PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Junttila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov has chosen Lube-Shparu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pertti Junttila is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Junttila
vs
Kulakov

190 cm
30
185 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

184 cm
23
186 lbs
5 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pertti Junttila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Kulakov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junttila throws a jab when Kulakov was well out of range.
Kulakov connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Pertti Junttila has been cut.
Kulakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Junttila shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kulakov as he jumps to the side.

Junttila shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Junttila was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Junttila looking to ground and pound but Kulakov is blocking nicely.

Junttila looking for a guillotine from mount but Kulakov is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Junttila is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kulakov is surviving well by controlling Junttila's body position as best he can.
Junttila working the ground and pound effectively.

Junttila swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kulakov is now in Junttila's guard. A big mistake from Junttila there, giving up the dominant position!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Junttila working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kulakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kulakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kulakov won't allow Junttila to sweep him here.
Kulakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Junttila seems keen to control Kulakov's posture.
Junttila lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kulakov!
Kulakov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Junttila scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kulakov?
Junttila wants to control the pace but Kulakov is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kulakov is bucking up trying to escape but Junttila cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Junttila 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junttila fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Junttila lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kulakov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.
Junttila throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kulakov because Junttila loaded up on that one.
Junttila scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Kulakov is rocked!

Junttila moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kulakov has worked his arm free - good work by Kulakov!
Junttila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kulakov keeps working.
Kulakov dodges the ground and pound from Junttila.
Kulakov pushes Junttila away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Junttila gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Junttila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junttila trying to control the position but Kulakov is working away.
Junttila in side control, throwing shots but Kulakov defends.
Junttila prevents Kulakov from escaping the position.

Junttila tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Junttila tries for a kimura but Kulakov is defending well.
Junttila tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kulakov's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junttila trying to control the position but Kulakov is working away.
Junttila is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kulakov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kulakov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Junttila has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Junttila works to advance to full mount. Kulakov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulakov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Junttila working for a submission but Kulakov is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Junttila jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kulakov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pertti Junttila dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pertti Junttila'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.

Junttila tries to clinch but Kulakov is having none of it.
Kulakov takes a swing at Junttila's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Kulakov misses.
A punch combination from Kulakov misses.
Kulakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junttila was well out of range. Poor timing from Kulakov.
Junttila is looking to clinch but Kulakov is avoiding it.
Junttila shoots for a takedown but Kulakov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Junttila shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kulakov but Kulakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kulakov lands with an overhand left.
Kulakov scores with a jab to the head.
Junttila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pertti Junttila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulakov throws a combination that misses
and Junttila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kulakov thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kulakov misses.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Junttila fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kulakov catches Junttila with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kulakov needs to keep his hands up - Junttila had a free shot at his head there.
Junttila ducks under a wild hook from Kulakov.
Nice sprawl there from Kulakov as Junttila shoots in.
Kulakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Junttila shoots in for a double leg but Kulakov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viktor Kulakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kulakov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulakov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Junttila's head.
Junttila misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Junttila takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kulakov works over Junttila's head and body with a nice combination.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulakov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Pertti Junttila's cut is getting worse.
Junttila takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Junttila closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet.
Kulakov pushes Junttila off but Junttila dives into side control.
Kulakov wants to get back to his feet but Junttila drags him back down.
Pertti Junttila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kulakov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Junttila trying to control but Kulakov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junttila controlling the pace for now.
Kulakov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Junttila goes for an armbar but Kulakov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kulakov.
Junttila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kulakov is one step ahead there.
Junttila has a closed guard, preventing Kulakov from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kulakov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kulakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Junttila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kulakov has managed to get both his arms back between Junttila's legs - danger averted.

Junttila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kulakov defends well.
Junttila keeping moving, preventing Kulakov from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kulakov is looking to stand up but Junttila won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kulakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pertti Junttila's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Junttila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kulakov swivels and escapes.
Kulakov keeps the fight on the outside.
Junttila tries to clinch up.
Kulakov thuds a left hand into Junttila's body.
Kulakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Oooooh!!! Kulakov has knocked Junttila down with a huge combo! Kulakov steps away and waves a wobbly Junttila back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junttila tries to move into range but Kulakov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Pertti Junttila's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kulakov connects with a looping right hand.
Kulakov jabs Junttila to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Junttila closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Junttila is rocked!
Kulakov is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Junttila hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Viktor Kulakov!