Post by The Sandmen on Aug 27, 2017 21:24:21 GMT -5
Jens Pulver glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Ferocious staredown by Hall while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hall is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ryan Hall tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jens Pulver swings and Hall has to retreat
Jens Pulver's mind is definitely in the fight, Hall just got nailed! Jens Pulver saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hall is going to have a headache after this one.
Hall's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
0:33 Round 1 and Hall is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Some nice shots from Ryan Hall
miss their mark.
Ryan Hall tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jens Pulver swings and Hall has to retreat
Hall 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.
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.
Jens Pulver shoots and grab one of Ryan Hall's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Ryan Hall sprawls and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A high kick from Ryan Hall
falls short of the mark.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Hall is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
1:37 Round 1 and Hall is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Hall use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jens Pulver holds Ryan Hall and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover his face,
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Hall is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Pulver goes for an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and pushes away Jens Pulver, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jens Pulver jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brilliant combination from Ryan Hall
Pulver is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Jens Pulver tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Pulver is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Hall's ribs.
Hall is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall throws up a triangle attempt!
Jens Pulver postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Pulver blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Hall misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver tries to open up Ryan Hall's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hall in the side of the head
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Hall passes his leg around Jens Pulver's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Pulver works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Jens Pulver keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver looks to pass to mount...
Pulver slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ryan Hall.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Jens Pulver a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hall's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver tries to open Hall's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jens Pulver. Hall is unable to cover himself now!
Hall's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver tries to better his position on the ground...
Pulver is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver tries to open Hall's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jens Pulver. Hall is unable to cover himself now!
Hall's Forehead is beginning to swell
Hall has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hall breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Not a desiderable position that Hall is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Hall tries to escape from the full mount...
Jens Pulver is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Pulver is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pulver is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Jens Pulver grapple with Ryan Hall and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Ryan Hall is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Hall is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall steps back and allows Pulver to get back to his feet.
Pulver climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Pulver goes to the body...
He punishes Hall's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Hall's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Hall is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Ryan Hall
Hall shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Hall fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Jens Pulver
that stun Hall.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Hall was not ready to fight a fighter of Jens Pulver caliber.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Hall is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jens Pulver didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Hall is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jens Pulver controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver sits high on Ryan Hall's chest and pulls his leg underneath Hall's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Hall tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jens Pulver and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Pulver and it cost him top position.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ryan Hall cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall 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 Ryan Hall's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Hall is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
Hall only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Ryan Hall
gets deflected.
The two exchange wildly
Pulver is connecting with a few punches
Pulver launches a furious hook!
That hits Hall's chin like a wrecking ball! Hall loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Pulver launches a kick to Hall's thigh
Loud pop!
Hall hyper-extended his left leg
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Pulver opts to jump inside Hall's guard.
Hall didn't see that coming. Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall now.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jens Pulver realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Jens Pulver is standing now.
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Hall tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pulver dodges that
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Pulver, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Hall to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hall
Pulver is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hall
Pulver is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pulver sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Pulver followed by a hard jab
Ryan Hall stumbles back.
Hall's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hall moves backwards and Jens Pulver is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch to Ryan Hall ribs and the tries to trip him
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hall
Jens Pulver looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Jens Pulver forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Pulver spins out, but Ryan Hall was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Pulver is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Jens Pulver is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall launches an up-kick intended for Jens Pulver's head...
Pulver leans out of the way.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ryan Hall is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jens Pulver!
Hall is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hall tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Pulver moves backwards and circles around Ryan Hall.
Jens Pulver has found an opening in the defense of Hall, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hall's ribs.
Ryan Hall seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jens Pulver!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jens Pulver sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Hall staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Mouth
That punishment by Jens Pulver has left Hall staggered! Jens Pulver should try push forward now and finish this!
Hall studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pulver decides to launch some tentative punches
Jens Pulver takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pulver launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hall stops that one with his ribs!
Jens Pulver and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jens Pulver takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hall is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jens Pulver sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Pulver tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver tries to take Ryan Hall down... Hall stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hall's jaw!
Hall's Chin is beginning to swell
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Jens Pulver has left Hall staggered! Jens Pulver should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver struggles and launches a few punches to Hall's head
Those punches are hitting! Hall covers his head!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Hall to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Hall.
Hall's Right eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Jens Pulver by TKO (Punches) at 4:52 Round 3
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 30/34 (88%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 329 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 0/17 (0%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/9 (22%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Pulver came in form, and Hall could not get any effective, consistent ground work going.
Ferocious staredown by Hall while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Hall is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Ryan Hall tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jens Pulver swings and Hall has to retreat
Jens Pulver's mind is definitely in the fight, Hall just got nailed! Jens Pulver saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Hall is going to have a headache after this one.
Hall's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
0:33 Round 1 and Hall is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Some nice shots from Ryan Hall
miss their mark.
Ryan Hall tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Jens Pulver swings and Hall has to retreat
Hall 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.
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.
Jens Pulver shoots and grab one of Ryan Hall's leg, attempting to take him down with a Single Leg
Ryan Hall sprawls and remain on his feet
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A high kick from Ryan Hall
falls short of the mark.
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver throws an uppercut
that lands solidly.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Hall is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Ryan Hall is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Ryan Hall in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
1:37 Round 1 and Hall is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Hall use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jens Pulver holds Ryan Hall and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Hall's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Hall tries to cover his face,
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Hall is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Pulver goes for an armbar!
Ryan Hall breaks the lock and pushes away Jens Pulver, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryan Hall tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jens Pulver jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Brilliant combination from Ryan Hall
Pulver is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Jens Pulver tries to bring the fight to the ground
Hall goes down.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Pulver is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Hall's ribs.
Hall is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall throws up a triangle attempt!
Jens Pulver postures up and breaks the triangle.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Ryan Hall isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Pulver blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Hall's guard.
Hall misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver tries to open up Ryan Hall's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Hall in the side of the head
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Hall passes his leg around Jens Pulver's shoulder and rolls on the ground!
Pulver works his way out of that omoplata and launches himself over his opponent, winning side mount position! That was close though!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Jens Pulver keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver looks to pass to mount...
Pulver slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Ryan Hall.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Hall tries to move on the ground and shows Jens Pulver a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hall's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver tries to open Hall's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jens Pulver. Hall is unable to cover himself now!
Hall's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver tries to better his position on the ground...
Pulver is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver tries to open Hall's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jens Pulver. Hall is unable to cover himself now!
Hall's Forehead is beginning to swell
Hall has a small cut in his Forehead
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver throws the leg over and rolls it over into an armbar!
Hall breaks the lock showing some skills...
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Not a desiderable position that Hall is in now. Jens Pulver is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Hall tries to escape from the full mount...
Jens Pulver is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver looks to mount Ryan Hall...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Pulver is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Ryan Hall tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Pulver is determined to work from the clinch. He pummeled through and managed to retain his position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver can end the fight at any moment from the clinch. You can hear the crowd buzz with anticipation.
Jens Pulver grapple with Ryan Hall and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Back to the beginning! Ryan Hall is standing now.
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Hall is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall steps back and allows Pulver to get back to his feet.
Pulver climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Pulver goes to the body...
He punishes Hall's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Crushing shot to Hall's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
Hall is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Ryan Hall
Hall shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Hall fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Jens Pulver
that stun Hall.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Terrible one sided match... Hall was not ready to fight a fighter of Jens Pulver caliber.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Hall is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Jens Pulver didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Hall
He succeeds!
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Ryan Hall is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Hall is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Ryan Hall!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jens Pulver controls the situation despite Ryan Hall efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
Jens Pulver sits high on Ryan Hall's chest and pulls his leg underneath Hall's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Hall tries to roll out. He's too quick for Jens Pulver and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Pulver and it cost him top position.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver is taking this opportunity to rest.
Ryan Hall is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver slides his legs high and tries to apply a triangle!
Ryan Hall cuts to the side and manages to pass to side mount!
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Ryan Hall to fight back!
Hall 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 Ryan Hall's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Hall is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Ryan Hall
Ryan Hall goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
Hall only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A right hand from Ryan Hall
gets deflected.
The two exchange wildly
Pulver is connecting with a few punches
Pulver launches a furious hook!
That hits Hall's chin like a wrecking ball! Hall loses balance and goes to the mat.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Pulver launches a kick to Hall's thigh
Loud pop!
Hall hyper-extended his left leg
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Pulver opts to jump inside Hall's guard.
Hall didn't see that coming. Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall now.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Hall throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jens Pulver realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Back to the beginning! Jens Pulver is standing now.
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Hall tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pulver dodges that
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
The round is for Pulver, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Ryan Hall tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Hall to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hall
Pulver is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hall
Pulver is in closed guard... Hall tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hall clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Ryan Hall's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Hall fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pulver sprawls and remains on his feet.
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Crisp uppercut by Pulver followed by a hard jab
Ryan Hall stumbles back.
Hall's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Hall moves backwards and Jens Pulver is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hall
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Ryan Hall 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 Ryan Hall
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch to Ryan Hall ribs and the tries to trip him
Ryan Hall loses balance and goes to the ground
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hall
Jens Pulver looks to posture up and open Ryan Hall's guard...
Jens Pulver forces Ryan Hall to open his guard.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hall
Ryan Hall gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Pulver spins out, but Ryan Hall was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Pulver is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Jens Pulver is on his feet again.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Pulver is standing while Hall is on the ground on his back
Ryan Hall launches an up-kick intended for Jens Pulver's head...
Pulver leans out of the way.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Ryan Hall. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Ryan Hall is standing now.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jens Pulver!
Hall is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Hall tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Pulver moves backwards and circles around Ryan Hall.
Jens Pulver has found an opening in the defense of Hall, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Hall's ribs.
Ryan Hall seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jens Pulver!
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jens Pulver sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Hall staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
There is a small laceration on Ryan Hall's Mouth
That punishment by Jens Pulver has left Hall staggered! Jens Pulver should try push forward now and finish this!
Hall studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Pulver decides to launch some tentative punches
Jens Pulver takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pulver launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hall stops that one with his ribs!
Jens Pulver and Hall engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jens Pulver takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Hall is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Ryan Hall shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jens Pulver sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Pulver tries to grapple
He puts Hall in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver tries to take Ryan Hall down... Hall stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Hall's jaw!
Hall's Chin is beginning to swell
Hall doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Hall forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
That punishment by Jens Pulver has left Hall staggered! Jens Pulver should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver struggles and launches a few punches to Hall's head
Those punches are hitting! Hall covers his head!
Steve Mazzagatti is asking Hall to defend himself! Steve Mazzagatti jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Hall.
Hall's Right eye is beginning to swell
Winner is Jens Pulver by TKO (Punches) at 4:52 Round 3
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 30/34 (88%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 3/6 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 329 s
Statistics: Ryan Hall
Punches 0/17 (0%)
Kicks 0/4 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 2/9 (22%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 5/5 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 369 s
Pulver came in form, and Hall could not get any effective, consistent ground work going.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!