Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2024

#R1#
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bowen looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pulkkinen looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Pulkkinen backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Bowen's temple! It sends Bowen violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Pulkkinen celebrates and the doctors try to help Bowen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: AF3: Minoru v Vargas
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Pulkkinen as Naranja shoots in.
Naranja shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Naranja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Naranja shoots and misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sepi Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Naranja.#KD#
Pulkkinen drops Naranja with a beautiful combination! Naranja stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pulkkinen is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Luis Naranja has been cut.
Naranja looks winded!
Naranja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pulkkinen defends well and Naranja ends up having to push Pulkkinen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pulkkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Naranja glances at the clock... BAM! Pulkkinen nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Naranja crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Naranja is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Bleak
Date: Jun 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Joe instigates a clinch.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Joe.
Joe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Joe moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe jumps guard but Pulkkinen stands there with Joe around his waist. Joe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Pulkkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Joe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Joe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Pulkkinen. Those never looked like landing.
Joe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Joe counters by moving into the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Joe missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Joe tries to counter by clinching up but Pulkkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe takes one to the chin there.#T2##CL#
Joe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Joe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen.
Joe stalling.
Joe slows down the pace here.
Joe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pulkkinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Joe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage as Joe throws knees to the body.
Joe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Joe prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Joe has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Pulkkinen goes down! Joe dives on top of him - Pulkkinen manages to get guard. #CUT#It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Joe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joe being controlled here momentarily.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joe is really struggling to control Pulkkinen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pulkkinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Joe controls the pace.
Joe trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pulkkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulkkinen, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joe showed some decent athleticism there.
Joe is keen to just control but Pulkkinen is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Joe 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buddah Joe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Joe closes the distance and clinches.
Joe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pulkkinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen misses the jab.
Joe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Joe drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Pulkkinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pulkkinen has Joe pulled in close to control his posture.
Pulkkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joe is one step ahead there.
Joe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position here. #T2#
Joe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pulkkinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Joe looking to pass the guard.
Pulkkinen is controlling Joe's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Joe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Joe sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Joe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulkkinen is keeping the position for now.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Joe drives through with a takedown into Pulkkinen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Pulkkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pulkkinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4##SUB#
Joe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Joe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pulkkinen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Joe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Buddah Joe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Joe tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Joe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joe is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe throws an elbow that misses. Pulkkinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joe's guard. Nice move by Pulkkinen!#REVB#
Joe throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Buddah Joe 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.
Joe looking to control but Pulkkinen passes into half guard. #T1#
Joe is trying to control but can't.
Joe tries to get to full guard but Pulkkinen has control of the leg.
Joe wants to control the action here but instead Pulkkinen manages to pass to full mount!
Joe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Joe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joe is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Joe tries to lock up and control but Pulkkinen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pulkkinen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joe tries to hold on but Pulkkinen pushes him away.
Joe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Pulkkinen is thwarting Joe's attempts to control the position.
Joe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pulkkinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sepi Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Joe wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Pulkkinen is now in half guard. #SUB#
Joe looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pulkkinen thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen defends it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sepi Pulkkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joe 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddah Joe!

Event: SMASH:Hall vs Minoru
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
White swings away with a leg kick that misses.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from White misses.
White throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
White slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pulkkinen counters with a thumping low kick.
White is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from White.
White misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and White takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
White is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulkkinen.#KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a left and a right that send White crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#White is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses.
It looked like White was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before White can pounce on him.
White feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down. #T2#
White misses with an uppercut.
White lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
White just misses with a punch to the body. #KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Pulkkinen takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab.
White slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
White swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
White tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
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.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barron White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White. #KD#
White lands a big uppercut and Pulkkinen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pulkkinen looks OK. White waves Pulkkinen back to his feet!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
White is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
White scores with a shot to the body.
White sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Pulkkinen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Pulkkinen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barron White!
A relieved looking Barron White 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: SMASH: Sitsongrit vs McGee
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Orcarm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pulkkinen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pulkkinen is not content to let Orcarm control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen stops Orcarm from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Pulkkinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Orcarm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Orcarm tries to move to mount but Pulkkinen blocks the move with his legs.
Pulkkinen is trying to get back to half guard.
Orcarm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pulkkinen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Orcarm trying to work for an americana but Pulkkinen has managed to regain full guard.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pulkkinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pulkkinen is continuing to stall.#T3#
Pulkkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orcarm dives in and grabs Pulkkinen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulkkinen pushes down on Orcarm's head and hops out.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick.
Orcarm shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen defends it nicely.
Orcarm tries for a takedown but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murfum Orcarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Orcarm shoots and misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orcarm is breathing heavily.
Orcarm wants to clinch
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Orcarm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Pulkkinen as Orcarm shoots in.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been informed that Pulkkinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orcarm takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulkkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Murfum Orcarm'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.#R2#
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Orcarm moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orcarm.
Orcarm doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen batters Orcarm with a massive right followed by a huge left! Orcarm is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Pulkkinen lands a final crushing right hand to drop Orcarm to the mat with a gruesome thud! Pulkkinen is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Prescott vs Thai 2
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Havas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Havas cracks Pulkkinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy.
Havas misses the shot to the body.
Havas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Havas throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Havas unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen needs to keep his hands up - Havas had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Havas! But no joy.
Havas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkkinen scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Havas throws a nice looking combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulkkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Havas.
Havas unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Havas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Havas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Havas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Havas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Havas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.#T2#
Pulkkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Pulkkinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Havas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Havas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Jab from Pulkkinen.#CUT#That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
Havas misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Havas avoids it.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Havas misses.
Havas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Havas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Havas throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Havas backing up. Havas nods at Pulkkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Havas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Havas, as that shot connected.
Havas throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Look low, kick high! Pulkkinen uses the oldest trick in the book to send Havas tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Pulkkinen is absolutely delighted - when Havas wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1##CL#
Scott instigates a clinch.
Pulkkinen is trying to break free.#BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Scott avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Scott misses with a hook.
Scott throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Scott checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scott 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.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkkinen! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott misses the body punch
and Scott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.#T1#
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.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott misses with a wild combination.
Scott has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Scott's head.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pulkkinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Scott tries to bum rush Pulkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulkkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen dips to his left and cracks Scott with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from Scott.
Pulkkinen punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen feints and then cracks Scott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scott down.
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pulkkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulkkinen counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Scott has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 151: San v Rivers
Date: Sep 01, 2023

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassus Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Fett.
Fett misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Fett connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Fett connects with the punch.
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Fett ducks under and follows up with a left that Fett also avoids with ease.#T1#
Fett swinging wildly here.
Fett misses with a combination
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a big right hand! Oh Fett is in trouble here! Pulkkinen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A determined Sepi Pulkkinen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: WVT 144: San v Souza
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen takes a swing at Mountain's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen looks to land a body kick but Mountain moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Pulkkinen misses
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Mountain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Mountain on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Mountain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mountain moves out of range of the leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Mountain is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Pulkkinen does no damage. #T2#
Jab, jab by Pulkkinen - just one landing.
Mountain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen is looking for a counter combo.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
It looked like Pulkkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Pulkkinen thows a body kick. Mountain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries to bum rush Mountain with a series of wild strikes but Mountain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mountain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mountain misses with a body shot
and Mountain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Mountain moves out of range.
Mountain throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Mountain takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mountain moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mountain shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Mountain's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Tauski Mountain's cut even more.
Mountain avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mountain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Mountain moves out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Mountain unleashes a big counter combination but Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Mountain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Mountain.
Mountain now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Pulkkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mountain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mountain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Mountain.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick that misses
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mountain moves away.
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Mountain ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Mountain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Mountain wants to clinch.
Mountain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mountain looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Mountain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pulkkinen is able to avoid easily.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mountain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mountain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mountain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mountain avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mountain counters with a two punch combo.
Pulkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab.
Sepi Pulkkinen is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Mountain looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Mountain.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mountain manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mountain scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mountain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tauski Mountain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mountain misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from Mountain.
A little feinted left hand from Pulkkinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mountain 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.
Pulkkinen thows a leg kick but Mountain checks it
and Mountain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mountain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Mountain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mountain misses with a body shot.
Mountain thumps Pulkkinen with a low kick.
Mountain avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mountain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mountain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mountain misses with a low kick.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Mountain steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mountain throws an off balance right hand
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch #KD2#
and Mountain counters with a nice right hand that sends Pulkkinen toppling to the canvas! Pulkkinen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mountain finish him?!#ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Mountain instigates a clinch.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Mountain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mountain counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulkkinen's knee momentarily.
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Pulkkinen stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Mountain runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tauski Mountain!
Our winner, Tauski Mountain, 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: WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Neves misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Neves on the side of the head.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a left and a right that send Neves crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Neves is rocked!
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that drops Neves 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 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A pretty intense looking Sepi Pulkkinen took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: WVT 127: Takahashi v Bloodaxe
Date: Jul 08, 2023

#R1#
Smithers throws a lazy head kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Smithers dips to his left and cracks Pulkkinen with an uppercut!
Smithers missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Smithers scores with a nice right hand.
Smithers throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Smithers! Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smithers to his feet! Smithers is in big trouble!
Smithers falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Smithers! Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smithers to his feet! Smithers is in big trouble!#ROC#Smithers is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a huge right that knocks Smithers out cold! Pulkkinen is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: WVT 113: Simone v Wojcik
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Sup tries to bum rush Pulkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Pulkkinen misses.
Sup misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Karel Sup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pulkkinen as he jumps to the side.
Pulkkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sup with a body shot.
Sup swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
A punch combination from Sup misses.
Sup misses the jab.
Sup ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Sup scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Sup throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Sup throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen avoids them all with ease.
Pulkkinen throws a counter combo.
Sup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pulkkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sup checks it well.
Sup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Sup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sup looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
A big right from Sup misses.
Sup throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sup - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 106: Knox v Melondov
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Oliva tries to land a front kick but Pulkkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pulkkinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oliva darts in looking for a takedown but Pulkkinen gets double underhooks and turns Oliva into the cage.
It looked like Pulkkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oliva throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Oliva wants to clinch.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pulkkinen is able to avoid easily.
Pulkkinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a head kick!
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Oliva 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.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Oliva ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliva also avoids with ease.
Oliva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pulkkinen is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Oliva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliva connects with a solid leg kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 020 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Oliva motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Oliva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliva feints a counter leg kick.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Oliva misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Oliva misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Oliva was not able to check.
Oliva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oliva tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Oliva misses with a takedown
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick from Oliva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliva moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Oliva lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.#T3#
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pulkkinen throws a one two combo.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Oliva appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliva lands with a thumping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pulkkinen blocks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Oliva counters with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Oliva throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
Oliva avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Oliva only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Pulkkinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oliva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliva.
Pulkkinen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oliva. That one must have hurt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oliva.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with an outside leg kick.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Oliva lands with a nice body kick.
Oliva misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Oliva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulkkinen's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
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 misses with a kick to the body.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliva throws a wild body kick that Pulkkinen sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oliva!
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliva.
Oliva feints the counter takedown.
Pulkkinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliva.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva throws a chopping leg kick but Pulkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliva ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.#T1#
Pulkkinen wants to land a leg kick but Oliva is out of range.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oliva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away.
Oliva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Oliva tries to work over Pulkkinen's front leg with a kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Oliva avoids it.
Oliva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliva throws a body kick that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.#T2#
Oliva with the inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Oliva throws a leg kick which misses Pulkkinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulkkinen tries to avoid it.
Pulkkinen looks for the body kick but Oliva saw that one coming.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Pulkkinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Pulkkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Oliva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oliva with the inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Oliva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oliva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oliva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Oliva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses. #T4#
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
Pulkkinen thows a body kick. Oliva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oliva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Oliva.
Pulkkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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 misses with a hook.
Oliva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oliva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Oliva.
Oliva throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliva.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Oliva wants to slow Pulkkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Oliva 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's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Oliva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliva at a distance.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Oliva.
Oliva tries to work over Pulkkinen's front leg with a kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliva was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Oliva.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Oliva. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An inside leg kick lands from Oliva. #T1#
Oliva is looking to score with low kicks.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliva throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliva.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliva motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Oliva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
Oliva with a nice calf kick.
A solid body kick from Oliva.
A slapping leg kick lands for Oliva. #T2#
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva tries to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Oliva tries to work over Pulkkinen's front leg with a kick but Pulkkinen checks it. #CL2#
Oliva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Oliva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pulkkinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pulkkinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliva controls the pace.
Oliva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Oliva stays in close to Pulkkinen's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliva looking to sit in guard and control but Pulkkinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Oliva 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#
Oliva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Oliva works his way into side control.
Pulkkinen prevents Oliva from moving into mount.
The referee asks Oliva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oliva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oliva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pulkkinen keeps working.
Pulkkinen is trying to improve his position.
Oliva trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
Oliva taking a break here but Pulkkinen is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliva 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: WVT 96: Corassa v Surianglek 3
Date: Apr 28, 2023

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ship throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ship misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ship.
Pulkkinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ship has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ship swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ship jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Ship misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the head.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ship misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ship moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Ship moves out of range.
Ship misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ship.
Ship throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ship takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses the shot to the body.
Ship drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pulkkinen defends it well.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Ship uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ship missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ship 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 keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ship.#CL2#
Ship clinches up with Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ship backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ship has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ship's elbow.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Ship avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Ship has double underhooks.
A short left from Pulkkinen. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch. #T3#
Ship with a hook.
Ship uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Ship takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#That has opened up Roman Ship's cut even more.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ship.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ship throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Ship misses with a body shot #KD#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp one two that drops Ship! Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ship to his feet! Ship is in big trouble!#ROC#Ship is rocked!
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ship throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ship throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Ship looks up at the clock. Bad move! Pulkkinen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ship. Pulkkinen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
After the fight, Sepi 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: WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Leonid Zakharov has been cut.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zakharov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Zakharov's head but Zakharov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Zakharov moves out of range easily.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zakharov throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakharov slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Zakharov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zakharov's corner calls for a 1-2. Zakharov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Zakharov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zakharov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Zakharov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zakharov thinking.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Zakharov.
Zakharov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulkkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakharov manages to avoid it.
Zakharov missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zakharov misses with a straight right. #T2#
Zakharov throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body. Zakharov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Zakharov.
Zakharov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Zakharov counter with a right hand.
Zakharov is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Pulkkinen like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Pulkkinen from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonid Zakharov!
A relieved looking Leonid Zakharov 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: WVT 75: Tchusuk v Knox
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##KD2#
Pierre 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 Pierre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pierre throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen cracks Pierre with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Pierre has been cut.
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pierre moves away.
Pierre slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Pierre counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pulkkinen! Pierre lets Pulkkinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Pierre counters with a right hand from hell and Pulkkinen is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Pierre !
An out of breath Jacques Pierre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 69: Knox v Torvik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Son appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Son throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Son takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Son with a nice calf kick.
Son fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pulkkinen but Pulkkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Son shoots and misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hueng Son. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Son uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.#T1##CL#
Son moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
Son is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Son is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
Son tries to pull guard but Pulkkinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Son drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Son crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Son looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Son back to his feet!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Son bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Son connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely 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!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pulkkinen! Son is out on his feet! Pulkkinen rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Son is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Son is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
After the fight, Sepi 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: WVT 63: Narushima v Knox
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
Tchusuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tchusuk misses with a low kick.
Pulkkinen 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.
Tchusuk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tchusuk.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tchusuk 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.
Tchusuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tchusuk avoids a kick to the body.
Tchusuk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tchusuk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Tchusuk throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Tchusuk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pulkkinen.
Tchusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Tchusuk 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 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen throws a counter combo.
Pulkkinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tchusuk.
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tchusuk misses the target.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch.
Pulkkinen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tchusuk is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tchusuk misses the jab.
Tchusuk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulkkinen.#CUT2#It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Tchusuk connects with a jab.
Tchusuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Tchusuk.
Kenny Tchusuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Tchusuk misses.
Despite the aggression on Pulkkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Tchusuk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some wild striking there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with a looping right.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Tchusuk is out of range.
Tchusuk throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Tchusuk throws a low kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Tchusuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tchusuk missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Tchusuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tchusuk.
An inside leg kick lands from Tchusuk. #T4#
Pulkkinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tchusuk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tchusuk connects with a body shot.
Tchusuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tchusuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk loads up on a big right hand but Pulkkinen slips the punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand
and Tchusuk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tchusuk counters with a thumping low kick.
Tchusuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tchusuk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tchusuk throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tchusuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Sloppy strikes from Pulkkinen. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
That's time! Tchusuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pulkkinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tchusuk avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tchusuk moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Pulkkinen throws a shot to the body.
Tchusuk checks a leg kick.
Tchusuk throwing a counter right hand but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk lands a head shot.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Tchusuk throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tchusuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tchusuk has time to react.
Tchusuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulkkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Tchusuk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Tchusuk closes the distance and clinches.
Tchusuk is working Pulkkinen over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tchusuk.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Tchusuk.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage as Tchusuk throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tchusuk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Tchusuk scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Tchusuk landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tchusuk is working Pulkkinen over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Tchusuk lands a left hand.
Tchusuk scores a nice knee to the body.
Tchusuk tries to land knees in the clinch but Pulkkinen avoids the damage to the body.
Tchusuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Tchusuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Tchusuk.
A hook to the body from Tchusuk.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tchusuk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Tchusuk tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Tchusuk back against the cage.
Tchusuk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tchusuk tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Tchusuk back against the cage.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tchusuk.
Pulkkinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Tchusuk as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Tchusuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tchusuk throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Tchusuk misses.
Tchusuk throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tchusuk scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tchusuk lands a body shot.
Kenny Tchusuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Tchusuk lands a nice looking body kick.
Tchusuk scoring well with a low kick there.
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 drops his hands momentarily and Tchusuk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tchusuk misses with a looping left.
Pulkkinen tries to counter with a clinch but Tchusuk shakes him off and moves away.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tchusuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Tchusuk 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.
Tchusuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Tchusuk moved out of range.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tchusuk 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.#CL#
Tchusuk forces Pulkkinen back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
Tchusuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tchusuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tchusuk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tchusuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tchusuk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Tchusuk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tchusuk - that landed with a thud.
Tchusuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tchusuk throws an elbow but it misses.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Tchusuk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
That's time! Tchusuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tchusuk throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tchusuk scores with a decent looking hook.
Tchusuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tchusuk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pulkkinen is out of range and Tchusuk settles back down.
Tchusuk feints a jab promting Pulkkinen to slip. Tchusuk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pulkkinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tchusuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tchusuk misses with a body shot.
Tchusuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen wants to counter the offense by Tchusuk and move into the clinch position.
Pulkkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Tchusuk.#T1#
Tchusuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tchusuk throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Pulkkinen blocks the leg kick.
Tchusuk looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Tchusuk misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tchusuk checks a leg kick nicely.
Tchusuk swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tchusuk.
A head kick by Pulkkinen misses
and Tchusuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tchusuk lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Tchusuk throws a chopping leg kick but Pulkkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
Tchusuk scores with a jab. Pulkkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Tchusuk.
Pulkkinen raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tchusuk feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Tchusuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen misses with a wild combination.
Tchusuk swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Tchusuk connects with a right hand. Pulkkinen shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Tchusuk.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tchusuk. #T3##CL#
Tchusuk closes the distance and clinches.
Tchusuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Tchusuk's head.
Pulkkinen is trying to break the clinch but Tchusuk has him pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Sepi Pulkkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pulkkinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tchusuk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Tchusuk misses.
Tchusuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tchusuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tchusuk throws a body kick that misses.
Tchusuk throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Tchusuk slips under a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen throws a counter combo.
Tchusuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Tchusuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tchusuk throws a leg kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a good low kick that Tchusuk was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen misses with a two punch combination.
Tchusuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tchusuk ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Tchusuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tchusuk 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Tchusuk!

Event: WVT 56: Narushima v Tchusuk
Date: Dec 21, 2022

#R1#
Meat Boy avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Meat Boy throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meat Boy works Pulkkinen's body with a nice hook.
Super Meat Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meat Boy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meat Boy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.#CL#
Meat Boy moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Meat Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Boy pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meat Boy has Pulkkinen pressed against the cage, preventing Pulkkinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Meat Boy avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Meat Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Meat Boy works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Our sources have told us that Meat Boy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1##BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Meat Boy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Meat Boy tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Meat Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
Meat Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Meat Boy instigates a clinch.
Meat Boy is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.#BC#
Meat Boy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Meat Boy is having none of it.
Meat Boy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meat Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pulkkinen 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.
Meat Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #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!
Meat Boy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meat Boy misses with a head kick. #CL#
Meat Boy rushes Pulkkinen and presses him up against the cage.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meat Boy lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back.
No joy there for Pulkkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meat Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Meat Boy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pulkkinen doesn't seem phased though.
Pulkkinen lands a front kick.
Meat Boy tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Pulkkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meat Boy at a distance.
Meat Boy tries to grapple but his opponent circles #KD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a head kick that drops Meat Boy to the mat! Meat Boy scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good work by Pulkkinen as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Pulkkinen cracks Meat Boy with an open hand slap.#CUT2#Super Meat Boy's cut is getting worse.
Meat Boy tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Meat Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Meat Boy scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Meat Boy lands a big right hand that sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat! Meat Boy stays standing though and waves Pulkkinen back to his feet!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BOOM! Meat Boy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen tries to recover but Meat Boy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pulkkinen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Meat Boy!
After the big win, Super Meat Boy made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Neon Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WVT 50: Meat Boy v Narushima
Date: Dec 01, 2022

#R1#
Veainu thuds a left hand into Pulkkinen's body.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Pulkkinen lands.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Pulkkinen misses.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses
and Veainu counters with a left to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen connects with a single shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulkkinen. #T2#
Pulkkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veainu circles away quickly and effectively.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen clobbers Veainu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Veainu. #T3#
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Veainu sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Pulkkinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a big left hand that crumples Pulkkinen! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!

Event: WVT 46: Vunipola v Doisneau
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1##CL#
Pulkkinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thorsby, pushing him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby leaning against his opponent.
Thorsby is looking to control Pulkkinen's arms but Pulkkinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thorsby has his back to the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thorsby working aggressively here.
Thorsby wants to stall.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Thorsby.
Pulkkinen is pushing Thorsby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Thorsby looks winded!
Thorsby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen presses Thorsby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorsby's elbow.
Thorsby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsby.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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 lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thorsby.
Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Pulkkinen tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head. #ROC#Thorsby is rocked!
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thorsby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Thorsby controls the action.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Thorsby's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Thorsby controls his hands.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Thorsby.
Thorsby scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thorsby is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Thorsby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thorsby seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #KD#
Pulkkinen drops Thorsby onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thorsby is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pulkkinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Thorsby! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pulkkinen is unloading with more strikes now! Thorsby drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi 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: WVT 40: Smith v Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Pulkkinen closes the distance but Narushima moves to the side
and Narushima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Narushima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Leonardo Narushima has been cut.
Narushima throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narushima .
Narushima lands a right hook to the body.
Narushima 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 tries to clinch but Narushima is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narushima throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Narushima moves out of range.
Narushima throws out a counter right but Pulkkinen avoids it with no problem.
Narushima pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narushima .
Pulkkinen is looking for a counter combo.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter the offense by Narushima and move into the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Narushima misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Narushima moves out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
enabling Narushima to counter with a crisp jab.
Narushima throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Narushima moves out of range.
Narushima 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.
Narushima slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Narushima counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch but Narushima slips to the side
and Narushima counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Narushima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Narushima looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Narushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pulkkinen moves out of range as Narushima throws a body kick.
Narushima scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Narushima ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Narushima looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming. #CL#
Pulkkinen has closed the distance and engaged Narushima in a clinch. #BC2#
Narushima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch but Narushima slips to the side
and Narushima counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch
and Narushima makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pulkkinen really felt that one!
Narushima bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Narushima looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Narushima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Narushima misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Narushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narushima throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.#KD2#
Narushima cracks Pulkkinen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narushima has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pulkkinen to stand back up!#ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Narushima missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narushima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Narushima .
Pulkkinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Narushima .
Pulkkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Narushima throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Narushima throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulkkinen ducks into an uppercut from Narushima and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonardo Narushima !
A relieved looking Leonardo Narushima 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: WVT 35: Honda v Smith
Date: Sep 28, 2022

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Pulkkinen as he connects with a hook.
Knox misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with the combination.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch.#CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.#T1#
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Knox controls his hands.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knox.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knox prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen. #BC#
Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen feints the counter takedown.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knox! Pulkkinen lets Knox back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Knox is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches up with Knox and pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Knox! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pulkkinen is unloading with more strikes now! Knox drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
In his post fight interview, Sepi Pulkkinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Zeta Knox stepped up to the mic, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.

Event: WVT 30: McDonald v Knox
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a series of strikes that have Motts backpedaling.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Motts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Motts throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Motts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pulkkinen.#CL#
Pulkkinen has Motts up against the cage in a clinch.
Motts lands a left hand.
Motts tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Motts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Motts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Motts.
Good body shot from Motts.
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches. #T1#
Motts misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
Motts lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Motts lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Motts.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.
Motts digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Motts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
Motts cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Motts.
Motts lands with a short shot to the head.
Motts digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Motts scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Motts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Motts is working Pulkkinen over against the cage.
Motts lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Motts throws a big uppercut that drops Pulkkinen! More strikes from Motts and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pulkkinen lies dazed against the cage as Motts celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Motts!
Gregory Motts decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 25: Ihantala v McDonald
Date: Aug 14, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Pulkkinen forces Tynkkynen back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tynkkynen's elbow.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tynkkynen controls the action.
Tynkkynen blocking some punches.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tynkkynen controls the action.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tynkkynen lands a right hand.
Tynkkynen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Tynkkynen is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Tynkkynen misses with an elbow over the top.
Tynkkynen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tynkkynen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tynkkynen tries a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Our sources have told us that Tynkkynen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tynkkynen misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Tynkkynen blocks it.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tynkkynen controls his hands.
Tynkkynen connects with a knee to the head.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Tynkkynen's ribcage. Tynkkynen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
A right hand to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tynkkynen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Tynkkynen blocks it.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Tynkkynen avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Tynkkynen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tynkkynen's elbow. #T2#
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Tynkkynen blocks it.
Tynkkynen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tynkkynen controls the action.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tynkkynen lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tynkkynen prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Tynkkynen can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Tynkkynen blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Tynkkynen cracks Pulkkinen with a nice body shot.#T3#
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Tynkkynen's head.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tynkkynen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Tynkkynen's ribcage. Tynkkynen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#Tynkkynen is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Tynkkynen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tynkkynen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen works on Tynkkynen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tynkkynen seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tynkkynen.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Tynkkynen fails to land.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Tynkkynen has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Tynkkynen's head.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tynkkynen backwards.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Tynkkynen avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tynkkynen controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen presses Tynkkynen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Tynkkynen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pulkkinen connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Tynkkynen covering up! Pulkkinen comes in with a big uppercut and Tynkkynen goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: WVT 20: Puto v Newton
Date: Jul 27, 2022

#R1##KD#
Maestre drops Pulkkinen with a beautiful combination! Pulkkinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Maestre is looking for the KO!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sepi Pulkkinen has been cut.
Maestre definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Maestre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Maestre finish him?
Maestre throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Pulkkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maestre back to the cage. Pulkkinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen works the jab nicely.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Maestre misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Maestre ducks under and follows up with a left that Maestre also avoids with ease.
Maestre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maestre connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Pulkkinen has Maestre up against the cage in a clinch.
Maestre misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Maestre.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen. #T1#
Maestre lands a shoulder strike.
Maestre lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Maestre blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch. #T2#
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen is stalling here.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.#T3#
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Maestre has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maestre or not.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Pulkkinen works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen gets through Maestre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Pulkkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Maestre's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestre is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is working Maestre over against the cage.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches with his opponent.
Maestre prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Maestre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen is working Maestre over against the cage.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Maestre controls the action.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maestre is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maestre blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Maestre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Maestre avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage. #T2#
Maestre is trying to stall.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand. #ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen cracks Maestre with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Maestre being controlled against the cage.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands. #T3#
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maestre.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Maestre controls his hands.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maestre takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Maestre blocks it.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen presses Maestre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maestres head.
Pulkkinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sepi Pulkkinen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Pulkkinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maestre.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Maestre.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen trying to control the position but instead, Maestre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pulkkinen into the cage.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Maestre lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen stalls.
Pulkkinen pushes Maestre against the cage. Pulkkinen is working some dirty boxing. Pulkkinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Maestre goes down! Maestre tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pulkkinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

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

Event: GAMMA#954 Karim v LaTroy
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Wayne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Wayne.
Good shot there by Pulkkinen.#CUT#It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne 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.#KD2#
Wayne 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 Wayne finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pulkkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wayne throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Wayne tries a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Wayne. #CL#
Pulkkinen forces Wayne back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Wayne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
Wayne misses the jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Wayne. #CL#
Pulkkinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wayne, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Wayne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Wayne blocks it. #BC2#
Wayne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wayne walks into a stiff left hand from Pulkkinen.
Wayne connects with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen blocks 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!
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pulkkinen.
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Wayne looks to move away, Pulkkinen throws a big counter combo but Wayne just gets out of the way.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Wayne tries to keep at a distance but Pulkkinen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Wayne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Wayne.
A swing and a miss from Wayne.
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wayne lands a slapping body shot.
Pulkkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wayne's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wayne scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Pulkkinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wayne.
Wayne motions for Pulkkinen to come forward. Wayne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wayne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulkkinen.
Wayne throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen throws a counter high kick but Wayne was just alert enough to avoid it.#KD2#
Wayne cracks Pulkkinen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pulkkinen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wayne finish him? #ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen leaves his chin hanging out and Wayne seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pulkkinen 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 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Wayne!
After the big win, Anthony Wayne made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Maximum Human Performance and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GAMMA#950 Benedetti v Chelios
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grace misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Pulkkinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Grace 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.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
Grace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Grace backwards.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Graces head. #CUT2#It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.
Grace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Grace controls his hands. #T1#
Grace blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Grace controls the action.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Grace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grace throws a head punch that misses.
Grace lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
Grace lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Grace throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Grace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not. #T2#
Grace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Grace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Grace.
Grace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Grace avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Grace avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Grace.
Pulkkinen presses Grace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grace prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grace.
Grace throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Grace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grace's elbow. #T3#
Grace blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Grace is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Grace is rocked!
Grace prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Oh Grace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Grace seems to have got his legs back now.
Pulkkinen pushes Grace against the cage. Pulkkinen is working some dirty boxing. Pulkkinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Grace goes down! Grace tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pulkkinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A victorious Sepi Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EFC 32
Date: Nov 17, 2021

#R1#
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
An inside leg kick from Phetboonme misses.
Pulkkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Phetboonme instigates a clinch.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen is working Phetboonme over against the cage.
Phetboonme looks winded!
Stalling in the clinch from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme's coach down at Cali Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Phetboonme's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Pulkkinen.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has Phetboonme pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pulkkinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Phetboonme tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme lands a body shot. #T3#
Pulkkinen is leaning against Phetboonme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme pushes Pulkkinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
A short left from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen. #T4#
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi 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 throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phetboonme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phetboonme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pulkkinen. That did some damage!
Phetboonme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That kick from Phetboonme tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phetboonme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phetboonme blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen. #CL2#
Phetboonme gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phetboonme lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phetboonme lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Phetboonme. #T1#
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phetboonme as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme is breathing heavily.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen is pushing Phetboonme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen presses Phetboonme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Phetboonme lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.#T3#
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
Pulkkinen is stalling here.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen stalling.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen. #CL#
Pulkkinen rushes Phetboonme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Sepi Pulkkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pulkkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Phetboonme has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards. #ROC#Phetboonme is rocked!
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Phetboonme scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen pushes Phetboonme back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?#T2#
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen is leaning against Phetboonme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Phetboonme prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen is leaning against Phetboonme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action. #T4#
Phetboonme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen cracks Phetboonme with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen presses Phetboonme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi 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#
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme wants to clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phetboonme connects with a leg kick.
Phetboonme tries to land a leg kick but Pulkkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Phetboonme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phetboonme fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phetboonme has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pulkkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Phetboonme's head.
Phetboonme avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen. #T1#
Pulkkinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phetboonme with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen throws a combination that misses
and Phetboonme counters with a slapping leg kick.
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phetboonme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phetboonme! But no joy.
Pulkkinen is looking to land body kicks.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Kongchai Phetboonme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that half lands.
Phetboonme throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Phetboonme in the body.
Phetboonme misses with a straight right.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phetboonme pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Phetboonme looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming. #CL#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and pushes Phetboonme back into the cage.
Phetboonme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
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 short left from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme throws a head punch that misses.
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
A shot in the inside from Phetboonme.
A short left from Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen works on Phetboonme's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Phetboonme's head.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Phetboonme blocks it.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phetboonme.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen had his way with Kongchai Phetboonme in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Phetboonme throws a front kick aimed at Pulkkinen's knee but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Pulkkinen throws a quick counter head kick but Phetboonme was just out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phetboonme stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme with a nice calf kick.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phetboonme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Phetboonme misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Pulkkinen rushes Phetboonme and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike. #T1#
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Phetboonme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme lands a body punch.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phetboonme digs a right hand into Pulkkinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pulkkinen's gas tank.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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.
Phetboonme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Phetboonme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Phetboonme lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phetboonme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phetboonme lands a right hand.
Phetboonme makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Phetboonme pushes Pulkkinen against the cage. Phetboonme is working some dirty boxing. Phetboonme pushes off with a quick right hook! Pulkkinen goes down! Pulkkinen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phetboonme moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kongchai Phetboonme!
Kongchai Phetboonme is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kongchai Phetboonme thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UAC 8
Date: Nov 09, 2021

#R1#
Gardner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gardner sets himself, and Pulkkinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Gardner avoids it this time.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Gardner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulkkinen.#CUT2#It looks like Anton Gardner has been cut.
Pulkkinen misses with a left hand
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gardner throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gardner. Pulkkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Pulkkinen rushes Gardner and presses him up against the cage.
Gardner tries to stall but Pulkkinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulkkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gardner misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen is leaning against Gardner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch. #T1#
Gardner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Gardner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Gardner tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardner's elbow.
Pulkkinen is pushing Gardner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen leaning against his opponent.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Gardner.
Gardner tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardner lands a left hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Gardner's head. #T2#
Gardner tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Gardner back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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 swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardner's elbow.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gardner tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Gardner back against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gardner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards. #ROC2#Gardner is rocked!
Gardner tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Oh Gardner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gardner controls his hands.
Gardner seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Gardner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pulkkinen.
A short body shot lands from Gardner as the two fighters clinch.
Gardner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gardner controls his hands.
Gardner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Gardner digs a right hand underneath Pulkkinen's ribcage. Pulkkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gardner.
Pulkkinen looks winded!
A hook to the body from Gardner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gardner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Gardner tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen. #T4#
Gardner tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Gardner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gardner is leaning against Pulkkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gardner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gardner tries to stall but Pulkkinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gardner tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Gardner on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gardner.
Gardner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Gardner can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Gardner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Gardner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Gardner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gardner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gardner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Gardner throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Gardner tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gardner staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it well.
Gardner fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gardner throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Gardner misses its intended target.
Pulkkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gardner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gardner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Gardner misses with a body shot.
Pulkkinen lands with a slapping head kick.
Gardner moves in looking to clinch but Pulkkinen pushes him off.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gardner defends it well.
Gardner throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Gardner misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Gardner.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Gardner.
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gardner.
Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gardner. #T2#
Gardner slips a jab and a cross from Pulkkinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen.
Gardner lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick from Gardner, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL2#
Pulkkinen has closed the distance and engaged Gardner in a clinch.
Pulkkinen gets through Gardner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gardner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen looking to stall.
Gardner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gardner tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
Gardner lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Gardner. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Gardner's ribcage. Gardner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gardner stalling against the cage.
Gardner blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushes Gardner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardner's elbow.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gardner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards. #T4#
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gardners head.
A short uppercut from Gardner.
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 digs a right hand underneath Gardner's ribcage. Gardner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Gardner avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen controlling the action here for a moment.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardner's elbow.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gardner misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gardner manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anton Gardner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Pulkkinen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Gardner gets tackled into the cage by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen maintains the clinch.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Gardner controls the action.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gardner controls his hands.
Pulkkinen is looking to control Gardner's arms but Gardner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen stalling.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gardner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen slows down the pace here.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gardner tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Gardner.
Gardner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gardner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Gardner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Pulkkinen. #T2#
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gardner misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not.
Gardner lands a body punch.
Gardner misses with a body punch.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardner prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Gardner.
A body shot lands from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Gardner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Gardner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gardner tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gardner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Gardner. #TD#
Gardner successfully pulls guard.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Gardner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pulkkinen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T4#
Pulkkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Gardner blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gardner.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Gardner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gardner.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Gardner controls the action.
Gardner struggles to land a body shot inside as Pulkkinen controls his hands.
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Gardner.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gardner controls his hands.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Gardner.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardner lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Gardner's cut.
That's time! Gardner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Gardner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pulkkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gardner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Gardner.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gardner lands a leg kick that knocks Pulkkinen off balance momentarily.#CL#
Gardner moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
Gardner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Gardner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pulkkinen gets through Gardner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gardner misses with a body punch. #T1#
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gardner working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen is working Gardner over against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gardner! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Pulkkinen is unloading with more strikes now! Gardner drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Sepi 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: EFC 30
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Gardner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pulkkinen.
Gardner misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gardner.
Pulkkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a left and a right that send Gardner crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Gardner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Anton Gardner has been cut.
Pulkkinen and Gardner are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Pulkkinen throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Gardner into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Pulkkinen knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen retains his super heavyweight title!
Sepi 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: UAC 6
Date: Oct 20, 2021

#R1#
Gardner tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves away
and Pulkkinen counters with a big head kick but Gardner shrugs it off. #CL#
Gardner tries to keep at a distance but Pulkkinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gardner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Gardner misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gardner looks winded!
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen is stalling here.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gardner.
Gardner working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Gardner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gardner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner 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.
Pulkkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Gardner counters with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Anton Gardner has been cut.#T1##KD#
Pulkkinen drops Gardner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gardner 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#Gardner is rocked!
Gardner just misses with a punch to the body.
Gardner is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?#CL#
Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
Gardner tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Gardner controls his hands.
Gardner has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Gardner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gardner seems to have recovered his senses.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Gardner.#CL#
Pulkkinen darts in and clinches Gardner up against the cage.#BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Gardner lands a slapping body shot. #CL#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gardner's elbow.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
Gardner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gardner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gardner misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Pulkkinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gardner.
Gardner missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gardner drops Pulkkinen with a huge uppercut! Pulkkinen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Gardner is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Gardner!
Anton Gardner really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FUClothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: UAC 5
Date: Oct 11, 2021

#R1#
Alcala lands with a nice body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alcala lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Alcala.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Alcala scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Pulkkinen gets a clinch.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Alcala prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Alcala blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Alcala blocks a head kick by Pulkkinen.
Alcala is looking for the big counter here.
Alcala tries to clinch but Pulkkinen is having none of it. #CL#
Pulkkinen clinches. #TD2#
Alcala has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pulkkinen regains guard immediately.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alcala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Pulkkinen'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.#T1#
Alcala advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Alcala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pulkkinen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Alcala seems to be looking for submissions.
Alcala 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. #SUB2#
Alcala trying to work for an americana but Pulkkinen has managed to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alcala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pulkkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alcala has Pulkkinen in his guard.#REVR#
Alcala working a defensive guard here.
Alcala has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB2#
Alcala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulkkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulkkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Alcala working for submissions but it's allowed Pulkkinen to get to half guard.
Pulkkinen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Alcala's attempts to control the position.
Alcala gets back to full guard.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3##SUB2#
Alcala looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pulkkinen passes into side control.
Alcala is trying to control Pulkkinen's posture but Pulkkinen avoids it.
Alcala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pulkkinen's best efforts.
Alcala trying to control but Pulkkinen postures up.
Pulkkinen prevents Alcala from improving his position.
Pulkkinen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Alcala actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alcala is looking for a sweep. Pulkkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Alcala's attempts to control the position.
Alcala is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Pulkkinen is staying active.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Alcala moves away and avoids it.
Alcala throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alcala.#CL#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Alcala moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Pulkkinen has managed to clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Pulkkinen gets a clinch. #TD2#
Alcala pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Alcala working for submissions but it's allowed Pulkkinen to get to half guard.
Alcala tries to roll over but Pulkkinen keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala is trying to control but can't. #SU#
Pulkkinen decides to stand and escape the position.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alcala feints the counter takedown.
Alcala throws a head kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range. #T1#
Alcala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen walks into a jab.#CL#
Pulkkinen darts in and clinches Alcala up against the cage.
Alcala is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alcala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Alcala controls the action. #BC2#
Alcala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alcala throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
Alcala tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen looks to throw a body kick
and Alcala counters with a one-two to the body.
Alcala tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Alcala steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alcala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2##CL#
Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen blocks a body shot from Alcala.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcala looking to slow down the pace here.
Alcala throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Alcala is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pulkkinen to keep the fight standing.
Alcala blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alcala ducks right into an uppercut from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pulkkinen dodges the punch combination from Alcala.
Pulkkinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Alcala.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alcala avoids the head kick by Pulkkinen. #T3##CL2#
Alcala closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.#TD2#
Alcala gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Alcala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pulkkinen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alcala has Pulkkinen in his guard.#REVR#
Alcala working a defensive guard but Pulkkinen passes into half guard.
Alcala is pressing down on Pulkkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pulkkinen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alcala is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Alcala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alcala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sepi Pulkkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB2#
Alcala is looking for a triangle here but Pulkkinen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Alcala sneaks back into half guard.
Alcala wants to control but Pulkkinen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulkkinen pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alcala actively working from the bottom here.
Pulkkinen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Alcala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Alcala.
Pulkkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Alcala.
Alcala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Alcala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alcala tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Alcala connects with a body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Alcala counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pulkkinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Pulkkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alcala wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Pulkkinen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Pulkkinen takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Alcala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pulkkinen prevents it.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Alcala's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alcala tries to pull guard but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Sepi Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Alcala.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alcala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen is looking to control Alcala's arms but Alcala gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Alcala jumps guard but Pulkkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alcala jumps guard but Pulkkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Rodney Alcala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Alcala avoids the punch easily.
Alcala tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses. #CL#
Pulkkinen has managed to clinch. #T2#
Alcala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pulkkinen is defending well.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen is trying to stall.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Alcala controls his hands.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Alcala successfully pulls guard. #SU#
Pulkkinen gets to his feet - Alcala follows without any prompting.
Pulkkinen misses with a body kick.
Pulkkinen sets himself, and Alcala steps forward looking for the clinch! Pulkkinen avoids it this time.
Alcala shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pulkkinen eats them both and turns towards Alcala to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 head kick by Alcala misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Alcala is rocked!#KD#
Pulkkinen drops Alcala with a beautiful combination! Alcala stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pulkkinen is looking for the KO!
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Alcala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pulkkinen throws a head kick but Alcala moves out of range.
Pulkkinen lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Alcala crumples to the floor! Pulkkinen milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sepi Pulkkinen!
In his post fight interview, Sepi Pulkkinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC 25
Date: Sep 09, 2021

#R1#
Pulkkinen delivers a nice body kick.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big head kick that sends Alcala tumbling to the mat! Pulkkinen takes a step backwards and waves Alcala back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Alcala is rocked!
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Pulkkinen cracks Alcala 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 Alcala to stand back up!
Alcala is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alcala's coach down at EFC Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alcala's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pulkkinen cracks Alcala with a hook to the temple - Alcala is on wobbly legs here! Pulkkinen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Alcala falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Pulkkinen wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Sepi 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: EFC 22
Date: Aug 05, 2021

#R1##CL#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pulkkinen or not. #BC2#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Silva clinches up with Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Pulkkinen looks winded!
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen moves forwards but Silva connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva misses with a leg kick.
Pulkkinen fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Silva misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cairo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Silva.
We've been informed that Pulkkinen 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.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pulkkinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T1##CL2#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen maintains the clinch.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body kick.
Pulkkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pulkkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Silva tries to clinch up but Pulkkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pulkkinen.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva tries to clinch there but Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva with the inside leg kick.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva looks for the body kick but Pulkkinen saw that one coming. #T3#
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL#
Silva pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Pulkkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Pulkkinen takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Silva misses with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva 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.
Pulkkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Silva 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 tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Silva can pounce on him.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pulkkinen is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cairo Silva will probably get the nod.
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#
Silva looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva misses with the body kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Pulkkinen tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Silva swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with a low kick as Pulkkinen jumps back.#CL#
Silva pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen. #BC2#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Pulkkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Silva misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Cairo Silva has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Silva tenderised Pulkkinen's leg. Pulkkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pulkkinen will feel that in the morning.
Silva tried to score with a low kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Silva misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Pulkkinen pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Silva here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pulkkinen works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pulkkinen has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Silva closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#Silva is rocked!
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pulkkinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oh Silva is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen lands with a right and another and another! Silva is in big trouble! Pulkkinen lands again and this time it's lights out for Silva! A quality knockout there for Pulkkinen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Sepi 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: EFC 21
Date: Jul 29, 2021

#R1#
Pulkkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Silva misses.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up.
Silva cracks Pulkkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Pulkkinen 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.
Silva misses with a hook.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Pulkkinen has knocked Silva down with a huge combo! Pulkkinen steps away and waves a wobbly Silva back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Silva is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cairo Silva has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva 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 a brutal head kick. Silva looks out on his feet and Pulkkinen throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi 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: EFC 17
Date: Jun 17, 2021

#R1#
Silva throws a right hand that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Silva moves out of range as Pulkkinen throws a body kick.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Pulkkinen wants to break free but Silva has control. #BC#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cairo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Pulkkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pulkkinen's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a right hand
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulkkinen's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Pulkkinen's head coaches at Simply The Best that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Silva throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Silva misses the target.
Silva throws out a leg kick but Pulkkinen moves out of range and Silva only half commits.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Pulkkinen.
We've been informed that Silva 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.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Pulkkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Pulkkinen darts in trying to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Pulkkinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Pulkkinen has managed to clinch.
Pulkkinen is trying to break free.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Silva. #BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Pulkkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Silva 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 tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks the clinch.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Silva moves into the clinch.
Silva throws a head punch that misses.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Pulkkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Pulkkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva lands a nice shot that snaps Pulkkinen's head back. #ROC2#Pulkkinen is rocked!#T4#
Silva with a nice calf kick.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Are you kidding me?! Silva ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Pulkkinen clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cairo Silva!
Cairo Silva is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Cairo Silva started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: EFC 15
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laguna.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laguna makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulkkinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Laguna! But no joy.
Laguna throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
Laguna throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pulkkinen. #CL#
Pulkkinen clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Laguna pulls Pulkkinen into guard.
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.
Pulkkinen content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguna keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Pulkkinen content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Pulkkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laguna is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laguna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulkkinen has managed to get both his arms back between Laguna's legs - danger averted.
Pulkkinen sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Pulkkinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laguna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulkkinen has managed to get both his arms back between Laguna's legs - danger averted.
Pulkkinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Laguna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulkkinen is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pulkkinen is stalling in the full guard.
Pulkkinen passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pulkkinen seems content to control.
Pulkkinen continues to stall.
Pulkkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Laguna moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Pulkkinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pulkkinen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen darts in trying to clinch
and Laguna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen throws a nice looking combination but Laguna bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pulkkinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Bautista Laguna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguna throws a combination that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bautista Laguna has been cut.
Laguna fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pulkkinen is looking to clinch.
Laguna misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pulkkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pulkkinen!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laguna looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter the offense by Laguna and move into the clinch.
Pulkkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Laguna.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bautista Laguna'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##CL2#
Laguna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pulkkinen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Laguna successfully pulls guard.
Laguna has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pulkkinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Laguna working for a triangle but Pulkkinen defends it easily. #SUB2#
Laguna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen 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. #T1##SUB2#
Laguna working for a triangle but Pulkkinen defends it easily. #SUB2#
Laguna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pulkkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pulkkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Laguna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pulkkinen defends it easily.#SUB2#
Laguna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulkkinen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Pulkkinen.#SUB2#
Laguna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulkkinen 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 referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
Pulkkinen moves into range and clinches up with Laguna.
Laguna jumps guard but Pulkkinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Laguna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pulkkinen to keep the fight standing.
Laguna being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
I was talking to Pulkkinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch but Laguna improves position.
A short right from Pulkkinen on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#That has opened up Bautista Laguna's cut even more.
Pulkkinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pulkkinen tries to stall but Laguna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Laguna jumps guard but Pulkkinen stands there with Laguna around his waist. Laguna gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sepi Pulkkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bautista Laguna.
Pulkkinen has Laguna pressed against the cage. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sepi Pulkkinen.#CL#
Pulkkinen instigates a clinch.
Laguna swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lagunas head.
A short left from Pulkkinen. #ROC#Laguna is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Laguna is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Laguna is breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen has Laguna pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen has Laguna pressed against the cage. Laguna drops his hands and Pulkkinen takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Laguna tumbling to the canvas! Pulkkinen rains down with more punches but Laguna was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Pulkkinen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen retains his super heavyweight title!
Sepi Pulkkinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EFC 13
Date: May 07, 2021

#R1#
Dadasov throws a low kick, looking for Pulkkinen's leg but Pulkkinen calmly moves out of range.
Pulkkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Dadasov breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Dadasov tries to keep at a distance but Pulkkinen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Dadasov is having none of it.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick and Pulkkinen moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Dadasov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dadasov dodges the punch combination from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen moves in looking to clinch but Dadasov pushes him off.#CL#
Pulkkinen clinches with his opponent.
Dadasov wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dadasov gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Dadasov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dadasov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dadasov 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 swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy head kick
and Dadasov counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen throws a combination that misses
and Dadasov counters with an outside leg kick.
Dadasov clobbers Pulkkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dadasov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dadasov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dadasov with the inside leg kick.
Dadasov with a nice calf kick.
Pulkkinen cracks Dadasov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dadasov.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Dadasov's shoulder, as Dadasov tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkkinen thuds his right hand into Dadasov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pulkkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dadasov can pounce on him.
Dadasov throws a low kick, looking for Pulkkinen's leg but Pulkkinen calmly moves out of range.
Dadasov throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a head kick that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Pulkkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Dadasov. #ROC#Dadasov is rocked!
Renat Dadasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov looks winded!
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Dadasov closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Dadasov tries to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling the position.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Dadasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A bit of stalling here from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Pulkkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dadasov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dadasov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulkkinen.#T4#
Dadasov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dadasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Dadasov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov feints and then cracks Pulkkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pulkkinen down.
Dadasov misses with a hook.#CL2#
Dadasov pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a head kick.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Dadasov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Pulkkinen rushes Dadasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen stalling.
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen pushes Dadasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen keeps control of Dadasov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch but Dadasov improves position.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dadasov as Pulkkinen tries to tie him up.
Dadasov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen stalling.
Pulkkinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Dadasov blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dadasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dadasov throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a double jab.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A combination from Dadasov does no damage.
Dadasov throws a solid leg kick but Pulkkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dadasov.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
Dadasov throws a one two combo.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
A leg kick checked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Pulkkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dadasov can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Dadasov has closed the distance and engaged Pulkkinen in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen effectively controlling the action here.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dadasov controls the action.
Dadasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dadasov lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Dadasov tries to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling the position.
Come on Pulkkinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T3#
Pulkkinen taking a breather.
Pulkkinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dadasov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Dadasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dadasov's elbow.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dadasov.
Sepi Pulkkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand. #T4#
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Dadasov scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks from the clinch.
Renat Dadasov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Dadasov forces Pulkkinen back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dadasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dadasov blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen has Dadasov pressed against the cage, preventing Dadasov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Dadasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dadasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
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#
Dadasov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dadasov throws a body punch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Dadasov misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Pulkkinen moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches.
Dadasov lands an uppercut.
Dadasov can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dadasov is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
Dadasov can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Dadasov's head.
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Dadasov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dadasov throws a low kick but Pulkkinen avoids it.#T1#
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Dadasov.
Pulkkinen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dadasov counters with an outside leg kick. #CL2#
Dadasov rushes Pulkkinen and presses him up against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dadasov wants to get back to striking at distance but Pulkkinen won't allow it.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Pulkkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dadasov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Dadasov's ribcage. Dadasov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dadasov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dadasov's efforts to push away.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Dadasov controls his hands.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov tries to break free but Pulkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen cracks Dadasov with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Dadasov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Dadasov prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen. #BC2#
Dadasov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!#CL#
Pulkkinen clinches.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches. #T3#
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dadasov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dadasov controls the action.
Pulkkinen trying to stall but Dadasov improves his position.
Dadasov is trying to break free.
Pulkkinen lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dadasov controls the action.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dadasov tries to break free but Pulkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Dadasov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Dadasov backwards. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dadasov has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Dadasov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Dadasov blocks it.
Dadasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Dadasov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen. #BC2#
Dadasov breaks the clinch.
Dadasov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dadasov lands with a nice combination. Pulkkinen backs away looking to recover.
Dadasov throws a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.#KD#
Pulkkinen drops Dadasov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dadasov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Stalling in the clinch from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Dadasov is trying to break free.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Pulkkinen works on Dadasov's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is stalling here.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Dadasov avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Dadasov lands with a right to the head. #KD#
Pulkkinen drops Dadasov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dadasov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Pulkkinen slows down the pace here. #T1#
Pulkkinen pushes Dadasov against the cage. Pulkkinen is working some dirty boxing. Pulkkinen pushes off with a quick right hook! Dadasov goes down! Dadasov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pulkkinen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sepi Pulkkinen thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: EFC 12
Date: Apr 16, 2021

#R1#
Dadasov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Dadasov.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Pulkkinen has knocked Dadasov down with a huge combo! Pulkkinen steps away and waves a wobbly Dadasov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Some wild striking there from Dadasov.
Dadasov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pulkkinen throwing a counter right hand but Dadasov manages to avoid it.
Dadasov takes a swing at Pulkkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pulkkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Dadasov breaks away and moves out of range.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dadasov 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.
Dadasov misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Dadasov is rocked!
Dadasov wants to clinch up but Pulkkinen keeps it at a distance.
Dadasov avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Dadasov moves into the clinch.
Pulkkinen pushes Dadasov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Dadasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen stalling against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Pulkkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Dadasov misses with a body punch.
Dadasov is trying to break free.
Dadasov letting Pulkkinen take a breather here.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Dadasov works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Dadasov misses with the head strike.
Dadasov tries to break free but Pulkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Dadasov tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen stalls.
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pulkkinen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dadasov is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling him.
Pulkkinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Dadasov.
Pulkkinen leaning against his opponent.
Pulkkinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dadasov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Pulkkinen stalling. #T3#
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dadasov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen prevents Dadasov from breaking the clinch.
Dadasov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Dadasov is trying to break free.
Dadasov can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Dadasov working hard to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Dadasov controls the action.
Dadasov misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Dadasov is trying to break the clinch but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Dadasov. #T4#
Pulkkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Pulkkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pulkkinen prevents Dadasov from breaking the clinch.
Dadasov letting Pulkkinen take a breather here.
Pulkkinen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dadasov can't break the clinch.
Dadasov tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Dadasov is trying to force a seperation but Pulkkinen has the dominant position.
Dadasov wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dadasov tries to clinch up
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Dadasov throws a sloppy head kick
and Pulkkinen counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Dadasov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Apothecary logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: EFC 11
Date: Mar 28, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Pulkkinen drives through and clinches with Laguna against the cage.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laguna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Bautista Laguna has been cut.
Laguna tries to pull guard but Pulkkinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Laguna drops back down to his feet.
Laguna throws a head punch that misses.
Laguna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Laguna misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Laguna misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
Laguna takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
Pulkkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laguna backwards.
Laguna tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pulkkinen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bautista Laguna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Laguna smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Laguna seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Pulkkinen shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Laguna is backing up but Pulkkinen catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Laguna covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Pulkkinen Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2021

#R1#
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Hank Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big head kick that sends Holmes tumbling to the mat! Pulkkinen takes a step backwards and waves Holmes back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Holmes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Hank Holmes has been cut.
Holmes walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Pulkkinen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sepi Pulkkinen!

Event: SMASH: Bundy vs Oxlade
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Nekele.
Nekele tries a head kick but it misses.
Nekele scores with a hook.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Pulkkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nekele throws a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head but Pulkkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele thuds a left hand into Pulkkinen's body.
Pulkkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele swings for the body but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Nekele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
We've been hearing reports that Nekele has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pulkkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Pulkkinen wants to clinch.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.#T1#
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pulkkinen avoids the head kick by Nekele.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Nekele avoids it with no problem.
Nekele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nekele with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws a nice head kick!
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele is looking to wear down Pulkkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle, before Nekele throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Pulkkinen's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Nekele lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Naiki Nekele!
Naiki Nekele gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Trump vs White
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range nicely.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab from Smith.
Pulkkinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pulkkinen tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pulkkinen to the ground. Pulkkinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Smith misses.
Pulkkinen defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Pulkkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith 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.
Pulkkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Pulkkinen throws a fast counter high kick but Smith manages to duck under it in time.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donk. Smith catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pulkkinen checks the leg kick nicely there. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pulkkinen enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pulkkinen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulkkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pulkkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #T3#
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pulkkinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Pulkkinen keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pulkkinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pulkkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Pulkkinen content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith has his hands on Pulkkinen's head, controlling the position.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pulkkinen's guard. #REVR#
Pulkkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith misses with a hook #KD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Pulkkinen lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pulkkinen in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith lunges at Pulkkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulkkinen's hand.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen scores with a kick to the midsection.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Pulkkinen swinging wildly here. #T1#
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Pulkkinen throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD#
Pulkkinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Pulkkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smith trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkkinen can do to turn this around?
Pulkkinen is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
Pulkkinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB##T2#
Smith is trying to keep Pulkkinen in close.
Pulkkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep.
Aaron Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Smith keeping full guard, as Pulkkinen tries to pass.
Pulkkinen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pulkkinen controlling from the top position.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control the position.
Pulkkinen preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pulkkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Pulkkinen scores with a body shot.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulkkinen.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Aaron Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith avoids the body shot from Pulkkinen.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pulkkinen.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Aaron Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Pulkkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith lands with a hook. Pulkkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulkkinen.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pulkkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Smith misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulkkinen tries to clinch up.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pulkkinen pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smith throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Smith blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pulkkinen pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#Aaron Smith's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Pulkkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen. #KD2#
Pulkkinen drops Smith onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Smith is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Smith is rocked!
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Pulkkinen keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Smith
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
A jab from Knox misses.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen flicks out a counter leg kick but Knox steps away.
Knox swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Knox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox 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.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulkkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Pulkkinen rushes Knox and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Knox taking a breather. #BC#
Knox manages to break the clinch. #KD#
Knox sends Pulkkinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Knox is motioning to the referee to let Pulkkinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
Knox tries to bum rush Pulkkinen with a series of wild strikes but Pulkkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pulkkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?#CL2#
Pulkkinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knox dips a shoulder and cracks Pulkkinen with a mighty uppercut! Pulkkinen falls back against the cage and Knox unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pulkkinen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Knox screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeta Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Zeta Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Nice cross by Pulkkinen.#CUT2#It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
Da Oxlade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Da Oxlade is out of range.
Da Oxlade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Oxlade is just out of range.
Da Oxlade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Oxlade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Lab in the buildup to the fight.
Da Oxlade walks into a straight right hand from Pulkkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Da Oxlade swinging wildly here. #T1#
Da Oxlade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Da Oxlade ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Da Oxlade circles away.
Da Oxlade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Pulkkinen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Oxlade, pushing him back against the cage.
Da Oxlade throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Da Oxlade works on Pulkkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Pulkkinen looks winded!#T2#
Da Oxlade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Oxlade controlling the action here for a moment.
Da Oxlade 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.
Da Oxlade gets through Pulkkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Oxlade.
A head punch on the inside from Pulkkinen fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Oxlade has a couple of punches blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Da Oxlade's elbow.
Da Oxlade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Oxlade tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Oxlade stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Da Oxlade for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Da Oxlade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3#
Da Oxlade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pulkkinen keeps control of Da Oxlade as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mawi Da Oxlade.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Da Oxlade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Da Oxlade counters with a quick kick to the body but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Da Oxlade makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulkkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pulkkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD#
Da Oxlade 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 Da Oxlade finish him?! #ROC#Pulkkinen is rocked!
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 big right followed by a crushing left from Da Oxlade knocks Pulkkinen out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mawi Da Oxlade!
Mawi Da Oxlade is the new super heavyweight champion!
Mawi Da Oxlade decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: SMASH: Lalla vs Dee
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nekele blocks the body kick.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nekele is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Nekele closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele misses with a series of wild punches.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nekele connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nekele moves into range and clinches up with Pulkkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Nekele fails to land.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Nekele lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut.
Nekele lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nekele lands a nice uppercut.
Nekele wants to break free but Pulkkinen has control.
Nekele can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pulkkinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nekele blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Pulkkinen as the two fighters clinch.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Nekele tries to break free but Pulkkinen pushes him back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele. #T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nekele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
A hook to the body from Pulkkinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nekele tries to circle away but Pulkkinen has him pinned against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nekele.
Nekele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Nekele gets control of Pulkkinen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nekele will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pulkkinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nekele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Nekele is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up.
Pulkkinen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Nekele closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen lands a body punch.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Nekele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen gets underhooks to prevent Nekele's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Nekele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen slowing the pace effectively.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Nekele is looking to break free of the clinch but Pulkkinen has double underhooks.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Pulkkinen pushes Nekele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nekele takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #CL2#
Pulkkinen closes the distance and clinches.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele can't break the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nekele has had enough of the clinch but Pulkkinen keeps him there for the moment.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Nekele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pulkkinen gets through Nekele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nekele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pulkkinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pulkkinen is leaning against Nekele and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pulkkinen pushes Nekele back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen digs a right hand underneath Nekele's ribcage. Nekele let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nekele up against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Nekele being controlled against the cage.
Pulkkinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele takes a shot to the head.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Pulkkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Nekele is trying to push Pulkkinen away but Pulkkinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pulkkinen tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Pulkkinen back against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen is struggling to control the position.
Pulkkinen stalling.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushes Nekele back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pulkkinen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Pulkkinen presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nekele or not.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pulkkinen presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow. #BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Pulkkinen has Nekele up against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Nekele swings wildly with an uppercut but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Pulkkinen darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage.
Pulkkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Pulkkinen lands a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pulkkinen prevents Nekele from breaking the clinch.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Pulkkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Nekele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nekele on the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Pulkkinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nekele doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkkinen circles away. #T1#
Pulkkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Pulkkinen drops Nekele with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nekele 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.
Pulkkinen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Nekele! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A very excited looking Sepi 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: SMASH: Stone vs Dee
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Miguel Rodolfo has been cut.
Pulkkinen lands a head shot.
Rodolfo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulkkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Pulkkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rodolfo misses with a hook
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodolfo has a takedown stuffed.
Pulkkinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rodolfo.#KD2#
Pulkkinen drops Rodolfo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rodolfo 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#Rodolfo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodolfo fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodolfo shoots in but Pulkkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodolfo fails with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pulkkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodolfo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rodolfo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Rodolfo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pulkkinen sprawls well initially but Rodolfo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Pulkkinen tries to roll over but Rodolfo keeps him under control.
Pulkkinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pulkkinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodolfo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodolfo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkkinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rodolfo prevents Pulkkinen from improving his position.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Rodolfo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rodolfo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pulkkinen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodolfo working over Pulkkinen with some ground and pound. Pulkkinen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodolfo 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. #T2#
Pulkkinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodolfo working the head and body with strikes.
Pulkkinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Rodolfo from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pulkkinen is continuing to stall.
Pulkkinen 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.
Pulkkinen 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#
Rodolfo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Rodolfo's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Pulkkinen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Rodolfo actively working from the bottom here.
Pulkkinen is thwarting Rodolfo's attempts to control the position.
Pulkkinen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rodolfo missing with punches from the bottom.
Rodolfo 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.
Well, if Pulkkinen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodolfo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Rodolfo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodolfo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pulkkinen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rodolfo is trying to escape the mount.
Pulkkinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sepi Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Rodolfo'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.#R2#
Rodolfo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rodolfo on the side of the head.
Miguel Rodolfo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodolfo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodolfo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pulkkinen slips a jab and a cross from Rodolfo.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodolfo.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Rodolfo shoots in and bounces Pulkkinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodolfo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodolfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodolfo throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Rodolfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodolfo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pulkkinen managing to control the position.
Rodolfo stands and throws Pulkkinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pulkkinen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miguel Rodolfo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rodolfo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rodolfo lands with some strikes.
Rodolfo raining down shots from the mount!
Pulkkinen tries to hold on but Rodolfo pushes him away.
Rodolfo looking to finish Pulkkinen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pulkkinen!
Rodolfo punching from mount but Pulkkinen doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2#
Pulkkinen can't escape the position.
Rodolfo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rodolfo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pulkkinen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pulkkinen and Rodolfo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
An elbow from Rodolfo crashes against the mat.
Pulkkinen gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Rodolfo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pulkkinen defends it well.
Pulkkinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pulkkinen trying to control from the bottom.
Pulkkinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulkkinen.#T3#
Rodolfo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodolfo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Rodolfo is proving a slippery customer.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Rodolfo from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodolfo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Pulkkinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pulkkinen trying to control but Rodolfo is working from the bottom.
Rodolfo throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #T4#
Rodolfo throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Rodolfo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rodolfo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodolfo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodolfo being controlled here momentarily.
Rodolfo postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodolfo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Rodolfo landing with the ground and pound.
Rodolfo throwing strikes from guard but Pulkkinen blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Rodolfo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Rodolfo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rodolfo swinging wildly here.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rodolfo ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Rodolfo tries to counter with a takedown but Pulkkinen is quick to defend against it.
Pulkkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
Rodolfo fails with the takedown.
Rodolfo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pulkkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rodolfo throws a hook but Pulkkinen avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Miguel Rodolfo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodolfo lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pulkkinen clinches.
Rodolfo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miguel Rodolfo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the side of Rodolfo's head.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pulkkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pulkkinen is working Rodolfo over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodolfo up against the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pulkkinen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pulkkinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen tries a body shot but Rodolfo blocks it.
Pulkkinen pushes Rodolfo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Rodolfo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen throws a big uppercut that drops Rodolfo! More strikes from Pulkkinen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rodolfo lies dazed against the cage as Pulkkinen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Sepi Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PF20 Umm v Kawamata
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar drops his hands momentarily and Pulkkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Pulkkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulkkinen. That's going to slow Lesnar down.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Lesnar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pulkkinen some visible discomfort.
Lesnar trying to control the position but Pulkkinen is working away.
Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Pulkkinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Lesnar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lesnar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pulkkinen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Pulkkinen tries to bench press Lesnar off him but Lesnar keeps the position.
Pulkkinen defending against the ground and pound.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Pulkkinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pulkkinen is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
Pulkkinen taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Pulkkinen takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lesnar controlling the position from side mount.
Lesnar working the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen regains half guard, as Lesnar was trying to land strikes.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pulkkinen has hold of Lesnar's hands but Lesnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep. Lesnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pulkkinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pulkkinen gets back to full guard.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulkkinen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Pulkkinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Pulkkinen!#REVB#
Lesnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar is trying to control the position but Pulkkinen postures up. #T4#
Pulkkinen looking to pass the guard.
Pulkkinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pulkkinen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Pulkkinen is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pulkkinen defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pulkkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lesnar jabs Pulkkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters circling - Pulkkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pulkkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnar's shoulder, as Lesnar tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Lesnar.
Pulkkinen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Lesnar sees coming a mile off.
Sepi Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Lesnar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lesnar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Lesnar moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
A slow jab from Lesnar misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Pulkkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Pulkkinen didn't expect that.
Lesnar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Lesnar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pulkkinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Pulkkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Pulkkinen keeps moving.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pulkkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pulkkinen controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar won't allow Pulkkinen to sweep him here.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pulkkinen but Pulkkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar.
Lesnar walks into a left hand.
Pulkkinen lands a front kick.
Pulkkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lesnar's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen. #CL#
Lesnar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulkkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lesnar can't find room to land a body shot as Pulkkinen controls the action.
Lesnar taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Lesnar - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen blocking some punches. #BC2#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch. #T1#
A big left from Lesnar misses.
Pulkkinen misses with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Lesnar shrugs it off though.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulkkinen throws out the jab.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Pulkkinen is quick to defend against it.
Lesnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Pulkkinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Lesnar is taking a breather. Pulkkinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pulkkinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar cracks Pulkkinen with a solid left hand.
Pulkkinen keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Pulkkinen controlling the position.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pulkkinen holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Pulkkinen controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pulkkinen is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lesnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lesnar is thwarting Pulkkinen's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pulkkinen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pulkkinen keeping hold of Lesnar's head, controlling as best he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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 Mark Lesnar.
I think Lesnar 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mark Lesnar!
After the fight, Mark Lesnar 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: PF15 Clarks v Snoats
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
A lazy left from Pulkkinen finds it's target.
Carmo moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carmo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen looks to land a left hand but Carmo moved out of range nicely.
Carmo shoots in for a takedown but Pulkkinen shows good takedown defense.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Carmo ducked under it nicely.
Carmo misses with an uppercut
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Lucio Francisco Carmo has been cut.
A nice leg kick from Pulkkinen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen clobbers Carmo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pulkkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carmo feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo throws a series of punches but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carmo.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carmo. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Carmo.#T1#
Carmo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there #TD#
and Carmo counters with a takedown into side control.
Carmo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pulkkinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pulkkinen gets back to half guard.
Pulkkinen is not content to let Carmo control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carmo seems to be working for a kimura but Pulkkinen defends the submission attempt.
Pulkkinen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Carmo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Pulkkinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carmo.
Pulkkinen trying to hold on to Carmo's head to control him but Carmo postures up.
Carmo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pulkkinen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen is controlling Carmo's posture.
Carmo advances to half guard. #T3#
Carmo passes to side control. #SUB#
Carmo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carmo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Pulkkinen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Carmo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pulkkinen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pulkkinen is looking for a sweep.
Carmo is looking to take a break and control but Pulkkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pulkkinen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Carmo. #T4##SUB#
Carmo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carmo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pulkkinen is not content to let Carmo control the position. #SUB#
Carmo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Carmo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carmo slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sepi Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucio Francisco Carmo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Carmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pulkkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Sepi Pulkkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Carmo is out of range.
Carmo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid body kick from Pulkkinen.
Carmo misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carmo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a series of punches but Carmo avoids them all with ease.
Carmo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pulkkinen sprawls and moves away.
Pulkkinen slips a jab from Carmo.
Pulkkinen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carmo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Carmo.
Pulkkinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pulkkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carmo.
As Carmo backs off Pulkkinen throws a huge counter combo but Carmo manages to avoid it all.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Carmo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pulkkinen as he jumps to the side.
Carmo blocks a jab.
Carmo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pulkkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Carmo off the cage and back into range.
Pulkkinen scoring well with a low kick there.
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab. Carmo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pulkkinen cracks Carmo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Carmo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Pulkkinen pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Carmo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
After winning the bout, Sepi Pulkkinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PF8 Ky Jr v Bush
Date: May 02, 2020

#R1#
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Bundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy fails with the takedown
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been hearing reports that Bundy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pulkkinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.
Pulkkinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Bundy 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.
Bundy closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bundy! Pulkkinen lets Bundy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Bundy.#T1##KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Bundy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bundy looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Bundy back to his feet!#ROC2#
Bundy is rocked!#CUT2#
Ted Bundy's cut is getting worse.
Pulkkinen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Bundy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bundy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy cracks Pulkkinen with a solid left hand.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy with a nice head shot there.
Bundy 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.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pulkkinen is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Pulkkinen is retaining full guard.
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bundy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bundy chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Pulkkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pulkkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bundy trying to control but Pulkkinen is working from the bottom.
Pulkkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bundy postures up in Pulkkinen's guard and throws a big left but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Pulkkinen. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Bundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bundy looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bundy on the side of the head.#CUT2#
Ted Bundy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Bundy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pulkkinen 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.
Bundy is looking to work some ground and pound but Pulkkinen has wrist control.
Bundy distracts Pulkkinen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Bundy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Pulkkinen's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ted Bundy!
Ted Bundy is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Ted Bundy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PF5 Nti v Coco
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Pulkkinen with a hook.
Xezeron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pulkkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xezeron scrambles back to his feet.#KD#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Xezeron crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Xezeron looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Xezeron back to his feet!#ROC#
Xezeron is rocked!
Xezeron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Xezeron counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Xezeron escapes and gets back to his feet.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen lands a brutal uppercut that launches Xezeron off his feet! Xezeron tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A victorious Sepi Pulkkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 124
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Figg throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a body kick.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Figg.
Pulkkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Figg is wise to it.
Pulkkinen blocks a head kick by Figg.
Pulkkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Figg takes one to the chin there.
Figg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Figg throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen sizes up Figg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pulkkinen checks a low kick from Figg.
Figg swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pulkkinen! Figg is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
Sepi Pulkkinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 114 Gusmao v Tiger 4
Date: Nov 15, 2019

#R1#
Ringnes tries to clinch but Pulkkinen moves out of range.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Ringnes rushes Pulkkinen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pulkkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ringnes is defending well for now.#BC#
Pulkkinen manages to break the clinch.
Ringnes moves to clinch but Pulkkinen breaks away
and Pulkkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pulkkinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Ringnes catches Pulkkinen right on the button with a cross.
Pulkkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Pulkkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ringnes on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ringnes .#CL2#
Ringnes 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!
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pulkkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ringnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pulkkinen is keeping busy.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Pulkkinen wants to stall. #BC#
Pulkkinen breaks from the clinch.
Ringnes defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
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. #CL2#
Ringnes pushes Pulkkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ringnes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pulkkinen.
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulkkinen.
Ringnes misses with a punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pulkkinen.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ringnes .
Ringnes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ringnes lands a left hand.
Ringnes 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 Ringnes can turn it around.
Pulkkinen blocks an uppercut.
Pulkkinen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pulkkinen is breathing heavily.#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!
Ringnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ringnes .
A hook to the body from Ringnes .
A nice left hand lands by Ringnes .
Knees to the body from Ringnes .
Ringnes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ringnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pulkkinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ringnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ringnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ringnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Ringnes lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Pulkkinen is rocked!
Ringnes is working Pulkkinen over against the cage.
Oh Pulkkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the head.
Ringnes landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ringnes .
Ringnes creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pulkkinen's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pulkkinen drops to his knees and Ringnes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arild Ringnes !

Event: RISE 103 Leng v HeavyWeight
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schubert.
Schubert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schubert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schubert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen throws a shot from downtown. Schubert moves away and avoids it.
Schubert steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pulkkinen. That one must have hurt.
Schubert is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Pulkkinen lands a big uppercut and Schubert crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Schubert looks OK. Pulkkinen waves Schubert back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Schubert has been cut.
Schubert seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Schubert drops his hands momentarily. Pulkkinen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Schubert staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Schubert doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A relieved looking Sepi 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019

#R1#
Pulkkinen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Devon Arias has been cut.#KD#
Pulkkinen drops Arias with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Arias 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.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Arias looks winded!
Pulkkinen flashes Arias a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Arias's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Arias crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Pulkkinen punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A relieved looking Sepi 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018

#R1##KD#
Pulkkinen lands a left and a right that send Bellafontane crashing to the mat, dazed. Pulkkinen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Sam Bellafontane has been cut.
Bellafontane misses with a two punch combination.
Bellafontane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bellafontane throws a right hand that Pulkkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pulkkinen also avoids with ease.
Bellafontane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Pulkkinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bellafontane moves out of range of the strikes.
Bellafontane misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulkkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bellafontane looks winded!
Pulkkinen lands an uppercut, right on the button! Bellafontane tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A relieved looking Sepi 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2018

#R1##KD#
Pulkkinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tucker sprawling to the canvas! Tucker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pulkkinen finish him?! #ROC#
Tucker is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Todd Tucker has been cut.
Tucker looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pulkkinen ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Tucker out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sepi Pulkkinen!
After winning the bout, Sepi Pulkkinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Todd Tucker spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for this opportunity to fight. There's a really nice bridge near my house, I'm going to jump off it.'.

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