Pulkkinen in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bashorov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashorov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bashorov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Bashorov tries to counter with a takedown but Pulkkinen is quick to defend against it.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bashorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
letting Bashorov counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashorov throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bashorov, as that shot connected.
Bashorov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulkkinen swivels and escapes.
Pulkkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov misses with a looping left.
Bashorov cracks Pulkkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Bashorov's leg. Bashorov is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bashorov doesn't seem phased though.
Bashorov staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bashorov is able to avoid easily.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Bashorov avoids it.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen looks for a takedown but Bashorov sprawls well.
Bashorov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bashorov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pulkkinen backs up against the cage.
Bashorov tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen gets a clinch.
Pera Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Bashorov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bashorov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bashorov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.
Bashorov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulkkinen keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Bashorov there.
Pulkkinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bashorov.
Pulkkinen has momentary wrist control but Bashorov slips an elbow through the middle.
Pulkkinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Pulkkinen has momentary wrist control but Bashorov slips an elbow through the middle.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bashorov stands up over Pulkkinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Pulkkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bashorov throws a strike but Pulkkinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pulkkinen throws an elbow that misses. Bashorov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pulkkinen's guard. Nice move by Bashorov!
Bashorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karim Bashorov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bashorov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Karim Bashorov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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