Post by The Sandmen on Jan 14, 2019 1:03:27 GMT -5
Michael Chandler is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Jens Pulver looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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Michael Chandler and Jens Pulver touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jens Pulver seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Michael Chandler launches a body shot
Pulver dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Pulver ducks under...
Jens Pulver fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pulver throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pulver is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Jens Pulver looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Chandler's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jens Pulver.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Jens Pulver takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Pulver
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jens Pulver blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Pulver
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Pulver tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Chandler is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jens Pulver fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Chandler's face!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jens Pulver controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Chandler 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 2:40 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Pulver throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Pulver tries to free his leg...
Chandler doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Pulver misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Chandler to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Chandler
Pulver is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to turn away and scramble out. Jens Pulver takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Michael Chandler spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pulver has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver tries to take Michael Chandler down... Chandler stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chandler's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Pulver's face while in the clinch!
Pulver pushes Michael Chandler with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
Michael Chandler launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pulver's arms.
Chandler is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Michael Chandler tries a kimura
Pulver breaks the lock.
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pulver
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Michael Chandler.
Pulver staggers backwards. Chandler wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shovel hook by Michael Chandler
goes nowhere.
Jens Pulver seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pulver avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Chandler has a small cut in his Mouth
Jens Pulver spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Chandler's chin!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
0:43 Round 2 and Pulver is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
Jens Pulver shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver slightly pushes Chandler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Pulver launches a furious hook!
That hits Chandler's chin like a wrecking ball! Chandler loses balance and goes to the mat.
Pulver is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Pulver decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Chandler's guard.
Chandler did not see that coming! Jens Pulver is in open guard over Chandler now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Chandler
Jens Pulver pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pulver jumps and tries to free his leg! Chandler doesn't allow this but Jens Pulver is able to get half guard here.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Pulver tries to open up Chandler with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Chandler is trying to block them with his hands...
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Chandler
Jens Pulver tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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.
Chandler misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Chandler
just misses Pulver.
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
Pulver deflects the blows.
Chandler misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jens Pulver pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Nothing from this... Michael Chandler seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver tries to take Michael Chandler down... Chandler stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
Michael Chandler dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler throws an uppercut
Pulver slips it.
Jens Pulver and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chandler goes to the body...
his punches graze Pulver's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
Jens Pulver shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Chandler's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver grapple with Michael Chandler and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Michael Chandler falls hard on the mat with Jens Pulver on top of him
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chandler throws up a triangle attempt!
Jens Pulver postures up and breaks the triangle.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Pulver who is in full mount! Chandler is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Jens Pulver is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Jens Pulver looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! Pulver has one hook in and keeps working!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Chandler is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Incredible haymaker from Jens Pulver!
You can see Michael Chandler's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
Chandler is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jens Pulver shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Pulver into his guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Chandler
Terrible one sided match... Chandler was not ready to fight a fighter of Jens Pulver caliber.
Pulver tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jens Pulver fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Chandler
Pulver is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler 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.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Good looking punches from Jens Pulver on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jens Pulver can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jens Pulver tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Jens Pulver a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler tries to stand up!
Pulver doesn't allow him!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pulver's moves.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jens Pulver hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Pulver launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Michael Chandler's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Chandler taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Jens Pulver by Submission (Armbar) at 3:30 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 5/32 (16%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/22 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 468 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 11/12 (92%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 456 s
Wow. Pulver was on the verge of legit
Jens Pulver looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
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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Michael Chandler and Jens Pulver touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Jens Pulver seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Michael Chandler launches a body shot
Pulver dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Michael Chandler!
Pulver ducks under...
Jens Pulver fakes a move and moves laterally.
Pulver throws a hook
that hits its mark.
Pulver is holding Michael Chandler's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Michael Chandler loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Jens Pulver looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler holds his own hand and with pure strength he breaks Chandler's lock. He rolls over himself and launches over Jens Pulver.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Chandler's cheek from the guard.
Michael Chandler uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Jens Pulver takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Pulver
Chandler has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Chandler delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jens Pulver blocks them all showing some great skills here.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Michael Chandler is in closed guard over Pulver
Chandler is moving on the ground...
Pulver tries to counter Chandler's moves on the ground.
Michael Chandler gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Chandler is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chandler!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jens Pulver fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Chandler's face!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jens Pulver controls the situation despite Michael Chandler efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Chandler 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 2:40 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Michael Chandler manages to switch to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Pulver throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chandler
Solid shots!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Pulver tries to free his leg...
Chandler doesn't allow any movement here! He's cooling the fight on the ground.
Pulver misses a step and Michael Chandler sees an opportunity to counter him!
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chandler manages to switch to full guard.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Michael Chandler tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Chandler to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Chandler
Pulver is in closed guard... Chandler tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to turn away and scramble out. Jens Pulver takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Michael Chandler spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pulver has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver tries to take Michael Chandler down... Chandler stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Chandler's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal punches to Pulver's face while in the clinch!
Pulver pushes Michael Chandler with all his might as tries to keep the fight in striking range.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver launches a hook to the body
Bang! Chandler stops that one with his ribs!
Michael Chandler launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pulver's arms.
Chandler is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Michael Chandler is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Michael Chandler tries a kimura
Pulver breaks the lock.
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Michael Chandler in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chandler is in open guard over Pulver
Chandler tries to move to full mount
Chandler succeeds
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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Nice punches from Michael Chandler.
Pulver staggers backwards. Chandler wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Shovel hook by Michael Chandler
goes nowhere.
Jens Pulver seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Pulver avoids a dangerous strike from Chandler
and counters with a solid straight!
Chandler has a small cut in his Mouth
Jens Pulver spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Chandler's chin!
Chandler's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Chandler has a small cut in his Chin
0:43 Round 2 and Pulver is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
Jens Pulver shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver slightly pushes Chandler into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Pulver launches a furious hook!
That hits Chandler's chin like a wrecking ball! Chandler loses balance and goes to the mat.
Pulver is standing while Chandler is on the ground on his back
Pulver decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Chandler's guard.
Chandler did not see that coming! Jens Pulver is in open guard over Chandler now.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Chandler
Jens Pulver pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Pulver jumps and tries to free his leg! Chandler doesn't allow this but Jens Pulver is able to get half guard here.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Pulver tries to open up Chandler with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Chandler is trying to block them with his hands...
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Chandler
Jens Pulver tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler 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.
Chandler misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A furious flurry of punches from Michael Chandler
just misses Pulver.
Crisp uppercut by Chandler followed by a hard jab
Pulver deflects the blows.
Chandler misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Pulver jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jens Pulver pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chandler struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Nothing from this... Michael Chandler seems frustrated.
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver tries to take Michael Chandler down... Chandler stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
Michael Chandler dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chandler to fight back!
Michael Chandler throws an uppercut
Pulver slips it.
Jens Pulver and Chandler engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Chandler goes to the body...
his punches graze Pulver's arm.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
Jens Pulver shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver pushes Michael Chandler against the fence and launches a few sick punches
A couple of unanswered uppercuts collide with Chandler's chin! His legs are wobbling!
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver grapple with Michael Chandler and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Michael Chandler falls hard on the mat with Jens Pulver on top of him
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Michael Chandler throws up a triangle attempt!
Jens Pulver postures up and breaks the triangle.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver pushes Chandler's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Pulver who is in full mount! Chandler is in trouble now!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to escape from the full mount...
Jens Pulver is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Jens Pulver looks to mount Michael Chandler...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chandler! Pulver has one hook in and keeps working!
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Chandler is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Chandler is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Incredible haymaker from Jens Pulver!
You can see Michael Chandler's head being snapped backwards!
There is a small laceration on Michael Chandler's Left eye
Chandler is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Jens Pulver shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Michael Chandler is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Pulver into his guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Chandler
Terrible one sided match... Chandler was not ready to fight a fighter of Jens Pulver caliber.
Pulver tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Jens Pulver fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Michael Chandler 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 Chandler
Pulver is taking this opportunity to rest.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Chandler doesn't stop bleeding.
Chandler 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.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chandler's being punished here!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
Good looking punches from Jens Pulver on the ground
They could take their toll on Chandler.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Chandler
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Jens Pulver can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jens Pulver tries to pass Michael Chandler's guard...
Jens Pulver manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Chandler tries to move on the ground and shows Jens Pulver a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chandler's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chandler tries to stand up!
Pulver doesn't allow him!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Michael Chandler continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Michael Chandler doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Pulver's moves.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Jens Pulver hovers above Chandler
Good punches to Chandler's body.
Chandler ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Michael Chandler
Pulver fakes a few punches and after a brief struggle he catches Michael Chandler's arm and tries an armbar!
Chandler's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
Punishing hold!
Pulver launches a couple of strikes with his heels over Michael Chandler's face and then launches himself backwards with all his might! Chandler taps with a pained grin.
Winner is Jens Pulver by Submission (Armbar) at 3:30 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chandler
Punches 5/32 (16%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/9 (0%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/22 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 468 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 11/12 (92%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/9 (33%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/22 (77%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 456 s
Wow. Pulver was on the verge of legit
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!