PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haise Sasaki (ranked 901 p4p, 48 weight class) and Furnum Pullum (ranked 574 p4p, 29 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sasaki
vs
Pullum

195 cm
21
265 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

150 cm
28
300 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Haise Sasaki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Furnum Pullum!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pullum has his takedown stuffed
and Sasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pullum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sasaki avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Sasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pullum.
Sasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pullum.
Pullum looks to clinch
and Sasaki counters with a series of strikes. Pullum will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum shoots in looking for a takedown but Sasaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pullum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sasaki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haise Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furnum Pullum.
Pullum misses with the combination.
Sasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum wants to clinch.
Sasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pullum 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.
Sasaki leaves Pullum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasaki tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pullum manages to circle out of the way.
Pullum throws a right hand that misses
letting Sasaki counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum throws a jab when Sasaki was well out of range.
Pullum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by Sasaki .
Pullum dives in for a single leg takedown but Sasaki sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pullum looks to land a body kick but Sasaki moved away.
Pullum takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pullum throws an off balance right hand
and Sasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sasaki defending well as Pullum loads up on a big left hand.
Sasaki is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sasaki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sasaki lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Pullum tries to clinch but Sasaki is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sasaki clinches with his opponent.
Sasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullums head.
Pullum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pullum changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sasaki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pullum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pullum misses with a lunging right hand
letting Sasaki counter with a right hand.
Pullum misses with a right hand
and Sasaki counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pullum misses with a hook
letting Sasaki counter with a right hand.
Sasaki misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Pullum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Sasaki gets caught flat footed, as Pullum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pullum forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pullum is trying to control. Sasaki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Pullum trying to work for an americana but Sasaki has managed to regain full guard.
Sasaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pullum wants to pass the guard but Sasaki is keeping the position.
Pullum wants to control from the top but Sasaki keeps moving.
Pullum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pullum 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.
Sasaki wants to stand up but Pullum is controlling him.

Pullum 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pullum throws a hook but Sasaki blocks it.
Sasaki stuffs the takedown.
Pullum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pullum misses with a takedown
letting Sasaki counter with a right hand.
Pullum misses with a double jab
and Sasaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Pullum misses with a body punch
and Sasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pullum throws a hook but Sasaki blocks it.
Sasaki lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pullum backs up against the cage.
Sasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sasaki leaves Pullum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasaki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Haise Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furnum Pullum.
Pullum wants to clinch but Sasaki slips to the side
and Sasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Furnum Pullum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown but Sasaki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sasaki keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Sasaki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pullum.
Sasaki is looking to slow Pullum down with leg kicks.
Pullum moves in looking to clinch but Sasaki pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pullum throws a hook but Sasaki avoids it easily.
Sasaki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pullum tries to move into range but Sasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sasaki scores with a jab. Pullum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pullum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pullum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sasaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sasaki catches Pullum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Furnum Pullum has been cut.
Sasaki is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sasaki leaves Pullum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sasaki cracks a nice hook into Pullum's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pullum has his takedown stuffed
and Sasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sasaki lands a left hand.
Sasaki taking a breather.
Sasaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pullum can do to turn this around?
Pullum struggles to land a body shot inside as Sasaki controls his hands.
Sasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sasaki .
A shot in the inside from Sasaki .
Sasaki managing to block the knees to the body from Pullum.
Sasaki stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sasaki lands a body punch.
Pullum is breathing heavily.
Pullum tries to pull guard but Sasaki won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sasaki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pullum's elbow.
Pullum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sasaki smiles and moves away.
Sasaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pullum walks into a jab.
Pullum misses with a hook
and Sasaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Haise Sasaki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Furnum Pullum'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!

Sasaki takes a swing at Pullum's ribcage but misses.
Pullum tries for a takedown but Sasaki circles away easily
and Sasaki counters with a nice leg kick.
Pullum shoots in for a takedown but Sasaki shows good takedown defense.
Haise Sasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Sasaki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pullum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pullum 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sasaki paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Pullum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pullum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Sasaki clinches with his opponent.
Sasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Pullum controls the action.
Sasaki gets underhooks to prevent Pullum's takedown attempt.
Haise Sasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furnum Pullum.
Pullum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pullum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pullum tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sasaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sasaki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pullum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sasaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sasaki .
Pullum takes a shot to the head.
Sasaki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Haise Sasaki has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sasaki stalls.
Sasaki gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pullum is working for takedown but Sasaki is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Sasaki to work.
A hook to the body from Sasaki .
A short right from Sasaki .
Sasaki pushes Pullum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sasaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pullum backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sasaki .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pullum looking for a takedown.
Sasaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sasaki - that landed with a thud.
Sasaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sasaki works on Pullum's body with a couple of short punches.
Sasaki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sasaki is leaning against Pullum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sasaki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sasaki pushes Pullum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasaki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Sasaki .
Sasaki lands a right hand.

Sasaki drops Pullum onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pullum is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Pullum is rocked!
Sasaki is leaning against Pullum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pullum is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
Sasaki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sasaki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pullum.
Sasaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pullums head.
Sasaki pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Pullum out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
Haise Sasaki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.