Post by The Sandmen on Aug 15, 2019 23:48:46 GMT -5
Frankie Edgar doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Jens Pulver looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Edgar and Pulver move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Quick hook by Jens Pulver
Good shot! Edgar has reasons to be worried.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Edgar launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Pulver's ribs.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver passes momentarily but Frankie Edgar regains full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver looks to posture up and open Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver forces Frankie Edgar to open his guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
1:41 Round 1 and Pulver is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar 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.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Jens Pulver looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jens Pulver doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edgar struggles and frees his leg!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
2:24 Round 1 and Edgar is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frankie Edgar attempts to cut off Pulver with punches
Pulver reels from the strikes.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Edgar pushes Jens Pulver and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Pulver ducks under...
Several good body shots
land on Edgar.
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A left hook from Pulver
falls short.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Nice punch by Frankie Edgar
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Jens Pulver fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Edgar blocks that. It was easy!
Nice punch by Frankie Edgar
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Edgar.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar decides to jump inside Pulver's guard.
Pulver didn't see that coming. Edgar is in open guard over Pulver now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Edgar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
They could take their toll on Pulver.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jens Pulver can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Frankie Edgar.
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Round 2
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A furious flurry of punches from Jens Pulver
puts Edgar in a world of hurt!
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Edgar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Deep breaths from Jens Pulver who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
Edgar blocks those punches
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Pulver doesn't want to free his opponent and Edgar continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Edgar is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
Pulver moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Frankie Edgar's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Pulver launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frankie Edgar is not able to stop Edgar ground skills and Jens Pulver moves to side mount!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Stand up! This is what Edgar's cornermen are shouting. Jens Pulver is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Jens Pulver looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Pulver is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Edgar 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 open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Pulver's ribs.
Pulver blocks those punches
Edgar misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 half guard over Edgar
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Jens Pulver has found an opening in the defense of Edgar, launching a big uppercut
Frankie Edgar is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Jens Pulver's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver swings...
hard impact to Edgar's face!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pulver struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver is in Edgar open guard now
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 half guard over Edgar
Pulver is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Pulver launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frankie Edgar is not able to stop Edgar ground skills and Jens Pulver moves to side mount!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Pulver is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edgar's jaw!
Edgar is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Frankie Edgar looks to pass to mount...
Edgar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jens Pulver.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Pulver struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Pulver struggles and frees his leg!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Frankie Edgar passes momentarily but Jens Pulver sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Pulver shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar looks to be in very good shape.
Edgar measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Jens Pulver slides his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Frankie Edgar pushes up and slides Jens Pulver's arm over his chin.
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Pulver tries to get a hook in!
Edgar rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edgar has Pulver controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Edgar manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Pulver
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Jens Pulver runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Edgar is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edgar pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Pulver tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar tries to open up Pulver with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Pulver is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar tries to escape from closed guard...
Pulver waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frankie Edgar! He is reversed and nor Jens Pulver is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edgar pushes Jens Pulver and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Frankie Edgar has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Jens Pulver runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
Shovel hook by Frankie Edgar
tags Pulver.
Edgar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frankie Edgar
Crushing shot to Pulver's body! He's holding his side
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver is moving on the ground...
Edgar tries to counter Pulver's moves on the ground.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Edgar tries to move to full mount
Edgar succeeds
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll on the ground...
Edgar knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jens Pulver's arm and tries an armbar!
Pulver holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Pulver's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frankie Edgar.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
1:26 Round 4 and Pulver is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pulver tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edgar leans and gets Jens Pulver's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver is moving on the ground...
Edgar tries to counter Pulver's moves on the ground.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Pulver is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver passes momentarily but Frankie Edgar regains full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 escape from closed guard...
Pulver struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver tries to free his leg...
Edgar rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jens Pulver
Solid shots!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Pulver's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Jens Pulver's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Right cheek
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to escape from the full mount...
Frankie Edgar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar gets a good position on the ground. ..
Pulver holds Frankie Edgar arms and counters his opponent punches.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jens Pulver charges at Edgar throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Edgar is rocked!
Quick hook by Frankie Edgar
glances off Pulver's arms.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Pulver jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jens Pulver pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jens Pulver
well done Pulver falls hard on the mat
Edgar is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar steps back and allows Pulver to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Jens Pulver is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Frankie Edgar.
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Round 5
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Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
Pulver seems staggered and Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brutal combination from Frankie Edgar!
Pulver moves aside and dodges.
Pulver feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Edgar moves aside and dodges.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pulver sprawls and remains on his feet.
Pulver feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Edgar staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Edgar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frankie Edgar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Frankie Edgar pushes Pulver's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Edgar who is in full mount! Pulver is in trouble now!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Pulver uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Edgar moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good front kick from Pulver!
Frankie Edgar blocks
Pulver misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Blocked by Edgar.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) is cheering him!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Pulver tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Jens Pulver looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar launches a few weak punches
Pulver blocks them effectively.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Edgar! Pulver has one hook in and keeps working!
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Pulver has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Edgar.
Nicely done! Pulver now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Jens Pulver by Split decision
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 11/29 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 26/58 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1050 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 35/51 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/21 (48%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1061 s
Good fight, with two evenly-skilled fellows, fellowing it up. However, Jens did a little more. And neither was really getting a lot of damage off. Like, neither was below about 85% health type thing. But yeah. So Jens.
Jens Pulver looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Edgar and Pulver move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Quick hook by Jens Pulver
Good shot! Edgar has reasons to be worried.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Edgar launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Pulver's ribs.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver passes momentarily but Frankie Edgar regains full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver looks to posture up and open Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver forces Frankie Edgar to open his guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver struggles to not give his opponent a chance to recover
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
1:41 Round 1 and Pulver is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar 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.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Jens Pulver looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Jens Pulver doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edgar struggles and frees his leg!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
2:24 Round 1 and Edgar is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Frankie Edgar attempts to cut off Pulver with punches
Pulver reels from the strikes.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
Edgar pushes Jens Pulver and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Frankie Edgar!
Pulver ducks under...
Several good body shots
land on Edgar.
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A left hook from Pulver
falls short.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Nice punch by Frankie Edgar
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Jens Pulver fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Edgar blocks that. It was easy!
Nice punch by Frankie Edgar
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Frankie Edgar catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Edgar.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Frankie Edgar realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Frankie Edgar tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar decides to jump inside Pulver's guard.
Pulver didn't see that coming. Edgar is in open guard over Pulver now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Edgar tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Good looking punches from Frankie Edgar on the ground
They could take their toll on Pulver.
The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jens Pulver can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is clearly for Frankie Edgar.
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Round 2
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A furious flurry of punches from Jens Pulver
puts Edgar in a world of hurt!
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Edgar moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Deep breaths from Jens Pulver who tries a hammer punch to Edgar's ribs.
Edgar blocks those punches
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Pulver doesn't want to free his opponent and Edgar continues in closed guard
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Edgar is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
Pulver moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Frankie Edgar's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Pulver launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frankie Edgar is not able to stop Edgar ground skills and Jens Pulver moves to side mount!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Stand up! This is what Edgar's cornermen are shouting. Jens Pulver is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Jens Pulver looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Pulver is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Edgar 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 open guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Deep breaths from Frankie Edgar who tries a hammer punch to Pulver's ribs.
Pulver blocks those punches
Edgar misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 half guard over Edgar
The match-makers did a great job of pairing up these two evenly matched warriors.
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Edgar is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Frankie Edgar
Jens Pulver has found an opening in the defense of Edgar, launching a big uppercut
Frankie Edgar is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Jens Pulver's knows what to do here and blocks them
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver swings...
hard impact to Edgar's face!
The clock says 3:55 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver and Edgar engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pulver struggles on the ground and tries to break Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver is in Edgar open guard now
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 half guard over Edgar
Pulver is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Herb Dean didn't see that!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Pulver launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Frankie Edgar is not able to stop Edgar ground skills and Jens Pulver moves to side mount!
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Pulver is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Edgar's jaw!
Edgar is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Frankie Edgar looks to pass to mount...
Edgar slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jens Pulver.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Frankie Edgar wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Edgar drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Pulver struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Pulver struggles and frees his leg!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Frankie Edgar passes momentarily but Jens Pulver sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Pulver shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar looks to be in very good shape.
Edgar measures the resilience of Pulver's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pulver's side.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Jens Pulver slides his arm under Frankie Edgar's chin and locks in a rear naked choke!
Frankie Edgar pushes up and slides Jens Pulver's arm over his chin.
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Pulver tries to get a hook in!
Edgar rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Edgar tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edgar has Pulver controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Edgar manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Pulver
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Jens Pulver runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Edgar is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries an armbar from the bottom!
Frankie Edgar breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Frankie Edgar uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 3:40 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Edgar pulls his arm out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar tries to free his leg
Frankie Edgar uses some of his skill by jumping out of Pulver's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver is a savvy submission specialist. It's an honor just to watch him work on the ground.
Pulver tries to close his guard around Edgar
He succeeds!
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar tries to open up Pulver with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Pulver is trying to block them with his hands...
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar tries to escape from closed guard...
Pulver waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Frankie Edgar! He is reversed and nor Jens Pulver is on half guard!
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edgar pushes Jens Pulver and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Frankie Edgar has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Frankie Edgar jumps back and jabs
Edgar seems staggered and Jens Pulver runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
As the fight continues it seems that Frankie Edgar is taking the best of the fight.
Shovel hook by Frankie Edgar
tags Pulver.
Edgar grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Frankie Edgar
Crushing shot to Pulver's body! He's holding his side
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver is moving on the ground...
Edgar tries to counter Pulver's moves on the ground.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Edgar tries to move to full mount
Edgar succeeds
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll on the ground...
Edgar knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Jens Pulver's arm and tries an armbar!
Pulver holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Pulver's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Frankie Edgar.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Frankie Edgar manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
1:26 Round 4 and Pulver is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pulver tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Edgar leans and gets Jens Pulver's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver is moving on the ground...
Edgar tries to counter Pulver's moves on the ground.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Pulver is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Jens Pulver passes momentarily but Frankie Edgar regains full guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 escape from closed guard...
Pulver struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Edgar
Jens Pulver tries to free his leg...
Edgar rolls on the ground and moves to side mount! Awesome maneuver!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar throws a few hammer fists to the face of Jens Pulver
Solid shots!
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Frankie Edgar looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Frankie Edgar slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Pulver's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Jens Pulver's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Right cheek
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Frankie Edgar tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to escape from the full mount...
Frankie Edgar is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Edgar gets a good position on the ground. ..
Pulver holds Frankie Edgar arms and counters his opponent punches.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Frankie Edgar in his guard.
Frankie Edgar keeps control and remains in side mount.
Herb Dean has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jens Pulver charges at Edgar throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Edgar is rocked!
Quick hook by Frankie Edgar
glances off Pulver's arms.
Frankie Edgar attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Pulver jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jens Pulver pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The fighters are clinching.
Frankie Edgar tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jens Pulver
well done Pulver falls hard on the mat
Edgar is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar steps back and allows Pulver to get back to his feet.
Back to the beginning! Jens Pulver is standing now.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is clearly for Frankie Edgar.
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Round 5
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Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
Pulver seems staggered and Frankie Edgar runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Brutal combination from Frankie Edgar!
Pulver moves aside and dodges.
Pulver feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Edgar moves aside and dodges.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Edgar fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pulver sprawls and remains on his feet.
Pulver feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Edgar staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Edgar looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Frankie Edgar tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Pulver
Edgar tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Frankie Edgar fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Frankie Edgar pushes Pulver's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Edgar who is in full mount! Pulver is in trouble now!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Edgar's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Edgar's side.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
The clock says 2:25 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Edgar blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to move on the ground and shows Frankie Edgar a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Pulver uses his forearms to block the impact!
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Pulver
Edgar moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Herb Dean stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Good front kick from Pulver!
Frankie Edgar blocks
Pulver misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 5 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Blocked by Edgar.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Edgar
Pulver use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Malmo Arena (Malmo, Sweden) is cheering him!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Pulver tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Jens Pulver looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Frankie Edgar gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar 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.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar
Edgar launches a few weak punches
Pulver blocks them effectively.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Edgar! Pulver has one hook in and keeps working!
Pulver is in rear mount over Edgar with one hook in
Pulver has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Edgar.
Nicely done! Pulver now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Jens Pulver by Split decision
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 11/29 (38%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 6/12 (50%)
GnP strikes 26/58 (45%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1050 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 35/51 (69%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/3 (33%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 10/21 (48%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 1061 s
Good fight, with two evenly-skilled fellows, fellowing it up. However, Jens did a little more. And neither was really getting a lot of damage off. Like, neither was below about 85% health type thing. But yeah. So Jens.