Post by The Sandman on Feb 24, 2022 14:42:25 GMT -5
Jens Pulver is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Alexander Volkanovski glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Pulver and The Vulcan move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The Vulcan avoids a dangerous strike from Pulver
and counters with a solid straight!
Tremendous strikes from The Vulcan!
Pulver blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pulver's arms.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Jens Pulver
that forces The Vulcan to try and defend better.
Jens Pulver paws at The Vulcan.
The Vulcan swings ineffectively.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkanovski!
Pulver is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pulver goes to the body...
his punches graze The Vulcan's arm.
Pulver is swinging for the fences!
The Vulcan backpedals and creates space. Jens Pulver is asking him if he is going to fight!
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexander Volkanovski tries a hook to the body
and hits Pulver ribs hard
Some counter punches against Alexander Volkanovski
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Vulcan quickly defends.
The Vulcan is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Vulcan and Pulver circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that The Vulcan is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jens Pulver put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That punch barely misses as Alexander Volkanovski steps backwards!
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkanovski looks to counter!
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Pulver's chin
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Vulcan can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Pulver!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander Volkanovski is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A wicked punch by Alexander Volkanovski
goes awry.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The Vulcan looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Pulver is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Vulcan.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jens Pulver. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The Vulcan steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jens Pulver. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Several good body shots
land on Pulver.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Vulcan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Vulcan wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Vulcan moves forward and holds Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Vulcan is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Volkanovski embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Volkanovski pushes Pulver forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The Vulcan doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes The Vulcan forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The Vulcan struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Those punches are hitting! Pulver covers his head!
Pulver's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vulcan tries to take Jens Pulver down... Pulver stumbles backwards and Alexander Volkanovski launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Pulver's jaw!
Jens Pulver pushes away The Vulcan trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Vulcan doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jens Pulver
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Volkanovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pulver is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The Vulcan misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
The Vulcan is being hit hard here!
Jens Pulver tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pulver circles out and slips free of Alexander Volkanovski's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Alexander Volkanovski, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Alexander Volkanovski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pulver is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexander Volkanovski is in open guard over Pulver
The Vulcan tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
The Vulcan positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Pulver's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Alexander Volkanovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski aggressively and repeatedly punches Pulver.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Alexander Volkanovski in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pulver's face!
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Alexander Volkanovski in closed guard.
Alexander Volkanovski is in closed guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Alexander Volkanovski manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pulver's face!
Pulver's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Forehead
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski tries to open Pulver's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alexander Volkanovski. Pulver is unable to cover himself now!
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver launches a few weak punches
The Vulcan blocks them effectively.
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski tries to free his leg...
Alexander Volkanovski uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jens Pulver. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Volkanovski tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing The Vulcan to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pulver tries to cover his face,
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski was tooling Jens Pulver for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jens Pulver lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Vulcan measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
The Vulcan measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pulver blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver tries to launch a few punches to Alexander Volkanovski
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting The Vulcan's defense
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pulver tries to cover his face,
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Pulver is in closed guard... The Vulcan tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
The Vulcan positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pulver's being punished here!
Pulver has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Volkanovski in his guard...
Alexander Volkanovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
The Vulcan throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jens Pulver
Solid shots!
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
The Vulcan positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pulver's being punished here!
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Vulcan's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The Vulcan
Jens Pulver has seen better days.
Pulver tries to open up The Vulcan with a few strikes with his right elbow...
The Vulcan blocks a few elbows and now Jens Pulver will have to look for another option here.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkanovski manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Pulver use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexander Volkanovski holds Jens Pulver and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Jens Pulver tries a hook to the body
but The Vulcan manages to dodge it
Jens Pulver attempts to cut off The Vulcan with punches
The Vulcan reels from the strikes.
Brilliant combination from Jens Pulver
that forces The Vulcan to try and defend better.
A punch from Jens Pulver
whizzes past The Vulcan.
Pulver is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Vulcan is smart enough to block that one.
The Vulcan is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by The Vulcan followed by a hard jab
Jens Pulver stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Nose
Jens Pulver is a bloody mess!
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Vulcan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Alexander Volkanovski.
Even nicer blocks from Pulver.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pulver avoids a dangerous strike from The Vulcan
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Left eye
The Vulcan begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pulver
this is getting worse and worse for Pulver
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Jens Pulver and The Vulcan engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Pulver doesn't stop bleeding.
A high kick from Jens Pulver
misses badly. Pulver slips and falls!
The Vulcan is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Jens Pulver is standing now.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jens Pulver just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Vulcan quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkanovski looks to counter!
The Vulcan throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The Vulcan and Pulver circle around the center of the cage.
Jens Pulver takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulver studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Several good body shots
land on Pulver.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jens Pulver. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vulcan is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Alexander Volkanovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Pulver launches a kick
but Alexander Volkanovski avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Vulcan.
It looks like Pulver was hit by a bus!
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Vulcan can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pulverizing punch to Pulver's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Pulver has a small cut in his Chin
Alexander Volkanovski attempts to cut off Pulver with punches
Pulver reels from the strikes.
Pulver's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkanovski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Brilliant combination from Jens Pulver
The Vulcan is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jens Pulver can end the fight with his ground and pound.
You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkanovski jumps back and jabs
Pulver only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Alexander Volkanovski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Terrible one sided match... Pulver was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexander Volkanovski caliber.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jens Pulver throws a combo
Alexander Volkanovski ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pulver swings again, only to get countered once more! Pulver is looking bad here!
Pulver's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Vulcan launches a furious hook!
That hits Pulver's chin like a wrecking ball! Pulver loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Chin
That punishment by Alexander Volkanovski has left Pulver staggered! Alexander Volkanovski should try push forward now and finish this!
The Vulcan is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
The Vulcan launches a kick to Pulver's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
The Vulcan is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver is a bloody mess!
The Vulcan launches a kick to Pulver's thigh
Loud pop!
The Vulcan is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
The Vulcan moves backwards and gestures for Jens Pulver to stand up.
Jens Pulver is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Pulver doesn't stop bleeding.
Pulver follows Alexander Volkanovski
only to get counter punched in a big way! Pulver needs to stop playing Alexander Volkanovski's game or he'll get knocked out!
Terrible one sided match... Pulver was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexander Volkanovski caliber.
Pulver doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander Volkanovski chases Pulver and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pulver steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Alexander Volkanovski has left Pulver staggered! Alexander Volkanovski should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Vulcan throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Chin
Jens Pulver seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alexander Volkanovski!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
The Vulcan moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Volkanovski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Pulver seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vulcan doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Vulcan who put distance between them
Jens Pulver seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alexander Volkanovski!
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jens Pulver. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jens Pulver seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alexander Volkanovski!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Vulcan.
It looks like Pulver was hit by a bus!
Pulver is out! Pulver is out! Alexander Volkanovski has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Alexander Volkanovski by KO (Punch) at 3:35 Round 4
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 16/44 (36%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkanovski
Punches 48/78 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 26/36 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 274 s
Volkanovski dominates.
Alexander Volkanovski glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Mario Yamasaki.
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Round 1
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Pulver and The Vulcan move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
The Vulcan avoids a dangerous strike from Pulver
and counters with a solid straight!
Tremendous strikes from The Vulcan!
Pulver blocks with confidence
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Alexander Volkanovski launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pulver's arms.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Jens Pulver
that forces The Vulcan to try and defend better.
Jens Pulver paws at The Vulcan.
The Vulcan swings ineffectively.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Alexander Volkanovski!
Pulver is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Pulver goes to the body...
his punches graze The Vulcan's arm.
Pulver is swinging for the fences!
The Vulcan backpedals and creates space. Jens Pulver is asking him if he is going to fight!
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Alexander Volkanovski tries a hook to the body
and hits Pulver ribs hard
Some counter punches against Alexander Volkanovski
land while he's on his bicycle.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Vulcan quickly defends.
The Vulcan is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The Vulcan and Pulver circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Not a desiderable position that The Vulcan is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jens Pulver put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That punch barely misses as Alexander Volkanovski steps backwards!
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkanovski looks to counter!
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Pulver's chin
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Vulcan can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from Pulver!
Some big punches are landing!
Alexander Volkanovski is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
A wicked punch by Alexander Volkanovski
goes awry.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The Vulcan looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Pulver is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Vulcan.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jens Pulver. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:40 in the 1 round
The Vulcan steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jens Pulver. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Several good body shots
land on Pulver.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Vulcan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Vulcan wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
The Vulcan moves forward and holds Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Vulcan is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Alexander Volkanovski embrace and tries to move away...
Alexander Volkanovski pushes Pulver forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The Vulcan doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes The Vulcan forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
The Vulcan struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Those punches are hitting! Pulver covers his head!
Pulver's Right eye is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vulcan tries to take Jens Pulver down... Pulver stumbles backwards and Alexander Volkanovski launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Pulver's jaw!
Jens Pulver pushes away The Vulcan trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Vulcan doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jens Pulver
The fighters are clinching.
Alexander Volkanovski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pulver is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
The Vulcan misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver throws a wild flurry of punches while in the clinch!
The Vulcan is being hit hard here!
Jens Pulver tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pulver circles out and slips free of Alexander Volkanovski's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Alexander Volkanovski, but it's close.
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Round 2
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Alexander Volkanovski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Pulver is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Alexander Volkanovski is in open guard over Pulver
The Vulcan tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
The Vulcan positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Pulver's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Alexander Volkanovski manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski aggressively and repeatedly punches Pulver.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Alexander Volkanovski in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pulver's face!
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Alexander Volkanovski in closed guard.
Alexander Volkanovski is in closed guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Alexander Volkanovski manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Pulver's face!
Pulver's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Forehead
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski tries to open Pulver's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Alexander Volkanovski. Pulver is unable to cover himself now!
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver launches a few weak punches
The Vulcan blocks them effectively.
Alexander Volkanovski is in half guard over Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski tries to free his leg...
Alexander Volkanovski uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Mario Yamasaki halts the fight to stand up Jens Pulver. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Alexander Volkanovski tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing The Vulcan to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pulver tries to cover his face,
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski was tooling Jens Pulver for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jens Pulver lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
The Vulcan measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
The Vulcan measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pulver blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver tries to launch a few punches to Alexander Volkanovski
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting The Vulcan's defense
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pulver tries to cover his face,
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Pulver is in closed guard... The Vulcan tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
The Vulcan positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pulver's being punished here!
Pulver has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Alexander Volkanovski in his guard...
Alexander Volkanovski keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
The Vulcan throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jens Pulver
Solid shots!
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
The Vulcan positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pulver's being punished here!
Alexander Volkanovski is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes The Vulcan's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The Vulcan
Jens Pulver has seen better days.
Pulver tries to open up The Vulcan with a few strikes with his right elbow...
The Vulcan blocks a few elbows and now Jens Pulver will have to look for another option here.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The Vulcan
Alexander Volkanovski attempts to move to full guard
Alexander Volkanovski manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The Vulcan
Pulver use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Alexander Volkanovski holds Jens Pulver and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Jens Pulver tries a hook to the body
but The Vulcan manages to dodge it
Jens Pulver attempts to cut off The Vulcan with punches
The Vulcan reels from the strikes.
Brilliant combination from Jens Pulver
that forces The Vulcan to try and defend better.
A punch from Jens Pulver
whizzes past The Vulcan.
Pulver is not showing a great technique with that low kick...
The Vulcan is smart enough to block that one.
The Vulcan is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by The Vulcan followed by a hard jab
Jens Pulver stumbles back.
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Nose
Jens Pulver is a bloody mess!
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Vulcan studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Nice punches from Alexander Volkanovski.
Even nicer blocks from Pulver.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Pulver avoids a dangerous strike from The Vulcan
and counters with a solid straight!
There is a small laceration on Alexander Volkanovski's Left eye
The Vulcan begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pulver
this is getting worse and worse for Pulver
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Jens Pulver and The Vulcan engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Pulver doesn't stop bleeding.
A high kick from Jens Pulver
misses badly. Pulver slips and falls!
The Vulcan is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Jens Pulver is standing now.
Alexander Volkanovski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jens Pulver just won't stop and continues to rain punches
The Vulcan quickly defends.
Poorly executed technique. Alexander Volkanovski looks to counter!
The Vulcan throws a hook
that hits its mark.
The Vulcan and Pulver circle around the center of the cage.
Jens Pulver takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulver studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Several good body shots
land on Pulver.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jens Pulver. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Vulcan is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Alexander Volkanovski is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Alexander Volkanovski looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Alexander Volkanovski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Pulver launches a kick
but Alexander Volkanovski avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Vulcan.
It looks like Pulver was hit by a bus!
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Vulcan can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pulverizing punch to Pulver's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
Pulver has a small cut in his Chin
Alexander Volkanovski attempts to cut off Pulver with punches
Pulver reels from the strikes.
Pulver's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander Volkanovski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Brilliant combination from Jens Pulver
The Vulcan is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jens Pulver can end the fight with his ground and pound.
You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Alexander Volkanovski jumps back and jabs
Pulver only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The clock says 1:25 in the 4 round
Alexander Volkanovski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Terrible one sided match... Pulver was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexander Volkanovski caliber.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jens Pulver throws a combo
Alexander Volkanovski ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pulver swings again, only to get countered once more! Pulver is looking bad here!
Pulver's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Vulcan launches a furious hook!
That hits Pulver's chin like a wrecking ball! Pulver loses balance and goes to the mat.
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Chin
That punishment by Alexander Volkanovski has left Pulver staggered! Alexander Volkanovski should try push forward now and finish this!
The Vulcan is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
The Vulcan launches a kick to Pulver's thigh
Loud pop!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
The Vulcan is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver is a bloody mess!
The Vulcan launches a kick to Pulver's thigh
Loud pop!
The Vulcan is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
The Vulcan moves backwards and gestures for Jens Pulver to stand up.
Jens Pulver is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Pulver doesn't stop bleeding.
Pulver follows Alexander Volkanovski
only to get counter punched in a big way! Pulver needs to stop playing Alexander Volkanovski's game or he'll get knocked out!
Terrible one sided match... Pulver was not ready to fight a fighter of Alexander Volkanovski caliber.
Pulver doesn't stop bleeding.
Alexander Volkanovski chases Pulver and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Pulver steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Alexander Volkanovski has left Pulver staggered! Alexander Volkanovski should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Vulcan throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Chin
Jens Pulver seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alexander Volkanovski!
The clock says 2:50 in the 4 round
The Vulcan moves forward looking for some action
Alexander Volkanovski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Pulver seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Vulcan doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Vulcan who put distance between them
Jens Pulver seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alexander Volkanovski!
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Vulcan steps backwards away from Jens Pulver. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Jens Pulver seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Alexander Volkanovski!
Surprise roundhouse punch by The Vulcan.
It looks like Pulver was hit by a bus!
Pulver is out! Pulver is out! Alexander Volkanovski has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Winner is Alexander Volkanovski by KO (Punch) at 3:35 Round 4
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 16/44 (36%)
Kicks 0/2 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 1/10 (10%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 316 s
Statistics: Alexander Volkanovski
Punches 48/78 (62%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 26/36 (72%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 274 s
Volkanovski dominates.
