Post by The Sandmen on May 11, 2017 10:32:39 GMT -5
Jens Pulver looks very relaxed.
Kid Yamamoto is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kid can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kid moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pulver with a double overhooks!
Brilliant combination from Kid Yamamoto
that forces Pulver to try and defend better.
Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Pulver decides to launch some tentative punches
Jens Pulver takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jens Pulver throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Kid's chin! That stops Kid in his tracks!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto 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
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Pulver.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Kid gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jens Pulver! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jens Pulver doesn't defend himself!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid tries to open up Jens Pulver's defense faking a few punches.
Jens Pulver wraps his arms around Kid's arms and counters the punches.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Pulver catch Kid Yamamoto's right arm and tries a kimura
Kid Yamamoto holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver rolls him over and takes his back!
Pulver is in rear mount over Kid
Jens Pulver isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Kid locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jens Pulver unil he can pull his arm free! Pulver lost his dominant position.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pulver leans and gets Kid Yamamoto's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid 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 full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid gets a good position on the ground. ..
Pulver holds Kid Yamamoto arms and counters his opponent punches.
Kid Yamamoto gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid 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 full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll on the ground...
Pulver knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto 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 full mount over Kid Yamamoto
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
Herb Dean 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulver looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kid Yamamoto's punches
Pulver is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kid.
Jens Pulver tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Superb haymaker by Pulver
that lands on Kid's face like a cannon ball!
Kid Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jens Pulver is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kid into his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
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 2
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Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Kid staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Nose
Kid Yamamoto 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
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Kid pulls his arm out of danger.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver sits up and gets an arm around Kid's neck!
Kid pushes Jens Pulver back to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver works on the ground with his fingers over Kid's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Jens Pulver for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Kid time to recover. Kid Yamamoto seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Kid is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Kid Yamamoto
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Kid follows Jens Pulver
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kid needs to stop playing Jens Pulver's game or he'll get knocked out!
Jens Pulver throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kid with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kid launches a stiff jab!
Pulver ducks that one.
Kid decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kid moves back and takes a deep breath.
Kid fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kid Yamamoto has found an opening in the defense of Pulver, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Pulver's ribs.
Pulver ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Pulver decides to launch some tentative punches
Kid launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Pulver with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Kid is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto fakes some punches
Pulver ties him up.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto looks to pass to mount...
Pulver creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kid avoids a dangerous strike from Pulver
and counters with a solid straight!
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pulver has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver launches a few hard punches to Kid Yamamoto's ribs!
Kid Yamamoto's ribs shows the damage! Jens Pulver is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver launches a few hard punches to Kid Yamamoto's ribs!
Kid Yamamoto's ribs shows the damage! Jens Pulver is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Kid takes a break to breathe while holding Jens Pulver.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Kid.
Jens Pulver has found an opening in the defense of Kid, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kid is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Chin
Good front kick from Pulver!
Kid Yamamoto blocks
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kid Yamamoto attempts a sweep single...
Kid Yamamoto catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kid.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jens Pulver, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Kid moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pulver with a double overhooks!
Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jens Pulver didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Deep breaths from Jens Pulver who tries a hammer punch to Kid's ribs.
Kid blocks those punches
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kid Yamamoto positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Pulver's ribs
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid Yamamoto can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Pulver
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kid Yamamoto looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Kid Yamamoto on the ground
They could take their toll on Pulver.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
As the fight continues it seems that Kid Yamamoto is taking the best of the fight.
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard...
Kid Yamamoto rolls him over and takes his back!
Kid is in rear mount over Pulver
Pulver tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jens Pulver launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kid Yamamoto's cheek! Kid stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Kid's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Kid looks to be in very good shape.
Kid Yamamoto kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Pulver launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Kid checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Kid Yamamoto looks to counter!
Kid Yamamoto kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
Jens Pulver takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Pulver's body! He's holding his side
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Kid Yamamoto kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Kid tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Pulver steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Pulver hyper-extended his left leg
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Pulver launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Kid checks that kick!
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver creates space and allows Kid Yamamoto to stand up.
Kid climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Pulver looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kid Yamamoto's punches
Kid is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pulver.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
Kid is connecting with a few punches
Pulver's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A wicked punch by Jens Pulver
rocks Kid!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Forehead
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Even nicer blocks from Kid.
Kid is trying to counter now!
Kid is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pulver's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid tries to launch a few punches to Jens Pulver
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Pulver's defense
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver can't prevent his opponent from passing. Kid looks to work from half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto tries to open Pulver's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kid Yamamoto. Pulver is unable to cover himself now!
Pulver's Forehead is beginning to swell
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pulver has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Kid takes a break to breathe while holding Jens Pulver.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jens Pulver is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kid into his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jens Pulver
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver is moving on the ground...
Kid tries to counter Pulver's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kid Yamamoto looks to counter!
Kid use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jens Pulver holds Kid Yamamoto and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid tries to escape from closed guard...
Kid struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
Kid has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Good looking punches from Kid Yamamoto on the ground
They could take their toll on Pulver.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
Kid leans back...
He clobbers Jens Pulver's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
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
Herb Dean 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Incredible haymaker from Jens Pulver!
You can see Kid Yamamoto's head being snapped backwards!
Pulver feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Kid moves aside and dodges.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Kid Yamamoto to fight back!
Kid is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Good looking punches from Kid Yamamoto on the ground
They could take their toll on Pulver.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kid Yamamoto fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto tries to free his leg
Kid Yamamoto uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto is a bloody mess!
Kid Yamamoto looks to pass to mount...
Kid slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jens Pulver.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Kid gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jens Pulver! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jens Pulver doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Nose
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Kid Yamamoto! Pulver seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Nose
Winner is Kid Yamamoto by TKO (GnP) at 3:59 Round 4
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 32/49 (65%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 50/71 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 650 s
Good fight. These two are both right on the edge of glory. Not on to be confused with glory holes, ya pervs. A bit of fine-tuning, both could be real title contenders. I mean, Yamamoto is by having won this tournament, but I don't quite see him being there yet. Time will tell.
Kid Yamamoto is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kid can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kid moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pulver with a double overhooks!
Brilliant combination from Kid Yamamoto
that forces Pulver to try and defend better.
Kid looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Pulver decides to launch some tentative punches
Jens Pulver takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Jens Pulver throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Kid's chin! That stops Kid in his tracks!
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto 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
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto aggressively and repeatedly punches Pulver.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Kid gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jens Pulver! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jens Pulver doesn't defend himself!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Kid
He succeeds!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid tries to open up Jens Pulver's defense faking a few punches.
Jens Pulver wraps his arms around Kid's arms and counters the punches.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Pulver catch Kid Yamamoto's right arm and tries a kimura
Kid Yamamoto holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver rolls him over and takes his back!
Pulver is in rear mount over Kid
Jens Pulver isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Kid locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Jens Pulver unil he can pull his arm free! Pulver lost his dominant position.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Pulver leans and gets Kid Yamamoto's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid 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 full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid gets a good position on the ground. ..
Pulver holds Kid Yamamoto arms and counters his opponent punches.
Kid Yamamoto gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid 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 full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll on the ground...
Pulver knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto 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 full mount over Kid Yamamoto
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
Herb Dean 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulver looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kid Yamamoto's punches
Pulver is on the receiving end of a great combo by Kid.
Jens Pulver tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Superb haymaker by Pulver
that lands on Kid's face like a cannon ball!
Kid Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jens Pulver is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kid into his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
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 2
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Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Kid staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Nose
Kid Yamamoto 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
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Kid pulls his arm out of danger.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver sits up and gets an arm around Kid's neck!
Kid pushes Jens Pulver back to the ground.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver works on the ground with his fingers over Kid's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Herb Dean has seen that!
Herb Dean takes away one point from Jens Pulver for eye poke.
Herb Dean halts the fight to give Kid time to recover. Kid Yamamoto seems to be ready to fight again. 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Kid is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Kid Yamamoto
Kid clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Kid follows Jens Pulver
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kid needs to stop playing Jens Pulver's game or he'll get knocked out!
Jens Pulver throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kid with a double overhooks!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Kid launches a stiff jab!
Pulver ducks that one.
Kid decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Kid moves back and takes a deep breath.
Kid fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Kid is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Kid Yamamoto has found an opening in the defense of Pulver, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Pulver's ribs.
Pulver ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:25 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Pulver decides to launch some tentative punches
Kid launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Pulver with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Kid is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto fakes some punches
Pulver ties him up.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto looks to pass to mount...
Pulver creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kid avoids a dangerous strike from Pulver
and counters with a solid straight!
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pulver has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver launches a few hard punches to Kid Yamamoto's ribs!
Kid Yamamoto's ribs shows the damage! Jens Pulver is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver launches a few hard punches to Kid Yamamoto's ribs!
Kid Yamamoto's ribs shows the damage! Jens Pulver is working his opponent ribs!
The fighters are clinching.
Kid takes a break to breathe while holding Jens Pulver.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Timely defense by Kid.
Jens Pulver has found an opening in the defense of Kid, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kid is wobbling!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Chin
Good front kick from Pulver!
Kid Yamamoto blocks
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kid Yamamoto attempts a sweep single...
Kid Yamamoto catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kid.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Kid's side.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Jens Pulver, but it's close.
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Round 3
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Kid moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Pulver with a double overhooks!
Kid fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jens Pulver didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Deep breaths from Jens Pulver who tries a hammer punch to Kid's ribs.
Kid blocks those punches
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Kid tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Kid Yamamoto positions himself and launches a barrage of punches.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount and his punches are hitting hard Pulver's ribs
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid Yamamoto can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto launches a few punches to Pulver
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kid Yamamoto looks to counter!
Good looking punches from Kid Yamamoto on the ground
They could take their toll on Pulver.
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
As the fight continues it seems that Kid Yamamoto is taking the best of the fight.
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard...
Kid Yamamoto rolls him over and takes his back!
Kid is in rear mount over Pulver
Pulver tries to stand up!
Kid doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Jens Pulver launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kid blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Kid Yamamoto's cheek! Kid stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Kid's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Kid looks to be in very good shape.
Kid Yamamoto kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Pulver launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Kid checks that kick!
Poorly executed technique. Kid Yamamoto looks to counter!
Kid Yamamoto kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
Jens Pulver takes a kick to the body.
Crushing shot to Pulver's body! He's holding his side
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Kid Yamamoto kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Kid tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Pulver steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Pulver hyper-extended his left leg
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Pulver launches a kick to Kid's thigh
Kid checks that kick!
Pulver is standing while Kid is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver creates space and allows Kid Yamamoto to stand up.
Kid climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Pulver looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Kid Yamamoto's punches
Kid is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pulver.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The two exchange wildly
Kid is connecting with a few punches
Pulver's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
A wicked punch by Jens Pulver
rocks Kid!
There is a small laceration on Kid Yamamoto's Forehead
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Even nicer blocks from Kid.
Kid is trying to counter now!
Kid is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pulver's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid tries to launch a few punches to Jens Pulver
Little effect. A lot of them are hitting Pulver's defense
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in open guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver can't prevent his opponent from passing. Kid looks to work from half guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Pulver measures the resilience of Kid's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Kid blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto tries to open Pulver's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Kid Yamamoto. Pulver is unable to cover himself now!
Pulver's Forehead is beginning to swell
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 4
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You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pulver has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Kid takes a break to breathe while holding Jens Pulver.
Herb Dean separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jens Pulver is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Kid into his guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Kid throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jens Pulver
Solid shots!
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Kid Yamamoto!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Kid Yamamoto
Kid Yamamoto tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver is moving on the ground...
Kid tries to counter Pulver's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Kid Yamamoto looks to counter!
Kid use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jens Pulver holds Kid Yamamoto and prevents him from moving to a better position!
The clock says 1:35 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid tries to escape from closed guard...
Kid struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
Kid has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Good looking punches from Kid Yamamoto on the ground
They could take their toll on Pulver.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
Kid leans back...
He clobbers Jens Pulver's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
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
Herb Dean 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 Petersburg Sports and Concert Complex (St. Petersburg, Russia) are cheering for the fighters.
Not a desiderable position that Kid is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Incredible haymaker from Jens Pulver!
You can see Kid Yamamoto's head being snapped backwards!
Pulver feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Kid moves aside and dodges.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Kid Yamamoto to fight back!
Kid is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Kid Yamamoto in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Good looking punches from Kid Yamamoto on the ground
They could take their toll on Pulver.
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
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
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
You can see Kid's blood making stains in the mat.
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Kid Yamamoto is in closed guard over Pulver
Kid tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Kid Yamamoto fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Kid Yamamoto is in half guard over Pulver
Kid Yamamoto tries to free his leg
Kid Yamamoto uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto is a bloody mess!
Kid Yamamoto looks to pass to mount...
Kid slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jens Pulver.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Kid gets a good position on the ground. ..
and what an incredible flurry! He's just wailing away at Jens Pulver! The referee is saying he's going to stop it if Jens Pulver doesn't defend himself!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Nose
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Kid Yamamoto is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Kid Yamamoto wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Kid drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The ref pulls off Kid Yamamoto! Pulver seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Nose
Winner is Kid Yamamoto by TKO (GnP) at 3:59 Round 4
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 32/49 (65%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/10 (70%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/13 (31%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 588 s
Statistics: Kid Yamamoto
Punches 15/25 (60%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 9/10 (90%)
GnP strikes 50/71 (70%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 650 s
Good fight. These two are both right on the edge of glory. Not on to be confused with glory holes, ya pervs. A bit of fine-tuning, both could be real title contenders. I mean, Yamamoto is by having won this tournament, but I don't quite see him being there yet. Time will tell.