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Event: WVT 61: Ihantala v McDonald 3     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomson.
Tomson scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tomson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Tomson counters with a good low kick that Pulkkinen was not able to check.
Tomson digs a good body shot into Pulkkinen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Tomson as he checks the leg kick.
Tomson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1##KD#
Tomson drops Pulkkinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pulkkinen looks back up at him and smiles so Tomson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Tomson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomson ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Tomson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tomson looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tomson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomson misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination but Tomson avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomson misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomson.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Tomson misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body
and Tomson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tomson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Tomson.
Pulkkinen sizes up Tomson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomson tries to bum rush Pulkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tomson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tomson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tomson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tomson.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Tomson counters with a crisp right that sends Pulkkinen to the canvas! Tomson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Tomson!
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Tomson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WVT 55: McDonald v Veainu     
Date:   Dec 16, 2022
#R1#
Doisneau misses the jab.
Doisneau looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
And Pulkkinen responds with a good body kick, but Doisneau manages to step out the way in time.
Doisneau misses with a hook
and Doisneau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch #KD#
and Doisneau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulkkinen! Doisneau lets Pulkkinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doisneau counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Pulkkinen out cold! What a finish! Doisneau is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roch Doisneau!
An out of breath Roch Doisneau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima     
Date:   Nov 11, 2022
#R1#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Knox sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Pulkkinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox counters with a right hand from hell and Pulkkinen is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
A very excited looking Zeta Knox 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: WVT 39: McDonald v Ihantala 2     
Date:   Oct 16, 2022
#R1#
Barnes slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Barnes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barnes is able to avoid easily.
Barnes 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.
Pulkkinen scores with a one two! Barnes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Barnes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Barnes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Barnes looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Barnes back to his feet!#ROC#Barnes is rocked!#T1#
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen pushes Barnes away with a front kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Barnes! Pulkkinen lets Barnes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Barnes sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Pulkkinen plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Barnes to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Barnes just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 33: West v Bouncer     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022
#R1#
Granger throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Granger checks it.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Granger.
Pulkkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Granger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Granger with a nice cross.
Granger looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Granger throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Pulkkinen blocks the low kick.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Granger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Granger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Granger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Granger is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Granger loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Granger misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Granger thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
Frank Granger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Granger's head but Granger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Granger blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.#T2#
Granger throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Granger throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Granger wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen catches Granger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Granger at a distance.
Granger is breathing heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Granger down.
Granger misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick. #T3#
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Granger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Granger tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Granger tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Granger. #KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a left and a right that send Granger crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Granger lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Granger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected. #T4#
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Granger.
Granger looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Granger checks it
and Granger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Granger misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Granger thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Granger moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Granger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Granger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Granger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Granger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Granger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Granger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Granger throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Granger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Granger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albert Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Granger throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Granger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Granger misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Granger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#Granger is rocked!
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Granger circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen works over Granger's head and body with a nice combination.
Granger swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Granger 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.
Granger connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Granger catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Granger lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Granger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Granger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frank Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Granger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
As Granger backs off Pulkkinen throws a huge counter combo but Granger manages to avoid it all.
Granger works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Granger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Granger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Granger does no damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Granger.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Granger misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Granger 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD2#
Pulkkinen cracks Granger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Granger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pulkkinen finish him?
Oh Granger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy left from Granger finds it's target.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Granger misses the target.
Granger seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Granger's side.#KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Granger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Granger looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Granger back to his feet!
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Granger throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Granger is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 30: McDonald v Knox     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melondov.
Pulkkinen cracks Melondov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Melondov - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Melondov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melondov.
Melondov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've been told by Melondov's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melondov's corner calls for a 1-2. Melondov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Melondov knocks out Pulkkinen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Melondov before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Melondov picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zheko Melondov!
Zheko Melondov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: WVT 23: Halsti v Shabazz     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
Hawthorne scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulkkinen should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Hawthorne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Hawthorne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Hawthorne pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawthorne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hawthorne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawthorne can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Hawthorne lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hawthorne blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Hawthorne lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Hawthorne lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pulkkinen to his knees! Hawthorne keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Hawthorne!
Damien Hawthorne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Ship counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pulkkinen is controlling Ship's posture.
Pulkkinen wants to stand but Ship is controlling the position.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep here but Ship controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ship is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pulkkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ship is one step ahead there.
Ship is fighting to break Pulkkinen's control of his arms but Pulkkinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ship tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen is trying to keep Ship in close.
Ship looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ship is working hard here to advance position.
Pulkkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ship postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pulkkinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ship, into his guard. #REVB#
Pulkkinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ship has wrist control.
Ship might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ship utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Ship keeps moving.
Pulkkinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pulkkinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ship's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pulkkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Ship keeps moving.
Pulkkinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pulkkinen throws an elbow that misses. Ship uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pulkkinen's guard. Nice move by Ship!#REVR#
Ship wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Ship drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pulkkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ship has Pulkkinen in his guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pulkkinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Ship is looking for a triangle but Pulkkinen pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Ship is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pulkkinen defends well.
Pulkkinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Ship keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Pulkkinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pulkkinen postures up in Ship's guard and throws a big left but Ship blocks it.
Pulkkinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ship 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. #SUB#
Ship looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pulkkinen passes into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Ship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ship shoots in and drives through. Pulkkinen sprawls well.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
Ship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ship tries to clinch
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.#TD#
Pulkkinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ship to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Ship has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ship won't allow Pulkkinen to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard here.
Ship looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard. #SUB#
Ship drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Ship off! Ship jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard. #T1#
Pulkkinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pulkkinen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pulkkinen 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 working a defensive guard here.
Ship stopping the sweep attempt from Pulkkinen.#SUB#
Ship postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pulkkinen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ship, into his guard. #REVB#
Pulkkinen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pulkkinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Pulkkinen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
My spies in Deep waters inform me that Pulkkinen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ship manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pulkkinen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pulkkinen is trying to control but can't.
Pulkkinen is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Ship 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. #SUB#
Ship is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pulkkinen defends it well. #T3#
Ship prevents Pulkkinen from improving his position.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Ship postures up. #SUB#
Ship is looking for a kimura but Pulkkinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Ship postures up.
Pulkkinen wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Ship is trying to work for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well. #SUB#
Ship is looking for a kimura but Pulkkinen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ship to get the leverage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ship 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. #SUB#
Ship is working for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Pulkkinen wants to improve his position but Ship is controlling well.
Pulkkinen moves into full guard.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep here but Ship controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ship sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pulkkinen's guard. #SUB#
Pulkkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Ship.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roman Ship will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Ship's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ship bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Ship throws a head kick that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen misses the body punch #TD#
and Ship counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ship.
Pulkkinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ship is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Ship is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pulkkinen advances position into side control!
Pulkkinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Ship is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ship prevents Pulkkinen from improving position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ship is looking for a sweep.
Pulkkinen misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ship dodges the ground and pound from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working the ground and pound but Ship is defending the strikes.
Pulkkinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ship sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ship is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulkkinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Pulkkinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen seems to be working for a kimura but Ship defends the submission attempt.
Roman Ship overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ship is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulkkinen pulls his head out easily.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Ship is keeping him busy.
Pulkkinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albert Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ship fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Ship rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ship thinking. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ship slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Ship appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen feints a jab promting Ship to slip. Pulkkinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ship slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Ship blocks the low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Ship down.
Ship misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ship misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up.
Ship feinted with a counter takedown.
Ship moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pulkkinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

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

A victorious Albert Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WVT 10: Ihantala v Puto     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Philippe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pulkkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Philippe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Philippe.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Philippe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Philippe thinking.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Philippe counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Philippe throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Philippe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Philippe! But no joy.
Philippe throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Philippe blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Philippe! But no joy.
Philippe throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.#T1#
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Philippe misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Philippe throws a big shot that misses.
Philippe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Philippe looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Pulkkinen is looking for a counter combo.
Philippe misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a big counter combination but Philippe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Philippe thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
Peguero Jean Philippe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Philippe moved away.
Philippe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Philippe 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.
Philippe looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Philippe checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Philippe slips under a jab.
Philippe lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Philippe is just out of range.
Pulkkinen tries to bum rush Philippe with a series of wild strikes but Philippe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Philippe misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Pulkkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulkkinen is looking to clinch but Philippe is avoiding it.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Philippe connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Philippe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Philippe.#ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Philippe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Philippe tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Philippe looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Philippe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Philippe throws a body shot but no joy.
Philippe looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Pulkkinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Philippe just manages to avoid it.
Philippe misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a solid body kick.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Philippe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Philippe lands.#T4#
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
enabling Philippe to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philippe misses with a looping left.
Philippe staying out of range there.
Philippe slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Philippe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulkkinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Philippe throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Philippe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Philippe misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Peguero Jean Philippe has been cut.
Philippe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Philippe scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peguero Jean Philippe dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Philippe misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Philippe throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Philippe looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Philippe avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pulkkinen shoots in and bounces Philippe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a strike but Philippe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pulkkinen is trying to keep Philippe in close.
Pulkkinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Philippe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Philippe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pulkkinen controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Pulkkinen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pulkkinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Philippe keeping moving, preventing Pulkkinen from controlling successfully.
Philippe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulkkinen. #T2#
Pulkkinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pulkkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Philippe is keeping the position for now.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Philippe keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Philippe's guard.
Pulkkinen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Pulkkinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pulkkinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pulkkinen is looking to advance position but Philippe won't allow it. #T3#
Pulkkinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Philippe defending well though.
Pulkkinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pulkkinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Philippe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Philippe lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Philippe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Philippe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Peguero Jean Philippe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pulkkinen has Philippe up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Philippe avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Philippe misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Philippe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Philippe avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Philippe throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philippe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Philippe throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Philippe.
Philippe avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Philippe right on the button with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Philippe.
Philippe misses with a series of wild punches.
Philippe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Albert Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Philippe works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Philippe takes one to the chin there.
Philippe moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Philippe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Philippe.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Philippe moves away and avoids it.
Philippe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Philippe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Philippe misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Philippe strikes.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Philippe misses with a wild combination.
As Philippe looks to move away, Pulkkinen throws a big counter combo but Philippe just gets out of the way.
Philippe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Philippe misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Philippe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Philippe lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.#T2#
Philippe just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with the combination.
Pulkkinen cracks Philippe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Philippe.
Philippe digs a good hook to Pulkkinen's body.
Philippe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulkkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Philippe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Philippe, as that shot connected.
Philippe throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Philippe misses with an uppercut.
Philippe misses the body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Philippe missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Philippe counters with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Philippe misses.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Philippe lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
A big left from Philippe misses. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Philippe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Philippe avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Philippe throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Philippe throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Philippe moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen moves forwards but Philippe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Philippe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulkkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
It appears Pulkkinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Philippe scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulkkinen should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peguero Jean Philippe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Philippe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peguero Jean Philippe!

After the big win, Peguero Jean Philippe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pound Town INC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WVT 6: Honda v Newton     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022
#R1#
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sharma missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sharma seems to be stalking Pulkkinen here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Pulkkinen drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rohith Sharma!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rohith Sharma thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: WVT 1: Kozlow v Newton     
Date:   May 15, 2022
#R1#
Strdoza avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen motions for Strdoza to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Strdoza is out of range.
As Pulkkinen backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it all.
Strdoza slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strdoza.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a combination
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Strdoza checks it well.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Strdoza's body.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strdoza. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Strdoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strdoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strdoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Strdoza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strdoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Strdoza's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Strdoza's head.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Strdoza moves out of range of the body kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T1#
Strdoza avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Strdoza's head but Strdoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Strdoza's leg but Strdoza calmly moves out of range.
As Pulkkinen backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it all.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Strdoza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Strdoza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen throws a combination that misses
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Strdoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Strdoza slips the punch.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen thumps Strdoza with a low kick.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Strdoza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Strdoza down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Strdoza is out of range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Strdoza does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Strdoza on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
Strdoza blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
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. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a combination that misses
and Strdoza counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Strdoza moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Strdoza checks it
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Pulkkinen. #T3#
Strdoza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Pulkkinen backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it all.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Strdoza saw that one coming.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pulkkinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Strdoza's knee but Strdoza avoids it well.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strdoza.#T4#
Pulkkinen catches Strdoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Strdoza takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen misses with a combination
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.

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 Albert Pulkkinen.
Well Pulkkinen 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28

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

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

 

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 6 A     
Date:   Apr 28, 2022
#R1#
Bleak blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Bleak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bleak.
Pulkkinen throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bleak is defended easily by Pulkkinen.
Bleak throws a right hand that misses
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bleak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bleak shoots for a double leg takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls well. He's pushed Bleak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jab by Bleak.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Bleak moves out of range.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulkkinen swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt - Pulkkinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bleak.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bleak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab #TD#
and Bleak counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pulkkinen!
Pulkkinen tries to buck Bleak off but Bleak is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Bleak.
Pulkkinen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bleak connects with a decent elbow.
Pulkkinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bleak misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pulkkinen sneaks back into half guard.
Pulkkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pulkkinen keeping control of the position. #T2#
Pulkkinen is looking to control Bleak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pulkkinen avoid being mounted?
Bleak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulkkinen's head.
Bleak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pulkkinen defending well though.
Bleak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen is controlling Bleak's trapped leg to prevent Bleak from advancing to side control.
Pulkkinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen gets full guard.
Bleak won't allow Pulkkinen to get back to his feet.
Pulkkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bleak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pulkkinen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bleak with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bleak is working Pulkkinen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Pulkkinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bleak is controlling him.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Bleak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bleak working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pulkkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bleak stands up out of Pulkkinen's guard for a moment - Pulkkinen manages to land a nice upkick.
Pulkkinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pulkkinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bleak tries to get to full guard but Pulkkinen has control of the leg.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bleak defending well though.
Bleak is pressing down on Pulkkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Pulkkinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Pulkkinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pulkkinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pulkkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.
Pulkkinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep.
Bleak can't keep his opponent in guard - Pulkkinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bleak is refusing to be controlled, as Pulkkinen sits in half guard.
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. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen 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.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bleak shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bleak.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bleak on the side of the head.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bleak is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Bleak throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Albert Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bleak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Bleak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Bleak does no damage.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bleak circles away quickly and effectively.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it well and moves away.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pulkkinen as he jumps to the side.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Bleak shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen shows good takedown defense.
Bleak misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bleak goes for a double leg but Pulkkinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pulkkinen continues to drive forward.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.#TD#
Bleak gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen is positioning himself well to prevent Bleak advancing to mount.
Bleak scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Bleak is working for a submission of some sort.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak is thwarting Pulkkinen's attempts to control the position.
Pulkkinen is trying to stand back up but Bleak is controlling him
Pulkkinen manages to get to full guard.
Pulkkinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bleak manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
My spies in Deep waters inform me that Pulkkinen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Pulkkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bleak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wulfgang Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Bleak 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bleak 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Bleak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pulkkinen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Bleak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Pulkkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bleak is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulkkinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak 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.
Bleak can't keep his opponent in guard - Pulkkinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pulkkinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bleak is staying active underneath Pulkkinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pulkkinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bleak is refusing to be controlled, as Pulkkinen sits in half guard.
Bleak won't allow Pulkkinen to pass to mount. #T4#
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pulkkinen is looking to take a break and control but Bleak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bleak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pulkkinen.
Bleak is in trouble now - Pulkkinen has advanced to mount!
Bleak is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bleak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pulkkinen unloads with some shots from mount but Bleak bucks and avoids them well.
Bleak is desperately trying to improve his position but Pulkkinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Pulkkinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen dances in with a quick combination. Bleak is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Pulkkinen snaps Bleak's head back. Bleak stumbles backwards against the cage. Pulkkinen steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bleak's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bleak just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Wulfgang Bleak stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 12, 2022
#R1#
Caesar with a nice cross.
A jab from Caesar misses.
A jab lands there for Caesar.
Caesar with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulkkinen counters with a series of strikes. Caesar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Caesar's ribcage but misses.
Caesar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been hearing reports that Caesar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Caesar avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen lunges at Caesar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caesar's hand.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Caesar avoids it easily.
Caesar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caesar lands a lovely overhand right.
Caesar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Black Caesar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Caesar throws a right and a left that Pulkkinen avoids nicely. #T1#
Caesar shoots in and drives through. Pulkkinen sprawls well.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Caesar's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Caesar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pulkkinen jabs Caesar right on the nose. Caesar blinks but takes it well.
Caesar throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Caesar throws a nice looking combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caesar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Caesar lands.
Caesar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caesar missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Caesar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pulkkinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caesar working away.
Pulkkinen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Caesar is staying active.#T2#
Pulkkinen gets back to half guard.
Pulkkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caesar is working away from the top position though.
Caesar controlling the action here.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep. Caesar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Caesar wants to work for an arm triangle but Pulkkinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pulkkinen gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pulkkinen is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Caesar wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Caesar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Caesar keeps moving.
Pulkkinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Caesar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
My spies in Deep waters inform me that Pulkkinen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pulkkinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pulkkinen in side control, throwing shots but Caesar defends.
Pulkkinen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Caesar is looking for a sweep.
Caesar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Caesar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pulkkinen off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Caesar working for a choke but Pulkkinen is defending well. #SUB#
Pulkkinen showing good submission defense here.
Pulkkinen breaks Caesar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Caesar looking for a sweep. Not yet Caesar, not yet.
Caesar is controlling Pulkkinen's posture.
Caesar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen wants to control from the top but Caesar keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert 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#
Caesar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Caesar.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Caesar looks for a takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls well.
Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caesar misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Caesar moves his leg out of the way.
Caesar misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Caesar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caesar moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick. #T1#
Caesar fails to land with a series of punches.
Caesar darts in looking for a takedown but Pulkkinen gets double underhooks and turns Caesar into the cage.
Pulkkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Caesar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Caesar fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Black Caesar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Caesar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Caesar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pulkkinen to keep the fight standing.
Pulkkinen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Caesar avoids a wild elbow strike from Pulkkinen.
Caesar tries to pull guard but Pulkkinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Caesar pulls guard successfully.
Pulkkinen won't allow Caesar to sweep him here.
Pulkkinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pulkkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pulkkinen trying to control but Caesar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Caesar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Caesar is working from the bottom.
Caesar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Caesar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caesar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pulkkinen controls the pace.
Caesar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Caesar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.
Pulkkinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caesar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caesar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pulkkinen is one step ahead there.
Pulkkinen throwing strikes from guard but Caesar blocks nicely.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Caesar is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Caesar 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Caesar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caesar attempts a counter takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it well and moves away.
Caesar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caesar shoots in for a double leg but Pulkkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caesar wants to clinch#KD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Caesar! Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Caesar to his feet! Caesar is in big trouble!#ROC2#Caesar is rocked!
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Oh Caesar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen cracks Caesar with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 08, 2022
#R1#
Peterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Peterson. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Peterson throws a right and a left that Pulkkinen avoids nicely.
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Peterson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Peterson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peterson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Pulkkinen connects with a stiff jab that staggers Peterson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Syn Kilo vs Piano 3     
Date:   Mar 28, 2021
#R1#
Kerr throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.
Kerr looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mark Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kerr misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Kerr takes the fight into the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Kerr blocks it.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kerr.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
Kerr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kerr.
A short uppercut from Kerr.
A short body shot lands from Kerr as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Kerr. #CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Kerr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1##TD2#
Kerr gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kerr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kerr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pulkkinen defending well though.
Kerr controlling the action here.
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Kerr.
Pulkkinen has hold of Kerr's hands but Kerr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pulkkinen won't allow Kerr to pass to mount. #T2#
Pulkkinen tries to get to full guard but Kerr has control of the leg.
Kerr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kerr moves nicely into side control.
Kerr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pulkkinen to see if he's OK.#CUT2#Albert Pulkkinen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kerr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kerr cracks Pulkkinen with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Albert Pulkkinen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Kerr!
Mark Kerr decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: TBD Tokyo     
Date:   Mar 12, 2021
#R1#
Tower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Tower.
Tower throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Tower blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Tower misses.
Jab from Tower.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Tower takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tower misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Tower counters with a nice uppercut.
Tower is looking to score with low kicks.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Tower avoided it.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Tower uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pulkkinen has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Pulkkinen there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tower rattles Pulkkinen with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Pulkkinen tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tower dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Pulkkinen stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Syn Pulkkinen vs Barbarian     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
A low kick from The Barbarian is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Conor The Barbarian has been cut.
Good exchange - The Barbarian coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
The Barbarian clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
The Barbarian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Barbarian misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Barbarian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Barbarian misses with a jab to the body
and The Barbarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
The Barbarian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Barbarian throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
The Barbarian fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and The Barbarian moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Barbarian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The Barbarian throws a body kick that misses.
The Barbarian throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Barbarian with a body shot.#T2#
The Barbarian misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from The Barbarian with a body shot.
The Barbarian misses with a straight left.
The Barbarian throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Barbarian checks it well.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Barbarian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Barbarian checks a leg kick nicely.
The Barbarian scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulkkinen should have avoided that one.
The Barbarian throws the kick towards the body but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at The Barbarian's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Barbarian misses the target.
The Barbarian throws a front kick that sends Pulkkinen stumbling back into the cage.
Pulkkinen jabs The Barbarian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Barbarian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from The Barbarian.#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as The Barbarian checks a leg kick.
The Barbarian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from The Barbarian.
The Barbarian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#Conor The Barbarian's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Pulkkinen finds it's way through The Barbarian's defenses.
The Barbarian takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD#
The Barbarian sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! The Barbarian is motioning to the referee to let Pulkkinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
The Barbarian lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pulkkinen tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor The Barbarian!
A very excited looking Conor The Barbarian 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: Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower     
Date:   Jan 31, 2021
#R1#
A jab from Zulu finds it's way through Pulkkinen's defenses.
Zulu misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kvame Zulu has been cut.
A lazy left from Zulu finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Zulu lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Pulkkinen up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Zulu from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Pulkkinen's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kvame Zulu!
A very excited looking Kvame Zulu 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: SYN 772 Latrobe vs Gravas 2     
Date:   Jan 10, 2021
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Rain slaps the foot to one side.
Rain lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Rain.
Rain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rain scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rain.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Rain throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Rain moves into the clinch successfully.
Rain tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rain tries to pull guard but Pulkkinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Rain drops back down to his feet. #T1#
Rain misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rain gets through Pulkkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Rain blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Rain struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Rain blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Rain prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Rain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rain's gas tank.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen presses Rain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards. #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 scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Rain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rain avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Rain 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 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rain throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rain really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
A low kick from Rain misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
That kick from Rain tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rain lands a jab to the nose.
Rain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Rain! Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rain to his feet! Rain is in big trouble!#ROC2#Rain is rocked!
Rain takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Oh Rain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rain. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rain slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Rain seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Rain.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rain.
Rain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
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!
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Rain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rain throws a chopping leg kick but Pulkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Rain scores with a hook.
Rain lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Rain misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a solid body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Pulkkinen cracks Rain with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pulkkinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rain to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Heavy Rain has been cut.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Rain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rain misses with a double jab.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rain misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rain.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rain lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pulkkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Rain throws a lazy uppercut
and Rain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Rain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a leg kick.
Rain digs a good hook to Pulkkinen's body.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Rain.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rain.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rain throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pulkkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pulkkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rain misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rain.
Rain swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain. #CL#
Rain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Rain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Rain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pulkkinen backs up against the cage.
Rain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Rain swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Heavy Rain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
Rain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Rain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Rain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rain misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Rain counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Rain jabs Pulkkinen right on the nose. Pulkkinen blinks but takes it well.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
As Pulkkinen backs away, Rain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Heavy Rain will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Rain throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rain.
Pulkkinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
And Pulkkinen responds with a good body kick, but Rain manages to step out the way in time.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back.
Rain is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Rain avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Rain throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rain.#T1#
Nice body kick from Rain.
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rain.
Rain misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Rain.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rain cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain misses with the combination. #T2#
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Rain tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
A jab from Rain finds it's way through Pulkkinen's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand. #CL#
Rain pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Rain looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.#KD2#
Pulkkinen cracks Rain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pulkkinen finish him? #T3#
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a push kick.
Rain tries to clinch up.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#KD2#
Pulkkinen cracks Rain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pulkkinen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pulkkinen.
A lazy body kick from Rain
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right that sends Rain to the canvas! Pulkkinen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Syn 768     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020
#R1#
Pulkkinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cruz Jr will feel that in the morning.
Cruz Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Cruz Jr misses.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Cruz Jr didn't see that one coming.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruz Jr's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a series of strikes. Pulkkinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz Jr has time to react.
Cruz Jr misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cruz Jr.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
And Cruz Jr responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruz Jr misses with a wild combination.
Cruz Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Cruz Jr moves out of range. #T3#
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz Jr misses with an uppercut
and Cruz Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cruz Jr has time to react.
Pulkkinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cruz Jr misses with a looping left.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruz Jr throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Cruz Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruz Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cruz Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cruz Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Cruz Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz Jr is just out of range.
Cruz Jr throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz Jr can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen works Cruz Jr's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen with a nice calf kick.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Cruz Jr moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Cruz Jr shrugs it off though.
Cruz Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Cruz Jr moves out of range easily.
Cruz Jr checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.#T3#
A low kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cruz Jr misses the jab.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Cruz Jr manages to avoid it.
Cruz Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Cruz Jr in the body.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.#T4#
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cruz Jr! But no joy.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Cruz Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Pulkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##KD#
Pulkkinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cruz Jr sprawling to the canvas! Cruz Jr rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pulkkinen finish him?!
Jab by Cruz Jr.
Pulkkinen thumps Cruz Jr with a low kick.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Cruz Jr strikes.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Cruz Jr.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cruz Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Cruz Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen with the inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruz Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Cruz Jr gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pulkkinen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Cruz Jr is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
A victorious Albert Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Syn Birthday Bash LA     
Date:   Nov 30, 2020
#R1#
Maugřn misses with a leg kick
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugřn throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugřn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Maugřn misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maugřn looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maugřn finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugřn tries to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Maugřn lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Maugřn misses the body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Maugřn misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen pushes Maugřn away with a front kick.
Maugřn blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Maugřn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maugřn misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.#T2#
Maugřn misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maugřn throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Maugřn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maugřn looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Maugřn looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen defending well as Maugřn loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Maugřn's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maugřn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Maugřn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Maugřn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maugřn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugřn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Maugřn's shoulder, as Maugřn tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Maugřn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Maugřn was well out of range.
It seemed like Maugřn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maugřn drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maugřn feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Maugřn misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Pulkkinen misses its target.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maugřn wants to clinch but Pulkkinen slips to the side
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Maugřn thuds his right hand into Pulkkinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maugřn can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Maugřn misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maugřn misses with a leg kick.
Maugřn throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Maugřn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Maugřn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Decent striking displayed by Maugřn there.#T1#
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maugřn missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maugřn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maugřn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Maugřn moves into the clinch.
Maugřn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maugřn blocks it.
Maugřn misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Maugřn is breathing heavily.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugřn blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maugřn's elbow.
Maugřn tries to land a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks with his arms.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maugřn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maugřn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maugřn has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maugřn blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Maugřn misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maugřn controls his hands.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.#BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maugřn misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Pulkkinen with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maugřn.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Maugřn off the cage and back into range.
Maugřn misses with a body kick.
Maugřn misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugřn moves away.
Maugřn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big head kick that sends Maugřn tumbling to the mat! Pulkkinen takes a step backwards and waves Maugřn back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Maugřn is rocked!
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Maugřn counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Maugřn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Maugřn's ribs.
Maugřn misses with a jab to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands with a hook. Maugřn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Pulkkinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Maugřn sprawling to the canvas! Maugřn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pulkkinen finish him?!
Maugřn is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Maugřn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pulkkinen! Maugřn is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
Our winner, Albert Pulkkinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn Havoc     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meat Boy throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meat Boy in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
Meat Boy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Meat Boy strikes.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen cracks Meat Boy with a good jab.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Meat Boy avoids it.
Meat Boy looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Boy throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Meat Boy misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#KD#
Meat Boy feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pulkkinen sprawling to the canvas! Pulkkinen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Meat Boy finish him?! #ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meat Boy scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Meat Boy finish him?#T1#
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Meat Boy's ribs.
Pulkkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick from Meat Boy misses.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Meat Boy avoids it with no problem.
Meat Boy tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Meat Boy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meat Boy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meat Boy throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Meat Boy tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Meat Boy was not able to check.
Pulkkinen jabs at Meat Boy's body.
Meat Boy misses with a head kick.
Meat Boy misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.#CUT2#Super Meat Boy's cut is getting worse.
Meat Boy dips to his left and cracks Pulkkinen with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Meat Boy throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen scores with a counter punch that sends Meat Boy to the canvas! Pulkkinen smells blood - he's punishing Meat Boy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Meat Boy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
Our winner, Albert Pulkkinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Syn 720     
Date:   Sep 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Bell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Bell.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Bell feints the counter takedown.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Bell's legs.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick. #T1#
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Bell throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pulkkinen defends it well.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Albert Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Bell stuns Pulkkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T2#
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks Bell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Bell avoids it.
Bell checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Bell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pulkkinen defends it well.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell shoots in for a double leg but Pulkkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bell.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pulkkinen. That one must have hurt.
Pulkkinen thows a body kick. Bell tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bell looks winded!
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bell's head.
Bell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bell.
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
Bell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bell with a poor takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a hugh head kick that removes Bell from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Albert Pulkkinen!
A relieved looking Albert 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: Syn Chaos     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Gaetz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Gaetz's legs.
Pulkkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gaetz under the eye.
Gaetz throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gaetz.
Gaetz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaetz counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Pulkkinen.
Gaetz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Gaetz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Gaetz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pulkkinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Gaetz.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Gaetz blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaetz lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaetz. #T1#
Gaetz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaetz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Gaetz.
Gaetz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen pushes Gaetz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gaetz or not.
Gaetz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaetz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaetz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaetz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Gaetz controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaetz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Gaetz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gaetz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Gaetz lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Gaetz.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaetz controls his hands.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gaetz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gaetz cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen looks winded!
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Gaetz.
Gaetz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Gaetz.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Gaetz controls the action. #T3#
Gaetz throws a head punch that misses.
Gaetz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Gaetz scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gaetz fails to land.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Gaetz blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Gaetz.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gaetz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gaetz backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Gaetz.
Gaetz lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gaetz blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gaetz. #T4#
Gaetz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gaetz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gaetz pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Gaetz misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Gaetz.
Gaetz lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaetz.
Gaetz blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Gaetz controls the action.
Gaetz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Albert Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
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#
Gaetz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Pulkkinen gets a clinch.
Gaetz misses with a body punch.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gaetz misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaetz.
Gaetz misses with the head strike.
Gaetz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaetz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaetz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gaetz backwards.
Gaetz throws a head punch that misses.
Gaetz lands an uppercut.
Gaetz tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Gaetz's head. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Gaetz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Gaetz blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Gaetz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gaetz.
Gaetz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen presses Gaetz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaetz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches. #T2#
Gaetz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Gaetz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Gaetz gets an underhook and turns Pulkkinen into the cage.
Gaetz has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Gaetz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Gaetz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen is trying to push Gaetz away but Gaetz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gaetz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Gaetz tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Gaetz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaetz. #T3#
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Gaetz.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
Gaetz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaetz.
A nice left hand lands by Gaetz.
A nice left hand lands by Gaetz.
A body shot lands from Gaetz.
Pulkkinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaetz misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen has Gaetz pushed against the cage.
Gaetz goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gaetz.
A frustrated look appears on Pulkkinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gaetzs head.
Gaetz lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Gaetz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Gaetz.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Gaetz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaetz works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Gaetz lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Gaetz.
Gaetz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gaetz misses with some punches.
Gaetz tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Gaetz.
Still in the clinch, Gaetz scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Albert Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaetz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gaetz looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range. #KD#
Gaetz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pulkkinen sprawling to the canvas! Pulkkinen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gaetz finish him?! #ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CL#
Gaetz rushes Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaetz finish him?
Gaetz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gaetz.
Gaetz presses Pulkkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gaetz pushes Pulkkinen against the cage. Gaetz is working some dirty boxing. Gaetz pushes off with a quick right hook! Pulkkinen goes down! Pulkkinen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gaetz moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Link Gaetz!
Link Gaetz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SYN Animalia Paradoxa     
Date:   Aug 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen moves in looking to clinch but Bronson pushes him off.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bronson's hands.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronson clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bronson defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Bronson throws a good cross that connects.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
And Pulkkinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Bronson blocks it.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bronson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Pulkkinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bronson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well. #T2#
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Bronson.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Bronson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Bronson's head back.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Bronson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Pulkkinen jabs Bronson right on the nose. Bronson blinks but takes it well.
Bronson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bronson throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Bronson's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Pulkkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
A big right from Bronson misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
A little jabbing left from Bronson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Bronson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
A big left from Bronson misses.
Pulkkinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronson can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pulkkinen works Bronson's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bronson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bronson scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Bronson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bronson thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bronson doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Bronson misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Bronson's ribs.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson takes one on the button.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bronson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Pulkkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bronsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Bronson throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Bronson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Bronson misses with a two punch combination.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Bronson's belly button to the back.
Bronson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the body from Pulkkinen misses
and Bronson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
It seemed like Bronson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Bronson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Bronson didn't see that one coming.
Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely.
Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
A combination from Bronson does no damage.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bronson slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen cracks Bronson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CUT2#Albert Pulkkinen's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice cross by Pulkkinen.
Bronson swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen with a hook.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
It appears Pulkkinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.#KD2#
Bronson drops Pulkkinen with a beautiful combination! Pulkkinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bronson is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bronson's head backwards.
Bronson slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Bronson takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Bronson counters with a straight right hand.
Bronson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronson scores with a nice head shot.
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen works over Bronson's head and body with a nice combination.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bronson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bronson's hand.
Charles Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Bronson walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pulkkinen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

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

 

Event: Syn 703 Pekka vs Stein     
Date:   Aug 02, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Mircea lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand. #CUT#It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy body kick from Pulkkinen
and Mircea counters with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulkkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Mircea avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mircea.
Pulkkinen lands with a hook. Mircea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pulkkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Mircea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Mircea.
A big right from Mircea misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mircea throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mircea.
Pulkkinen defending well as Mircea loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Mircea closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Mircea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen cracks Mircea with an open hand slap.
Pulkkinen jabs Mircea right on the nose. Mircea blinks but takes it well.
Mircea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mircea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mircea counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mircea missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mircea had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Mircea scores with a hook.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mircea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Mircea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mircea throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mircea throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Mircea. #T3#
A nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Mircea tries to bum rush Pulkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulkkinen is looking to clinch.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Mircea counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Mircea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mircea sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mircea moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
It looked like Mircea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch
and Mircea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Mircea walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Mircea's torso.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
Mircea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
A jab from Mircea misses.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Mircea slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mircea misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mircea pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Mircea breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Mircea gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mircea fails to land.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mircea.
Mircea misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Mircea breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mircea. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mircea throws a one two combo.
Mircea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mircea counter with a right hand.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mircea slips a jab from Pulkkinen.#T1#
Mircea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Mircea.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mircea looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Mircea stumbling back into the cage.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Mircea slaps the foot to one side.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Mircea shrugs it off though.
Mircea throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Mircea misses.
Mircea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Mircea takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mircea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mircea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #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!
Mircea takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mircea swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mircea throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mircea ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
A jab from Mircea misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Mircea steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mircea scores with the left hand. Pulkkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mircea.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Mircea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mircea on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mircea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mircea scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulkkinen should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Mircea is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pulkkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there
and Mircea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mircea checks a leg kick. #CL#
Mircea closes the distance and clinches.
Mircea blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
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!#BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Mircea's leg. Mircea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mircea moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mircea misses the target.
Mircea is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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.
Mircea walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Mircea misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen drops his hands momentarily and Mircea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mircea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pulkkinen tries to land a body kick
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mircea connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Mircea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Mircea misses.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Mircea checks it
and Mircea counters with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen with the inside leg kick.
Mircea misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mircea.
Mircea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good exchange - Mircea coming out on top.
Mircea looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mircea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Mircea walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen keeps Mircea at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Mircea sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Mircea counters with a stiff right hand.
Mircea slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Mircea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mircea really felt that one!
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mircea throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alexandru Mircea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Mircea throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Mircea.
Pulkkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mircea checks a leg kick nicely.
Mircea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mircea will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Mircea.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Mircea thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea staying out of range there.
Mircea misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot
and Mircea counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Mircea throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mircea's sensitive parts.
Mircea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mircea checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mircea misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mircea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mircea throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Mircea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mircea is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Mircea checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL#
Mircea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mircea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.#T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Mircea blocks the leg kick.
Mircea throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Mircea 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.
Mircea checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Mircea throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mircea chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Mircea ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Mircea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
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.
Mircea blocks a low kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

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

Albert Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 696 Point vs Puno     
Date:   Jul 04, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell blocks the body kick.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Bell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bell.
Pulkkinen is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Bell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bell misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell tries to score with some ground and pound. Pulkkinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pulkkinen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bell.
Pulkkinen defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Pulkkinen is not content to let Bell control the position.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep.
Bell taking a breather here.
Bell working the ground and pound but Pulkkinen is defending the strikes.
Bell working the ground and pound but Pulkkinen is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Bell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bell working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
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.
Bell trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away. #SUB2#
Bell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pulkkinen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bell trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Bell.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doug Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Bell.#T3#
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Bell misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Bell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bell is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pulkkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bell on the side of the head.
Bell shoots in looking for a takedown but Pulkkinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bell.
Bell moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bell. #TD2#
Bell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bell showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bell wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping him busy. #T4#
Bell thows a huge punch but Pulkkinen dodges it nicely.
Bell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen has hold of Bell's hands but Bell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pulkkinen to regain full guard.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bell trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Bell postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Bell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bell fakes the leg kick and cracks Pulkkinen in the body.
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Bell shoots in and bounces Pulkkinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bell throws a big right hand that misses.
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulkkinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doug Bell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pulkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SU2#
Bell stands and steps away. Pulkkinen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bell misses the jab.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bell throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bell avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bell staying out of range there.
Albert Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Bell misses with the combination.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Good work by Bell as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bell shoots in but no luck this time.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Bell. #T2#
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bell misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bell moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Bell's legs.
Bell moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bell, as that shot connected.
Bell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pulkkinen is fending him off so far but Bell persists. Nope, Pulkkinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bell scores with a jab. Pulkkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen takes one on the button.
Pulkkinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pulkkinen wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Albert Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Bell.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pulkkinen to the ground. Pulkkinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Bell misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen stuns Bell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bell. That did some damage!
Bell throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen motions for Bell to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bell's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Bell moves away and avoids it.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Bell throws a big shot that misses.
Bell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pulkkinen's hands.
Bell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Bell manages to avoid it.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pulkkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Bell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bell tries for a takedown but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bell just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bell checks a leg kick.
Bell misses the jab.
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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 Albert Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down 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.#R3#
Bell tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Bell throws a right hand that misses
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bell's hands.
Bell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bell just manages to avoid it.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Pulkkinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Bell throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Bell trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulkkinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulkkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen defends it nicely.#T2#
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bell.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Bell throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Bell is out of range.
Bell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice takedown defense from Pulkkinen. No joy for Bell on that attempt.
Albert Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doug Bell.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Bell avoids the punch easily.
Bell throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD2#
Bell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Bell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulkkinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bell is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bell dives in for a single leg takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulkkinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 connects with a solid leg kick.
Bell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bell, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Bell does it's job there.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pulkkinen pinned against the cage. Pulkkinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doug Bell.
I think Bell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Albert Pulkkinen!

Albert Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 687 Point vs Alzheimer     
Date:   May 16, 2020
#R1#
Pulkkinen takes one to the chin there.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Thundercock tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Thundercock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thundercock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thundercock counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Thundercock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Thundercock's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Thundercock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thundercock slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Thundercock counters with a thumping low kick.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thundercock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thundercock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Thundercock scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Thundercock shakes it off.
Thundercock throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thundercock.
Thundercock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thundercock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Thundercock's midsection.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Thundercock avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Thundercock's front leg.
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.#T2#
Thundercock lands with an uppercut that bounces Pulkkinen off the cage and back into range.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Thundercock moves out of range.
Thundercock digs a good body shot into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
letting Thundercock counter with a right hand.
Thundercock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thundercock lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thundercock slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Thundercock's ribcage but misses.
Thundercock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulkkinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Thundercock ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Thundercock saw that one coming.#T3#
Thundercock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
Thundercock takes one to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thundercock.
Thundercock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thundercock counters with a good low kick that Pulkkinen was not able to check.
Thundercock keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Thundercock avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thundercock.
Thundercock slips under a jab.
Thundercock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice shot by Thundercock.#T4#
Thundercock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen lands with a nice combination. Thundercock backs away looking to recover.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Thundercock swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
It looked like Pulkkinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thundercock.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thundercock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thundercock throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Thundercock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Thundercock throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Pulkkinen finds it's way through Thundercock's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Thundercock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Thundercock.
Thundercock closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thundercock ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thundercock manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thundercock misses.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen defending well as Thundercock loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Thundercock walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
Thundercock misses with a body shot.
Thundercock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Thundercock lands a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Thundercock blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thundercock doesn't seem phased though.
Albert Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Thundercock blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Thundercock blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Thundercock checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pulkkinen backing away here, and Thundercock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thundercock throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thundercock checks a leg kick.
Thundercock thinks about the counter body kick.
Thundercock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Thundercock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thundercock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thundercock might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Thundercock knows he should have avoided that one.
Thundercock avoids a kick to the body.
Thundercock looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thundercock can do to turn this around?
Thundercock moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thundercock. #T2#
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thundercock. That's going to slow Pulkkinen down.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Thundercock slaps the foot to one side.
Thundercock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Thundercock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Thundercock was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thundercock scores with a push kick.
Thundercock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Thundercock blocks the leg kick.
Thundercock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thundercock motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Thundercock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen catches Thundercock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Thundercock 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 blocks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulkkinen backing away here, and Thundercock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thundercock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thundercock looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Thundercock jabs at Pulkkinen's body.
Thundercock misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Thundercock punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Thundercock sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Thundercock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thundercock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thundercock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thundercock doesn't seem phased though.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thundercock scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thundercock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thundercock ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Thundercock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thundercock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thundercock moves away.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
As Thundercock backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Pulkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
#R3#
Thundercock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Thundercock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thundercock was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Thundercock looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thundercock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thundercock throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulkkinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thundercock will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thundercock was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Thundercock's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thundercock throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Thundercock avoided it.
Thundercock walks into a jab.#T1#
Thundercock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to land a leg kick but Thundercock saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Thundercock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thundercock cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Thundercock throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Thundercock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thundercock cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Thundercock moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Thundercock counters with a nice body kick.
Thundercock takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Crunch! Thundercock slams his shin into Pulkkinen's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thundercock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thundercock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thundercock.
Thundercock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thundercock takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Thundercock catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Thundercock moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thundercock! But no joy.
Thundercock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thundercock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Thundercock lands an overhand right.
Thundercock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thundercock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Thundercock is out of range.
Thundercock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Thundercock moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Thundercock. That snapped Pulkkinen's head back.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thundercock.
A clash of legs there as Thundercock blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Thundercock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thundercock wants to clinch.#T4#
Thundercock checks the leg kick.
Thundercock moves out of range of the strikes.
Thundercock throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Thundercock slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Thundercock should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Thundercock saw that one 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!
Thundercock misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thundercock blocks a leg kick.
Thundercock moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Thundercock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Theodore Thundercock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thundercock throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.

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 Albert Pulkkinen.
Well Pulkkinen 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

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

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

 

Event: Syn 679 Piano vs Frankels     
Date:   Apr 03, 2020
#R1#
Butane needs to keep his hands up - Pulkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Butane throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from Butane.
Pulkkinen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Butane blocks it well.
Butane throws a body shot but no joy.
Butane motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Butane throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab.
Butane avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Butane in the body.
Pulkkinen works Butane's body with a nice hook.
Butane throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Butane tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Butane misses with a hook
and Butane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hulk Butane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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 takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Butane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Butane loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.#T1#
Butane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Butane sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Butane misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Butane lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Butane's leg but Butane calmly moves out of range.
Butane throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Butane is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A low kick from Butane is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Butane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a leg kick.
Butane throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Butane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Butane wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Butane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Butane counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Butane slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Butane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butane down.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Butane.
Pulkkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Butane throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Butane there.
Pulkkinen thumps Butane with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Butane as he connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Butane saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Butane.
Butane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a left and a right that send Butane crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Butane is rocked!
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
A big left from Butane misses.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Butane had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Butane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Butane.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab.#T4##KD2#
Pulkkinen sends Butane crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pulkkinen is motioning to the referee to let Butane up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Butane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Butane throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Butane is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Butane flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Butane is out cold! Pulkkinen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Pulkkinen!
Albert Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 01, 2020
#R1#
Silva wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Pulkkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Silva crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Silva looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Silva back to his feet!#ROC#
Silva is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rodrigo Silva has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Silva looks winded!
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Silva's jaw. Silva's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Pulkkinen does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Pulkkinen!
A very excited looking Albert Pulkkinen 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: PSE 29     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut #KD2#
and OConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulkkinen! OConnell lets Pulkkinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
OConnell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses OConnell's front leg but catches the back leg as OConnell tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped OConnell in his tracks.
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!
OConnell misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy body kick #KD2#
and OConnell counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulkkinen! OConnell lets Pulkkinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and OConnell moves out of range easily.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OConnell misses with an uppercut.
OConnell is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Pulkkinen flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Pulkkinen is out cold! OConnell holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul OConnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: New York RD 3     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Minerva looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Minerva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Minerva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Minerva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Minerva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Minerva taking a break here but Pulkkinen is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pulkkinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva looking to pass the guard.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully. #T1#
Minerva wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Minerva postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully.
Minerva is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Minerva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulkkinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minerva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Minerva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minerva stands up over Pulkkinen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Minerva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minerva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pulkkinen dodges the ground and pound from Minerva.
Pulkkinen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Minerva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pulkkinen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pulkkinen is trying to control Minerva's posture but Minerva avoids it.
Pulkkinen parries the strikes from Minerva easily there. Minerva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Pulkkinen to escape. #T3#
Minerva trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Minerva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pulkkinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Minerva manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Minerva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Minerva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Minerva from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minerva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Minerva 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.
Minerva throwing strikes from guard but Pulkkinen blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minerva controlling from the top position.
Minerva wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Minerva dominated 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.
#R2#
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minerva misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Minerva misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Minerva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Minerva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Minerva down.
Scott Minerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minerva checks a leg kick nicely.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Minerva's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva fails with a takedown attempt.
Minerva tries for a takedown but Pulkkinen circles away easily
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minerva dives in for a single leg takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Minerva tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minerva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Minerva throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minerva's calf.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Minerva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pulkkinen defending well as Minerva loads up on a big left hand.
Minerva lands a nice shot to the body.
No joy there for Minerva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Minerva with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a head kick that drops Minerva to the mat! Minerva scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Minerva is rocked!
Minerva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oh Minerva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Minerva ducks under and follows up with a left that Minerva also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen thumps Minerva with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Minerva flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Minerva is out cold! Pulkkinen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Pulkkinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Pulkkinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 03, 2018
#R1#
Sakho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sakho takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Sakho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Pulkkinen.
A shot to the body from Sakho misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sakho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sakho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Sakho's midsection.
Sakho is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Sakho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sakho wants to clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Sakho stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Sakho gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pulkkinen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sakho is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
Our winner, Albert Pulkkinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: IHOF 2.5: Ice Cold Combat     
Date:   Jan 27, 2018
#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakamura's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Shinsuke Nakamura has been cut.#KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Nakamura crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nakamura looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Nakamura back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinsuke Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen drops Nakamura with a big left hand! Nakamura is injured, injured bad! Pulkkinen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert Pulkkinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Shinsuke Nakamura was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm So Sorry Fans For Lost, I Don't Know I Could Quit MMA And Head Back To WWE Or NJPW Or Train Harder Win My Next Fight For You Fans'.

 

Event: Stell Penn ICON - New Life     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Ryan misses with a body punch
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Ryan checks it.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Ryan checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Ryan is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick from Ryan misses.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ryan throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Ryan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryan is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryan's head backwards.#ROC2#
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Ryan off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Ryan swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Ryan counters with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ryan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Ryan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Ryan jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ryan misses with a body shot. #T3#
Ryan keeps Pulkkinen at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryan.
Ryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ryan. That did some damage!
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pulkkinen is able to avoid easily.
We've been told by Ryan's head coaches at True North Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Ryan throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ryan throws the kick towards the body but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan checks the leg kick.
Ryan looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Ryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Ryan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulkkinen's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryan.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Ryan moves out of range. #KD#
Ryan lands a big uppercut and Pulkkinen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pulkkinen looks OK. Ryan waves Pulkkinen back to his feet!#ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Ryan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Ryan throws a pinpoint strike between Pulkkinen's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Pulkkinen crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ryan scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan retains his light heavyweight title!
After the big win, Jimmy Ryan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors King of Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Last Hoorah     
Date:   Aug 19, 2017
#R1#
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tropical. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Tropical's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tropical is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Tropical throws a big counter combination but Pulkkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Tropical walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tropical misses with a straight left.
Tropical throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tropical is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Tropical slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination. Tropical sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tropical tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Tropical steps away.
Tropical moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Tropical takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tropical will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Tropical lands a body shot.
Tropical lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Tropical ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tropical takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tropical is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Tropical lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pulkkinens head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tropical.
Pulkkinen gets through Tropical's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical effectively controlling the action here.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen is trying to stall.
I was talking to Tropical's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Tropical blocking some punches.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen pushes Tropical back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Tropical misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tropical's elbow.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tropical prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Tropical blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Pulkkinen tries to circle away but Tropical has him pinned against the cage.
Tropical displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pulkkinen up against the cage.
Tropical pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Tropical lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Tropical lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Tropical misses with an elbow over the top.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
Tropical tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical lands with a left to the head.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Tropical.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Tropical closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tropical digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tropical pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands. #T1#
Tropical looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tropicals head.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Tropical blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tropical tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it. #BC2#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tropical looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical misses with a double jab.
Tropical tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Tropical wants to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tropical takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tropical's hands.
Tropical throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Tropical misses.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tropical takes a step back to recover.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tropical tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tropical tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves away
and Pulkkinen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tropical is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tropical misses with a jab to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a series of strikes. Tropical will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Tropical is rocked!
Pulkkinen is stalking Tropical. Tropical circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Pulkkinen, and it's lights out! Tropical really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Pulkkinen!

 

Event: SP ICON: The Red Wedding     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Nicolosi drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Nicolosi ducks right into an uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nicolosi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Nicolosi off balance momentarily.
Nicolosi lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Albert Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nicolosi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nicolosi throws a sloppy body shot
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Nicolosi throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nicolosi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Nicolosi down.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination but Nicolosi avoids it well.
Pulkkinen leaves Nicolosi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nicolosi 's head.
Nicolosi lands a nice looking body shot.
Nicolosi misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Nicolosi has Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Nicolosi .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nicolosi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pulkkinen's brow.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Nicolosi blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Nicolosi improves his position.
Nicolosi lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolosi backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicolosi is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Nicolosi takes a shot to the head.
Nicolosi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolosi . #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Nicolosi has closed the distance and engaged Pulkkinen in a clinch.
Pulkkinen looking to stall.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nicolosi avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here. #T3#
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen tries to stall but Nicolosi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nicolosi tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nicolosi blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi .
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Nicolosi . #ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Nicolosi avoiding damage. #T4#
Nicolosi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it.
Nicolosi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicolosi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nicolosi .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicolosi misses with the head strike.
Nicolosi stalls.
Nicolosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Nicolosi is trying to stall.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Pulkkinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nicolosi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nicolosi tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen thumps Nicolosi with a low kick.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolosi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolosi finish him?#CL#
Nicolosi clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Nicolosi breaks from the clinch.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nicolosi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nicolosi is looking to clinch.
Nicolosi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
Nicolosi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Nicolosi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nicolosi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Nicolosi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nicolosi walks into a left hand. #ROC2#
Nicolosi is rocked!
Nicolosi is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nicolosi misses with a two punch combination.
Nicolosi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicolosi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicolosi walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body.
Nicolosi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Nicolosi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oh Nicolosi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nicolosi seems to have got his legs back now.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pulkkinen! Nicolosi is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!
In defeat, Crispino Nicolosi stepped up to the mic, saying 'A fanabla!'.

 

Event: SP ICON: Que Sera     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
D Amato fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Albert Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
D Amato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen with a nice cross.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps D Amato's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
D Amato keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
D Amato swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.#TD#
D Amato shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulkkinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
D Amato drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick D Amato off! D Amato jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing D Amato from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pulkkinen has D Amato pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Amato trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen pulls D Amato in close to his closed guard and prevents D Amato from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
D Amato drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick D Amato off! D Amato jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pulkkinen is pulling down on D Amato's head. It's preventing any offense from D Amato, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
D Amato connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick. D Amato tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
D Amato gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3##KD2#
Pulkkinen drops D Amato with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but D Amato looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
D Amato is rocked!
D Amato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a big left hand that crumples D Amato! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Pulkkinen!

 

Event: PINNACLE 2017     
Date:   Mar 25, 2017
#R1#
Harley misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
A punch lands to the side of Harley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Pulkkinen has closed the distance and engaged Harley in a clinch.
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 lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harleys head.
Pulkkinen pushes Harley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Harley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harley's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harley is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Harley really is a fat lump.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Harley tries to circle away but Pulkkinen has him pinned against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harley.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Harley is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Harley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harley's gas tank.
Harley is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harley backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.#T2#
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen. #ROC2#
Harley is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Oh Harley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Harley's head. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harley will feel that in the morning.
Harley seems to have got his legs back now.
Harley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Harley's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Pulkkinen there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pulkkinen! Harley is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Pulkkinen!

 

 
 
 
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