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Event: AD490: FightLand Montreal     
Date:   Oct 08, 2017
#R1#
Harbor misses with a straight right.
Harbor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harbor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harbor throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harbor at a distance.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harbor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Harbor avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Harbor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harbor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Harbor keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Harbor moves out of range.
Harbor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Harbor! But no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Pulkkinen as Harbor shoots in.#T1#
Harbor misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harbor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harbor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harbor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Harbor moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Harbor moves out of range.
Harbor ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Harbor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harbor's calf.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
Harbor blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Harbor's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harbor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harbor connects with a jab.
Harbor cracks Pulkkinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harbor throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Harbor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harbor trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Harbor won't allow Pulkkinen to sweep him here. #T3#
Harbor landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harbor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harbor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harbor postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Harbor looking to sit in guard and control but Pulkkinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harbor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harbor wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulkkinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Harbor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harbor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulkkinen has managed to get both his arms back between Harbor's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Harbor trying to keep a closed guard but Pulkkinen is proving a slippery customer.
Harbor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pulkkinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harbor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pulkkinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulkkinen postures up. #SUB2#
Harbor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulkkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulkkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pulkkinen works over Harbor with some ground and pound from guard.
Pulkkinen distracts Harbor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands a big shot to Harbor's brow.
Harbor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pulkkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harbor is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pulkkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulkkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harbor looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Harbor throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Harbor blocks it.
Harbor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Harbor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harbor avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Harbor 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.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pera Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Harbor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harbor.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Harbor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor misses the jab.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harbor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harbor can do to turn this around?
Harbor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Harbor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harbor.
Harbor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Harbor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harbor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Harbor misses the jab.
Pera Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there #TD2#
and Harbor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pulkkinen won't be happy with that.
Pulkkinen is not content to let Harbor control the position. #SUB2#
Harbor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pulkkinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Pulkkinen prevents Harbor from improving position.
The strikes coming from Harbor are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Harbor working the ground and pound but Pulkkinen is defending the strikes.
Harbor throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Harbor trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Harbor in side control, throwing shots but Pulkkinen defends.
Harbor trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Harbor throws a strike aimed at the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Harbor is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pulkkinen holding on.
Pulkkinen dodges the ground and pound from Harbor.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Harbor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pulkkinen, who protects the arm well.
Harbor is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harbor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Harbor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harbor lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Harbor 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harbor loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Harbor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Harbor's knee but Harbor avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Harbor misses.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Harbor moves out of range.
Harbor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Harbor blocks it.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Harbor was well out of range.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Harbor.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harbor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Harbor is just out of range.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harbor. #T1#
Harbor darts in looking for a takedown but Pulkkinen gets double underhooks and turns Harbor into the cage.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Harbor avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harbor checks the leg kick.
Harbor throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Harbor off the cage and back into range.
Harbor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harbor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulkkinen jabs Harbor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Harbor counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harbor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harbor avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Harbor blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Harbor blocks it.
Pera Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Harbor.
Harbor lands with a cross.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Harbor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harbor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harbor.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Harbor avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
A jab from Harbor misses.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Harbor's ribcage but misses.
Harbor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Harbor is out of range.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Harbor gets the takedown into side control.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.
Harbor working the ground and pound but Pulkkinen is defending the strikes.
Harbor working the ground and pound but Pulkkinen is defending the strikes.
Pulkkinen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James Harbor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB2#
Harbor is trying to get an arm triangle but Pulkkinen is defending well.
Harbor in side control, throwing shots but Pulkkinen defends.
Harbor is chipping away with strikes.
The ground and pound from Harbor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Harbor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pulkkinen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
An elbow from Harbor crashes against the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pera Pulkkinen.
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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pera Pulkkinen!

An out of breath Pera Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD483: Yokoso Japan     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Thomas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pulkkinen manages to circle out of the way.
Pulkkinen cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas is looking to clinch. #T1#
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pera Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back to recover.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick. #T2#
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!
Thomas scores with a jab. Pulkkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Thomas with a body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab lands there for Thomas.
Thomas cracks the inside of Pulkkinen's front leg.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Thomas.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen being controlled against the cage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Thomas landing knees to the body. #BC#
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
A clash of legs there as Thomas blocks the low kick.
Thomas throws a counter high kick but Pulkkinen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thomas blocks a jab.
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 Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas blocks a low kick nicely.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Derrick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with the head strike.
Thomas misses with some punches. #T1##BC#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Pulkkinen's torso.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas landing knees to the body.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Thomas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thomas lands a knee to the body.
Thomas lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thomas stalls.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Derrick Thomas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Pulkkinen's body.
Thomas throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Thomas only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Thomas's legs.
Thomas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas scores with a head kick. Pulkkinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.#T1#
Thomas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with the body kick
and Thomas counters with a good, hard body kick but Pulkkinen shrugs it off.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
As Pulkkinen tries to get set, Thomas tries to push him back and clinch up but Pulkkinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.#T2#
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!
Pulkkinen needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Thomas moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Thomas gets through Pulkkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Derrick Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Pera Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thomas.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
Thomas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulkkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thomas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pulkkinen will feel that in the morning.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Thomas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Thomas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thomas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thomas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pulkkinen manages to circle out of the way.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pera Pulkkinen.
Well Thomas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Derrick Thomas!

After winning the bout, Derrick Thomas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEC 496     
Date:   Jan 25, 2017
#R1#
Steam tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen tries for a takedown but Steam circles away easily
and Steam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Steam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulkkinen in his tracks.
Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Steam finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've been told by Steam's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bronson Steam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pulkkinen has time to react.
Steam throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
And Pulkkinen tries to counter it with a takedown but Steam pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steam scores with a punch to the head.
Steam blocks a jab.
Steam throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Steam connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steam lands a jab to the head.
Steam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steam throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Steam ducks right into an uppercut from Pulkkinen. #T1#
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Steam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Steam.#CL2#
Pulkkinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen is looking for a takedown.
Steam lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steam fails to land.
Steam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steam has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Steam is working Pulkkinen over against the cage.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steam blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen. #BC#
Steam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Steam is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steam connects with a high kick.
Steam throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Steam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Steam misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD#
Steam lands a big head kick that sends Pulkkinen tumbling to the mat! Steam takes a step backwards and waves Pulkkinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Steam cracks Pulkkinen on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pulkkinen falls backwards against the cage. Steam follows up with more strikes that drop Pulkkinen to his knees. Steam keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pulkkinen! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bronson Steam!
Bronson Steam retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Bronson Steam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CEC 494     
Date:   Jan 13, 2017
#R1#
Harbor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harbor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pulkkinen's hands.#TD#
Harbor looking to score a takedown here. Pulkkinen is defending well but Harbor drives through and ends up in Pulkkinen's guard.
Harbor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen seems keen to control Harbor's posture.
Pulkkinen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Harbor wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen seems keen to control Harbor's posture.
More stalling from Pulkkinen.#T1#
Pulkkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harbor is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Harbor avoids it easily.#TD#
Harbor feints and as Pulkkinen raises his hands in defense, Harbor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harbor wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Harbor throws a strike but Pulkkinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Harbor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harbor is trying to keep Pulkkinen in close. #T2#
Harbor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulkkinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harbor trying to control the position.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Harbor keeps moving.
Pulkkinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Harbor has his foot on Pulkkinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pulkkinen works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Harbor trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulkkinen postures up in Harbor's guard and throws a big left but Harbor blocks it.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands a big shot to Harbor's brow.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep.
Pulkkinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Harbor looking for a guillotine here but Pulkkinen defends easily. #SUB#
Harbor has his foot on Pulkkinen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pulkkinen works his way back into a safe position though.
Harbor wants to hit a switch here but Pulkkinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harbor there! #T4#
Harbor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pulkkinen lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harbor tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pulkkinen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pulkkinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harbor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harbor.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Harbor strikes.
Harbor lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harbor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Harbor counters with a left and a right that stings Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Harbor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Harbor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Harbor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Harbor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
Harbor cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Harbor scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Pulkkinen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pulkkinen stalling.
Harbor controlling the position for now.
Pulkkinen throws a strike but Harbor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Harbor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.#SUB#
Harbor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulkkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulkkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harbor being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Harbor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harbor pulls Pulkkinen in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB#
Harbor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulkkinen is aware though and is defending well.
Pulkkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Harbor is retaining full guard.
Pera Pulkkinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pulkkinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Harbor's head.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Harbor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harbor is controlling Pulkkinen's posture.#SUB#
Harbor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pulkkinen distracts Harbor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harbor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pulkkinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harbor keeping moving, preventing Pulkkinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harbor moves away.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harbor works the jab nicely.
Harbor misses with a combination
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harbor misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulkkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harbor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harbor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Harbor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Harbor ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Harbor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Harbor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harbor misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulkkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target. #T1#
Harbor punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Harbor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice kick to the body. #TD2#
Pulkkinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pulkkinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harbor controls Pulkkinen momentarily but Pulkkinen frees himself. #SUB#
Harbor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.
Pulkkinen throwing strikes but missing.
Harbor is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Pulkkinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Harbor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harbor is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harbor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pulkkinen as he jumps to the side.
Harbor throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Harbor stuffs the takedown attempt from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Harbor avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harbor. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Pulkkinen. No joy for Harbor on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Harbor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Harbor off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Harbor.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Harbor counters with a shoot takedown. Pulkkinen fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Harbor trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Pulkkinen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Harbor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James Harbor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pera Pulkkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pera Pulkkinen.
Well Pulkkinen 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pera Pulkkinen!

An out of breath Pera Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MFN 349     
Date:   Sep 28, 2016
#R1#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#TD#
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.#T4#
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. #REF3#
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.
#R2#
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.#CL2#
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. #TD#
Bashorov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#T3##TD2#
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. #SUB#
Bashorov actively working from the bottom here.
Bashorov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pulkkinen manages to pass to mount! #T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.#TD#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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. #TD#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
Pulkkinen gets a clinch.
Pera Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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. #TD#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #REVB#
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!#REVR#
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.

 

Event: MFN 345: Makinwa v. Sigurdsson     
Date:   Sep 11, 2016
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov jabs Pulkkinen right on the nose. Pulkkinen blinks but takes it well.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ignatov is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ignatov.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a thumping low kick.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Ignatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Ignatov takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ignatov.
Pulkkinen is looking to wear down Ignatov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Pulkkinen walks into a straight right hand from Ignatov.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
That kick from Ignatov tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ignatov misses with a straight left.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Ignatov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatov lands an overhand right.
Good work by Ignatov as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Ignatov throws a front kick that sends Pulkkinen stumbling back into the cage.
Ignatov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ignatov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen catches Ignatov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Ignatov down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ignatov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ignatov wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping busy. #T3#
Pulkkinen trying to control the action but Ignatov is working from the bottom.
Ignatov wants to improve his position but Pulkkinen is controlling well.
Pulkkinen throwing shots but Ignatov is blocking nicely.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Ignatov is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ignatov off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Pulkkinen clinches with his opponent.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Ignatov's head.
Ignatov tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Ignatov.
Pulkkinen pushes Ignatov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pulkkinen has Ignatov pushed against the cage.
Ignatov prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Ignatov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Pulkkinen drives through with a takedown into Ignatov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ignatov keeping moving, preventing Pulkkinen from controlling successfully.
Ignatov wants to stand up but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Ignatov seems keen to control Pulkkinen's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Pulkkinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ignatov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ignatov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ignatov! #REVB#
Pulkkinen is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Pulkkinen being controlled for a moment.
Ignatov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulkkinen keeps working.
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.
Ignatov tries to stand but Pulkkinen is controlling his head.
Pulkkinen struggling a bit here.#T3#
Pulkkinen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pulkkinen won't allow Ignatov to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
Pulkkinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ignatov connects with a looping right hand.
Ignatov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatov misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Ignatov gets an underhook and turns Pulkkinen into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulkkinen is working Ignatov over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen is leaning against Ignatov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ignatov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ignatov swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ignatov.
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulkkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ignatov counters with a body kick.
Ignatov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ignatov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ignatov loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Ignatov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Donk. Ignatov catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab to the body
and Ignatov counters with a left to the body.
Ignatov lands a front kick.
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ignatov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Jab by Pulkkinen.
Ignatov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Ignatov's legs.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Ignatov.#T2#
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatov tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatov off balance momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Pulkkinen drives through with a takedown into Ignatov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen controlling from the top position.
Ignatov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulkkinen is in close to Ignatov's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3#
Pulkkinen wants to pass the guard but Ignatov is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ignatov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Pulkkinen wants to sweep here but Ignatov controlling him for the moment.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pulkkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulkkinen, not yet. #T4#
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.
Pulkkinen pulls Ignatov in to control the position.
Ignatov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pera Pulkkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ignatov postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pera Pulkkinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ignatov tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Ignatov back against the cage.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ignatov is keeping busy.
Ignatov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ignatov's efforts to push away.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Ignatov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Ignatov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ignatov's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pera Pulkkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatov lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Ignatov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ignatov misses with the head strike.
Ignatov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatov or not.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen pushes Ignatov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatov blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pulkkinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pulkkinen just leaning against Ignatov, taking a breather.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ignatovs head.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ignatov or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Ignatov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pulkkinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatov blocks an uppercut.
Ignatov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen has Ignatov pushed against the cage.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatov controls his hands.
Ignatov tries to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Ignatov lands an uppercut.
Ignatov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ignatov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ignatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov tries to circle away but Pulkkinen has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatov.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike. #TD#
Pulkkinen has picked Ignatov up - he's going for a ride! Pulkkinen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ignatov is trying to escape back to his feet but Pulkkinen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Pulkkinen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Ignatov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Pulkkinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ignatov to see if he's OK.
Pulkkinen taking a breather here.
Ignatov is trying to control Pulkkinen's posture but Pulkkinen avoids it. #SUB#
Pulkkinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen had his way with Vladimir Ignatov in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ignatov blocks a low kick nicely.#TD#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ignatov quickly recovers to half guard.
Ignatov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Pulkkinen misses with a head shot. Ignatov uses the momentum to regain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Ignatov wants to stand up but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Ignatov has momentary wrist control but Pulkkinen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pulkkinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pulkkinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pulkkinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pulkkinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pulkkinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pulkkinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
Pulkkinen content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Pulkkinen.#T3#
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ignatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Ignatov's legs.
Ignatov tries to counter with a clinch but Pulkkinen shakes him off and moves away.
Pulkkinen shoots in and drives through. Ignatov sprawls well.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatov's head backwards.#TD#
Pulkkinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ignatov was covering up waiting for the punch and Pulkkinen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Ignatov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ignatov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.#T4#
Pulkkinen is looking to clinch but Ignatov is avoiding it.
It seemed like Ignatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatov connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ignatov throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatov - that will leave a mark!
Ignatov cracks Pulkkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Ignatov cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Ignatov scores with a head kick. Pulkkinen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pera Pulkkinen.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pera Pulkkinen!

During a confident post fight interview, Pera Pulkkinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: MFN 340     
Date:   Aug 21, 2016
#R1#
Raven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen needs to keep his hands up - Raven had a free shot at his head there.
Raven throws a nice head kick!
Raven on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
Raven looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD2#
Pulkkinen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pulkkinen manages to end up in side control.
Pulkkinen scores with punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven is looking to regain half guard here but Pulkkinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Pulkkinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Raven to see if he's OK.
Pulkkinen cracks Raven with a big elbow.
Raven is trying to improve his position.
Pulkkinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raven sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Pulkkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raven keeps working.
Pulkkinen looks up at the clock and then as Raven takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pulkkinen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raven is looking for a sweep.
Raven looking for a sweep but Pulkkinen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Pulkkinen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Raven?
Raven keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Raven is working hard here to advance position.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the head.
Raven is squirming around, avoiding Pulkkinen's attempts to control the action.
Pulkkinen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Raven sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pulkkinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raven does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pulkkinen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the action in half guard but Raven is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Raven manages to get to full guard.
Raven manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pulkkinen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pulkkinen has momentary wrist control but Raven slips an elbow through the middle.
Raven missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Raven from controlling successfully.
Raven looking to sit in guard and control but Pulkkinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pulkkinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Raven keeps moving.
Raven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pulkkinen's guard. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raven with a flurry of punches that miss.
Raven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Raven wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Raven will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen dominated 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.
#R2#
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Raven's head but Raven sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Raven throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Raven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Raven is out of range.
Raven with a hook.
Raven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch but Raven slips to the side
and Raven counters with a straight right hand.
Raven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen tries to land a leg kick but Raven saw it coming and moves away.
Raven is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Raven moves out of range.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raven is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1##TD#
Raven shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Raven won't allow Pulkkinen to sweep him here.
Pulkkinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Raven throwing strikes from guard but Pulkkinen blocks nicely.
Raven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulkkinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raven throws a strike but Pulkkinen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pulkkinen trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Raven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulkkinen is aware though and is defending well.
Pulkkinen trying to move into half guard but instead Raven has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Raven distracts Pulkkinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Raven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Raven looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing that Raven has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Raven throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pulkkinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Raven throws an elbow that misses. Pulkkinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Raven's guard. Nice move by Pulkkinen!#REVB##T3#
Raven looking for a sweep. Not yet Raven, not yet.
Pulkkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Raven wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulkkinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Raven is looking for a triangle but Pulkkinen pushes his legs off easily.
Raven 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 trying to control but Raven is working from the bottom.
Raven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Raven keeping moving, preventing Pulkkinen from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands a big shot to Raven's brow.
Raven is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pulkkinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Raven has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Raven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pulkkinen sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Raven avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raven lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back.
Raven moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raven misses with a double jab
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Raven dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Both fighters circling a little - Raven finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Raven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Raven looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Raven scores with a spinning back kick!
Raven misses with a double jab
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Raven 's knee.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Raven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raven dives in and grabs Pulkkinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen pushes down on Raven's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Raven works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Raven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Raven looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Raven saw that one coming.
Thomas Raven is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch there but Raven circles away.
Raven misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Raven swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Raven dips to his left and cracks Pulkkinen with an uppercut!
Raven throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raven.
Raven throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Raven only half commits.
Pulkkinen cracks Raven with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raven. #T2#
Raven avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Nice body kick there by Pulkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Pulkkinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raven sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Raven wants to control but Pulkkinen passes into side.
Raven is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Raven is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Raven prevents Pulkkinen from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Raven can't do much from the bottom here.
Raven is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pulkkinen trying to control the pace.
Pulkkinen trying to control the action but Raven is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Raven actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raven is trying to control but can't.
Raven moves into full guard.
Pulkkinen landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Raven has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pulkkinen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Raven.
Raven is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Raven moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Raven looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pulkkinen drops his hands momentarily and Raven takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Raven as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raven fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raven throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Pulkkinen counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Raven lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Raven.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raven.
Raven digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Raven backwards. #TD2#
Pulkkinen lands a takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Raven is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Raven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulkkinen is aware though and is defending well.
Raven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pulkkinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pulkkinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Raven looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pulkkinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pulkkinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raven with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Raven is trying to maintain the position but Pulkkinen is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pulkkinen content to control rather than advance.
Raven is looking for a sweep. Pulkkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Pulkkinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raven wants to improve his position but Pulkkinen is controlling well.
Pulkkinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pulkkinen controlling the action here.
Pulkkinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raven is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Raven's front leg. #TD2#
Pulkkinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Raven on his heels. He'll look to pass Raven's guard now, I'm sure.
Pulkkinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raven swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Raven looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pulkkinen passes into side control.
Pulkkinen working the ground and pound.
Raven is trying to control Pulkkinen's posture but Pulkkinen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Raven shrugs it off though.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Raven tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pulkkinen defends well and Raven ends up having to push Pulkkinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Raven scores with a jab. Pulkkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raven looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas Raven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Raven.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Raven steps away.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raven.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Raven throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Raven misses.
Raven lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Raven.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Raven takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Pulkkinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Raven can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Raven's head.
Raven tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raven doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas Raven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Raven backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Raven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Raven seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pulkkinen can turn it around.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen gets underhooks to prevent Raven's takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Pulkkinen tries to work over Raven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raven fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raven blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Nice body punch from Raven.
Raven misses with a punch on the inside.
Raven taking a breather.
Raven blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Raven tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Raven takes a shot to the head.
Raven lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Pulkkinen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Raven.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Raven. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Raven avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Raven tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Raven back against the cage.
Raven prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Raven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raven misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Raven backwards. #ROC2#
Raven is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Raven is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raven tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Raven back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Raven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pulkkinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Raven! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pulkkinen is unloading with more strikes now! Raven drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pera Pulkkinen!
Pera Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MFN 335: Delirious     
Date:   Aug 03, 2016
#R1#
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stonedberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
A jab from Stonedberg misses.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Stonedberg fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stonedberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stonedberg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stonedberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Stonedberg saw that one coming.
Stonedberg is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that Pulkkinen semi-blocks.
Stonedberg throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Stonedberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stonedberg misses with a double jab.
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!
Pulkkinen shoots in but Stonedberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stonedberg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stonedberg throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.#T1#
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Pulkkinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stonedberg is trying to defend but Pulkkinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stonedberg is pressing down on Pulkkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands a big shot to Stonedberg's brow. #T2#
Pulkkinen throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pulkkinen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stonedberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Stonedberg is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Stonedberg pushes Pulkkinen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Stonedberg moved out of range.#CL#
Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Stonedberg misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen. #T3#
Stonedberg blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Stonedberg prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stonedberg backwards.
Stonedberg blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
I was talking to Pulkkinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Stonedberg avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Stonedberg tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen slows down the pace here.
Stonedberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Stonedberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Stonedberg.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
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 Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stonedberg lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Pulkkinen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pulkkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Stonedberg is retaining full guard.
Stonedberg is trying to keep Pulkkinen in close.
Pulkkinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen prevents Stonedberg from standing back up.
Pulkkinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg manages to get to full guard.
Pulkkinen is working Stonedberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Pulkkinen is working Stonedberg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Stonedberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Stonedberg, not yet.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Stonedberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen is stalling in the full guard.
Stonedberg keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Pulkkinen landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stonedberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen stops Stonedberg from standing up.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep.
Pulkkinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulkkinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stonedberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stonedberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #ES2#
Stonedberg scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stonedberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Stonedberg moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pulkkinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stonedberg - the referee stops the clock and Pulkkinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stonedberg. Pulkkinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stonedberg lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Stonedberg avoids the punch easily.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Stonedberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stonedberg throws a poor cross that misses
and Stonedberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stonedberg is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Stonedberg's head back. #T4#
Stonedberg tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stonedberg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg thuds his shin into the meat of Pulkkinen's side.
Sloppy strikes from Stonedberg. Those never looked like landing.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stonedberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stonedberg takes a step back to recover.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Stonedberg is out of range.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Stonedberg cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Stonedberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Stonedberg misses with a looping left.
Stonedberg misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Pulkkinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Stonedberg.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen is pushing Stonedberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Stonedberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it. #BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Stonedberg.
A combination from Stonedberg does no damage.
Pulkkinen attempts a counter takedown but Stonedberg avoids it well and moves away.
Stonedberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Stonedberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pulkkinen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pulkkinen with a nice head shot there.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stonedberg wants to stand up but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Stonedberg is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up.
Pulkkinen distracts Stonedberg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
Pulkkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Stonedberg is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulkkinen stops Stonedberg from standing up.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Stonedberg is working from the bottom.
Stonedberg lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Stonedberg controlling Pulkkinen's posture.
Pulkkinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Stonedberg 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. #CL#
Pulkkinen rushes Stonedberg and presses him up against the cage.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
Stonedberg lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen cracks Stonedberg with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stonedberg lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Stonedberg blocks an uppercut.
Stonedberg letting Pulkkinen take a breather here.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Stonedberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is working Stonedberg over against the cage.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Stonedberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pera Pulkkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Stonedberg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Stonedberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Stonedberg.
A nice left hand lands by Stonedberg.
A head punch on the inside from Stonedberg fails to land.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow. #BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pera Pulkkinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Good work by Stonedberg as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stonedberg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stonedberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Stonedberg.
Stonedberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stonedberg misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.#TD#
Pulkkinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Stonedberg keeps moving. #T1#
Pulkkinen won't allow Stonedberg to get back to his feet.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands a big shot to Stonedberg's brow.
Pulkkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Stonedberg.
Pulkkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen landing with the ground and pound.
Stonedberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pera Pulkkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Stonedberg keeps moving.
Pulkkinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pulkkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stonedberg is keeping the position for now.
Pulkkinen 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 won't allow Stonedberg to sweep him here.
Stonedberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pulkkinen is standing up over Stonedberg. Stonedberg looks to escape but Pulkkinen dives into side control.
Stonedberg tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Pulkkinen working the body and head with strikes.
Stonedberg is trying to get back to half guard.
Pulkkinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pulkkinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Stonedberg is letting Pulkkinen control him for a moment.
Stonedberg is looking for a sweep.
Stonedberg tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pulkkinen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4##SUB#
Pulkkinen wants to finish this one by submission but Stonedberg is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pulkkinen.
Stonedberg is trying to escape the mount.
Stonedberg holds on to Pulkkinen around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pulkkinen prevents Stonedberg from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen had his way with Michael Stonedberg in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
A big left from Stonedberg misses. #TD#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pulkkinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stonedberg wants to improve his position but Pulkkinen is controlling well. #SUB#
Pulkkinen is trying to work for a kimura but Stonedberg is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen is looking to stall here but Stonedberg recovers full guard.
Pulkkinen is pushing down on Stonedberg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stonedberg is fighting to maintain full guard but Pulkkinen has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Pulkkinen wants to control but Stonedberg is keeping him busy.
Stonedberg tries to get to full guard but Pulkkinen has control of the leg.
Stonedberg is not content to let Pulkkinen control the position.
Stonedberg trying to get back to full guard but Pulkkinen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Stonedberg can't escape the position.
Pulkkinen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T2#
Pulkkinen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pulkkinen wants to control the pace but Stonedberg is squirming around nicely.
Stonedberg is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pulkkinen is landing with some decent strikes but Stonedberg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
Stonedberg is rocked!
Pulkkinen looking to control but Stonedberg is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stonedberg is still in real trouble! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Stonedberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stonedberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stonedberg seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Pulkkinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pulkkinen loads up with a big shot that hurts Stonedberg! He's pulled Pulkkinen in close but Pulkkinen has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Stonedberg survive? More strikes from Pulkkinen and Stonedberg is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pera Pulkkinen!
A relieved looking Pera Pulkkinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MFN 331: Mara vs. Nowacki III     
Date:   Jul 20, 2016
#R1#
Ignatov is looking to land body kicks.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.#TD2#
Pulkkinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ignatov on his heels. He'll look to pass Ignatov's guard now, I'm sure.
Pulkkinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pulkkinen stops Ignatov from standing up.
Pulkkinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatov trying to control here.
Pulkkinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ignatov tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
Pulkkinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Ignatov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen wants to free his trapped foot but Ignatov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ignatov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen is working for a kimura but Ignatov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pulkkinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pulkkinen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ignatov throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Pulkkinen misses.
Vladimir Ignatov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Ignatov misses.
Nice cross by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Ignatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Ignatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen takes one to the chin there.
Ignatov misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ignatov looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ignatov misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatov. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Ignatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Ignatov strikes.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ignatov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Ignatov throws a quick counter head kick but Pulkkinen was just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Ignatov down. #T4#
Good leg kick by Ignatov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Ignatov lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Ignatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ignatov backing away here, and Pulkkinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov lands with a straight right. Pulkkinen didn't see that one coming.
Ignatov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Vladimir Ignatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatov defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Ignatov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatov.
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 Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ignatov lands a slapping body shot.
Ignatov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulkkinen in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ignatov doesn't seem phased though.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pulkkinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatov. Ignatov obviously looking to wear him down.
Ignatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot
and Ignatov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pulkkinen really felt that one!
It looks like Ignatov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ignatov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ignatov swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pulkkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatov looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Ignatov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Ignatov misses with a hook.#T1#
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatov is just out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Ignatov looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Vladimir Ignatov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ignatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatov connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen fails to land the takedown.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Pulkkinen walks into a left hand.
Ignatov just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatov lands a lovely overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pulkkinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Ignatov, which made it look bad. #T2#
Ignatov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back to recover.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Ignatov throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Ignatov avoids it with no problem.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Ignatov jumps back.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ignatov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ignatov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Ignatov checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatov's shoulder, as Ignatov tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ignatov throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ignatov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Ignatov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ignatov misses its intended target.
Ignatov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ignatov fakes the leg kick and cracks Pulkkinen in the body.
Ignatov throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen misses the body punch
and Ignatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Ignatov.
Ignatov scores with a decent looking hook.
Ignatov works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
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!
Jab from Ignatov.
Pulkkinen needs to keep his hands up - Ignatov had a free shot at his head there.
Ignatov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Ignatov throws a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ignatov - that will leave a mark!
Ignatov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ignatov.
Ignatov connects with a looping right hand.
Ignatov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ignatov throws out a powerful jab.
Ignatov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Ignatov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nice body punch from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a right hook to the body.
Pulkkinen thumps Ignatov with a low kick.
A big left from Ignatov misses.
Pulkkinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ignatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatov missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Pulkkinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ignatov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pulkkinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Pulkkinen looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pulkkinen controlling Ignatov's posture.
Ignatov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
Ignatov stays in close to Pulkkinen's body and controls the position.
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.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Ignatov stands up from Pulkkinen's guard - Ignatov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ignatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatov. That did some damage!
Ignatov throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Ignatov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Ignatov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ignatov swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Ignatov misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.#T3#
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Ignatov moved out of range nicely.
Ignatov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pulkkinen avoids it.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Ignatov throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ignatov.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Ignatov.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Ignatov's front leg with a kick but Ignatov checks it.
Ignatov is looking to counter punch.
Ignatov misses with a hook.
Ignatov staying out of range there.#TD2#
Pulkkinen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ignatov kicks off Pulkkinen and gets to his feet. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Ignatov moves out of range.
Ignatov misses the jab.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatov checks it well.
Ignatov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatov throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ignatov throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatov.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Ignatov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Ignatov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Pulkkinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ignatov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ignatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Ignatov misses with a head kick.
Ignatov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Ignatov.
Ignatov throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Ignatov looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Ignatov with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ignatov.
Ignatov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Ignatov.
Ignatov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ignatov.
Good work by Ignatov as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Ignatov ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
Ignatov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ignatov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatov checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Ignatov moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ignatov.
Ignatov lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back.
Ignatov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Pulkkinen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ignatov to the ground. Pulkkinen is now in Ignatov's guard.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Ignatov keeps moving.
Ignatov is pulling down on Pulkkinen's head to control his posture.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep. #T3#
Ignatov pulls Pulkkinen in close to prevent any damage.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pulkkinen advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pulkkinen lands a nice short elbow.
Pulkkinen trying to advance position but Ignatov counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws a strike but Ignatov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ignatov postures up.
Ignatov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatov being controlled here momentarily.
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 Vladimir Ignatov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
A big right from Ignatov misses.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Ignatov misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ignatov defends it well.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ignatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatov slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Ignatov misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Ignatov throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Ignatov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ignatov throws a nice looking combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T1#
Ignatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatov.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatov moves away.
Ignatov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ignatov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatov manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Pulkkinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ignatov takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Ignatov avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatov.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Ignatov sees coming a mile off.
Ignatov scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pera Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ignatov's calf.
Ignatov ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Ignatov misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Ignatov was not able to check.
Ignatov lands an overhand right.
Ignatov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Ignatov's ribs.
Ignatov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ignatov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Ignatov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Ignatov off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ignatov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Pulkkinen walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Pulkkinen. Beautiful body shot.
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.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatov counters with a straight right hand.
Ignatov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ignatov is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Pulkkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ignatov misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Ignatov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatov.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Ignatov fails to land.
Ignatov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Ignatov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Ignatov has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ignatov. #TD2#
Pulkkinen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vladimir Ignatov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pulkkinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ignatov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pera Pulkkinen.
I think Ignatov 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 James Ackerman 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... Vladimir Ignatov!

Vladimir Ignatov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: MFN 326: LA Law     
Date:   Jun 26, 2016
#R1#
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen scores with a three punch combo!
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Miller avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Dax Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Miller counters with a head kick. That will keep Pulkkinen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Miller.
Pulkkinen with the counter takedown but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Miller cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
A shot to the body from Miller misses
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pulkkinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T2#
Miller jabs at Pulkkinen's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pulkkinen.
As Pulkkinen tries to get set, Miller tries to push him back and clinch up but Pulkkinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Miller moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Miller tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pulkkinen manages to circle out of the way.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.#T3##TD2#
Pulkkinen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pulkkinen trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Miller's attempts to control the position.
Miller tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.#T4#
Miller is not content to let Pulkkinen control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Miller throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Miller tries to counter by clinching up but Pulkkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Pera Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Miller lands a head kick. Pulkkinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Pera Pulkkinen has been cut.
Miller throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Miller misses.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller thinks about countering with a body kick.
Miller moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
It looked like Miller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen 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 Miller has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Miller and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Miller lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen cracks a nice hook into Miller's ribs.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Miller throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to move into range but Miller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen feints the counter takedown.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
As Pulkkinen tries to get set, Miller tries to push him back and clinch up but Pulkkinen manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Miller.
Miller staying out of range there.
Miller takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Miller tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miller. That did some damage!
Miller is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Pulkkinen tries to get set, Miller tries to push him back and clinch up but Pulkkinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pulkkinen.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Miller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Miller checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Miller blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Nice body kick from Miller.
Miller scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Miller saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pera Pulkkinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Miller slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Miller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pulkkinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miller takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Miller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Miller misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Miller.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Miller slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller lands with a straight right. Pulkkinen didn't see that one coming.
Good work by Miller as he checks the leg kick.
Miller looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD2#
Pulkkinen dives in and scores a takedown into Miller's guard.
Pulkkinen won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
Pulkkinen stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pulkkinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pulkkinen is looking to pass into half guard but Miller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miller is in guard.#REVR#
Miller wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Miller wants to stand but Pulkkinen is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Pulkkinen seems keen to control Miller's posture.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Miller tries to sprawl but Pulkkinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pera Pulkkinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Miller.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Miller is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Pulkkinen gets a double leg takedown into Miller's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Pulkkinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Pulkkinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pulkkinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miller is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulkkinen jabs at Miller's body.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Miller quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Miller backing away here, and Pulkkinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Pulkkinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Miller's guard.
Pulkkinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pulkkinen postures up.
Pulkkinen postures up in Miller's guard and throws a big left but Miller blocks it.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Pulkkinen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Pulkkinen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pulkkinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pulkkinen throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miller throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters with an outside leg kick.
Miller scores with a jab. Pulkkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen cracks Miller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
And Miller counters with a quick kick to the body but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Miller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A low kick from Miller misses #TD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pulkkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller controls Pulkkinen momentarily but Pulkkinen frees himself.
Pulkkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Pera Pulkkinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pulkkinen.#TD2#
Pulkkinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Miller pulls Pulkkinen in close to prevent any damage.
Pulkkinen landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Miller's head.#T1#
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Miller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pulkkinen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Miller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pulkkinen thows a huge punch but Miller dodges it nicely.
Pulkkinen with the ground and pound but Miller uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Miller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miller throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Miller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Miller connects with a body shot.
Miller punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Miller counters with a low kick, right behind Pulkkinen 's knee.
Miller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miller with a hook.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Miller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Dax Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Miller moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller tries to land a body kick
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Pulkkinen cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Miller checks it #CL#
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Miller.
Miller trying to land knees to the body.
Pera Pulkkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pera Pulkkinen.
I've got Pulkkinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pera Pulkkinen!

A relieved looking Pera Pulkkinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Dax Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will only make me better. '.

 

Event: MFN 320: Resilient     
Date:   Jun 05, 2016
#R1#
Kuzmejniev throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuzmejniev manages to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kuzmejniev misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzmejniev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzmejniev tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kuzmejniev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Kuzmejniev's knee but Kuzmejniev avoids it well.
Kuzmejniev fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuzmejniev. That did some damage!
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuzmejniev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pulkkinen's calf.
A head kick by Kuzmejniev misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Kuzmejniev saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Kuzmejniev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kuzmejniev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Kuzmejniev knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Kuzmejniev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zlato Kuzmejniev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuzmejniev drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuzmejniev moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev takes one on the button.
A head kick misses from Kuzmejniev.
A leg kick checked by Kuzmejniev.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev misses with a looping left.
Kuzmejniev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulkkinen looks to clinch
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pulkkinen's head.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuzmejniev scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice sprawl there from Kuzmejniev as Pulkkinen shoots in.
Kuzmejniev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Kuzmejniev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Kuzmejniev gets caught flat footed, as Pulkkinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Pulkkinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kuzmejniev pulls Pulkkinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Pulkkinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kuzmejniev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen won't allow Kuzmejniev to sweep him here.
Pulkkinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuzmejniev keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Kuzmejniev has momentary wrist control but Pulkkinen slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pera Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev lands a body shot.
Pera Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Kuzmejniev counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kuzmejniev blocks a jab.
Nice body kick from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen misses the body punch
and Kuzmejniev counters with a good, hard body kick but Pulkkinen shrugs it off.
Kuzmejniev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzmejniev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Kuzmejniev was well out of range.
Kuzmejniev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Kuzmejniev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuzmejniev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Kuzmejniev checks it.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kuzmejniev tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
Kuzmejniev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pulkkinen is working away from the top position though.
Pulkkinen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pulkkinen trying to control from half guard but Kuzmejniev is working away. #T2#
Kuzmejniev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pulkkinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pulkkinen's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuzmejniev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kuzmejniev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Pulkkinen trying to control the hands but Kuzmejniev breaks the grip.
Kuzmejniev biding his time, controlling Pulkkinen. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Will Kuzmejniev go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kuzmejniev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuzmejniev biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pulkkinen breaks Kuzmejniev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Kuzmejniev keeping moving, preventing Pulkkinen from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen looking to sit in guard and control but Kuzmejniev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kuzmejniev passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuzmejniev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Pulkkinen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kuzmejniev easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlato Kuzmejniev 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!
#R3#
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuzmejniev's waist but Kuzmejniev gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pulkkinen off to one side.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuzmejniev misses.
Kuzmejniev defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmejniev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Kuzmejniev moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kuzmejniev scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Kuzmejniev misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuzmejniev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pulkkinen.
A low kick from Kuzmejniev is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuzmejniev moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Kuzmejniev avoids it.
Kuzmejniev throws a fast counter high kick but Pulkkinen manages to duck under it in time.
Kuzmejniev moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuzmejniev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Kuzmejniev moves out of range easily.
And Kuzmejniev responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuzmejniev. #T2#
Pulkkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuzmejniev to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuzmejniev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuzmejniev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuzmejniev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev scores with a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Kuzmejniev's front leg but catches the back leg as Kuzmejniev tries to avoid it.
Kuzmejniev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuzmejniev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen. #T3#
Kuzmejniev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev isn't going anywhere.
Kuzmejniev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pulkkinen's best efforts.
Pulkkinen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pulkkinen prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping busy.
Pulkkinen working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Pulkkinen tries to pass to full mount but Kuzmejniev defends it.
Pulkkinen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pulkkinen lands strikes from half guard.
Pera Pulkkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen wants to take a breather but Kuzmejniev is having none of it.
Kuzmejniev tries to get to full guard but Pulkkinen has control of the leg.
Kuzmejniev is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuzmejniev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmejniev working a defensive guard here.
Kuzmejniev looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pera Pulkkinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmejniev moves away.
Pulkkinen jabs at Kuzmejniev's body.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Kuzmejniev counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pulkkinen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that misses.
Kuzmejniev swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Kuzmejniev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulkkinen 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.
Kuzmejniev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Kuzmejniev is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen 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.#T1#
Kuzmejniev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kuzmejniev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Kuzmejniev throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuzmejniev. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No joy there for Kuzmejniev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Kuzmejniev is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Kuzmejniev lands a nice hook to Pulkkinen's body. Pulkkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuzmejniev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kuzmejniev 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 Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kuzmejniev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kuzmejniev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kuzmejniev sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuzmejniev walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev throws a combination that misses
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Kuzmejniev is rocked!
Kuzmejniev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Kuzmejniev down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuzmejniev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD#
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuzmejniev is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kuzmejniev is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kuzmejniev is still in real trouble! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kuzmejniev can't do much from the bottom here.
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Kuzmejniev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kuzmejniev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kuzmejniev keeping control of the position.
Kuzmejniev seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.
Kuzmejniev has hold of Pulkkinen's hands but Pulkkinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Kuzmejniev is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pulkkinen lands a nice short elbow.
Pulkkinen trying to mount his opponent but Kuzmejniev defends it.
Kuzmejniev has hold of Pulkkinen's hands but Pulkkinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ES2#
Kuzmejniev kicks off Pulkkinen and gets to his feet.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kuzmejniev.
Kuzmejniev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Pera Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Kuzmejniev is looking for the big counter here.
Kuzmejniev lands a nice hook to Pulkkinen's body. Pulkkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuzmejniev sprawls and moves away.
Kuzmejniev moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Kuzmejniev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuzmejniev checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Pulkkinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuzmejniev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pulkkinen is in Kuzmejniev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuzmejniev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kuzmejniev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kuzmejniev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pulkkinen defends well.
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard.
Pulkkinen won't allow Kuzmejniev to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuzmejniev being controlled here, momentarily.
Kuzmejniev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Kuzmejniev wants to control the position but Pulkkinen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kuzmejniev wants to control but Pulkkinen passes into side.
Kuzmejniev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Pulkkinen is looking for a kimura but Kuzmejniev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pulkkinen to get the leverage. #T3#
Kuzmejniev tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
Pulkkinen controlling the pace.
Pulkkinen prevents Kuzmejniev from improving his position.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Kuzmejniev's attempts to control the position.
Kuzmejniev is pressing down on Pulkkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulkkinen throwing strikes from guard but Kuzmejniev blocks nicely.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuzmejniev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuzmejniev sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Pulkkinen gets a clinch.
Kuzmejniev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzmejniev can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Kuzmejniev.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Kuzmejniev throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pulkkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kuzmejniev is defending well.
You can see that Kuzmejniev has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Zlato Kuzmejniev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pera Pulkkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pera Pulkkinen!

Pera Pulkkinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MFN 314: Manne vs. Vovchanchyn     
Date:   May 15, 2016
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Kamenov was well out of range.
Pulkkinen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKamenov.
Kamenov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aleksandar Kamenov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenov manages to avoid it.
Kamenov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kamenov tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen thumps Kamenov with a low kick.
Crunch! Kamenov slams his shin into Pulkkinen's torso.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Kamenov counters with a solid body kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Kamenov's legs.
Kamenov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kamenov avoids it really well and circles away.
Kamenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamenov connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Kamenov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulkkinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kamenov. That one must have hurt.
Pulkkinen tries to bum rush Kamenov with a series of wild strikes but Kamenov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a body shot.
Kamenov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamenov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kamenov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick misses from Kamenov.
Aleksandar Kamenov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Kamenov's leg but Kamenov calmly moves out of range.
Kamenov looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Kamenov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kamenov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamenov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamenov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kamenov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kamenov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kamenov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamenov cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamenov.
Kamenov lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kamenov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A low kick from Kamenov misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Kamenov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Kamenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches with his opponent.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Kamenov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamenov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kamenov backwards.
Kamenov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Kamenov manages to break the clinch.
Kamenov scores with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kamenov as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kamenov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Kamenov tries to work over Pulkkinen's front leg with a kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Kamenov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kamenov down. #T4#
A solid body kick from Kamenov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Kamenov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Kamenov moves out of range.
Pulkkinen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kamenov to counter with a crisp jab.
Aleksandar Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pera Pulkkinen.
Kamenov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kamenov rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kamenov.
Pulkkinen thumps Kamenov with a low kick.
Kamenov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kamenov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamenov misses with a body punch.
Kamenov throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandar Kamenov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kamenov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kamenov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
Kamenov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kamenov misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Kamenov moved out of range.
Pulkkinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kamenov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pulkkinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kamenov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kamenov drops Pulkkinen with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kamenov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Kamenov!
During a confident post fight interview, Aleksandar Kamenov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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