Post by The Sandman on May 30, 2022 23:09:03 GMT -5
Jens Pulver is the favourite fighter of the crowd at Olympic Hall Juan Antonio Samaranch (Sarajevo, Bosnia).
Urijah Faber looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Jens Pulver doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Urijah Faber is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The California Kid steps forward
Pulver feints.
The California Kid and Pulver circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Pulver and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice low kick from Pulver
Loud pop!
Jens Pulver closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
The California Kid ducks under...
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber 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
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to The California Kid's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The California Kid tries to cover his face,
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
The California Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The California Kid struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Urijah Faber moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The California Kid
Jens Pulver tries to better his position on the ground...
Pulver breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The California Kid
Good looking punches from Jens Pulver on the ground
deflected by The California Kid.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The California Kid
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
The California Kid waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jens Pulver! He is reversed and nor Urijah Faber is on half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Urijah Faber tries to free his leg...
Urijah Faber uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to show some ground skills
Jens Pulver put The California Kid in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The California Kid blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Pulver's guard.
Pulver misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
The California Kid tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pulver from the side mount!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jens Pulver
The California Kid tries to open up Jens Pulver's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Pulver in the side of the head
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The California Kid's moves.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
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Pulver and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Every time Urijah Faber attempts to get inside
Pulver misses with a low kick.
Urijah Faber attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The California Kid.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
The California Kid cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pulver can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pulver tries to stand up!
The California Kid doesn't allow him!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
The California Kid breaths deeply while on the ground
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
The California Kid tries to escape from the closed guard
The California Kid succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
The California Kid moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to The California Kid's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
The California Kid moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
The California Kid tries to open up Jens Pulver's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Pulver in the side of the head
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of The California Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The California Kid's side.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to The California Kid's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
The California Kid launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pulver is covering himself! The California Kid tries to force the situation and Pulver clumsily gives his back!
The California Kid is in rear mount over Pulver
The California Kid tries to end this with a RNC!
The California Kid is locking that RNC...
The California Kid is locking that RNC...
That RNC from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
The California Kid is locking that RNC...
That RNC from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
The California Kid put Jens Pulver in closed guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The California Kid
Pulver is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to escape from the full mount...
Urijah Faber is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Urijah Faber looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jens Pulver
The California Kid tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Urijah Faber controls the situation despite Jens Pulver efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Urijah Faber isolates Jens Pulver's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Pulver's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver's Forehead is beginning to swell
The California Kid secures the lock while Jens Pulver refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Urijah Faber by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:33 Round 2
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 387 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 387 s
Faber wins this round...against his former team...who he probably wasn't friends with...because he wants to be friends with Uriah Faber....?
Urijah Faber looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Jens Pulver doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Urijah Faber is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
The California Kid steps forward
Pulver feints.
The California Kid and Pulver circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Pulver and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Nice low kick from Pulver
Loud pop!
Jens Pulver closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
The California Kid ducks under...
The California Kid is trying to counter now!
Urijah Faber 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
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He is not able to do it
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around The California Kid
He succeeds!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to The California Kid's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The California Kid tries to cover his face,
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
The California Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Urijah Faber!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
The California Kid struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Urijah Faber moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The California Kid
Jens Pulver tries to better his position on the ground...
Pulver breaks the closed guard of Urijah Faber and moves to half guard
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Urijah Faber
Urijah Faber attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Urijah Faber manages to switch to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over The California Kid
The California Kid tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The California Kid
Good looking punches from Jens Pulver on the ground
deflected by The California Kid.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The California Kid
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
The California Kid waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Jens Pulver! He is reversed and nor Urijah Faber is on half guard!
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Urijah Faber tries to free his leg...
Urijah Faber uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to show some ground skills
Jens Pulver put The California Kid in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
The California Kid blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Pulver's guard.
Pulver misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
The California Kid tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pulver from the side mount!
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jens Pulver
The California Kid tries to open up Jens Pulver's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Pulver in the side of the head
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The California Kid's moves.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 2
=========================================
Pulver and The California Kid circle around the center of the cage.
Every time Urijah Faber attempts to get inside
Pulver misses with a low kick.
Urijah Faber attempts a sweep single...
Urijah Faber catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The California Kid.
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
The California Kid cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pulver can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pulver tries to stand up!
The California Kid doesn't allow him!
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
The California Kid breaths deeply while on the ground
Urijah Faber is in closed guard over Pulver
The California Kid tries to escape from the closed guard
The California Kid succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
The California Kid moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Urijah Faber is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to The California Kid's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver misses a step and Urijah Faber sees an opportunity to counter him!
The California Kid moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
The California Kid tries to open up Jens Pulver's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Pulver in the side of the head
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of The California Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The California Kid's side.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Urijah Faber keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to The California Kid's cheek from the guard.
Urijah Faber uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Urijah Faber is in half guard over Pulver
The California Kid launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Pulver is covering himself! The California Kid tries to force the situation and Pulver clumsily gives his back!
The California Kid is in rear mount over Pulver
The California Kid tries to end this with a RNC!
The California Kid is locking that RNC...
The California Kid is locking that RNC...
That RNC from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
The California Kid is locking that RNC...
That RNC from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Jens Pulver is in half guard over The California Kid
Urijah Faber tries to close the guard.
The California Kid put Jens Pulver in closed guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over The California Kid
Pulver is in closed guard... The California Kid tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to escape from the full mount...
Urijah Faber is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Urijah Faber is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Urijah Faber looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Urijah Faber slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jens Pulver
The California Kid tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Urijah Faber controls the situation despite Jens Pulver efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Urijah Faber is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Urijah Faber isolates Jens Pulver's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
You can see the pain reflected in Pulver's eyes...
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Urijah Faber appears to be unbreakable
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver's Forehead is beginning to swell
The California Kid secures the lock while Jens Pulver refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Urijah Faber by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 3:33 Round 2
Statistics: Urijah Faber
Punches 0/0 (0%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 387 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 0/2 (0%)
Kicks 1/3 (33%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/14 (29%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 387 s
Faber wins this round...against his former team...who he probably wasn't friends with...because he wants to be friends with Uriah Faber....?
