Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slice.
Slice loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
Slice throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Slice checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch
and Slice counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Slice.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Slice checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Slice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Slice throws a quick inside leg kick.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Slice throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Slice wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Slice down with leg kicks.
Slice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulkkinen in his tracks. #T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slice looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Slice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slice lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Slice misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick that stops Slice in his tracks momentarily.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slice throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Slice moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Slice's torso.
Slice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Slice throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T3#
Slice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Slice down with leg kicks.
Slice looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Slice saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Pulkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Slice moved out of range.
Pulkkinen jabs Slice right on the nose. Slice blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Slice.
Slice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slice. #T4#
Slice throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Slice lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Slice throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Slice avoids it.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulkkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Slice lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Slice sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slice's calf.
Slice scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Slice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice misses the jab.
Slice slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Slice's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slice is out of range.
Pulkkinen tests Slice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slice throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Slice lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Slice throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Slice backing away here, and Pulkkinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slice is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slice.
It looked like Slice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Slice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Slice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen moves forwards but Slice connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Slice might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pulkkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slice moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pulkkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Slice throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Slice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pulkkinen wants to slow Slice down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Slice misses.
Slice backing away here, and Pulkkinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Slice swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slice. #T3#
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slice feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Slice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Slice slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Slice checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Slice misses with a low kick.
Slice scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
A bone on bone clash there as Pulkkinen blocks the leg kick.
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Slice steps away.
A shot to the body from Pulkkinen misses
and Slice counters with an outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Slice misses with a low kick.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slice in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slice looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Slice takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slice misses the jab.
Slice connects with a crisp jab.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Slice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Slice tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Slice feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pulkkinen sprawling to the canvas! Pulkkinen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Slice finish him?! #ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Slice! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn 625 Pulkkinen vs Mouth
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
Mouth throws a series of strikes that have Pulkkinen backpedaling.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Pulkkinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mouth throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mouth.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mouth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mouth if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Mouth's head back.
Mouth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Mouth drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Mouth is just out of range.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by Pulkkinen.
Mouth misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab.
Mouth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mouth avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Mouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Mouth seems unphased. #TD#
Mouth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mouth is in Pulkkinen's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen is looking for a triangle but Mouth pushes his legs off easily.
Mouth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pulkkinen has Mouth pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mouth is posturing up here but Pulkkinen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mouth tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mouth has to tap! Slick submission there by Pulkkinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 620 Jones vs JYD
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Magufuli I V takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Magufuli I V's front leg.
Magufuli I V looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Magufuli I V takes one to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen cracks Magufuli I V with a good jab.
Magufuli I V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
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 good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Magufuli I V.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Magufuli I V's head back.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V tries to counter by closing the distance.
Magufuli I V loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Pulkkinen delivers a nice body kick.
Magufuli I V blocks a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Pulkkinen there.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Magufuli I V feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
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.
Magufuli I V gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Magufuli I V looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Magufuli I V was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magufuli I V follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
It looks like Pulkkinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Magufuli I V swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Magufuli I V has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magufuli I V! But no joy.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch but Pulkkinen slips to the side
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Magufuli I V on the side of the head.
Magufuli I V staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Magufuli I V's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Magufuli I V stumbling back into the cage.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick. #T3#
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch
and Magufuli I V takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magufuli I V clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Magufuli I V misses the target.
Magufuli I V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magufuli I V replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pulkkinen blocks it well.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magufuli I V.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magufuli I V.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V avoids a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.#T4#
Good leg kick by Magufuli I V there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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 missing with a left hand there. Magufuli I V was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magufuli I V looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magufuli I V throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Magufuli I V ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Magufuli I V tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magufuli I V fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Magufuli I V attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magufuli I V feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pulkkinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Magufuli I V's shoulder, as Magufuli I V tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen cracks Magufuli I V with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Magufuli I V tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magufuli I V avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magufuli I V can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Magufuli I V misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magufuli I V thinking.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Magufuli I V down with leg kicks.
Magufuli I V misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
Pulkkinen cracks Magufuli I V with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magufuli I V misses the jab.#T1#
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Magufuli I V makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Magufuli I V throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magufuli I V. That's going to slow Pulkkinen down.
Magufuli I V throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Magufuli I V on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Magufuli I V stumbling back into the cage.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magufuli I V looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Magufuli I V slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magufuli I V tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Magufuli I V has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
You can see that Magufuli I V has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Magufuli I V misses the jab.
Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Magufuli I V throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
Magufuli I V moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
A little jabbing left from Magufuli I V on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Magufuli I V might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a body kick.
Magufuli I V scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magufuli I V connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pulkkinen momentarily.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Magufuli I V's leg but Magufuli I V calmly moves out of range.
Pulkkinen pushes Magufuli I V away with a front kick.
Magufuli I V walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Magufuli I V feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pulkkinen's calf.#T4#
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Magufuli I V manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A jab from Pulkkinen finds it's way through Magufuli I V's defenses.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Magufuli I V looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magufuli I V is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
It looked like Pulkkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Magufuli I V was well out of range.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Magufuli I V tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pulkkinen is able to avoid easily.
Magufuli I V's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magufuli I V scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
That's time! Pulkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magufuli I V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses the body punch #CL2#
and Magufuli I V counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magufuli I V has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen jumps guard but Magufuli I V stands there with Pulkkinen around his waist. Pulkkinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magufuli I V stalls.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Magufuli I V won't allow it.
Magufuli I V can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli I V fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V has Pulkkinen pressed against the cage.
Magufuli I V can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Magufuli I V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T1#
Pulkkinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Magufuli I V lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Magufuli I V tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pulkkinen jumps guard but Magufuli I V turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pena Pulkkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magufuli I V is working Pulkkinen over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Magufuli I V.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Magufuli I V gets an underhook and turns Pulkkinen into the cage.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Magufuli I V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Magufuli I V forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pulkkinen is trying to pull guard but Magufuli I V turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pulkkinen wants to stall.
Pulkkinen pushes Magufuli I V back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.
Magufuli I V lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Magufuli I V.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Kassim Magufuli I V seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Magufuli I V as the two fighters clinch. #BC2#
Magufuli I V's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kassim Magufuli I V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Magufuli I V.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Magufuli I V counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Magufuli I V closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Magufuli I V lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Magufuli I V.
A short right from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Magufuli I V scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magufuli I V is working Pulkkinen over against the cage.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looking to stall.
Pulkkinen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Magufuli I V smiles and moves away.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Magufuli I V's leg but Magufuli I V calmly moves out of range. #T4#
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magufuli I V slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Magufuli I V's front leg with a kick but Magufuli I V checks it.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magufuli I V.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Magufuli I V.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magufuli I V swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Magufuli I V blocks a jab.
Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen sizes up Magufuli I V with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Magufuli I V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magufuli I V tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Magufuli I V comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pulkkinen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
After the fight, Pena Pulkkinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 617 Pulkkinen vs Tsoko
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Chikatchawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Chikatchawan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Chikatchawan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chikatchawan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Chikatchawan moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tests Chikatchawan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Chikatchawan blocks a low kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Chikatchawan misses.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chikatchawan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chikatchawan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chikatchawan throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chikatchawan momentarily.
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 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chikatchawan's calf.
Chikatchawan misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chikatchawan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Chikatchawan lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chikatchawan misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chikatchawan.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Chikatchawan slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Chikatchawan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Chikatchawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chikatchawan! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Chikatchawan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Both fighters circling a little - Chikatchawan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
Chikatchawan lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab.
Chikatchawan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Chikatchawan moved away.
A big right from Chikatchawan misses.
Pulkkinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chikatchawan just manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chikatchawan checks a leg kick nicely.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Chikatchawan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pulkkinen really felt that one!
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chikatchawan can pounce on him.
Chikatchawan thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Chikatchawan counters with an outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chikatchawan.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chikatchawan moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Chikatchawan looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Chikatchawan clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chikatchawan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Chikatchawan moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Chikatchawan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Chikatchawan feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
A clash of legs there as Chikatchawan blocks the low kick.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Chikatchawan checks it
letting Chikatchawan counter with a right hand.
Chikatchawan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chikatchawan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Chikatchawan counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook #KD2#
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice right hand that sends Pulkkinen toppling to the canvas! Pulkkinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Chikatchawan finish him?!#ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chikatchawan throws a chopping leg kick but Pulkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Chikatchawan 's knee.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Chikatchawan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chikatchawan misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Chikatchawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Chikatchawan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Chikatchawan connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Chikatchawan misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Chikatchawan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.#T3#
Chikatchawan throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chikatchawan doesn't seem phased though.
Chikatchawan throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Chikatchawan's ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chikatchawan counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chikatchawan counters with a straight right hand.
Chikatchawan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chikatchawan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pulkkinen.#T4#
Chikatchawan lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatchawan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulkkinen takes one on the button.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Chikatchawan moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chikatchawan misses with a leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chikatchawan misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chikatchawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chikatchawan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chikatchawan lands a body shot.
Chikatchawan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Chikatchawan.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chikatchawan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chikatchawan takes one to the chin there.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Chikatchawan.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Chikatchawan. #T1#
Chikatchawan cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Chikatchawan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chikatchawan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chikatchawan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chikatchawan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Chikatchawan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chikatchawan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Chikatchawan throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Chikatchawan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Chikatchawan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Chikatchawan - just one landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Chikatchawan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Chikatchawan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Chikatchawan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pulkkinen right on the button. Pulkkinen goes down! Chikatchawan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Chikatchawan gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
A relieved looking Tsoko Chikatchawan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 637
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Grimson.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimson.
Grimson throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Grimson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CUT2#
It looks like Stu Grimson has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Grimson.
Pulkkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimson to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Grimson tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Grimson tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Grimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Grimson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stu Grimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimson misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Grimson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Grimson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grimson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulkkinen.
Grimson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Grimson avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Grimson! #CL#
Grimson pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimson throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Grimson.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Grimson misses.
Grimson looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Grimson is looking to clinch.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Grimson.
Grimson throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Grimson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Grimson misses with a looping right.
Grimson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Grimson blocks it.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Grimson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Grimson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grimson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick.
Grimson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Grimson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
Grimson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grimson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away. #CL#
Grimson has Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimson scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Grimson improves his position.
Grimson landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Pulkkinen.
Grimson lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Pulkkinen fails to pull guard.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Grimson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pulkkinen drops back down to his feet.
Grimson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stu Grimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grimson to keep the fight standing.
Pulkkinen stalls.
Grimson misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson blocking some punches.
Grimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Pulkkinen jumps guard and drags Grimson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pulkkinen is trying to keep Grimson in close.
Grimson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Stu Grimson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stu Grimson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Grimson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grimson wants to clinch.
A head kick by Grimson misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimson.
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.
A shot to the body from Grimson misses
and Grimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Grimson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Grimson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Jab, jab by Grimson - just one landing.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimson is just out of range.
Grimson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Grimson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grimson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grimson.
Grimson tries to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Grimson walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimson.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Grimson off the cage and back into range.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Grimson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Grimson 's knee.
Grimson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimson thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Grimson's front leg but catches the back leg as Grimson tries to avoid it.
Grimson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grimson. Pulkkinen shrugs it off though.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Grimson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pulkkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Grimson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grimson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Grimson tries to work over Pulkkinen's front leg with a kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grimson is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Grimson. Pulkkinen shrugs it off though.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grimson back to the cage. Pulkkinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Grimson counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Grimson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Pulkkinen responds with a good body kick, but Grimson manages to step out the way in time.
Grimson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimson misses with the combination.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Grimson steps away.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Grimson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Grimson misses.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimson is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimson is just out of range.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Grimson. That snapped Pulkkinen's head back.
Grimson tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Grimson.
Grimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimson is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Grimson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stu Grimson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimson with a hook.
Grimson sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Grimson's knee but Grimson avoids it well.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Grimson sees coming a mile off.
Grimson takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen cracks a nice hook into Grimson's ribs.
A solid body kick from Grimson.
Pulkkinen with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.#T1#
Grimson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grimson has time to react.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grimson's hands.
Grimson throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Grimson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grimson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Grimson lands with a nice body kick.
Grimson misses the jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pulkkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grimson is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Grimson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulkkinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Grimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.#T2#
Grimson lands a nice looking body shot.
Grimson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimson throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Grimson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Grimson.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Grimson saw that one coming.
Grimson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Grimson moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Grimson.
Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen fails to pull guard.
Grimson missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Grimson digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Pulkkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grimson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pulkkinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Grimson.
Pulkkinen is trying to force a seperation but Grimson has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Grimson.
Grimson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Grimson digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Grimson controls his hands.
Good body shot from Grimson.
Grimson pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grimson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grimson lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Grimson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grimson.
Grimson tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen.
Grimson missing with knees to the body.
Grimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Pulkkinen pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grimson defends it easily.
Grimson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Grimson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grimson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Stu Grimson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Grimson misses with a body kick.
Grimson tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Grimson eats them both and turns towards Pulkkinen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grimson throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Grimson is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grimson lands with a shot to the body.
Grimson looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the body.
Grimson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Grimson doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away. #T1#
Grimson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen slips a jab and a cross from Grimson.
A clash of legs there as Pulkkinen blocks the low kick.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Grimson misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Grimson avoids it with no problem.
Grimson moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Grimson avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Grimson ducks right into an uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Grimson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pulkkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pulkkinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grimson tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Grimson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Grimson's belly button to the back.#T2#
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grimson throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grimson in his tracks.
Grimson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grimson checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Grimson counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grimson.
Grimson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice kick to the body. #CL#
Grimson moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Grimson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pulkkinen drops back down to his feet.
Grimson lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Pulkkinen is trying to pull guard but Grimson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Grimson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pulkkinen drops back down to his feet.
Stu Grimson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Pulkkinen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pulkkinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grimson as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Grimson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grimson lands a knee to the body.
Pulkkinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Grimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grimson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Grimson - that landed with a thud.
Grimson missing with knees to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Grimson holds him up against the cage and eventually Pulkkinen drops back down to his feet. #T4#
Grimson scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Grimson lands a good knee to the midsection. Pulkkinen won't want to take too many of those.
Grimson pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimson landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Pena Pulkkinen has been cut.
Grimson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grimson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grimson lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Grimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Grimson.
Grimson scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimson.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grimson had his way with Pena Pulkkinen in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Grimson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grimson to score with a decent uppercut.
Grimson misses with the body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grimson connects with a right hand. Pulkkinen shakes it off.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Grimson ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grimson. That did some damage!
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Grimson slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen takes one on the button.#T1#
Grimson throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the body.
Grimson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimson slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Grimson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Grimson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grimson is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grimson misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Grimson slips the punch.
Grimson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grimson fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pena Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Grimson misses its intended target.
Grimson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grimson doesn't seem phased though.
Grimson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grimson.
Grimson lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimson.
Grimson avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen. #T3#
Grimson tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grimson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Grimson looks to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grimson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Grimson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Grimson.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Grimson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimson moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimson. #T4#
Grimson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grimson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Grimson as he checks the leg kick.
Grimson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimson moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Grimson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Grimson both land. Nice combination.
Grimson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimson.
Grimson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Stu Grimson.
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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Grimson!
Stu Grimson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Stu Grimson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 634
Date: Dec 21, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Maximus moves out of range easily.
Maximus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pulkkinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maximus - the referee stops the clock and Pulkkinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maximus. Pulkkinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Maximus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Maximus.
Maximus takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Maximus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body kick.
DJ Maximus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Maximus moves out of range.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Maximus moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Maximus tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maximus misses with a straight right.
Maximus throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Maximus down.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Maximus's head.
Maximus misses with a head kick.
Maximus lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Maximus blocks it.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target. #CL2#
Maximus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
Maximus lands a right hook to the body.
Maximus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maximus scrambles back to his feet.
Maximus throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T2#
Maximus throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Maximus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Maximus throws a body shot but no joy.
Maximus misses with a body punch
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Maximus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maximus takes a step back to recover.
Maximus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Maximus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Maximus throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Maximus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#
Maximus is rocked!
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.
Maximus cracks Pulkkinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maximus is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Maximus out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
A less than humble Pena Pulkkinen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CEC 631
Date: Dec 05, 2018

#R1#
Montezuma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Montezuma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Montezuma.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
A little feinted left hand from Montezuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Montezuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Montezuma is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Montezuma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulkkinen under the eye.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montezuma misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen motions for Montezuma to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Montezuma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Montezuma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.#T1#
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Montezuma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montezuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Montezuma misses.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Montezuma manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Montezuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Montezuma takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Montezuma.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montezuma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Montezuma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Montezuma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Montezuma ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Montezuma.
Pulkkinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Montezuma throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Montezuma avoids it with no problem.
Montezuma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Montezuma defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Montezuma misses
and Montezuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Montezuma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pulkkinen will feel that in the morning.
Montezuma takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Montezuma blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montezuma manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Montezuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen delivers a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Montezuma's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Montezuma down.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Montezuma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Montezuma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Montezuma jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Montezuma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Montezuma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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 buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Montezuma takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen cracks Montezuma with an open hand slap.
Montezuma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Montezuma.
Montezuma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pulkkinen - that will leave a mark!
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montezuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Montezuma gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montezuma thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Montezuma steps away.
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the liver by Pulkkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montezuma.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Montezuma.
Montezuma misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the body
and Montezuma counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Montezuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Montezuma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Montezuma takes one to the side of the head.
Montezuma moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Montezuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Montezuma's head.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Montezuma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Montezuma throws a body kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Pulkkinen.
Montezuma misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Montezuma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Montezuma checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Montezuma moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Montezuma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Montezuma's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Montezuma chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Montezuma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montezuma misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Montezuma avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Montezuma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Montezuma misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Montezuma is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Montezuma swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Montezuma slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
A little feinted left hand from Montezuma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Montezuma blocks the leg kick. #KD2#
Pulkkinen cracks Montezuma with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pulkkinen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Montezuma to stand back up!#ROC2#
Montezuma is rocked!
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 feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oh Montezuma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montezuma walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Montezuma limp body while Pulkkinen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
In his post fight interview, Pena Pulkkinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 628
Date: Nov 16, 2018

#R1##CL#
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. #CUT#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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. #CL#
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!
#R4#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
Grimson closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Grimson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Grimson. #BC2#
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.#CL#
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.#BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grimson with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
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! #T4#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.

Event: CEC 624
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen scores with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen delivers a nice body kick.
Kuklinsky takes one on the button.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Kuklinsky.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kuklinsky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuklinsky stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuklinsky. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kuklinsky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Kuklinsky closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuklinsky lands a right hand. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
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'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.
Kuklinsky throws a combination that misses
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuklinsky throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuklinsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing. #T1#
Kuklinsky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuklinsky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Kuklinsky's side.
Kuklinsky looks winded!
A punch lands to the side of Kuklinsky 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kuklinsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard Kuklinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuklinsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Kuklinsky.
Kuklinsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pulkkinen - that will leave a mark! #KD#
Pulkkinen sends Kuklinsky crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pulkkinen is motioning to the referee to let Kuklinsky up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#
It looks like Richard Kuklinsky has been cut.#T2#
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pulkkinen lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuklinsky will feel that in the morning.#KD#
Pulkkinen drops Kuklinsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuklinsky looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Kuklinsky is rocked!#KD#
Pulkkinen drops Kuklinsky with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kuklinsky looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kuklinsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Kuklinsky leaves his chin hanging out and Pulkkinen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kuklinsky crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
A victorious Pena Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Richard Kuklinsky spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats, you just had a very hard time beating up a girl.'.

Event: CEC 618
Date: Oct 03, 2018

#R1#
Nice shot by Grimson.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Grimson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Grimson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pulkkinen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pulkkinen jabs at Grimson's body.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimson.
Grimson throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grimson.
And Pulkkinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Grimson blocks it.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Grimson.
Grimson misses with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Grimson throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grimson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grimson throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Grimson jabs Pulkkinen right on the nose. Pulkkinen blinks but takes it well.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Grimson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimson throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Grimson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grimson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Grimson clinches up with Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Grimson landing knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Grimson.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen is looking to control Grimson's arms but Grimson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage.
Grimson tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Grimson back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson presses Pulkkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Grimson.
Pulkkinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
Grimson landing knees to the body.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Grimson.
Grimson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pulkkinen's face. #CUT2#
It looks like Pena Pulkkinen has been cut.
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.
A short left from Grimson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Grimson tries a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Grimson tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grimson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Grimson won't allow it.
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 with a knee to the head.
Grimson tries a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Grimson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knees to the body from Grimson.
Grimson lands a nice shot to the body.
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 scores with a knee to the head.
Grimson landing knees to the body. #T3#
Grimson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Grimson tries a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grimson.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimson uses good head movement to avoid it.
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.
Grimson lands a body punch.
Grimson lands with a light punch inside.
Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section.#KD2#
Grimson drops Pulkkinen with a big knee straight up the middle! Pulkkinen is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Grimson is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Grimson.
Grimson misses with a hook to the body
and Grimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimson slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Grimson is looking for the big counter here.
Grimson lands with a nice body punch.
Grimson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimson connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Grimson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Pulkkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Grimson. #ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Grimson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Grimson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grimson missing with knees to the body.
Grimson lands an uppercut.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there
and Grimson counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Grimson misses.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Grimson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grimson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grimson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimson.
Grimson throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Grimson.
Grimson stuns Pulkkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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 get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Grimson. That's going to slow Pulkkinen down.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Grimson instigates a clinch.
Stu Grimson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grimson lands a left hand.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grimson lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Grimson up against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimson digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grimson lands a shot to the body.
Grimson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimson lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grimson or not.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson. #T1#
Grimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen managing to block the knees to the body from Grimson.
Grimson misses with the head strike.
Grimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Grimson blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen pushes Grimson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grimson lands a left hand.
Grimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grimson lands a good knee to the midsection. Pulkkinen won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Grimson.
Grimson works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A right hook to the body lands for Grimson.
Grimson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pulkkinen's face.
Grimson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pulkkinen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards. #T2#
Grimson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grimson digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Grimson pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Pulkkinen is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Stu Grimson!
Stu Grimson is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Stu Grimson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CEC 615
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke moves out of range of the strikes.
Umanouke misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Umanouke blocks a jab.
Umanouke ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Umanouke in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen trying to control from the bottom.
Umanouke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Umanouke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulkkinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Umanouke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Umanouke stalling away here and it's allowed Pulkkinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Umanouke trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulkkinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Umanouke off balance momentarily.
Umanouke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Umanouke's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Umanouke scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Umanouke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Umanouke throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Umanouke avoids it easily.
Umanouke tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Umanouke throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen cracks Umanouke with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.#T3#
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Umanouke fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen throws a combination. Umanouke tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Umanouke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Umanouke.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umanouke. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Umanouke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Umanouke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Umanouke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Umanouke.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Umanouke avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Umanouke takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Umanouke's front leg.
Umanouke misses with a head kick.
Umanouke tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Umanouke steps away.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Umanouke jumps back.
Umanouke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Umanouke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulkkinen jabs at Umanouke's body.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umanouke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pulkkinen jabs at Umanouke's body.
Umanouke throws a good cross that connects.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pulkkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Umanouke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Umanouke with a hook.
Umanouke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Umanouke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Umanouke tries to counter with a takedown but Pulkkinen is quick to defend against it.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umanouke misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Umanouke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Umanouke takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Umanouke was well out of range.
Umanouke throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umanouke misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Umanouke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umanouke checks a leg kick nicely.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Umanouke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Umanouke lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Umanouke's knee but Umanouke avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Umanouke slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umanouke.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it well and moves away.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanouke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umanouke misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Umanouke.
Umanouke lands with a straight right. Pulkkinen didn't see that one coming.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Umanouke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Umanouke blocks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Umanouke's front leg but catches the back leg as Umanouke tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Umanouke is out of range. #TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pulkkinen did well to prevent Umanouke getting side control.
Umanouke stalling away here and it's allowed Pulkkinen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen controlling Umanouke's posture.
Umanouke landing with the ground and pound.
Umanouke's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T4#
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Umanouke works over Pulkkinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Umanouke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Umanouke cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Umanouke counters with a shoot takedown. Pulkkinen fights it but they end up in guard.
Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully. #T1#
Pulkkinen controls Umanouke momentarily but Umanouke frees himself.
Umanouke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Umanouke's head back.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Umanouke tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Umanouke looks for a takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls well.#T2#
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Umanouke misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target. #TD#
Pulkkinen gets caught napping as Umanouke dives in and scores a takedown. Pulkkinen manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen controls Umanouke momentarily but Umanouke frees himself.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.#T3#
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Pulkkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanouke chips away with some ground and pound.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Umanouke from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umanouke pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Umanouke settles back down.
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from Umanouke.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen keeps Umanouke at a distance using the push kick.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Umanouke avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Umanouke off the cage and back into range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Umanouke down.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Umanouke off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pena Pulkkinen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Umanouke throws a body shot but no joy.
Umanouke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umanouke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Umanouke's front leg.
A big left from Umanouke misses.
Umanouke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD#
Pulkkinen gets caught flat footed, as Umanouke shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen has his foot on Umanouke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umanouke works his way back into a safe position though.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Pulkkinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Umanouke rolls with it to try and escape but Pulkkinen cranks on the arm and Umanouke is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Pena Pulkkinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Ueda Umanouke was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing ventured, nothing gained. You can't do anything without risking something. I will be back to avenge my honor.'.

Event: CEC 611
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Monk off the cage and back into range.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the body
and Monk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monk counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Monk was well out of range.
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.
Monk lands a slapping body shot.
Monk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Monk connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Monk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Monk seems unphased. #T1#
Monk misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Monk moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Monk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Monk moved out of range nicely.
Monk scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Monk off the cage and back into range.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monk tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monk.
Monk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Monk counters with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Monk's head back. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Monk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pulkkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
Monk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monk.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Monk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monk tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Monk misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Monk is out of range.
Monk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Monk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little jabbing left from Monk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
Monk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Monk's shoulder, as Monk tries to avoid the shot.
Monk throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Monk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monk needs to keep his hands up - Pulkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monk follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Monk avoids it.#T4#
Monk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monk.
Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monk looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Monk counters with a low kick, right behind Pulkkinen 's knee.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Monk takes one on the button.
Monk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Monk shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Monk's front leg but catches the back leg as Monk tries to avoid it.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monk if he has to take too many more of those.
Monk just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Monk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monk counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen punishes Monk's body with a nice straight punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Monk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Monk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Monk throws a big shot that misses.
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Monk's torso.
Monk checks a leg kick. #T1#
Monk throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Monk tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Monk's head but Monk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the body
and Monk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monk on the side of the head.
Monk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
A jab from Pulkkinen finds it's way through Monk's defenses.
Monk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monk checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Monk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Monk lands a big right hand that sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat! Monk stays standing though and waves Pulkkinen back to his feet!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Monk.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Monk moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Monk moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Monk saw that one coming.
Monk misses with the combination. #T3#
Monk staying out of range there.
Monk blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Monk. That snapped Pulkkinen's head back.
Monk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Monk is out of range.
A nice side step and Monk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monk under the eye.
Monk avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Monk sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Monk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Monk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Monk's leg. Monk is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen tests Monk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses.
Monk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Monk drops Pulkkinen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pulkkinen looks back up at him and smiles so Monk waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monk manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Monk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Monk should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Monk throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Monk's ribcage but misses.
Silas Monk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen tests Monk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Monk avoids it easily.
Monk throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Monk moved away.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Monk moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Monk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
enabling Monk to counter with a crisp jab.
Monk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Monk swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Monk moves out of range easily.
Monk throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Monk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Monk's calf.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monk misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Pulkkinen scores with a four punch combination!
Monk defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Monk throws a low kick, looking for Pulkkinen's leg but Pulkkinen calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Monk.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Monk.
Monk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
A leg kick checked by Monk.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Monk missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Monk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Pulkkinen with a jab.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Monk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monk moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Monk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pulkkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monk under the eye.
Monk tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monk blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
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.
Good leg kick by Monk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monk was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Monk throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monk manages to avoid it.
Monk throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Monk checks it
and Monk counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Monk knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monk throws out the jab.
Monk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monk doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pulkkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEC 605
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen keeps Man at a distance using the push kick.
Man swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Man - that will leave a mark!
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Man.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Man blocks it.
Man misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Man sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Man walks into a jab.
Man throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Man.
Man works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Man.
Pulkkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man misses the jab.
Man on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Man swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Man.
Man takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snow Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man lands a jab.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Man lands a front kick.
Man misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Man throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man.
Man misses with a body kick.
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Man lands with a thumping leg kick.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Man blocks the low kick.
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Pulkkinen thumps Man with a low kick.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Man.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Man fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen needs to keep his hands up - Man had a free shot at his head there.
Man lands with a straight right. Pulkkinen didn't see that one coming.
Man tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T4#
Man looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Man keeps Pulkkinen at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Man avoids it.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Man tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Man feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pulkkinen's calf.
Pulkkinen lands the left hand.
Man misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Snow Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Pulkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Man off the cage and back into range.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Man throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Man looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
As Man backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Man manages to avoid it.
Good work by Man as he checks the leg kick.
Man with a jab.
Man throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Man scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man.
Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snow Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man throws a nice looking combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Man misses.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Man avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
Man throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen scores with a push kick.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.
A jab from Man misses.
Man moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man blocks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Man throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
Pulkkinen lands the left hand.
Pulkkinen walks into a straight right hand from Man.
Man scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Man moved away.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man connects with a solid leg kick.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Man is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Man throws a lazy uppercut
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Man slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Man on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
A good leg kick by Man.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab from Man.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
You can see that Man has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Man dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Man.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Man.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Man pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Man off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Man checks it well.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Pulkkinen blocks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Man's leg. Man is trying to keep his angry face on.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Man didn't see that one coming.
Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Man misses with a hook.#T1#
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Man misses its intended target.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Man doesn't seem bothered though.
Man on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Man.
Man moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Man shrugs it off though.
Man takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Man.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Man looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Man's ribcage but misses.
Man is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Man checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Man appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
Man attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Man blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen lands the left hand.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses the body punch
and Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Man.
Man has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Man jumps back.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
Man misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Man tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Man avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Man swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Man wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulkkinen cracks a nice hook into Man's ribs.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Man's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Man down.
A bone on bone clash there as Man blocks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Man.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Man might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pulkkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
Our winner, Pena Pulkkinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 601
Date: Jul 13, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Umanouke moved away.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Umanouke sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Umanouke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Umanouke moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Pulkkinen.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Umanouke throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen cracks Umanouke with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pulkkinen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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's jab looks to have found its range, popping Umanouke under the eye.
Umanouke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Umanouke is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Umanouke is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Umanouke moved away.
Umanouke misses with a right hand
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Umanouke saw that one coming.
Umanouke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Umanouke manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Umanouke shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulkkinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Umanouke throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Umanouke drops back looking for a leg! Pulkkinen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pulkkinen manages to kick Umanouke off! Umanouke jumps back into Pulkkinen's guard.
Umanouke throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Umanouke is stalling in the full guard.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.#T3#
Pulkkinen trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Umanouke misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Pulkkinen gets caught napping as Umanouke dives in and scores a takedown. Pulkkinen manages to retain guard.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Umanouke advances to half guard.
Umanouke throwing shots but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
Umanouke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pulkkinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pulkkinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Umanouke is working for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending it quite comfortably.
Umanouke performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Umanouke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Umanouke throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Umanouke is defended easily by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Umanouke throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Umanouke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Umanouke misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen defending well as Umanouke loads up on a big left hand.
Umanouke ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Umanouke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Umanouke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Umanouke lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Umanouke fails to land.
Umanouke misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Umanouke.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen. #T2#
Umanouke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Pulkkinen jumps guard.
Umanouke is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Umanouke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Umanouke is working hard here to advance position.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Umanouke landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Umanouke is pushing down on Pulkkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulkkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Umanouke has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Umanouke wants to take a breather but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Umanouke is looking to pass Pulkkinen's guard but actually Pulkkinen recovers to full guard.
Umanouke wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Umanouke passes Pulkkinen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Umanouke is stalling here. Pulkkinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pulkkinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Umanouke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Umanouke gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ueda Umanouke will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Umanouke looks to throw a body kick
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Umanouke's leg but Umanouke calmly moves out of range.
Umanouke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Umanouke.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a straight left.
Umanouke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umanouke shoots in looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen tries to sprawl out of it but Umanouke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Umanouke misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen. #T1#
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses #TD#
so Umanouke counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Umanouke trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umanouke defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Umanouke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Umanouke is pushing down on Pulkkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulkkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Umanouke has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pulkkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Umanouke is working away from the top position though.
Umanouke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umanouke winds up and cracks Pulkkinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Umanouke is looking to pass Pulkkinen's guard but actually Pulkkinen recovers to full guard.
Umanouke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Umanouke advances position into side control!
Umanouke is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Umanouke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulkkinen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke looking to control but instead Pulkkinen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Umanouke is pressing down on Pulkkinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pulkkinen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Umanouke is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulkkinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umanouke.
Umanouke sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pulkkinen defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umanouke trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Umanouke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Umanouke lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand.
Umanouke chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umanouke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen leaves Umanouke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Umanouke in his tracks.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Umanouke's midsection.
Umanouke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Umanouke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Umanouke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Umanouke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umanouke with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Umanouke's body.
Umanouke is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Umanouke should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2##TD#
Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but Umanouke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pulkkinen to regain full guard.
Pulkkinen has control of Umanouke's left arm, preventing Umanouke from doing any damage.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Pulkkinen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Umanouke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pulkkinen prevents Umanouke from improving position.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Umanouke wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping him busy.
Umanouke working the body and head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Umanouke.#T4##SUB#
Umanouke goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulkkinen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Umanouke's guard! Nice work there by Pulkkinen!
Umanouke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Umanouke wants to improve his position but instead Pulkkinen has moved into half guard.
Umanouke is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pulkkinen jumps into side control!
Pulkkinen wants to control but Umanouke is keeping him busy.
Umanouke is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Umanouke swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umanouke ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Umanouke coming out on top.
Umanouke tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Umanouke throws out the jab.
Umanouke throws out a powerful jab.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Umanouke is looking to clinch but Pulkkinen is avoiding it.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses. #T1#
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Umanouke's body.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umanouke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Umanouke.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a single leg into guard. Pulkkinen didn't expect that.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umanouke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Umanouke trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for a guillotine here but Umanouke defends easily.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Umanouke tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Umanouke. That did some damage!
Umanouke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umanouke throws a big elbow that misses.
Umanouke advances position into side control!
Umanouke tries to move to full mount but Pulkkinen actually manages to regain half guard.
Umanouke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Umanouke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Umanouke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Umanouke is stalling here. Pulkkinen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Umanouke seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pulkkinen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Umanouke prevents Pulkkinen from improving position.
Umanouke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pulkkinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Umanouke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Umanouke 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ueda Umanouke.
I think Umanouke 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Ueda Umanouke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 596
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
St. Georges misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen thumps St. Georges with a low kick.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
St. Georges throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Georges keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St. Georges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and St. Georges has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from St. Georges and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of St. Georges's front leg.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks St. Georges's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow St. Georges down.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. St. Georges looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
St. Georges chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot
and St. Georges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St. Georges walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
St. Georges staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from St. Georges.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
We've been told by St. Georges's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
St. Georges wants to clinch but Pulkkinen slips to the side
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow St. Georges down with leg kicks.
St. Georges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick from Pulkkinen lands but St. Georges takes it in his stride.
Pulkkinen sizes up St. Georges with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses St. Georges's sensitive parts.
St. Georges is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
St. Georges takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and St. Georges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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.
St. Georges takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St. Georges circles away quickly and effectively.
An attempted straight right counter from St. Georges misses the target.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but St. Georges moved out of range.
St. Georges sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
St. Georges lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St. Georges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
St. Georges checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
St. Georges avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from St. Georges.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but St. Georges is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks St. Georges in the body.
Pulkkinen works St. Georges's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St. Georges has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and St. Georges has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's time! St. Georges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen with a hook.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
St. Georges throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Georges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping St. Georges under the eye.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and St. Georges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at St. Georges's knee but St. Georges avoids it well.
As Pulkkinen looks to move away, St. Georges throws a big counter combo but Pulkkinen just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and St. Georges moves out of range easily.
St. Georges appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and St. Georges counters with a three punch combo that has Pulkkinen backing up. Pulkkinen nods at St. Georges to acknowledge the strikes.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to St. Georges's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Georges throws a right hand that misses
and St. Georges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
St. Georges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow St. Georges down.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether St. Georges might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St. Georges.
Jab by Pulkkinen.
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses.
As Pulkkinen looks to move away, St. Georges throws a big counter combo but Pulkkinen just gets out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Pulkkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab.
St. Georges walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.#T2#
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but St. Georges steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped St. Georges in his tracks.
St. Georges tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by St. Georges.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
St. Georges is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
St. Georges throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
St. Georges misses the body punch
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
St. Georges tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
St. Georges on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC2#
St. Georges is rocked!
St. Georges connects with a jab.
St. Georges will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that drops St. Georges like a sack of potatoes! Pulkkinen dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Pulkkinen!
Our winner, Pena Pulkkinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 591
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Umanouke looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Umanouke cracks Pulkkinen with a good jab.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Umanouke loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Umanouke throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen clobbers Umanouke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Umanouke looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Umanouke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Umanouke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Umanouke down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Umanouke sees it coming and moves out of range. #T1#
Umanouke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Umanouke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pulkkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Umanouke misses.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke attempts a counter takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Umanouke defends it easily.
Pulkkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Umanouke trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Umanouke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Umanouke passes Pulkkinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pulkkinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Umanouke works his way into side control.
Pulkkinen is trying to control Umanouke's posture but Umanouke avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Umanouke controlling the position from side mount.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Umanouke working away.
Pulkkinen holding on.
Umanouke creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Umanouke trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Umanouke's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Umanouke has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Umanouke wants to control the pace but Pulkkinen is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Umanouke goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pulkkinen is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umanouke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ueda Umanouke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Umanouke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Umanouke sees coming a mile off.
Umanouke on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Umanouke throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Umanouke rushes Pulkkinen and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Umanouke looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Umanouke.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Umanouke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulkkinen swivels and escapes.
Umanouke is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Umanouke takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Pulkkinen walks into a straight right hand from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Umanouke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Umanouke is just out of range.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Umanouke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Umanouke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Umanouke swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Umanouke slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
A jab from Umanouke misses.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
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!
Umanouke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umanouke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Umanouke misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Umanouke's sensitive parts.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umanouke slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen walks into a jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick by Umanouke misses
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Umanouke checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Umanouke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen defending well as Umanouke loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Umanouke didn't see that one coming.
Umanouke misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Umanouke fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ueda Umanouke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umanouke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umanouke walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is getting worse.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Umanouke wants to clinch.
Umanouke misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick that stops Umanouke in his tracks momentarily.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Umanouke right on the button with a cross.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pulkkinen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Umanouke just misses with a punch to the body.
Umanouke throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Umanouke takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Umanouke misses with a straight right. #T4#
Umanouke checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen works Umanouke's body with a nice hook.
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!
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Umanouke slaps the foot to one side.
Umanouke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umanouke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Umanouke feinted with a counter takedown.
Umanouke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Umanouke avoids it.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Umanouke's knee but Umanouke avoids it well.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Umanouke closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pulkkinen did well to prevent Umanouke getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ueda Umanouke's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Umanouke walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Umanouke slips the punch.
Umanouke missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Umanouke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Umanouke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umanouke moves away.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Umanouke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Umanouke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Umanouke misses.
Umanouke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Umanouke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Umanouke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Umanouke steps away.
Pulkkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Umanouke is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Umanouke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Umanouke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Umanouke throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Umanouke throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umanouke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umanouke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Umanouke's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Umanouke's head but Umanouke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umanouke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Umanouke moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Umanouke jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Umanouke misses the target.
Umanouke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Umanouke's head.#T2#
Umanouke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Umanouke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Umanouke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umanouke was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Umanouke tries to clinch up
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen cracks Umanouke with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Umanouke misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Umanouke cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Umanouke's head back. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Umanouke's shoulder, as Umanouke tries to avoid the shot.
Umanouke misses with an uppercut.
Umanouke misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen motions for Umanouke to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Umanouke.
Umanouke misses with a straight right.
Umanouke throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Umanouke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Umanouke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Umanouke.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Umanouke with an uppercut!#CUT2#
Ueda Umanouke's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.#T4#
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand #TD#
and Umanouke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Umanouke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Umanouke is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen has his foot on Umanouke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Umanouke works his way back into a safe position though.
Umanouke stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pulkkinen is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Umanouke.
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 Ueda Umanouke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Pulkkinen wants to slow Umanouke down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Umanouke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umanouke throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Umanouke.
Umanouke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Umanouke off the cage and back into range.
Pulkkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umanouke.
A big right from Umanouke misses. #TD#
Umanouke drives through with a takedown into guard.
Umanouke sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pulkkinen's guard.
Ueda Umanouke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umanouke works his way into side control.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep.
Umanouke working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Umanouke moves into full mount!
Umanouke scoring with strikes but Pulkkinen is staying in there.
Pulkkinen tries to reverse the position but Umanouke maintains control.
Umanouke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pulkkinen wants to hold on but Umanouke pushes him away.
Pulkkinen is trying desperately to improve position.
Umanouke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pulkkinen looks a forlorn figure.
Umanouke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Umanouke lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
The referee warns Pulkkinen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pulkkinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Umanouke has a good base and remains in mount.
Umanouke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pulkkinen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen is bucking up trying to escape but Umanouke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Umanouke looking to finish Pulkkinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pulkkinen!
Pulkkinen is still in real trouble! Can Umanouke finish him?
Umanouke lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Pulkkinen! Umanouke sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Pulkkinen and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!
Ueda Umanouke retains his heavyweight title!
Ueda Umanouke 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.

Event: CEC 587
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcon misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Garcon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garcon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garcon is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Garcon misses.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garcon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcon's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Garcon shrugs it off though.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Garcon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Garcon's belly button to the back.#T1#
Garcon misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcon.
Garcon cracks the inside of Pulkkinen's front leg.
Garcon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Garcon manages to avoid it.
Garcon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Garcon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Garcon misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcon.
Garcon throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
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.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Garcon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen cracks Garcon with an open hand slap.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcon checks it well.
Garcon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2##CL2#
Garcon moves into the clinch successfully.
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!#BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcon.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Garcon avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garcon was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 throws the left hand but Garcon avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Garcon is out of range.
Garcon blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen sets himself, and Garcon steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulkkinen avoids it this time.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Garcon moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Garcon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garcon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Garcon moved out of range nicely.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcon has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Garcon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Garcon misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Garcon checks it.
Garcon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Garcon scrambles back to his feet.
Garcon takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Garcon scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Garcon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Garcon. #T4#
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Garcon 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 feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Garcon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulkkinen motions for Garcon to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Garcon throws a chopping leg kick but Pulkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Pulkkinen misses its target.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Garcon tries to work over Pulkkinen's front leg with a kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Garcon moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garcon backwards. #BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Garcon checks it.
Garcon wants to counter with a clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him away.
Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Garcon fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Garcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcon looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Garcon moves out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcon can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Garcon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Garcon connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Garcon checks the leg kick.
Garcon tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcon throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Garcon.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Garcon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a nice hook to Garcon's body. Garcon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Garcon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab.
Garcon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Garcon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcon blocks the body kick.
Garcon throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Garcon dodges the punch combination from Pulkkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen jabs Garcon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garcon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulkkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Garcon moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Garcon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcon throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Garcon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Garcon's torso.#T3#
Garcon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Garcon misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Garcon.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcon.
A good leg kick by Garcon.
Garcon defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Garcon follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garcon is looking to clinch.
Good work by Garcon as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garcon.
Garcon slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Garcon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garcon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Garcon jabs at Pulkkinen's body.
Garcon throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcon is just out of range.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Garcon.
Garcon misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Garcon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcon throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Garcon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Garcon's head back.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Garcon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garcon misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garcon's calf.
Garcon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Garcon forces Pulkkinen back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garcon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcon.
Garcon misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A clash of legs there as Pulkkinen blocks the low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcon tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away. #T1#
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen misses with a combination
and Garcon counters with a nice leg kick.
Garcon checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Garcon loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Garcon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Garcon settles back down.
Garcon throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Garcon takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Garcon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Garcon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Garcon punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Garcon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcon throws a low kick, looking for Pulkkinen's leg but Pulkkinen calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Garcon lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcon takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Garcon moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Garcon's hands.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Garcon was well out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Garcon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garcon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcon tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Garcon was well out of range.#T4#
Pulkkinen lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Garcon.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garcon connects with a body shot.
Garcon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Garcon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Garcon moves out of range easily.
Garcon looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Garcon misses with an uppercut.
Garcon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pulkkinen's hands.
Garcon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Garcon tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Garcon looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen punishes Garcon's body with a nice straight punch.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Garcon avoids it.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Garcon right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen tests Garcon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Garcon closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garcon backwards.
Garcon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garcon tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcon takes a shot to the head.
Garcon lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Garcon as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
Garcon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen tries to stall but Garcon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garcon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Garcon.
Garcon working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcon throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Garcon only half commits. #T2#
Garcon lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Garcon moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Garcon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcon.
Garcon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garcon misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcon.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Garcon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Garcon throws out a powerful jab.
Garcon throws the kick towards the body but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Garcon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garcon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garcon connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Garcon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Garcon down with leg kicks.
Garcon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Garcon throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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.
Garcon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Garcon is out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Garcon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcon.
Garcon throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Garcon avoids it.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Garcon tries to counter with a clinch but Pulkkinen shakes him off and moves away.
Garcon thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Garcon avoids it.
Garcon jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Garcon off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garcon.
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garcon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Garcon.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Garcon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fighters circling - Garcon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen motions for Garcon to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Garcon with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Garcon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Garcon as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Garcon counters with an inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Garcon.
A bone on bone clash there as Garcon blocks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garcon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Garcon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garcon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pulkkinen's calf.
Garcon moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab
and Garcon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Garcon works the jab nicely.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jean Paul Garcon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pulkkinen cracks Garcon with an open hand slap.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen clobbers Garcon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Garcon lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Garcon checks a leg kick nicely.
Garcon looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen looks to land a combination but Garcon avoids it well.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Garcon moved out of range.
Garcon lands a jab to the nose.
Garcon throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Garcon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Garcon walks into a jab.
Garcon motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Garcon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Garcon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garcon thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Garcon's body.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garcon checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Garcon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pulkkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.#T4#
Garcon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcon wants to counter with a clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him away.
Garcon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Garcon checks it.
Pulkkinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Garcon feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Garcon throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcon misses with a wild body shot.
Garcon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcon punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Garcon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcon. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pulkkinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
A relieved looking Pena Pulkkinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UGD 108:Rumlow Vs Hill
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
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 goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruger misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Kruger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
Kruger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Kruger looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Kruger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Kruger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruger.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kruger throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruger moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Kruger throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Kruger throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruger staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kruger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Kruger throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T2#
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruger checks it well.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kruger misses with a looping left.
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruger misses the jab.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kruger's calf.
Kruger misses with the body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kruger blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen. #T3#
Kruger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruger. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Kruger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Kruger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruger moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Kruger knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kruger if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen thuds a left hand into Kruger's body.#T4#
Kruger looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Kruger throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Kruger.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruger.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kruger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Kruger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Kruger's shoulder, as Kruger tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Kruger blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruger wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.#T1#
Pulkkinen tries to land a body kick
and Kruger counters with a thumping low kick.
Kruger defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Kruger throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Kruger has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kruger throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Kruger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruger is just out of range.
Kruger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to Kruger's midsection.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Kruger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruger blocks a jab.
Kruger appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen thumps Kruger with a low kick.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Kruger checks it.
Kruger throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Kruger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Kruger slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick. Kruger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pulkkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruger on the side of the head.
Kruger throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Kruger throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kruger tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kruger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Kruger slips the punch.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruger's head backwards.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruger.
Kruger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruger.
Kruger is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Kruger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruger there as he acknowledges the shot.
A clash of legs there as Kruger blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruger misses the target.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruger throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen throws a big counter head kick but Kruger avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Kruger is out of range.
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruger's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Kruger moved away.
It looked like Kruger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Kruger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruger checks a leg kick.
Kruger's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Kruger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Kruger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruger throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Jab from Pulkkinen.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Kruger blocks it.
Kruger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kruger. Kruger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kruger is looking to land body kicks.
Kruger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruger tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kruger.
Pulkkinen cracks Kruger with a good jab.#T2#
Kruger slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Kruger moves out of range.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Kruger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Pulkkinen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kruger is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UGD 104:Seok Vs Gower II
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saric if he has to take too many more of those.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saric throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saric staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saric misses with a left hand
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Saric is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Saric slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Saric misses the target.#T1#
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
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 tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saric swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Saric.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Saric is wise to it.
Pulkkinen jabs at Saric's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lands a high kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saric looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saric had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pulkkinen works Saric's body with a nice hook.
Saric is breathing heavily.#T2#
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Saric slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Saric misses with an uppercut
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Saric thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Saric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pulkkinen doesn't seem phased though.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Saric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Saric moved out of range.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Saric stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.#T3#
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saric is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pulkkinen keeps Saric at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Saric fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saric throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Saric takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lunges at Saric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saric's hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Saric shrugs it off though.
Saric shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saric. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Saric was well out of range.
Saric sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Pulkkinen tests Saric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Saric moved out of range.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saric.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Saric in the body.
Saric takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulkkinen 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.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
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.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice body kick.
Saric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Saric's side.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Saric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Saric is rocked!
Pulkkinen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Saric to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Saric looks to clinch but Pulkkinen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Saric taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pena Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Pena Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UGD 102:Bailey Vs Saric
Date: Mar 02, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Benvenuti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen. #CUT#
It looks like Giacomo Benvenuti has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benvenuti tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Benvenuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Benvenuti tries a quick counter leg kick but Pulkkinen is wise to it.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benvenuti takes a jab right on the kisser.
Benvenuti jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benvenuti if he has to take too many more of those.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen misses with the body kick
and Benvenuti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benvenuti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Benvenuti.
A big right from Benvenuti misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Benvenuti avoids it.
Benvenuti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benvenuti misses with a looping left.
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 throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Benvenuti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Benvenuti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
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!
Benvenuti moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benvenuti's calf.
Benvenuti cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Benvenuti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Benvenuti.
Pulkkinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Benvenuti counter with a right hand.
Benvenuti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Benvenuti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Benvenuti moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
A nice side step and Benvenuti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Pulkkinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pulkkinen pounces like a tiger and cracks Benvenuti with a vicious hook! Benvenuti is down but not out! Pulkkinen follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pena Pulkkinen!
A very excited looking Pena Pulkkinen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: UGD 99:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen
Date: Feb 09, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Bailey lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Pulkkinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bailey under the eye.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.#CL#
Bailey gets a clinch.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Bailey improves his position.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Bailey tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Pulkkinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Bailey.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey is leaning against Pulkkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Pulkkinen has Bailey pushed against the cage.
Bailey blocks an uppercut.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bailey.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Bailey gets an underhook and turns Pulkkinen into the cage.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen gets through Bailey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards. #TD2#
Pulkkinen pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2##SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for a guillotine here but Bailey defends easily. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pulkkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard but Bailey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bailey working away.
Bailey trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
Bailey working away.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bailey just content to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bailey jabs at Pulkkinen's body.
Bailey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Bailey misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Bailey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Pulkkinen and move into the clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Bailey avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Bailey feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
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 Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bailey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Bailey rushes Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey takes a shot to the head.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey. #BC2#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bailey's head.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Bailey looks to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Pulkkinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bailey scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bailey moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Bailey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bailey throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Bailey is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bailey is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Bailey avoids it.#T3#
Bailey throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pulkkinen's hands.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Bailey.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Bailey coming out on top.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Bailey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bailey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Bailey swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Bailey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bailey's calf.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Pulkkinen stuns Bailey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Pulkkinen motions for Bailey to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bailey scores with the left hand. Pulkkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bailey looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Bailey steps away.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Bailey - just one landing.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen lands with a hook. Bailey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Devon Bailey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bailey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Devon Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bailey blocks a low kick nicely.
Bailey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pulkkinen.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen tries to land a leg kick but Bailey saw it coming and moves away.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey misses the jab.#T1#
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey misses with a body kick.
Bailey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Bailey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Bailey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Bailey missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Bailey clinches up with Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Bailey improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen dodges an elbow strike from Bailey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Pulkkinen manages to pull guard.
Bailey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bailey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen is looking for a triangle but Bailey pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SU#
Bailey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bailey throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bailey checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Bailey clinches.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
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 Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bailey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Pulkkinen tries to keep at a distance but Bailey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bailey lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Bailey pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Bailey misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Bailey tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Good body shot from Bailey.
Pulkkinen is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Bailey digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Bailey lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen is trying to pull guard but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Bailey works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Bailey. #T2#
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Pulkkinen is looking to control Bailey's arms but Bailey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
A short right from Bailey. #T3#
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Bailey holds him up against the cage and eventually Pulkkinen drops back down to his feet.
Devon Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pena Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bailey as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Bailey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Bailey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bailey tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Pulkkinen is rocked!#T4#
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.
Bailey pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey presses Pulkkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bailey lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey lands a body punch.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey gets through Pulkkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bailey digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey lands a big right hand that drops Pulkkinen! The killer instinct kicks in and Bailey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bailey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Devon Bailey misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: UGD 96:Man Vs Bailey
Date: Jan 19, 2018

#R1#
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dykstra can pounce on him.
Dykstra misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Dykstra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dykstra.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Dykstra.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen thinks about the counter body kick.
Dykstra throws a lazy head kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Dykstra throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dykstra.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen thumps Dykstra with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dykstra misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dykstra swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Dykstra throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dykstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen thumps Dykstra with a low kick.#T1#
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dykstra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dykstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dykstra tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dykstra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dykstra scrambles back to his feet.
Dykstra is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dykstra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Dykstra in the body.
Dykstra misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Doc Dykstra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dykstra connects with a right hand. Pulkkinen shakes it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dykstra.
Dykstra looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Dykstra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen looks winded!
Both fighters circling a little - Dykstra finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Dykstra.
Dykstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dykstra connects with a body shot.#CL#
Dykstra moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Dykstra tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dykstra lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dykstra trying to control the position but instead, Pulkkinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dykstra into the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Dykstra manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Dykstra was well out of range.
Dykstra avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dykstra.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dykstra wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dykstra gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Dykstra was not able to check.
Dykstra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dykstra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dykstra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Dykstra wants to clinch.#T4#
Dykstra throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Dykstra was not able to check.
Dykstra throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dykstra is wise to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dykstra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dykstra is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Dykstra checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Dykstra throws a lazy head kick
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Dykstra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Dykstra punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Dykstra just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Dykstra's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dykstra wants to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Dykstra's belly button to the back.
Dykstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dykstra throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Dykstra moves out of range.
Dykstra lands a slapping body shot.
Dykstra misses with a wild body shot.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Dykstra is wise to it.
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Dykstra's legs.
Dykstra is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dykstra.
Dykstra checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dykstra.
Dykstra lands with a right hand. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Dykstra.
Dykstra misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen clobbers Dykstra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dykstra throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dykstra has time to react.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Dykstra moves out of range.
Dykstra tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dykstra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that Dykstra semi-blocks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dykstra takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dykstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dykstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Dykstra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen scores with a push kick.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Dykstra's leg but Dykstra calmly moves out of range.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the body from Dykstra misses
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dykstra tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Dykstra acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Dykstra seems unphased.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dykstra.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Dykstra takes one to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dykstra.
Dykstra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Dykstra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Dykstra misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Dykstra misses the shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dykstra. Dykstra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A head kick misses from Dykstra.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Dykstra's leg. Dykstra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dykstra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dykstra scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulkkinen thumps Dykstra with a low kick.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dykstra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dykstra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dykstra takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dykstra buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Dykstra is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Dykstra tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dykstra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dykstra throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Dykstra throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dykstra's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Dykstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Dykstra tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
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 inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Dykstra down.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dykstra throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dykstra misses with a head kick.
Dykstra misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dykstra if he has to take too many more of those.
Dykstra thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Dykstra's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Dykstra off balance momentarily.
Dykstra misses with a head kick.
Dykstra will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Dykstra.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Dykstra's belly button to the back.
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 nice hook to Dykstra's body. Dykstra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Pulkkinen scores with a jab.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dykstra throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Dykstra down.
Dykstra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dykstra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Dykstra seems unphased.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Doc Dykstra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Dykstra throws a body kick.
Dykstra seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dykstra on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Dykstra's front leg but catches the back leg as Dykstra tries to avoid it.
Dykstra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Dykstra.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Dykstra moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Dykstra throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Dykstra misses with a body punch
and Dykstra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dykstra. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Dykstra down.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dykstra misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Dykstra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dykstra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Dykstra.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dykstra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dykstra.
Nice cross by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen clobbers Dykstra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dykstra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Dykstra takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dykstra's calf.
Dykstra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Dykstra throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pulkkinen's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pulkkinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: UGD 93:Kenway Vs Keenan
Date: Dec 29, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Curran throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Curran tries to clinch up.
Curran misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick.
Curran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curran tries to land a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Curran tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Curran has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Curran just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Curran.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Curran throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Curran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Curran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Curran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Curran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Curran blocks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Curran.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Curran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curran scores with a kick to the body.
Curran checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Curran has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curran misses with a jab to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen digs a good hook to Curran's body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curran's head backwards.
Curran cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.#T2#
A big right from Curran misses.
Curran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Curran has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Curran sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Curran's head back.
Curran slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Curran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Curran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Curran down.
Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Curran throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen throws a nice head kick!
Curran swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curran looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Curran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Curran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Curran is rocked!
Curran is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping body kick lands there for Curran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Curran slams his shin into Pulkkinen's torso.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Curran is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Curran switches off momentarily and Pulkkinen cracks him with a monster right hand! Curran topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Pulkkinen dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Pulkkinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: UGD 90:Kenway Vs Ajax II
Date: Dec 15, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Sole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sole throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pulkkinen's waist but Pulkkinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sole off to one side.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Sole steps away.
Sole cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Sole makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pulkkinen really felt that one!
Sole misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Sole takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Sole scores with the left hand. Pulkkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Sole connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Sole slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Sole looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pulkkinen!
Sole working away.
Sole staying calm.#T1#
Sole trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
What's Pulkkinen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sole lands some shots froms side control.
Pulkkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Sole scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sole is thwarting Pulkkinen's attempts to control the position.
Sole wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulkkinen keeps working.
Pulkkinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pulkkinen seems keen to control Sole's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen looking for subs off his back but Sole has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sole is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pulkkinen controlling the position for now.
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain the position but Sole is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulkkinen throws out a leg kick but Sole moves out of range and Pulkkinen only half commits.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab.
It looked like Sole was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Sole checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sole throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Sole swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sole avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Sole jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole blocks the body kick.
Sole cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sole thuds his shin into the meat of Pulkkinen's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sole.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sole.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sole ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
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!
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD#
Sole gets a takedown into half guard.
Sole is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulkkinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pulkkinen tries to get to full guard but Sole has control of the leg.
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain the position but Sole is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacks Sole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sole haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Sole is trying to control. Pulkkinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pulkkinen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pulkkinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Pulkkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sole is working away from the top position though.
Sole scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Sole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pulkkinen defending well though.
Pulkkinen is not content to let Sole control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sole.
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Sole is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Sole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sole misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole cracks Pulkkinen with an open hand slap.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Sole jumps back.#TD#
Sole changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pulkkinen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pulkkinen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sole.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.
Sole lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sole misses with the ground and pound.
Sole scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Sole's front leg but catches the back leg as Sole tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Sole checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Sole right on the button with a cross.
Sole checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Sole slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Sole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Sole strikes.#T1#
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Sole counters with a leg kick.
Sole thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Sole's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Sole shrugs it off though.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sole tries to work over Pulkkinen's front leg with a kick but Pulkkinen checks it. #CL#
Sole clinches up against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sole misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Sole is trying to trip Pulkkinen. He has hold of a leg but Pulkkinen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sole persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully.
Sole being controlled here momentarily.
Sole wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sole gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sole takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Sole.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Sole blocks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Sole tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pulkkinen is able to avoid easily.
Sole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away.
Sole takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sole throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sole throws the kick towards the body but Pulkkinen avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Sole drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacks Sole did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Sole on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Sole moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Sole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole misses with an attempted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole misses with the body kick
and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Sole counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sole looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming. #T1#
Sole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Sole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sole scores with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Sole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sole.
Sole loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Sole sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Sole shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pulkkinen pinned against the cage. Pulkkinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole. #T2#
Sole fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sole is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Sole moves away and avoids it.
Sole looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Sole misses the shot to the body.
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen. #T3#
Sole avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sole waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Sole connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sole.
A lazy body kick from Sole
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick.
Sole swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Sole throws a head kick that misses.
Sole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sole avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Sole changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Sole defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pulkkinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick.
Sole takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.#TD#
Sole closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Pulkkinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pulkkinen trying to remain calm as Sole controls from the top position.
Pulkkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Sole with an uppercut!
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Sole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.#T1#
Sole takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sole moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Sole blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Sole wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sole lands with a shot to the body.
Sole thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Sole. Beautiful body shot.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Sole.
Sole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sole misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Sole scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pena Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole 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.
Sole is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pulkkinen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sole off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Sole's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sole prevents Pulkkinen from getting a body triangle.
Sole tries to break free. #T3##SUB2#
Pulkkinen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sole has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sole trying to control the hands but Pulkkinen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen tightening his grip on Sole, looking for the choke.
Sole tries to escape but Pulkkinen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Sole trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sole rolls, trying to escape but Pulkkinen keeps control of the position. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sole knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sole for a finish.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sole is in bad spot here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sole 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Jacks Sole made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UGD 88:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sole throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Sole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Sole throws a low kick, looking for Pulkkinen's leg but Pulkkinen calmly moves out of range.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pulkkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Sole.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Sole.
Sole throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Sole.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sole.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Sole.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sole checks a leg kick.
Sole replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pulkkinen blocks it well.
Sole misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Pulkkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sole.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Sole throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sole 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.
Sole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Sole moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sole connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Sole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 connects with a solid leg kick.
Sole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Sole.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Sole's leg but Sole calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Sole.
Pulkkinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sole.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Sole's torso.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
Sole throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Sole checks a leg kick nicely.
Sole does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Sole takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pulkkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Sole checks it.
Sole keeps Pulkkinen at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen blocks a leg kick.
Sole misses with an uppercut.
Sole throws a body kick that misses.
Sole misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
A swing and a miss from Sole.
Sole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Sole flicks out a counter leg kick but Pulkkinen steps away.
A big right from Sole misses.
Sole looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sole misses with a takedown attempt - Pulkkinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That kick from Sole tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sole has a takedown stuffed.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Sole's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Sole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sole moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Sole tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Pulkkinen misses its target.
Pulkkinen cracks Sole with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sole connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Sole throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Sole swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sole's knee momentarily.
Sole keeps Pulkkinen at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Sole lands a head shot.
Sole throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sole looks to throw a body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sole's knee momentarily.
Sole connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Sole moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sole just manages to avoid it.
Sole thuds a left hand into Pulkkinen's body.#T1#
Pulkkinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sole thuds his shin into the meat of Pulkkinen's side.
Sole throws a good cross that connects.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sole throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Sole.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen ducks right into an uppercut from Sole.
Sole misses with a takedown attempt - Pulkkinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sole. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Sole with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Sole down with leg kicks.
Sole lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a nice hook to Sole's body. Sole takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Sole takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sole's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Sole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sole tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen cracks Sole with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sole tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sole.
Sole swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sole throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Sole shrugs it off though.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Sole misses with a double jab.
Pulkkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Sole seems unphased.
Sole takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sole looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sole swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Sole misses with a body kick.
Sole tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sole shoots in but Pulkkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sole throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Sole.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sole doesn't seem bothered though.
Sole misses the shot 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 moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Pulkkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen blocks a low kick nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Sole blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sole. Pulkkinen shrugs it off though.
Sole moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sole sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen backing away here, and Sole unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacks Sole will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Pulkkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sole momentarily.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Sole works the jab nicely.
Sole misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sole misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Sole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Sole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sole lands a nice hook to Pulkkinen's body. Pulkkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sole attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole thuds a left hand into Pulkkinen's body.
Sole avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Sole throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Sole only half commits.
Sole misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
A big left from Sole misses.
A low kick from Sole misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sole manages to avoid it.
Sole slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Sole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen thumps Sole with a low kick.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Sole takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Sole throws a leg kick
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Sole.
Sole throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
And Pulkkinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Sole blocks it.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sole misses with the body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sole takes one to the chin there.
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Sole just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sole lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pulkkinen will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sole tries a quick counter leg kick but Pulkkinen is wise to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little jabbing left from Sole on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sole throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Sole finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy head kick
and Sole counters with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Sole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Sole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole lands a head shot.
Sole has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
Sole misses the jab.
Sole lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand.
Sole swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Sole connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Sole clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Sole avoids the punch easily.
Sole avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Sole throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pena Pulkkinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sole was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Sole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Sole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Pulkkinen blocks the low kick.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sole.
Sole darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen. #TD2#
Sole looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Sole throwing strikes from guard but Pulkkinen blocks nicely.
Sole sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pulkkinen looking to control.
Sole trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sole throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sole throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sole misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
Sole throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulkkinen lands a high kick!
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.#T3#
Sole comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Sole jumps back.
Sole connects with a crisp jab.
Sole motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Sole throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen lunges at Sole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sole's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sole.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sole.
Sole drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole misses with a lunging right hand
and Sole takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Sole blocks a jab.
Sole appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sole slips under a jab.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
Pulkkinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Sole scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks the body kick.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sole tries to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
It looked like Pulkkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sole throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
And Sole responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sole connects with the punch.
Sole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sole is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Sole does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sole digs a good hook to Pulkkinen's body.
Sole throws a big shot that misses.
Sole is looking to score with low kicks.
Pulkkinen lunges at Sole with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sole's hand.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sole throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sole cracks Pulkkinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Sole throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Sole has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen defending well as Sole loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
Sole scores with a jab. Pulkkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sole misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Sole there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sole throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Sole's leg. Sole is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Sole manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pena Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Sole looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Sole scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
Sole throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulkkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sole moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sole lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sole moves away.
Sole fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pulkkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Sole. #T3#
Sole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sole misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sole, right into the meat.
Sole scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sole scores with a nice body kick.
Sole throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sole takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sole - that will leave a mark! #T4#
Sole slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Sole feints a counter leg kick.
Sole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sole misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Sole moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Sole thows a body kick. Pulkkinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Jacks Sole is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sole pushes Pulkkinen away with a front kick.
Sole misses with a body shot.
Jab by Sole.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Sole didn't see that one coming.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sole lands a body shot.
Sole throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Sole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
Pulkkinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacks Sole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sole has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 47:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacks Sole!
Jacks Sole is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jacks Sole made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UGD 84:Curran Vs Dykstra
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
Barrera slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
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.
Barrera needs to keep his hands up - Pulkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Barrera clinches up against the cage.
Barrera throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen fails to pull guard.
Barrera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards. #BC2#
Barrera breaks from the clinch.
Barrera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barrera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
A nice side step and Barrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Barrera on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Barrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Pulkkinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barrera.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrera is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Barrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Barrera misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen stalks Barrera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barrera's face. Barrera staggers backwards, shaken.
Barrera throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
Barrera lands the left hand.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Barrera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barrera to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Barrera has knocked Pulkkinen down with a huge combo! Barrera steps away and waves a wobbly Pulkkinen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pulkkinen works Barrera's body with a nice hook.
Barrera works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrera.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Barrera manages to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.#T3#
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Pulkkinen misses
and Barrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barrera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrera. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrera loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Barrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrera manages to avoid it.
And Barrera responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Barrera counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
Pulkkinen lands a right hand. #TD#
Pulkkinen jumps guard.
Barrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
Barrera advances position into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Pulkkinen stops Barrera from passing to mount.
Pulkkinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pulkkinen can't do much from the bottom here.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Barrera moved away.
Barrera takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barrera walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barrera.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Barrera off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Barrera checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrera. Barrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Barrera checks it.
Barrera with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away. #T1#
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Barrera throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barrera crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Barrera gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Barrera manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
A jab from Pulkkinen finds it's way through Barrera's defenses.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barrera stuns Pulkkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Barrera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrera takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Barrera digs a good body shot into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Pulkkinen cracks Barrera with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Barrera misses.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barrera's sensitive parts.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little jabbing left from Barrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen wants to slow Barrera down by chopping away at his legs. #T3#
Barrera avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Barrera releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barrera checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses.
Barrera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Barrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barrera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Barrera looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Barrera counters with a body kick.
Barrera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barrera counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barrera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrera throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Barrera throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrera misses with a straight right.
Barrera's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrera lands a jab.
Nice cross by Barrera.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Barrera moved away.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Barrera flicks out a counter leg kick but Pulkkinen steps away.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Barrera ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Barrera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Barrera doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Barrera wants to counter with a clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him away.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrera misses with a right hand
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Barrera looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Barrera throws a big shot that misses.
Barrera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barrera on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Barrera moved out of range nicely.
Barrera checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Barrera throws a body kick. #T1#
Barrera avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Barrera avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Barrera counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Barrera.
Barrera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good work by Barrera as he checks the leg kick.
Barrera is looking for the big counter here.
Barrera is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Barrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pulkkinen.
Barrera throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Barrera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrera slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.#KD2#
Barrera drops Pulkkinen with a beautiful combination! Pulkkinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barrera is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Jab from Pulkkinen.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barrera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen thumps Barrera with a low kick.
Pulkkinen lands a front kick.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Barrera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Barrera throws a nice looking combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrera throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
Barrera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Pulkkinen cracks Barrera with a right hand to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Barrera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Barrera scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Barrera scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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 tries a low kick but Barrera avoids it.
Barrera scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Barrera counters by moving into the clinch.
Barrera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrera has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barrera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrera lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mario Barrera just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Barrera is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barrera! But no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Barrera. Beautiful body shot.
Pulkkinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Barrera. That one must have hurt.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Barrera.
Barrera falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Barrera's front leg.
Nice body punch from Barrera.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barrera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Barrera slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Barrera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrera misses.
Pulkkinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barrera.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Barrera. #T2#
Barrera throws a right and a left that Pulkkinen avoids nicely.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barrera misses with a hook.
Barrera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Barrera moves out of range.
Pulkkinen sets himself, and Barrera steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulkkinen avoids it this time.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Barrera down with leg kicks. #T3#
Barrera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barrera looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrera.
A jab from Pulkkinen does it's job there.
Barrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barrera.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Barrera.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Barrera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Barrera throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrera on the side of the head.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrera.
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrera's head.
Pulkkinen jabs at Barrera's 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 throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
And Barrera responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen had his way with Mario Barrera in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Barrera blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Barrera throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Barrera.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Barrera off balance momentarily.
Barrera has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barrera there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Barrera thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Barrera's shoulder, as Barrera tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Barrera moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen is trying to stall.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Barrera improves his position. #T1#
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Barrera throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen looking to stall.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Barrera.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrera.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Barrera. #BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Barrera is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Barrera tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Barrera's front leg.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mario Barrera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Barrera looks to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Barrera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Barrera shakes it off.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Barrera moved out of range.
Barrera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barrera walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Barrera's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Barrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Barrera shakes it off.#T3#
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Barrera slips under a jab.
Barrera plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Barrera tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrera moves away.
Barrera wants to counter the offense by Pulkkinen and move into the clinch position.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Barrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrera slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Barrera's head but Barrera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrera let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrera.#T4#
Barrera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barrera on the side of the head.
Barrera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Barrera stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Barrera avoids it.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrera. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barrera can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barrera.
Barrera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pulkkinen 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Pena Pulkkinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UGD 80:Pulkkinen Vs Defoe
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Defoe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pulkkinen thinking.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Defoe throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Defoe's leg. Defoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Defoe.
Pulkkinen cracks Defoe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Defoe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Defoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Defoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Defoe. That one must have hurt.
Defoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T1#
Defoe blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Defoe scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Defoe loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Defoe staying out of range there.
Defoe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some bone on bone action there as Defoe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Defoe defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Defoe.
Defoe looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen misses with a combination
and Defoe counters with a low kick, right behind Pulkkinen 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen wants to slow Defoe down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Nice straight punches there by Defoe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Defoe.
Defoe lands a lovely overhand right.
Defoe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Defoe misses with a leg kick.
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 swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Defoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Defoe moves away and avoids it.
Defoe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pulkkinen. That one must have hurt.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Defoe lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Defoe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Defoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Defoe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Defoe throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Defoe misses with a straight left.
As Defoe backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Defoe's front leg.
Defoe scores with a jab to the head.
Defoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Defoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Defoe throws a body kick. #CL2#
Defoe drives through and clinches with Pulkkinen against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Defoe misses with a body shot.
Defoe misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.#T4#
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Defoe.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Defoe seems unphased.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Defoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Defoe avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Defoe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pulkkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Defoe.
Defoe connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Defoe counters with a good, hard body kick but Pulkkinen shrugs it off.
Defoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Defoe.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Defoe makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Pulkkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Defoe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Defoe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Defoe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Defoe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lands with a straight right. Defoe didn't see that one coming.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Defoe tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Defoe throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Defoe.
Defoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Defoe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Defoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen catches Defoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Defoe - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Defoe.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Defoe slips the punch.
Defoe misses with a straight right. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Defoe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Defoe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Defoe blocks it.
Pulkkinen is working Defoe over against the cage.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Defoe lands a nice uppercut.
Defoe digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Defoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Defoe.
Pulkkinen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Defoe walks away with a smile on his face. Pulkkinen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Defoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Pulkkinen with a hook.
Defoe throws a right and a left that Pulkkinen avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Defoe.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Defoe counters with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Defoe cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Defoe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Defoe lands a body shot.
Defoe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Defoe misses with a looping right.
Defoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Defoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Defoe scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Defoe.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Defoe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defoe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Defoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Defoe throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Defoe sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Defoe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Defoe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pulkkinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##CL2#
Defoe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Defoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch but Defoe improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Defoe as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Defoe.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to break the clinch but Defoe is controlling the position.
Defoe tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen. #T1#
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Pulkkinen stalling the fight.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Defoe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Defoe misses with a punch to the body.
Defoe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Defoe can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Defoe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A short right from Defoe.
Defoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Defoe lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Defoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Defoe.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Defoe. #BC#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Defoe.
Defoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Defoe blocks a low kick nicely.#T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
A big right from Defoe misses.
Defoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Defoe defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Defoe wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Defoe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Defoe saw that one coming.
Defoe throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Defoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Defoe throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Defoe throws a combination. Pulkkinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Defoe manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Defoe moves out of range.
Defoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen clobbers Defoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Defoe.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Defoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Defoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Menace Defoe really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Defoe throws a sloppy body shot
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Defoe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Defoe.
Defoe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pulkkinen jabs at Defoe's body.
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Defoe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Defoe wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Defoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Defoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.#CL2#
Defoe clinches up against the cage.
Defoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here. #T1#
Defoe lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen fails to pull guard.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Defoe won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Defoe.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Defoe misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Defoe digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Defoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Defoe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Defoe presses Pulkkinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Defoe lands a shoulder strike.
Defoe blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen tries to break the clinch but Defoe is controlling the position.
Defoe tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Defoe tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Defoe back against the cage.
Defoe misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Defoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Defoes head.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Defoe controls his hands.
Defoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Defoe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Defoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Defoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Defoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulkkinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Defoe throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Defoe misses the target.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Defoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Defoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Defoe throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen lands a front kick.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Defoe.
Defoe thuds his shin into the meat of Pulkkinen's side.#T4#
Pulkkinen cracks Defoe with a good jab.
Defoe misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Defoe thinking.
Defoe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Defoe's head back.
Defoe misses with a jab to the body
and Defoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Defoe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Defoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Pulkkinen should have avoided that one.
Defoe slips under a jab.
Defoe misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Defoe on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Menace Defoe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Defoe with an uppercut!
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Defoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Defoe's head but Defoe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Defoe.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Defoe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Defoe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Defoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Defoe moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Defoe moved away.
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Defoe slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Defoe misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Defoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Defoe.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Defoe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Defoe at a distance.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Defoe.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Defoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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.
Pena Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Defoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Defoe throws a lazy body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Defoe clinches with his opponent.
Defoe tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Defoe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Defoe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Defoe controls the action.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Pulkkinen stalling the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Defoe.
Defoe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Defoe misses with some punches.
Defoe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Defoe misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Defoe.
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Defoe backwards.
Defoe pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Defoe has him pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Defoe avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Menace Defoe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Defoe blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Defoe as the two fighters clinch.
Defoe throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Defoe works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Defoe throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menace Defoe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Defoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Defoe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Menace Defoe!
Menace Defoe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Pena Pulkkinen had this to say: 'Youre welcome. Free win, im retiring.'.

Event: UGD 74:Pulkkinen Vs Jitsu
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Jitsu's shoulder, as Jitsu tries to avoid the shot.
Jitsu shoots for a takedown but Pulkkinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Jitsu manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Jitsu clinches with his opponent.
Jitsu tries to land a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks with his arms.
Jitsu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jitsu jumps guard but Pulkkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Jitsu has Pulkkinen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pulkkinen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Jiu Jitsu has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jitsu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jitsu thows a huge punch but Pulkkinen dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Jitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Pulkkinen defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Jitsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pulkkinen sees it coming and defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Pulkkinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jitsu pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Jitsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pulkkinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is defending well. #SUB2#
Jitsu is trying to work for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well. #SUB2#
Jitsu 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.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jitsu is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Pulkkinen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jitsu pulls his head out easily.
Pulkkinen won't allow Jitsu to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Pulkkinen defends the submission attempt.
Jitsu winds up and cracks Pulkkinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen is looking to control Jitsu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pulkkinen avoid being mounted?
Jitsu with the ground and pound but Pulkkinen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jitsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3##SUB2#
Jitsu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jitsu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position but Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pulkkinen pulls Jitsu in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Jitsu 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. #SUB#
Jitsu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pulkkinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jitsu has managed to get both his arms back between Pulkkinen's legs - danger averted.
Jitsu being controlled here momentarily.
Jitsu throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jitsu wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is keeping the position.
Jitsu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Jitsu has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jitsu throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Jitsu tries to pass. #SUB#
Pulkkinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Jitsu stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Pulkkinen has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Jitsu manages to get his head free but now Pulkkinen has transitioned to an armbar! Jitsu grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Pulkkinen! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Pena Pulkkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UGD 71:Pulkkinen Vs Sole
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Sole misses with a straight left.
Sole misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Sole misses.
Sole looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sole pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Sole settles back down.
Sole lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jorzi GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Sole lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 throws a jab when Sole was well out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Sole moves out of range easily. #T1#
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jacks Sole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sole moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Sole with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole misses with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sole keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sole scores with a nice body kick. #TD2#
Sole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sole sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Sole is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulkkinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sole looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sole wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is defending well.
Nice strikes from Sole there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen moves into full guard. #T3#
Sole wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Sole is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Sole is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pulkkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Sole misses with a leg kick
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Sole lands with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sole has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Sole there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sole works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Sole moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pulkkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Sole scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacks Sole dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Sole moves his leg out of the way.
Sole lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sole throws a shot to the body.
Sole is looking to slow Pulkkinen down with leg kicks.
Sole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pulkkinen is fending him off so far but Sole persists. Nope, Pulkkinen circles away and we're back to standing.
Sole looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Sole connects with a leg kick. Pulkkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Sole takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Sole's head but Sole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Sole avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sole checks a leg kick.
Sole was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sole tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sole.
And Pulkkinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Sole blocks it.#T1#
Sole misses with a kick to the body.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole misses with a looping left.
Sole misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sole throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters circling a little - Sole finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sole lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Sole avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sole.
Sole checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Sole ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sole.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Sole counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sole tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sole digs a good hook to Pulkkinen's body.
Sole shoots and misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a head kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sole throws a body kick that misses.
Sole on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sole takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pulkkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Sole.
Sole throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Sole backing up. Sole nods at Pulkkinen to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
Sole slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sole connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pulkkinen momentarily.
Sole walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pulkkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulkkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Pulkkinen down.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen cracks Sole with a good jab.
Sole needs to keep his hands up - Pulkkinen had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Sole avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen. #T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Sole with an uppercut!
Sole pushes Pulkkinen away with a front kick.
Sole is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Sole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulkkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Sole misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Sole misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Sole drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sole cracks Pulkkinen with a big elbow.
Sole landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Sole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Sole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Sole misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Sole throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #TD2#
Sole gets the takedown into side control.
Sole controls the position.
Sole working away.
Pulkkinen tries to improve position but can't.
Sole working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
Sole wants to take a breather but Pulkkinen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sole.
Jacks Sole has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Sole scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sole throwing strikes but missing.
Sole postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pulkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Pulkkinen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sole frees his head nicely. Oh but Pulkkinen has switched to an armbar! Sole is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Pena Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 65:Pulkkinen Vs Cotto
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Cotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by Pulkkinen there.
Cotto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Cotto ducked under it nicely.
Cotto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 a leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Cotto.
Pulkkinen cracks Cotto with a good jab.
Pulkkinen jabs Cotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Cotto's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cotto moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cotto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Cotto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.#CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Cotto moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Cotto is out of range.
Pulkkinen defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotto doesn't seem bothered though.
Cotto misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Cotto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Cotto.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cotto lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pulkkinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pulkkinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Cotto misses.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Cotto blocks the low kick.
Cotto 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.
Pulkkinen jabs at Cotto's body.
Cotto throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Cotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Cotto swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cotto lands with a good body shot.
Cotto punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Cotto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
Cotto is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Cotto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cotto.
Cotto throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cotto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Cotto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cotto throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Cotto looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Cotto lands a body shot.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cotto dodges the punch combination from Pulkkinen.
Cotto misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Cotto loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Cotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cotto is out of range and Pulkkinen settles back down.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cotto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cotto misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cotto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Cotto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Cotto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cotto misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cotto throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Cotto's front leg. #T2#
Cotto misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Cotto moved away.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Cotto with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Cotto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Cotto moves forwards but Pulkkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cotto checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen works Cotto's body with a nice hook.
Cotto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pulkkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cotto is able to avoid easily.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cotto can do to turn this around?
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Cotto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pulkkinen momentarily.
Cotto checks a leg kick.
Cotto throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Cotto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Cotto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Cotto's side.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen. #ROC#
Cotto is rocked!
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Cotto moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotto counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Cotto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Cotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Cotto misses with a hook.
Cotto missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Cotto is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Cotto collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
Pena Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UGD 60:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen III
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1#
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bailey lands a really nice looking cross but Pulkkinen seems unphased.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pulkkinen - that will leave a mark!
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bailey checks it.
It appears Bailey was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pulkkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Bailey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Pulkkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Bailey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pulkkinen's head backwards.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bailey misses the jab.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bailey at a distance. #CL#
Bailey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.#TD2#
Pulkkinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bailey uses from the top position.
Pulkkinen working a defensive guard but Bailey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Pulkkinen is trying to control Bailey's posture but Bailey avoids it.
Pulkkinen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bailey is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Pulkkinen working to try and regain half guard.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pulkkinen tries to hold on but Bailey postures up.
Pulkkinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Bailey has a good base and remains in mount.
Bailey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bailey misses the jab.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen tries to land a leg kick but Bailey saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bailey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkkinen counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks Bailey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bailey throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
It looked like Bailey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Pulkkinen backs away, Bailey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bailey cracks the inside of Pulkkinen's front leg.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Bailey.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Bailey.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks.
Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jab by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bailey!
Bailey lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Bailey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey lands the left hand.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Bailey avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Bailey is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bailey should have avoided that one. #T1#
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Bailey's torso.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bailey 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 lands an overhand right.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pulkkinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.#T2#
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
Jeez, Devon Bailey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick #CL#
and Bailey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Bailey. #T3#
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bailey backwards.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Bailey misses with some punches. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
A nice side step and Pulkkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Bailey's front leg but catches the back leg as Bailey tries to avoid it. #T4#
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey tries to counter by clinching up but Pulkkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Bailey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Bailey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Bailey saw that one coming.
Bailey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bailey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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 Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bailey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot that sends Bailey's belly button to the back.
Bailey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Bailey avoids it.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Bailey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bailey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Bailey.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bailey.
Pulkkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Bailey throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bailey avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Bailey's head back.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UGD 57:Sakamoto Vs Sturm
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Barrera throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Barrera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrera throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Barrera moved away.
Nice cross by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Barrera avoids it.
Barrera has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrera throws a big shot that misses.
Barrera swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulkkinen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrera misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Barrera.
A head kick misses from Barrera.
Pulkkinen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barrera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barrera. Barrera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Barrera is rocked!#T1#
Pulkkinen is looking to chop away at Barrera's legs.
Barrera connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Barrera avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick aimed at Barrera's knee but Barrera avoids it well.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Barrera.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Barrera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Barrera sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Pulkkinen cracks Barrera with an open hand slap.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Barrera is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Barrera stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Barrera to the canvas! Barrera doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Pulkkinen keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Pena Pulkkinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UGD 53:Pulkkinen Vs Cotto
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cotto counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotto.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Cotto moved out of range.
It seemed like Cotto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cotto avoids a kick to the body.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Cotto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Cotto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto.
Cotto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Cotto.
And Pulkkinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Cotto blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cotto. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Cotto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Cotto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pulkkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cotto moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotto throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pulkkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Cotto checks it.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cotto.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cotto! But no joy.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Cotto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Cotto.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cotto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cotto looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cotto throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Cotto looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cotto blocks a low kick nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a solid leg kick but Cotto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pulkkinen.
A big left from Cotto misses. #T3#
Pulkkinen moves forwards but Cotto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pulkkinen thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Cotto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cotto throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Cotto knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Cotto misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Cotto misses.
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Cotto down with leg kicks.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cotto if he has to take too many more of those.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Cotto off balance momentarily.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.
A left lands for Cotto.
Pulkkinen thumps Cotto with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cotto is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Cotto's torso.
Pulkkinen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cotto.
Cotto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Cotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cotto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cotto.
Cotto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Cotto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Cotto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cotto scores with a jab to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Cotto might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
A solid body kick from Pulkkinen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Cotto shrugs it off though. #T1#
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen thuds a left hand into Cotto's body.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Cotto.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Cotto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Cotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Cotto off balance momentarily.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Cotto misses.
Cotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Pulkkinen there.#CUT#
It looks like Miguel Cotto has been cut.
Cotto slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Cotto throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Cotto.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cotto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Cotto looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen lands a jab.
Cotto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Cotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Cotto flicks out a counter leg kick but Pulkkinen steps away.
Cotto scores with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cotto misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Cotto manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Pulkkinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cotto just manages to avoid it.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotto. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Cotto's shoulder, as Cotto tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cotto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cotto throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cotto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cotto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotto throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Cotto throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Cotto.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Cotto misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Cotto misses its intended target.
Cotto takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Cotto was well out of range.
Cotto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cotto misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cotto. Cotto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cotto's hands.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
It looks like Pulkkinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Cotto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Nice body punch from Cotto.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cotto moves away.
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Cotto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cotto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Cotto moves out of range.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotto.
Cotto throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen defending well as Cotto loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen tests Cotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotto throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Cotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #T2#
Cotto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cotto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cotto at a distance.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Cotto blocks it.
Cotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotto's sensitive parts.
Cotto wants to clinch.
Cotto on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Cotto just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cotto momentarily.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Cotto is out of range.
Cotto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cotto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen with a jab.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cotto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cotto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cotto doesn't seem bothered though.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Cotto strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Cotto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Cotto throws a body kick.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cotto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab to the body
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen thumps Cotto with a low kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that Cotto semi-blocks.
Cotto slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
You can see that Cotto has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotto.
Pulkkinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen pushes Cotto away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Cotto's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Cotto 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Cotto avoids it.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Cotto's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cotto misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a left to the body.
Cotto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cotto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotto with a jab.
Cotto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cotto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cotto walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.#T1#
Cotto walks straight into a right hand from Pulkkinen - that's dropped him! Pulkkinen jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cotto from any more punishment! Cotto complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Pena Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UGD 50:Palmer Vs Buster
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Pulkkinen thumps Fist with a low kick.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Fist moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Pulkkinen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick as Fist jumps back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fist, as that shot connected.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Fist.
Fist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Fist steps away.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fist steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pulkkinen. That one must have hurt.
Sixth Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bully Busters in the buildup to the fight.
Fist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Fist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fist throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Fist throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Fist moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Fist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fist.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fist's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen clobbers Fist with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fist.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Fist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fist takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fist misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fists jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Fist misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Fist misses with a low kick.
Fist cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Fist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fist swings widly with a right hand
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen delivers a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Fist off the cage and back into range.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Pulkkinen drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a nice leg kick.
Fist tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fist can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist avoids a kick to the body.
Fist throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Fist should have avoided that one.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Fist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulkkinen's knee momentarily.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Fist's front leg but catches the back leg as Fist tries to avoid it.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Fist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Fist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Fist throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Fist avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Fist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fist might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Fist takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Fist slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fist lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Fist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Fist throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fist's head backwards.
Pulkkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good leg kick by Fist there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fist misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fist.#T3#
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fist misses with a hook to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Fist is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fist tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fist jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist backing away here, and Pulkkinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Fist sees coming a mile off.
Fist scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Fist works the jab nicely.
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 sizes up Fist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fist lands a jab.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Fist connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Fist misses.
Fist scores with a leg kick.
Fist punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist digs a good hook to Pulkkinen's body.
Fist wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fist half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fist is looking to counter the offense by Pulkkinen and move into the clinch.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fist.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Nice body kick there by Pulkkinen.
A solid body kick from Pulkkinen.
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fist.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Fist.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Fist swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick.
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Fist will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fist throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pulkkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Fist moves his leg out of the way.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Fist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fist on the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
As Pulkkinen tries to get set, Fist tries to push him back and clinch up but Pulkkinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Fist checks it.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pulkkinen at a distance.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Fist blocks a jab.
Fist lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Fist.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Fist stuns Pulkkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Fist was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Fist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Fist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist scores with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.#T4#
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body kick.
Fist misses with a straight right.
Fist scores with a hook.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Fist with an uppercut!
Fist staying out of range there.
Fist takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks.
Fist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Fist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Fist connects with a solid leg kick.
Fist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fist takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fist, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Fist down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with low kicks.
Pulkkinen tries to land a leg kick but Fist saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fist is out of range.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Fist. #T1#
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
A clash of legs there as Pulkkinen blocks the low kick.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist backing away here, and Pulkkinen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fist.
Fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fist's calf.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Fist wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Fist.
Fist throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Fist lands.
Pulkkinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Fist counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fist.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Fist's head.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Fist checks it.
Fist throws a low kick, looking for Pulkkinen's leg but Pulkkinen calmly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Fist. That snapped Pulkkinen's head back.
A big right from Fist misses. #T3#
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Fist feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Fist tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Fist has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Fist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Fist moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Fist appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fist motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Fist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice body kick.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Fist's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Fist is just out of range.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pulkkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fist counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulkkinen's knee momentarily.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Fist as he connects with a hook.
Fist slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Fist's head.
Fist feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fist blocks the body kick. #T1#
Fist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fist throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fist wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Fist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pulkkinen blocks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Sixth Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist misses with a looping right.
Fist motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Fist throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fist checks a leg kick.
Fist throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist dips to his left and cracks Pulkkinen with an uppercut!
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Fist misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fist tried to counter with a leg kick but Pulkkinen avoided it.#T3#
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fist tries to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Fist connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Pulkkinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Fist misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fist thinking.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Fist right on the button with a cross.
Fist throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fist tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Fist down with leg kicks.
Fist misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Fist in the body.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen feints a counter leg kick.
Fist takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fist.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pena Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pulkkinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pena Pulkkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Sixth Fist spoke after the fight, saying 'Its all in the Fist....and ur woman says its ALL in ur fist....shorty!'.

Event: UGD 46:Kobzar Vs The Joker
Date: Feb 25, 2017

#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Wylde down.
Jab from Pulkkinen.
Wylde moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wylde. Wylde circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
A little jabbing left from Wylde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wylde staying out of range there.
Wylde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wylde throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wylde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Wylde checks it.
Wylde throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 tries to score with a low kick but Wylde moves his leg out of the way.
Wylde wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wylde cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Wylde tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Wylde connects with a jab.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
We've been informed that Wylde has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wylde scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wylde's sensitive parts.
Wylde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wylde throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Wylde's leg but Wylde calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Wylde.
A shot to the liver by Pulkkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Wylde connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wylde throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wylde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wylde throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Wylde looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wylde.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Wylde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Wylde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wylde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Wylde counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wylde blocks the body kick.
Wylde thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wylde works over Pulkkinen's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Wylde moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.#BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wylde lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Wylde checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wylde ducks right into an uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. #T4#
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Wylde is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulkkinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Pulkkinen misses.
Wylde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Wylde looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Wylde misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wylde momentarily.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
Wylde misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen connects with a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.
Pulkkinen drops his hands momentarily and Wylde takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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 cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen digs a good body shot into Wylde's ribs.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It looks like Pulkkinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen with a nice cross.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wylde cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Wylde's ribcage but misses.
Wylde on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wylde tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wylde's sensitive parts.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Wylde bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Wylde's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1##CL2#
Wylde forces Pulkkinen back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen is trying to pull guard but Wylde has him pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen looking to stall.
Wylde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulkkinen tries to pull guard but Wylde won't allow it.
Wylde lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Wylde.
Pulkkinen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wylde smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pena Pulkkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Wylde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Wylde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wylde misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wylde dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Wylde lands a jab.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Wylde.#T2#
Wylde walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Pulkkinen finds it's way through Wylde's defenses.
A punch lands to the side of Wylde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wylde lands with a right hand.
Wylde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wylde scores with a jab to the body.
Wylde lands a jab.#ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Wylde moves out of range of the body kick.
Wylde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wylde swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wylde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook.#T3#
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde throws a chopping leg kick but Pulkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.
Wylde walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses
and Wylde counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Wylde.#CL2#
Pulkkinen tries to keep at a distance but Wylde has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wylde lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen can't break the clinch.
Wylde has Pulkkinen pushed against the cage.
Pulkkinen is trying to force a seperation but Wylde has the dominant position.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wylde.
Nice body punch from Wylde - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wylde.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wylde.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Wylde lands a left hand.
Wylde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pulkkinens head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The referee calls for Wylde to work. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Wylde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Wylde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Wylde.
Wylde connects with a right hand. Pulkkinen shakes it off.
Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wylde makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wylde throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Wylde's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulkkinen under the eye.
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Wylde instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Wylde.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wylde lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wylde backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wylde. #T1#
Wylde'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.
Wylde scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Wylde throws a head punch that misses.
Wylde holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Wylde.
Wylde throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Wylde moved away.
And Wylde responds with a good body kick, but Pulkkinen manages to step out the way in time.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wylde connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Wylde.
Wylde misses with a kick to the body.
Gunnar Wylde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wylde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wylde lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pulkkinen defending well as Wylde loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wylde fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pulkkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
Wylde tries a quick counter leg kick but Pulkkinen is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Wylde.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wylde was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Wylde scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wylde throws out the jab. #T3#
Wylde fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Wylde has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Wylde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Wylde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wylde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Wylde lands a big right hand that sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat! Wylde stays standing though and waves Pulkkinen back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Wylde misses.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Wylde.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wylde off the cage and back into range.
Wylde misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Wylde tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Wylde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Wylde should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Wylde.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wylde on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Wylde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pulkkinen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
After winning the bout, Pena Pulkkinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 74:Pulkkinen vs Bailey 2
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Bailey moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice body kick from Bailey.
A shot to the body from Bailey misses
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bailey connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bailey.
Bailey checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Bailey lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Good work by Bailey as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Bailey drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bailey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.#T2#
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Bailey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pulkkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Bailey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bailey doesn't seem bothered though.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Bailey slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Despite the aggression on Bailey's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Bailey throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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.
Bailey lands with a kick to the ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pulkkinen with a body shot.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Bailey avoids them all with ease.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey.
Bailey throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Bailey misses with a looping right.
Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Bailey throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick, looking for Bailey's leg but Bailey calmly moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Pulkkinen blocks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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 cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bailey scores with the left hand. Pulkkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bailey's head.
Bailey throws a combination that misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bailey throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Bailey avoided it.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
It looked like Pulkkinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bailey.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Bailey shakes it off.
Bailey throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bailey's head.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Bailey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Bailey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bailey walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bailey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen cracks Bailey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bailey's head.#T2#
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bailey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bailey blocks a jab.
Bailey lands with a straight right. Pulkkinen didn't see that one coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Bailey might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pulkkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Bailey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bailey.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bailey checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
A little jabbing left from Bailey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Bailey.#T3#
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Bailey clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Bailey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pulkkinen up against the cage.
Pulkkinen is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bailey has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Bailey.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bailey. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Bailey effectively controlling the action here.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bailey stalling against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pulkkinen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bailey can turn it around.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Bailey - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Bailey digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Devon Bailey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bailey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey throws out the jab.
Bailey clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Bailey slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Bailey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bailey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen thows a body kick. Bailey tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bailey throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bailey thinking.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
Bailey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Pulkkinen walks into a jab.
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!
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey takes one to the side of the head.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.#CL2#
Bailey clinches.
Bailey misses with some punches. #T3#
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Pulkkinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Bailey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey throws an elbow that misses.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Bailey. #T4#
Bailey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devon Bailey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devon Bailey really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice hook to Pulkkinen's body. Pulkkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bailey lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a one two combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bailey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bailey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pulkkinen under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey with a jab.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey throws a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen cracks Bailey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bailey punishes Pulkkinen's body with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Bailey finds it's target.
Pulkkinen throws the kick towards the body but Bailey avoids it.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Bailey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand. #T2#
Nice jab there from Bailey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey scores with a shot to the body.
Bailey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Pulkkinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Bailey does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Pulkkinen. That snapped Bailey's head back.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Bailey throws a body kick that misses.
Bailey looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Bailey with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bailey misses.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Devon Bailey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Bailey throws a body kick.
Pulkkinen scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Bailey takes one on the button.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Bailey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bailey scrambles back to his feet.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bailey.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailey as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot. #T1#
Bailey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bailey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bailey.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Bailey moves out of range.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Pulkkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bailey in his tracks.
Bailey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pena Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Bailey connects with a crisp jab.
A solid body kick from Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bailey checks a leg kick.
Bailey throws out a powerful jab.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
A countering left hand to the body from Bailey misses.
Bailey clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Bailey.
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulkkinen can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Bailey pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bailey misses with the head strike.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Bailey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bailey.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bailey.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bailey is leaning against Pulkkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bailey is keeping busy.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Bailey lands a body punch.
Bailey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bailey scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Bailey.
I think Bailey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey is the new light heavyweight champion!
Devon Bailey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 67:Bangsit vs Pulkkinen
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Bangsit has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bangsit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen defends it nicely.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bangsit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pulkkinen! #SUB#
Bangsit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pulkkinen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bangsit but great work by Pulkkinen.
Bangsit seems a little lost for a moment, as Pulkkinen dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit tries to buck Pulkkinen off but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bangsit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pulkkinen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen controlling from mount.
Bangsit is in all sorts of trouble here. #T1#
Pulkkinen tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Bangsit is working to get back to half guard.
Pulkkinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pulkkinen looking to control but Bangsit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bangsit is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Pulkkinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bangsit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.
Pulkkinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bangsit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bangsit is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Pulkkinen content just to control the position here.
Bangsit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pulkkinen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit can't escape the position.
Pulkkinen is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T4#
Bangsit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bangsit is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Pulkkinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pulkkinen tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangsit is desperately trying to improve his position but Pulkkinen has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Bangsit is out of range.
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pena Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Bangsit should have avoided that one.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the body.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pulkkinen but Pulkkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pulkkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bangsit on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Bangsit stumbling back into the cage.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pulkkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangsit on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pulkkinen as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Pulkkinen drops Bangsit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bangsit looks back up at him and smiles so Pulkkinen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Bangsit is rocked!
Pulkkinen stuns Bangsit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Bangsit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bangsit walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Bangsit limp body while Pulkkinen jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
Pena Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HFC 61:Pulkkinen vs Bangsit
Date: Oct 02, 2016

#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Bangsit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Bangsit with that takedown attempt.
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 a nice right hand.
Bangsit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bangsit has a takedown stuffed.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bangsit.#TD2#
Bangsit shoots in and gets a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard.
Bangsit stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Bangsit throws an elbow but Pulkkinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bangsit tries to score with some ground and pound. Pulkkinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bangsit tries to advance to mount but Pulkkinen instead regains half guard.
Bangsit misses with a head shot. Pulkkinen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bangsit postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it. #SUB2#
Bangsit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bangsit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bangsit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bangsit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB2#
Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bangsit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.#SUB2#
Bangsit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bangsit forces his way into half guard.
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura but Pulkkinen is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pulkkinen defends it well.
Bangsit throwing shots but Pulkkinen is blocking nicely.
Pulkkinen wants to improve his position but Bangsit is controlling well.
Pulkkinen wants to control but Bangsit is keeping busy.
Bangsit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a kimura here.
Pulkkinen is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bangsit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pulkkinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bangsit.
Pulkkinen tries to roll over but Bangsit keeps him under control.
Pulkkinen is pressing down on Bangsit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Bangsit dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bangsit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Bangsit 's knee.
Pulkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bangsit.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Bangsit's side.
Bangsit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross.
Bangsit fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulkkinen swivels and escapes.#T1#
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangsit shoots in for a double leg but Pulkkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangsit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bangsit fails to land the takedown.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Bangsit with the counter takedown but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Bangsit ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Bangsit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pulkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bangsit.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Bangsit avoids the punch easily.
Bangsit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bangsit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Bangsit seems unphased.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there #TD2#
so Bangsit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Bangsit tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen seems keen to control Bangsit's posture.
Bangsit is pushing down on Pulkkinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulkkinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bangsit has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB2#
Bangsit maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pulkkinen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bangsit has cracked it and Pulkkinen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bangsit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit!
Andy Bangsit is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: HFC 54:Volkov vs Johansson
Date: Aug 27, 2016

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Bailey slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen jabs Bailey right on the nose. Bailey blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Bailey misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bailey thinking.
Pulkkinen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Bailey is looking to chop away at Pulkkinen's legs.
Pulkkinen slips a straight right by Bailey.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Bailey avoided it.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bailey's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Bailey sees coming a mile off.
Bailey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses.
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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Bailey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Bailey has managed to clinch.
Pulkkinen cracks Bailey with a nice body shot.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Bailey down.
Bailey misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pulkkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target. #T2#
Pulkkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bailey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
Devon Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Bailey misses with a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Bailey lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but Bailey moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Bailey misses.
Pulkkinen tries to move into range but Bailey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bailey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Bailey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bailey throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Bailey.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey avoids a kick to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Bailey moved away.
Bailey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
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. #CUT#
That has opened up Devon Bailey's cut even more.
Pulkkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Bailey lands a right hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
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 cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Bailey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pulkkinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bailey is able to avoid easily.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Bailey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a head kick. Bailey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from Bailey misses its intended target.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Bailey lands.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bailey ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bailey cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bailey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bailey if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Bailey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulkkinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bailey. Bailey obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Bailey shrugs it off though.
Bailey slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Bailey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulkkinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
The crowd cheers as Pulkkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
Bailey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Bailey's front leg.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Bailey checks it.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Bailey's front leg with a kick but Bailey checks it.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bailey avoids it.#T4#
Bailey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Pulkkinen pushes Bailey away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
The cut above Devon Bailey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bailey connects with a solid leg kick.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Bailey shrugs it off though.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Bailey swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a series of strikes. Bailey will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bailey walks into a jab.
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Bailey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bailey.
Nice shot lands for Pulkkinen.
Bailey throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey lands a nice looking body shot.
Bailey has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
Bailey digs a good body shot into Pulkkinen's ribs.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bailey walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.#CUT#
Devon Bailey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Bailey checks it.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Bailey checks it.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bailey if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
A jab lands there for Pulkkinen.
Bailey connects with the punch.
Bailey throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Pulkkinen with a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Devon Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pena Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 49:Pulkkinen vs Shlemenko
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shlemenko throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shlemenko misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulkkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Shlemenko checks it.
Shlemenko jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shlemenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shlemenko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Shlemenko 's knee.
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shlemenko misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Crunch! Shlemenko slams his shin into Pulkkinen's torso.
Shlemenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shlemenko throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Pulkkinen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Shlemenko throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Shlemenko's shoulder, as Shlemenko tries to avoid the shot.
Shlemenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkkinen is just out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shlemenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shlemenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Shlemenko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Shlemenko stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #T2#
Shlemenko digs a good body shot into Pulkkinen's ribs.
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 throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shlemenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shlemenko throws a right and a left that Pulkkinen avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Shlemenko throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD2#
Shlemenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Shlemenko decides to stand back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Alexander Shlemenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shlemenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Shlemenko sends Pulkkinen down but not out. Shlemenko dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!#SUB2#
Shlemenko swings around for an armbar but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shlemenko's guard.
Oh Pulkkinen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Shlemenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pulkkinen is trying to maintain the position but Shlemenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Shlemenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulkkinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pulkkinen trying to hold on to Shlemenko's head to control him but Shlemenko postures up.
Pulkkinen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Shlemenko manages to pass to mount! #T4##SU2#
Shlemenko stands up from mount. Strange move.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shlemenko, as that shot connected.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Shlemenko cracks Pulkkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shlemenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shlemenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Shlemenko 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.
#R2#
Shlemenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shlemenko slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shlemenko wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Shlemenko avoids nicely.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Shlemenko moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a double jab
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Shlemenko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shlemenko showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Shlemenko tries to pass to full mount but Pulkkinen defends it. #T1#
Pulkkinen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SU2#
Shlemenko stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shlemenko's head.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
Shlemenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pena Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shlemenko shoots in but Pulkkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shlemenko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shlemenko is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shlemenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pulkkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Shlemenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Shlemenko ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen stuns Shlemenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shlemenko - that will leave a mark!
Shlemenko moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Shlemenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Shlemenko misses.
Shlemenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Shlemenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Pena Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shlemenko manages to avoid it.
Shlemenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shlemenko avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shlemenko misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Shlemenko has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pulkkinen is looking to control Shlemenko's arms but Shlemenko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Shlemenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Pulkkinen catches Shlemenko right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen clobbers Shlemenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko looks to land a combination. Pulkkinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Shlemenko's front leg.
Shlemenko misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Shlemenko misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Shlemenko is breathing heavily.
Shlemenko throws a nice looking combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shlemenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shlemenko looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pena Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Shlemenko with an uppercut!
Shlemenko looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Shlemenko manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shlemenko swinging wildly here.
Shlemenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shlemenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross. #ROC#
Shlemenko is rocked!
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Shlemenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
It appears Pulkkinen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Alexander Shlemenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shlemenko throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shlemenko. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko scores with a push kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen connects with a right hand. Shlemenko shakes it off.
Pulkkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Shlemenko seems unphased.
Shlemenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?#TD2#
Shlemenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shlemenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Shlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shlemenko wants to pass the guard but Pulkkinen is defending well.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep. Shlemenko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Shlemenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Shlemenko decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Shlemenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shlemenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Shlemenko tries for a takedown but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3##TD2#
Pulkkinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Shlemenko gets to his feet. Pulkkinen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shlemenko shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shlemenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice shot by Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shlemenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Shlemenko moves out of range.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Shlemenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shlemenko checks a leg kick.
Shlemenko wants to counter the offense by Pulkkinen and move into the clinch position.
Shlemenko misses with the combination.
Shlemenko swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shlemenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shlemenko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shlemenko shoots for a takedown but Pulkkinen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pulkkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Shlemenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shlemenko takes one to the chin there.
Shlemenko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Pena Pulkkinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pulkkinen, as that shot connected.
Shlemenko avoids a kick to the body.
Shlemenko throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Shlemenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shlemenko has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Shlemenko misses with a looping left.
Shlemenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shlemenko fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shlemenko wants to clinch.#T1#
Shlemenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Shlemenko walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko misses with a hook.
Shlemenko looks to land a body kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Shlemenko.
Nice uppercut lands for Shlemenko. That snapped Pulkkinen's head back.
Some wild striking there from Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Shlemenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shlemenko shoots and misses
and Shlemenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shlemenko swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Shlemenko manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shlemenko if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Shlemenko down.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shlemenko throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shlemenko closes the distance and clinches up with Pulkkinen, looking for a takedown. Shlemenko pushes Pulkkinen against the cage but Pulkkinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
Shlemenko misses with a leg kick.
Shlemenko takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Shlemenko misses.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shlemenko.#T3##TD2#
Shlemenko fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pulkkinen to the ground. Shlemenko is now in Pulkkinen's guard.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position.
Shlemenko is fighting to break Pulkkinen's control of his arms but Pulkkinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alexander Shlemenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position but Shlemenko postures up.
Shlemenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position. #T4##SU2#
Shlemenko decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shlemenko shoots in and drives through. Pulkkinen sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Pulkkinen. No joy for Shlemenko on that attempt.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Pulkkinen backs off Shlemenko throws a huge counter combo but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it all.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Pena Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shlemenko throws a leg kick that misses.
Shlemenko looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Shlemenko avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shlemenko with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Shlemenko.
Shlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Shlemenko fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands with a kick to the temple. Shlemenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shlemenko has time to react.
Shlemenko throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Shlemenko should have avoided that one.
Shlemenko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Shlemenko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shlemenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shlemenko looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.#TD2#
Pulkkinen tries to sprawl but Shlemenko drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shlemenko is keen to just control but Pulkkinen is a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen is pressing down on Shlemenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Pulkkinen has his foot on Shlemenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shlemenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Shlemenko being controlled here momentarily. #SU2#
Shlemenko stands up and waves to Pulkkinen to follow him. #T3#
Shlemenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Shlemenko stalks Pulkkinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pulkkinen's face. Pulkkinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Shlemenko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.#CL2#
Shlemenko darts in and clinches Pulkkinen up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Shlemenko.
Shlemenko is trying to pull guard but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Pena Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Shlemenko.
Pulkkinen wants to stall. #T4#
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen. #BC2#
Shlemenko breaks the clinch.
Shlemenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shlemenko crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pulkkinen - the referee stops the clock and Shlemenko gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pulkkinen. Shlemenko manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Shlemenko fails with the takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sloppy strikes from Shlemenko. Those never looked like landing.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Shlemenko's front leg but catches the back leg as Shlemenko tries to avoid it.
Shlemenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alexander Shlemenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Shlemenko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Shlemenko.
I think Pulkkinen 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 48:47
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 48:47
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Pena Pulkkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 45:Volkov vs MacCumhaill
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Romero misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Pulkkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Romero.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
Third Round Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romero throws a right and a left that Pulkkinen avoids nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Romero.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romero sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Romero avoided it.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romero connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Romero misses with a body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Third Round Romero has been cut.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Romero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Romero.
Romero jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Romero lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero tries to counter by closing the distance.
Romero takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Romero is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulkkinen.
Romero on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Romero blocks it.
Romero misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Romero darts in trying to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T2#
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Romero misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Romero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
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 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Romero looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Romero throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Romero if he has to take too many more of those.
Romero connects with a looping right hand.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice body kick.
Romero looks winded!
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pulkkinen has knocked Romero down with a huge combo! Pulkkinen steps away and waves a wobbly Romero back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Romero is rocked!
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Romero out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pena Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Third Round Romero stepped up to the mic, saying 'How did THAT just happen? Is it possible that Jesus doesn't love me anymore? My opponent was the better fighter tonight, but I'm going to train harder than ever, and make my way back to the top!'.

Event: HFC 40:Volkov vs Nazari
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Pulkkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it.
Kahn misses with a two punch combination.
Pulkkinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick which misses Kahn's front leg but catches the back leg as Kahn tries to avoid it.
Kahn clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kahn throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Kahn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen motions for Kahn to come forward. Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Kahn sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen walks into a jab.
Kahn tests Pulkkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulkkinen! Kahn lets Pulkkinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!#T1#
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling a little - Pulkkinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kahn scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kahn moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn misses the jab.
As Kahn backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've been told by Pulkkinen's head coaches at Jorzi GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pulkkinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Kahn scores with a leg kick.
Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kahn misses with a straight right.
Kahn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pulkkinen throws a push kick but Kahn slaps the foot to one side.
Pulkkinen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
As Kahn backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kahn connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
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.
Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
Kahn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kahn tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Kahn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kahn misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
Kahn avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks the inside of Kahn's front leg.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pulkkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Pulkkinen lands with a cross.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Pulkkinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kahn checks it well.
Pulkkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a low kick but Kahn moves his leg out of the way.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body
and Kahn counters with a thumping low kick.
Kahn jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kahn lands with a cross.
Kahn lands with an overhand left.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross.
Kahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Pulkkinen gets tackled into the cage by Kahn. Kahn maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahn controls his hands. #T4#
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Pulkkinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen wants to break free but Kahn has control.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Kahn saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kahn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kahn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Solomon Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kahn misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
Kahn scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Pulkkinen lands with a hook. Kahn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kahn misses with a double jab
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahn scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Kahn.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts. #T1#
Kahn misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn tries to move into range but Pulkkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crunch! Pulkkinen slams his shin into Kahn's torso.
A good leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Kahn tries to clinch up.
Pulkkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Kahn settles back down.
Kahn misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen jabs Kahn right on the nose. Kahn blinks but takes it well.
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 leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kahn unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Kahn is rocked!#T2#
Kahn tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Kahn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kahn.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A low kick from Kahn misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kahn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Kahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pulkkinen delivers a nice body kick.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Kahn out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Pena Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 32:Robinson vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 17, 2016

#R1#
Robinson throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Robinson misses.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Robinson.
Robinson tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves away
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Robinson connects with a nice looking jab.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ja Wuan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
As Robinson backs off Pulkkinen throws a huge counter combo but Robinson manages to avoid it all.
Robinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson misses with a body punch
and Robinson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Robinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson misses with a body punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Robinson throws a push kick but Pulkkinen slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Robinson is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Robinson misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robinson thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Robinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Robinson stumbling back into the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Robinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robinson's sensitive parts.
Robinson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
Robinson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen. #KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a big head kick that sends Robinson tumbling to the mat! Pulkkinen takes a step backwards and waves Robinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Robinson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ja Wuan Robinson has been cut.
Robinson is aggressively charging in as Pulkkinen backs up avoiding any damage. Pulkkinen tosses out a jab and Robinson runs right into it face first! Robinson is out cold! Pulkkinen dropped down on all fours and is barking in Robinson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
Pena Pulkkinen is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Pena Pulkkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 29:Tarasov vs Hunt
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Spanky tries to work over Pulkkinen's front leg with a kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Spanky misses with a kick to the body
and Spanky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pulkkinen.
Spanky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spanky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Spanky looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Spanky tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulkkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spanky on the side of the head. #T1#
Spanky takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulkkinen lands a nice hook to Spanky's body. Spanky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spanky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pulkkinen.
Spanky throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
That kick from Pulkkinen tenderised Spanky's leg. Spanky is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spanky misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body kick.
Spanky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spanky misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spanky! Pulkkinen lets Spanky back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Spanky is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Spanky tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Pulkkinen wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pena Pulkkinen!
After winning the bout, Pena Pulkkinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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