PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Maestre (ranked 935 p4p, 1107 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 31 p4p, 39 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maestre
vs
Pulkkinen

225 cm
34
300
29 - 17 - 0

225 cm
33
324
22 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bondi MMA 🏝️

Next Gen Sports
Brooklyn Apothecary

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 29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Maestre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maestre drops Pulkkinen with a beautiful combination! Pulkkinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!

Pulkkinen is rocked!

It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maestre back to the cage. Pulkkinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Maestre ducks under and follows up with a left that Maestre also avoids with ease.
Maestre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maestre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.

Pulkkinen has Maestre up against the cage in a clinch.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Maestre.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestre lands a shoulder strike.
Maestre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Maestre blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen is stalling here.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Maestre has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maestre or not.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Pulkkinen works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pulkkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Maestre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestre is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is working Maestre over against the cage.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pulkkinen clinches with his opponent.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Maestre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen is working Maestre over against the cage.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Maestre controls the action.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maestre is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maestre blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maestre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Maestre avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestre is trying to stall.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.

Maestre is rocked!
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestre being controlled against the cage.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen presses Maestre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Pulkkinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pulkkinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maestre.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Maestre.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position but instead, Maestre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pulkkinen into the cage.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Maestre lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen stalls.
Pulkkinen pushes Maestre against the cage. Pulkkinen is working some dirty boxing. Pulkkinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Maestre goes down! Maestre tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pulkkinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
In his post fight interview, Sepi Pulkkinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Luis Maestre had this to say: 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.