PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 1844 p4p, 1736 weight class) and Albert Pulkkinen (ranked 62 p4p, 48 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ship
vs
Pulkkinen

195 cm
27
283
12 - 16 - 0

209 cm
41
235
22 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship is working hard here to advance position.
Pulkkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pulkkinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Ship is looking for a triangle but Pulkkinen pushes his legs off easily.

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.

Ship looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

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.

It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Ship is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pulkkinen defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ship prevents Pulkkinen from improving his position.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Ship postures up.

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.

Ship is trying to work for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

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