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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elvis Astrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkkinen comes to the ring accompanied by Rancid - Roots Radical. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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225 cm
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252 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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199 cm
21
235 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine
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Excellent MT
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pena Pulkkinen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elvis Astrok! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Astrok checks it and Astrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Astrok has Pulkkinen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Astrok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astrok keeps control of Pulkkinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Astrok blocks an uppercut.
Astrok throws a head punch that misses. With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Astrok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Astrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astrok just leaning against Pulkkinen, taking a breather. Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. Pulkkinen tries to break free but Astrok pushes him back against the ropes. Pulkkinen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Astrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch. Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Astrok.
Pulkkinen has had enough of the clinch but Astrok keeps him there for the moment. A short right hand to the side of the head by Astrok. 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 throws a head punch that misses. Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astrok backwards. A short left from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Astrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Astrok lands with a short shot to the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Astrok. Astrok tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Astrok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Astrok misses with a short punch on the inside. Astrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it. Astrok misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astrok throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Astrok. Astrok lands with a left to the head. Astrok swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it. Pulkkinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astrok has him pressed against the ropes. Astrok pushes Pulkkinen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Astrok stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A body shot lands from Astrok.
Stalling in the clinch from Astrok.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pulkkinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Astrok has him pressed against the ropes. Astrok scores with a shoulder strike. Pulkkinen tries to break the clinch but Astrok is controlling the position. Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Astrok pushes Pulkkinen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Astrok backwards. Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Astrok doesn't seem phased though. Pulkkinen scores with a head kick.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Astrok. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Astrok checks it well. Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Astrok. Astrok bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Astrok throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem. Astrok misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back. Pulkkinen jabs Astrok to the body, keeping him at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination but Astrok avoids it well. Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Pulkkinen blocks a jab. Astrok scores with a nice head shot. Pulkkinen punishes Astrok's body with a nice straight punch. Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Astrok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen is rocked! Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Astrok is out of range. Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Astrok engages and cracks Pulkkinen with a massive lead left hook - Pulkkinen tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Astrok is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elvis Astrok! Elvis Astrok 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.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
62% |
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