Post by The Sandmen on Nov 5, 2013 22:31:56 GMT -5
Jens Pulver looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Tatsuya Kawajiri is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Pulver and Kawajiri move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri charges at Pulver throwing flurries left and right.
Jens Pulver gets out of the way.
A right hand from Tatsuya Kawajiri
makes Pulver stumble back!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Pulver throws a lazy kick
Kawajiri blocks and keeps his distance.
Tatsuya Kawajiri leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pulver
Kawajiri shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver tries to breaks Tatsuya Kawajiri's resistence with a few punches while tries to push him against oner corner.
Pulver launches a couple of punches that leave marks in Kawajiri's ribs.
Kawajiri ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Tatsuya Kawajiri pushes away Pulver trying to keep the fight at striking range
Pulver doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Tatsuya Kawajiri
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver struggles and launches a few punches to Kawajiri's head
Those punches are hitting! Kawajiri covers his head!
Kawajiri doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Kawajiri forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pulver struggles and launches a few punches to Kawajiri's head
Those punches are hitting! Kawajiri covers his head!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Right cheek
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Kawajiri circles out and slips free of Jens Pulver's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Jens Pulver and Kawajiri engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Nose
Jens Pulver closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Pulver throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Kawajiri's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Pulver pushes Tatsuya Kawajiri and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri paws at Pulver.
Pulver answers with solid punches!
Kawajiri's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Kawajiri has a small cut in his Left cheek
Kawajiri follows Jens Pulver
Pulver fakes a move.
Kawajiri tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Kawajiri is clinching with Pulver.
The fighters are clinching.
Tatsuya Kawajiri shoots and grab Jens Pulver's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Pulver sprawl and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulver is holding Tatsuya Kawajiri's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tatsuya Kawajiri loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Kawajiri tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Kawajiri misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver looks to mount Tatsuya Kawajiri...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kawajiri's being punished here!
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Kawajiri's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Right eye
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Kawajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jens Pulver controls the situation despite Tatsuya Kawajiri efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri 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 Tatsuya Kawajiri
You can see Kawajiri's blood making stains in the mat.
Jens Pulver takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Tatsuya Kawajiri shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Tatsuya Kawajiri breaks that americana attempt!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Tatsuya Kawajiri
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulver goes for an armbar!
Tatsuya Kawajiri breaks the lock and pushes away Jens Pulver, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Jens Pulver. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A left hook from Kawajiri
falls short.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Kawajiri's Right eye is beginning to swell
Kawajiri has a small cut in his Right eye
Tatsuya Kawajiri is a bloody mess!
Kawajiri steps backwards away from Jens Pulver. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Kawajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Pulver looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Tatsuya Kawajiri's punches
Kawajiri is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pulver.
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Pulver.
The cutman is working on Kawajiri's face.
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Round 2
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Brutal combination from Jens Pulver!
Kawajiri is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Kawajiri has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Kawajiri!
Nice move by Pulver who clinches and pushes Kawajiri against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Tatsuya Kawajiri's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Pulver tries to take Tatsuya Kawajiri down... Kawajiri stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kawajiri's jaw!
Kawajiri's Chin is beginning to swell
The fighters are clinching.
Kawajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Tatsuya Kawajiri slightly pushes Pulver into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
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.
Kawajiri tries to take Jens Pulver down... Pulver stumbles backwards and Tatsuya Kawajiri launches a few punches...
Jens Pulver dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Tatsuya Kawajiri continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Pulver dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Kawajiri from the ground!
Kawajiri's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Tatsuya Kawajiri's Forehead
Kawajiri seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Kawajiri doesn't stop bleeding.
Jens Pulver runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Tatsuya Kawajiri who almost cannot stand!
One after another Jens Pulver is punishing Kawajiri! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Kawajiri hit the ground like he got hit with a baseball bat! Jens Pulver knocks Kawajiri out cold in a stunning fashion!
Kawajiri has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Jens Pulver by KO (Punches) at 1:33 Round 2
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 24/29 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 7/11 (64%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/6 (100%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 80 s
Statistics: Tatsuya Kawajiri
Punches 1/10 (10%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 80 s
Kawajiri just outclassed in this one. Retro Pulver came to fight!