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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 9 p4p, 1 weight class) and Pena Pulkkinen (ranked 35 p4p, 4 weight class). Grimson comes to the cage accompanied by Omerta - Lamb of God. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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198 cm
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270 lbs
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225 cm
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242 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
35 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pena Pulkkinen! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Grimson takes the fight into the clinch. Grimson missing with knees to the body.
Grimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grimson scores with a nice hook to the head. Grimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not. Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head. A right hand to the body from Grimson.
Pulkkinen looks winded! Grimson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
Grimson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pena Pulkkinen has been cut. Grimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimson lands a left hand.
Grimson working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body. 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 managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
Grimson digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected. Pulkkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Grimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grimson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pulkkinen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch. Grimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow. Grimson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grimson tries to land a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks with his arms.
Pulkkinen taking a breather. Grimson lands a nice knee to the body. Grimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen.
A short right from Grimson on the inside. Grimson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Grimson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grimson lands an uppercut. Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grimson tries to land a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimson as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up. A short right from Grimson. This has been an exciting period of action! Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
Grimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike. Grimson lands a nice uppercut. Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Grimson. Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Grimson. Grimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen. Grimson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulkkinen avoids the damage to the body. Grimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Grimson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A hook to the body from Grimson.
Grimson landing knees to the head.
Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimson working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body. Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen. Grimson scores a nice knee to the body.
Grimson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pulkkinens head. Grimson working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow. Grimson misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimson.
Pulkkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimson lands a nice knee to the body. Grimson lands with a right to the head. Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch but Grimson improves position. Grimson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards. Nice body punch from Grimson - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Grimson.
A body shot lands from Grimson.
Grimson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grimson lands a nice uppercut. Grimson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A body shot lands from Grimson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grimson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Grimson misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A short right from Grimson. Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Grimson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimson.
A short right from Grimson on the inside. Pulkkinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Grimson won't allow it.
Grimson working Pulkkinen over with knees to the body. Grimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grimson can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Grimson working aggressively here.
Grimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pena Pulkkinen's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Grimson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pulkkinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Grimson throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily. Pulkkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulkkinen there as he acknowledges the shot. Grimson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Pulkkinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Grimson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Grimson misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Grimson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Grimson misses with a leg kick and Grimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimson checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimson throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grimson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Grimson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body kick from Grimson. Grimson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimson. It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A slapping leg kick lands for Grimson.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick and Grimson counters with a nice uppercut. Grimson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around? Grimson misses with a few strikes there.
Grimson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grimson. Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Grimson avoids the punch easily. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick and Grimson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Jab from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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 low kick but Grimson avoids it. Grimson takes the fight into the clinch. Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Grimson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grimson's gas tank. Grimson tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Grimson crunches a lovely knee into Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen is breathing heavily. Grimson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Grimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimson. Pulkkinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimson lands a knee to the body.
Grimson lands a nice knee to the body. Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Grimson.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage as Grimson throws knees to the body.
Grimson pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Grimson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pulkkinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Grimson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pulkkinen is defending well for now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Grimson. A short uppercut from Grimson. Grimson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grimson lands a nice uppercut. Grimson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimson. Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Grimson. Grimson lands a body punch in the clinch. Grimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grimson.
Pulkkinen takes a knee to the side of the body. 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 nice left hand lands by Grimson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A hook to the body from Grimson.
Grimson scores with a shoulder strike. Grimson misses with a knee strike.
Grimson lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Grimson.
Grimson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pulkkinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Grimson crunches a lovely knee into Pulkkinen's ribcage. Grimson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grimson throws a head punch that misses. Grimson missing with knees to the body.
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. A short right hand to the side of the head by Grimson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pulkkinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stu Grimson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Pena Pulkkinen's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Good standup being displayed there by Grimson as he connects with a hook. Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Grimson avoids the punch easily. Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Grimson scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands the left hand. Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Grimson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulkkinen's knee momentarily. Grimson scores with a nice head shot. Grimson misses with the body kick and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimson on the wrong end of a nice jab. Grimson throws a leg kick that is checked and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Grimson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Grimson down. This has been an exciting period of action! Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Grimson slips the punch. Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sloppy strikes from Pulkkinen. Those never looked like landing. Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Grimson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming. Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Grimson is out of range. Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimson has time to react. Pulkkinen works the jab nicely. Grimson scores with a jab. Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grimson. Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Grimson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Grimson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Grimson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Good work by Grimson as he checks the leg kick. Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Grimson. Grimson throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Grimson misses the jab. Grimson scores with a push kick. Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup. Grimson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range. Grimson throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily. A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target. A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride. Grimson looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely. Pulkkinen is looking to slow Grimson down with leg kicks. Grimson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Grimson jumps back. Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Grimson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Grimson misses with a straight left. Grimson throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side. Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimson. Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Grimson. Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimson.
Grimson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen. Grimson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Grimson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pulkkinen's head. Grimson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimson. A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top. 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 monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Grimson misses with a right hand and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Grimson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Grimson looking to throw knees to the head but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
Grimson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Grimson digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected. Grimson tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Grimson back against the cage. Grimson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pulkkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Grimson up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pena Pulkkinen's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen. Grimson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Grimson moved out of range. Grimson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pulkkinen on the side of the head. Grimson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Grimson swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grimson misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming. Grimson throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease. Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Grimson. Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Pulkkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Pulkkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pulkkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Grimson ducked under it nicely. Grimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grimson. Pulkkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Grimson. Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses. Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Grimson. It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Grimson closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage. Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Grimson. Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Grimson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen motions for Grimson to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pulkkinen staying out of range there. Pulkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Grimson with a body shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pulkkinen with a jab. Grimson clinches up against the cage. Grimson working aggressively here.
Grimson can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Grimson trying to land knees to the body.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Grimson gets through Pulkkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen. That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Grimson's leg. Grimson is trying to keep his angry face on. Grimson drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Grimson tries to clinch up. Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimson throws out the jab. Grimson lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily. A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Grimson down. Grimson blocks a jab. Grimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen. Grimson moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Grimson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grimson connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back. Pulkkinen throws a hook but Grimson blocks it. Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Grimson. Grimson jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance. Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Grimson checks it. Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grimson checks a leg kick. Grimson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Grimson's head back.
Pulkkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Grimson misses the shot to the body. Grimson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot. Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left. Pulkkinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Grimson will feel that in the morning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Stu Grimson will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Pena Pulkkinen's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Grimson shakes it off. A jab from Grimson misses. Grimson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Grimson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulkkinen. Grimson tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance. Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the body
enabling Grimson to counter with a crisp jab. Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen. Grimson throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily. Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Grimson misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Grimson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick. Pulkkinen cracks Grimson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Grimson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Grimson misses with a wild body shot. Grimson looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming. Grimson misses with a wild body shot. Grimson lands the left hand. Grimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen. Left hook, right uppercut from Grimson. Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick. Grimson tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it. A slapping leg kick lands for Grimson.
Pena Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick. Grimson misses with a straight right. Grimson 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. Pulkkinen only half commits to the counter leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grimson ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target. Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Grimson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grimson. Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Grimson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back to recover. Donk. Grimson catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grimson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick. Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body. Grimson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Grimson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Grimson connects with a single shot there. Grimson is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Grimson looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming. Pulkkinen counters with a body kick. Grimson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Grimson avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Grimson avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Grimson cracks Pulkkinen with an open hand slap. A slow jab from Grimson misses its intended target. Grimson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grimson moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimson. That did some damage! Grimson throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A solid leg kick lands there for Grimson.
Grimson stuns Pulkkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Grimson tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grimson. Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook. Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Pena Pulkkinen. I think Grimson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:46 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Grimson! Stu Grimson retains his heavyweight title! Stu Grimson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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