Post by The Sandmen on Aug 10, 2019 20:26:12 GMT -5
Johnson vs. Pulver
Demetrious Johnson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Jens Pulver 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Demetrious Johnson 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
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mighty Mouse spins out, but Jens Pulver was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mighty Mouse is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Mighty Mouse cartwheels towards Pulver!
Pulver fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
As the fight continues it seems that Jens Pulver is taking the best of the fight.
Pulver tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pulver tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pulver's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Jens Pulver's guard...
Demetrious Johnson forces Jens Pulver to open his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Demetrious Johnson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Mighty Mouse cartwheels towards Pulver!
Pulver fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse holds Jens Pulver and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Pulver is fast enough to block that knee!
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jens Pulver
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson slightly pushes Pulver into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jens Pulver tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Pulver steps backwards away from Demetrious Johnson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mighty Mouse has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mighty Mouse is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jens Pulver just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mighty Mouse is throwing a flurry of punches!
Pulver ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mighty Mouse tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mighty Mouse is clinching with Pulver.
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse is launching some bone breaking punches to Pulver's ribs while in the clinch.
Pulver blocks.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Pulver is throwing a flurry of punches!
Demetrious Johnson just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jens Pulver
well done Pulver falls hard on the mat
Pulver ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson creates space and allows Jens Pulver to stand up.
Pulver climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mighty Mouse has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Pulver pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver shoots and grab Demetrious Johnson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Pulver scoop up Demetrious Johnson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Mighty Mouse to the mat
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mighty Mouse.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pulver and Mighty Mouse circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jens Pulver jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Mighty Mouse catches an ankle and Pulver is tripped to the mat!
Pulver ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse breaks the closed guard of Jens Pulver and moves to half guard
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Demetrious Johnson passes momentarily but Jens Pulver regains full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Demetrious Johnson was tooling Jens Pulver for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jens Pulver lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pulver pushes Demetrious Johnson forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Stand up! This is what Pulver's cornermen are shouting. Demetrious Johnson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mighty Mouse 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 closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Pulver is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Mighty Mouse goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Pulver struggles to free himself
Jens Pulver breaks the lock and pushes away Demetrious Johnson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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.
Pulver shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shovel hook by Jens Pulver
tags Mighty Mouse.
Mighty Mouse is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries a kimura
Pulver breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson moves to better his position on the ground...
Demetrious Johnson viciously slams hammer blows to Pulver's face!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to turn in and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jens Pulver slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is in open guard over Pulver... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pulver rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson hooks Pulver's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jens Pulver manages to kick Mighty Mouse away and scrambles on top!
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Mighty Mouse is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jens Pulver sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Demetrious Johnson can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Demetrious Johnson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
As the fight continues it seems that Demetrious Johnson is taking the best of the fight.
Demetrious Johnson tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Pulver's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Pulver Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Pulver breaks the lock.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Mighty Mouse shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Pulver pushes Demetrious Johnson forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jens Pulver 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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pulver struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver tries to escape from the closed guard
Jens Pulver any adventage in the ground.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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.
Jens Pulver and Mighty Mouse engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A wicked punch by Jens Pulver
goes awry.
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
A punch from Demetrious Johnson
grazes Pulver's right cheek.
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
Demetrious Johnson wraps his arms around Pulver's arms and counters the punches.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jens Pulver realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Mighty Mouse tries to grapple
He puts Pulver in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver struggles and launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's head
Nothing from this... Jens Pulver seems frustrated.
Pulver misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Pulver hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Pulver's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Mighty Mouse blocks Jens Pulver's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse 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 Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Pulver's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Pulver
Jens Pulver stops him from throwing strikes.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse launches a couple of fast knees to Jens Pulver's ribs!
Great moves by Demetrious Johnson! Pulver must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse holds Jens Pulver and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Pulver was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jens Pulver blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 4
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Nice low kick from Mighty Mouse
but Jens Pulver stops it.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Jens Pulver
miss their mark.
Demetrious Johnson and Pulver engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson tries a hook to the body
but Pulver manages to dodge it
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Pulver seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Mighty Mouse looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Pulver is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mighty Mouse.
Hard blow to Pulver's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Mighty Mouse wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mighty Mouse moves forward and holds Pulver
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson 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.
Mighty Mouse gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Mighty Mouse blocks Jens Pulver's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Pulver doesn't want to free his opponent and Mighty Mouse continues in closed guard
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the closed guard
Demetrious Johnson any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Pulver's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Pulver tries to counter Mighty Mouse's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulver launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mighty Mouse stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Mighty Mouse's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Mighty Mouse!
Some big punches are landing!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse leans back...
He clobbers Jens Pulver's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Demetrious Johnson is in Pulver open guard now
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Mighty Mouse cannot take advantage in the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mighty Mouse blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Pulver's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mighty Mouse drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Pulver has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Pulver's ribs.
Pulver is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the closed guard
Mighty Mouse succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mighty Mouse blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Pulver's guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pulver from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Mighty Mouse delivers a few accurate elbows!
Pulver is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to end this with a RNC!
Mighty Mouse is locking that RNC...
Crippling lock!
Pulver struggles to free himself
That RNC looks tight...
Pulver manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 5
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Terrible one sided match... Pulver was not ready to fight a fighter of Demetrious Johnson caliber.
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jens Pulver is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Pulver waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demetrious Johnson! He is reversed and nor Jens Pulver is on half guard!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Pulver blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver throws a flurry of punches at Mighty Mouse...
Mighty Mouse is defending himself well. None of them connect.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jens Pulver
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grab one of Jens Pulver's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Jens Pulver landed hard on his back
Mighty Mouse is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver 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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Mighty Mouse is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Mighty Mouse cartwheels towards Pulver!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jens Pulver.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Not a desiderable position that Pulver is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jens Pulver tries to turn in and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Pulver's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That guillotine looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver's Left eye is beginning to swell
Pulver struggles to free himself
That guillotine from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Pulver's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver's Left eye is beginning to swell
Mighty Mouse is locking that guillotine...
Jens Pulver can't find a way out! His face is turning purple and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (guillotine) at 1:43 Round 5
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/19 (32%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 17/33 (52%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 15/27 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 781 s
I am being told that if Jens Pulver won this fight, a member would have had perfect Grand Prix Round 2 + Finals predictions. That would be absolutely unprecedented. If true, I have never been more disappointed in a fight result.
Demetrious Johnson doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Jens Pulver 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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Demetrious Johnson seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Demetrious Johnson 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
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver gets an arm and tries to apply an armbar. Mighty Mouse spins out, but Jens Pulver was ready for that and quickly switches to a triangle choke!
Mighty Mouse is too good and managed to back out of danger.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Mighty Mouse cartwheels towards Pulver!
Pulver fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
As the fight continues it seems that Jens Pulver is taking the best of the fight.
Pulver tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He is not able to do it
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Pulver tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to move on the ground and shows Demetrious Johnson a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pulver's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Jens Pulver's guard...
Demetrious Johnson forces Jens Pulver to open his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass to half guard...
Jens Pulver can't prevent his opponent from passing. Mighty Mouse looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Demetrious Johnson realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
Pulver clumsily fails here and it's time for Demetrious Johnson to fight back!
Mighty Mouse cartwheels towards Pulver!
Pulver fights back and evades the cartwheel guard pass.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse holds Jens Pulver and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Pulver is fast enough to block that knee!
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jens Pulver
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson slightly pushes Pulver into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Jens Pulver tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Pulver steps backwards away from Demetrious Johnson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mighty Mouse has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mighty Mouse is throwing a flurry of punches!
Jens Pulver just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Mighty Mouse is throwing a flurry of punches!
Pulver ducks under and circles out of the corner.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver fakes a move and moves laterally.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Mighty Mouse tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Mighty Mouse is clinching with Pulver.
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse is launching some bone breaking punches to Pulver's ribs while in the clinch.
Pulver blocks.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Demetrious Johnson's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Pulver is throwing a flurry of punches!
Demetrious Johnson just can't get away!
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Jens Pulver
well done Pulver falls hard on the mat
Pulver ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Mighty Mouse is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Demetrious Johnson creates space and allows Jens Pulver to stand up.
Pulver climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Demetrious Johnson moves forward looking for some grappling action
Mighty Mouse has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Pulver pummels back into position.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver shoots and grab Demetrious Johnson's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Pulver scoop up Demetrious Johnson's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Mighty Mouse to the mat
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Mighty Mouse.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pulver and Mighty Mouse circle around the center of the cage.
Demetrious Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jens Pulver jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Mighty Mouse clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Demetrious Johnson is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Mighty Mouse catches an ankle and Pulver is tripped to the mat!
Pulver ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries to better his position on the ground...
Mighty Mouse breaks the closed guard of Jens Pulver and moves to half guard
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Demetrious Johnson passes momentarily but Jens Pulver regains full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) is cheering him!
The clock says 1:45 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Demetrious Johnson was tooling Jens Pulver for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Jens Pulver lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Pulver pushes Demetrious Johnson forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Stand up! This is what Pulver's cornermen are shouting. Demetrious Johnson is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Mighty Mouse 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 closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver is in closed guard... Mighty Mouse tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jens Pulver!
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Pulver is smart enough to avoid the submission attempt
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Mighty Mouse tries to cover his face,
Demetrious Johnson is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Mighty Mouse goes for an armbar!
Crippling lock!
Pulver struggles to free himself
Jens Pulver breaks the lock and pushes away Demetrious Johnson, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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.
Pulver shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Shovel hook by Jens Pulver
tags Mighty Mouse.
Mighty Mouse is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Demetrious Johnson tries a kimura
Pulver breaks the lock.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Pulver measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Mighty Mouse blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson moves to better his position on the ground...
Demetrious Johnson viciously slams hammer blows to Pulver's face!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Demetrious Johnson keeps control and remains in side mount.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to turn in and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Jens Pulver slips his head out and manages to gain top control.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver measures the resilience of Mighty Mouse's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Mighty Mouse's side.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to trap Demetrious Johnson in his guard.
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is in open guard over Pulver... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
Pulver rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Demetrious Johnson tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson hooks Pulver's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Jens Pulver manages to kick Mighty Mouse away and scrambles on top!
Mighty Mouse misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
Mighty Mouse is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
Jens Pulver sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Demetrious Johnson can't find an opening in his opponent's guard!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson is looking to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Demetrious Johnson gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Demetrious Johnson keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
As the fight continues it seems that Demetrious Johnson is taking the best of the fight.
Demetrious Johnson tries a kimura
That kimura looks tight...
Pulver's left arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
That kimura from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
That kimura looks tight...
Pulver Hyper-extended his left arm
Crippling lock!
Pulver breaks the lock.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Mighty Mouse shifts to north-south position and tries to finish with a lock!
Crippling lock!
Pulver pushes Demetrious Johnson forward against his back and breaks the lock!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Jens Pulver 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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Pulver struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver looks to posture up and open Demetrious Johnson's guard...
Demetrious Johnson has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver tries to escape from the closed guard
Jens Pulver any adventage in the ground.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Mighty Mouse
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.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver is taking this opportunity to rest.
John McCarthy 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.
Jens Pulver and Mighty Mouse engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
A wicked punch by Jens Pulver
goes awry.
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Demetrious Johnson tries to take advantage...
A punch from Demetrious Johnson
grazes Pulver's right cheek.
Mighty Mouse grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Pulver tries to open up Demetrious Johnson's defense faking a few punches.
Demetrious Johnson wraps his arms around Pulver's arms and counters the punches.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse throws his legs up in a triangle attempt!
Jens Pulver realizes the danger and stands up to avoid the attack.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Demetrious Johnson. 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.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Mighty Mouse tries to grapple
He puts Pulver in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver struggles and launches a few punches to Mighty Mouse's head
Nothing from this... Jens Pulver seems frustrated.
Pulver misses a step and Demetrious Johnson sees an opportunity to counter him!
Demetrious Johnson postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Pulver hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Crushing shot to Pulver's body! He's holding his side
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mighty Mouse gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Mighty Mouse blocks Jens Pulver's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse 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 Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Pulver's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Pulver reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Mighty Mouse blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson hovers above Pulver
Jens Pulver stops him from throwing strikes.
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse launches a couple of fast knees to Jens Pulver's ribs!
Great moves by Demetrious Johnson! Pulver must do something now if he wants to escape from that position!
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse holds Jens Pulver and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
Pulver was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse delivers a few accurate elbows!
Jens Pulver blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 4
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Nice low kick from Mighty Mouse
but Jens Pulver stops it.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Some nice shots from Jens Pulver
miss their mark.
Demetrious Johnson and Pulver engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson tries a hook to the body
but Pulver manages to dodge it
Demetrious Johnson goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Pulver seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Mighty Mouse looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Pulver is on the receiving end of a great combo by Mighty Mouse.
Hard blow to Pulver's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
Mighty Mouse wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Mighty Mouse moves forward and holds Pulver
The fighters are clinching.
Demetrious Johnson 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.
Mighty Mouse gets double underhooks and looks for the takedown...
Mighty Mouse blocks Jens Pulver's knee and hits a perfectly executed knee tap! Nice move.
The clock says 1:40 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Pulver doesn't want to free his opponent and Mighty Mouse continues in closed guard
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the closed guard
Demetrious Johnson any adventage in the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Demetrious Johnson looks to posture up and open Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Pulver's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Demetrious Johnson!
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse is moving on the ground...
Pulver tries to counter Mighty Mouse's moves on the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Mighty Mouse struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
John McCarthy 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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Pulver launches a hook to the body
Bang! Mighty Mouse stops that one with his ribs!
Hard blow to Mighty Mouse's mid-section, he seems hurt
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Tremendous strikes from Mighty Mouse!
Some big punches are landing!
Demetrious Johnson attempts a sweep single...
Demetrious Johnson catches Jens Pulver's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Mighty Mouse.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Demetrious Johnson uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Mighty Mouse tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Mighty Mouse leans back...
He clobbers Jens Pulver's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse struggles on the ground and tries to break Jens Pulver's guard...
Demetrious Johnson is in Pulver open guard now
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse moves on the ground
Mighty Mouse cannot take advantage in the ground
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mighty Mouse blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Pulver's guard.
Poorly executed technique. Demetrious Johnson looks to counter!
Demetrious Johnson wants to finish his opponent on the ground
Mighty Mouse drills Jens Pulver's face with a huge right hand! What an impact!
Pulver has a small cut in his Nose
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Pulver's ribs.
Pulver is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Mighty Mouse
He succeeds!
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from the closed guard
Mighty Mouse succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Demetrious Johnson is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Mighty Mouse blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass Pulver's guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Demetrious Johnson is in half guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Pulver from the side mount!
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Mighty Mouse delivers a few accurate elbows!
Pulver is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Mighty Mouse is in rear mount over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to end this with a RNC!
Mighty Mouse is locking that RNC...
Crippling lock!
Pulver struggles to free himself
That RNC looks tight...
Pulver manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
You have to give that round to Demetrious Johnson.
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Round 5
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Terrible one sided match... Pulver was not ready to fight a fighter of Demetrious Johnson caliber.
Demetrious Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Jens Pulver is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Mighty Mouse into his guard.
Demetrious Johnson is in closed guard over Pulver
Mighty Mouse tries to escape from closed guard...
Pulver waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Demetrious Johnson! He is reversed and nor Jens Pulver is on half guard!
The clock says 0:30 in the 5 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Mighty Mouse
Mighty Mouse reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Pulver blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver throws a flurry of punches at Mighty Mouse...
Mighty Mouse is defending himself well. None of them connect.
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 SkyDome (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Demetrious Johnson
Mighty Mouse counters with a few fake punches and then backpedals
The clock says 0:50 in the 5 round
Demetrious Johnson fakes a punch and launches himself over Jens Pulver
Great move by Mighty Mouse who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
The fighters are clinching.
Mighty Mouse grab one of Jens Pulver's arm and tries a Hip Throw
Jens Pulver landed hard on his back
Mighty Mouse is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver 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 Mighty Mouse's moves.
Mighty Mouse is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Mighty Mouse cartwheels towards Pulver!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Jens Pulver.
Demetrious Johnson is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Not a desiderable position that Pulver is in now. Demetrious Johnson is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jens Pulver tries to turn in and scramble out. Demetrious Johnson timed him perfectly and locks up a guillotine!
Pulver's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
That guillotine looks tight...
Punishing hold!
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver's Left eye is beginning to swell
Pulver struggles to free himself
That guillotine from Demetrious Johnson appears to be unbreakable
Pulver's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver struggles to free himself
Pulver's Left eye is beginning to swell
Mighty Mouse is locking that guillotine...
Jens Pulver can't find a way out! His face is turning purple and he taps before going to sleep!
Winner is Demetrious Johnson by Submission (guillotine) at 1:43 Round 5
Statistics: Demetrious Johnson
Punches 15/23 (65%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 6/19 (32%)
Takedowns 10/13 (77%)
GnP strikes 17/33 (52%)
Submissions 14/14 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 749 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 15/27 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/16 (25%)
Submissions 6/6 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 781 s
I am being told that if Jens Pulver won this fight, a member would have had perfect Grand Prix Round 2 + Finals predictions. That would be absolutely unprecedented. If true, I have never been more disappointed in a fight result.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!