Post by The Sandmen on Mar 30, 2020 2:10:08 GMT -5
Jens Pulver doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
Max Holloway raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pulver looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Pulver measures the resilience of Holloway's chin with an uppercut while Holloway lands some great crosses.
Pulver launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Holloway's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Pulver launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Left eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
Pulver staggers backwards. Holloway wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Pulverizing punch to Pulver's head!
Pulver slips the punch.
Jens Pulver and Holloway engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tremendous strikes from Holloway!
Some big punches are landing!
Max Holloway tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Pulver's face
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Holloway ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway goes for a low kick..
Pulver avoids the deadly blow.
Lightning fast low kick from Holloway!
Pulver blocks that kick with his leg.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Jens Pulver
Holloway is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Pulver launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Jens Pulver fakes a move and moves laterally.
A right hand from Jens Pulver
makes Holloway stumble back!
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! Pulver has reasons to be worried.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jens Pulver tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Holloway cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pulver can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pulver launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jens Pulver!
Holloway ducks under...
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Good leg kicks from Max Holloway.
Jens Pulver defends with ease.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Holloway feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Pulver moves aside and dodges.
Holloway misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver is measuring Holloway with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Pulver is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Holloway's jaw!
Holloway's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Right cheek
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Pulver showing excellent timing, blasts Max Holloway with a right hand.
Great hook by Jens Pulver! Max Holloway is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Holloway tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pulver dodges that
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Pulver launches a kick to Holloway's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Holloway tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Pulver steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Holloway tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pulver dodges that
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Max Holloway is standing now.
Solid shot from Jens Pulver to the body.
Holloway didn't like that.
Jens Pulver tries a hook to the body
but Holloway manages to dodge it
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of Pulver, launching a big uppercut
Jens Pulver is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver's mind is definitely in the fight, Holloway just got nailed! Jens Pulver saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Holloway is going to have a headache after this one.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Max Holloway charges at Pulver throwing flurries left and right.
Jens Pulver gets out of the way.
Jens Pulver fires an unorthodox punch to Holloway's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver paws at Holloway.
Holloway swings ineffectively.
The two exchange wildly
Pulver is connecting with a few punches
Pulver goes to the body...
He punishes Holloway's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver launches a body shot
Holloway evades.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver showing excellent timing, blasts Max Holloway with a right hand.
Holloway steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Holloway with a double overhooks!
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Holloway!
Nice move by Pulver who clinches and pushes Holloway against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pulver tries to take Max Holloway down... Holloway stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Holloway's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver shoots and grab Max Holloway's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Holloway sprawl and remain on his feet
Max Holloway 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 Max Holloway
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway pushes Jens Pulver againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Pulver tries to block Max Holloway punches...
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Pulver follows Max Holloway
Holloway fakes a move.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver avoids a dangerous strike from Holloway
and counters with a solid straight!
Holloway's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Holloway has a small cut in his Right cheek
Max Holloway is opening up on Pulver and raining down combinations!
Pulver doesn't look worried as he defends.
Holloway is swinging for the fences!
Pulver backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Jens Pulver launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Holloway blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Max Holloway's cheek! Holloway stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver decides to jump inside Holloway's guard.
Holloway fights back with his feet, forcing Pulver to try something else.
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Pulver decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Holloway's guard.
Holloway did not see that coming! Jens Pulver is in open guard over Holloway now.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Holloway
Jens Pulver hovers above Holloway
Good punches to Holloway's body.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jens Pulver breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver moves on the ground
Jens Pulver moves to side mount
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway breaths deeply while on the ground
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Jens Pulver keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Jens Pulver looks to pass to mount...
Pulver slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Max Holloway.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway 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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Holloway launches a furious hook!
That hits Pulver's chin like a wrecking ball! Pulver loses balance and goes to the mat.
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
Holloway is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Pulver tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jens Pulver is on his feet again.
Holloway steps forward
Pulver feints.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
that nearly tags Pulver.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Holloway.
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Round 3
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Max Holloway tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Jens Pulver's knows what to do here and blocks them
Incredible haymaker from Max Holloway!
You can see Jens Pulver's head being snapped backwards!
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Chin
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Holloway decides to launch some tentative punches
Jens Pulver takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pulverizing punch to Holloway's head!
Holloway slips the punch.
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pulver blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jens Pulver's cheek! Pulver stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Holloway is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway creates space and allows Jens Pulver to stand up.
Pulver climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Max Holloway 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.
Holloway avoids a dangerous strike from Pulver
and counters with a solid straight!
Jens Pulver throws a looping left hand...
Holloway moves aside and dodges.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Tremendous strikes from Pulver!
Some big punches are landing!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Jens Pulver takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shovel hook by Jens Pulver
tags Holloway.
Several good body shots
land on Pulver.
Max Holloway wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Pulver!
2:36 Round 3 and Pulver is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Holloway
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pulver doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pulver who put distance between them
Pulver steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Pulver pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
goes awry.
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Jens Pulver fires an unorthodox punch to Holloway's torso
that hits its mark.
A right hand from Jens Pulver
surprises Holloway!
Jens Pulver put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That punch barely misses as Max Holloway steps backwards!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Holloway measures the resilience of Pulver's chin with an uppercut while Pulver lands some great crosses.
Holloway begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pulver
Jens Pulver is smart enough to duck backwards
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver avoids a dangerous strike from Holloway
and counters with a solid straight!
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Holloway measures the resilience of Pulver's chin with an uppercut while Pulver lands some great crosses.
Holloway is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Max Holloway charges at Pulver throwing flurries left and right.
Jens Pulver gets out of the way.
Pulver moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Holloway showing excellent timing, blasts Jens Pulver with a right hand.
Pulver steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Holloway staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Holloway's Mouth is beginning to swell
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jens Pulver!
Holloway follows Jens Pulver
only to get counter punched in a big way! Holloway needs to stop playing Jens Pulver's game or he'll get knocked out!
Holloway's Nose is beginning to swell
Holloway has a small cut in his Nose
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jens Pulver!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Jens Pulver has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Holloway shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
Even nicer blocks from Pulver.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver's mind is definitely in the fight, Holloway just got nailed! Jens Pulver saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Holloway is going to have a headache after this one.
You can see Holloway's blood making stains in the mat.
A wicked punch by Jens Pulver
rocks Holloway!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Max Holloway jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Holloway seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Holloway dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway doesn't stop bleeding.
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Holloway
Pulver throws a few hammer fists to the face of Max Holloway
Solid shots!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Holloway
Holloway 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!
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Pulver tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Max Holloway
Jens Pulver tries to better his position on the ground...
Pulver is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Pulver suddenly holds Max Holloway's arm and tries an armbar!
Holloway Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Holloway can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jens Pulver!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Holloway blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Pulver
Holloway tries to stand up!
Pulver doesn't allow him!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Max Holloway in closed guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Max Holloway 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.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Holloway tries to cover his face,
Holloway's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Holloway use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jens Pulver holds Max Holloway and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Max Holloway tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Max Holloway passes momentarily but Jens Pulver regains full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Holloway doesn't stop bleeding.
Holloway tries to stand up!
Pulver doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Holloway is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll on the ground...
Pulver knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jens Pulver launches a body shot
Holloway evades.
Holloway misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Pulver!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Chin
Holloway seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
You can see Holloway's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Pulver's chin!
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
Holloway begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pulver
Jens Pulver is smart enough to duck backwards
Pulver pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jens Pulver just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Holloway may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Holloway is swinging for the fences!
Pulver backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Holloway is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
goes awry.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Pulver.
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Round 5
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Pulver shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The two exchange wildly
Pulver is connecting with a few punches
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Pulver launches a furious low kick!
Holloway receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Holloway hyper-extended his left leg
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
Holloway seems staggered and Jens Pulver runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Pulver!
Some big punches are landing!
Max Holloway's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pulver's arms.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway paws at Pulver.
Pulver answers with solid punches!
Holloway's Right eye is beginning to swell
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jens Pulver!
You can see Holloway's blood making stains in the mat.
Jens Pulver runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Max Holloway who almost cannot stand!
One after another Jens Pulver is punishing Holloway! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Oh! Down goes Holloway! Jens Pulver knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Jens Pulver really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Holloway's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Jens Pulver by KO (Punches) at 1:26 Round 5
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 74/107 (69%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 36/108 (33%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Great fight. Back and forth, then definitely one guy, then definitely the other, until Pulver finally got the finish. Both rode the deep red, and both fought out of it, getting back into the fight. Good stuff!
Carradine is no longer wearing pants. Was he ever wearing pants? I did not notice. But he did just kill a man by kicking a rock onto his head while the man ate supper, totally oblivious to the treachery!
Max Holloway raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Pulver looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Max Holloway's punches
Pulver measures the resilience of Holloway's chin with an uppercut while Holloway lands some great crosses.
Pulver launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Holloway's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Pulver launches a kick
but Max Holloway avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Left eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
Pulver staggers backwards. Holloway wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Pulverizing punch to Pulver's head!
Pulver slips the punch.
Jens Pulver and Holloway engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Max Holloway seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tremendous strikes from Holloway!
Some big punches are landing!
Max Holloway tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on Pulver's face
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Holloway ducks under...
Poorly executed technique. Max Holloway looks to counter!
Holloway goes for a low kick..
Pulver avoids the deadly blow.
Lightning fast low kick from Holloway!
Pulver blocks that kick with his leg.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Jens Pulver
Holloway is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Pulver launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Jens Pulver fakes a move and moves laterally.
A right hand from Jens Pulver
makes Holloway stumble back!
Quick hook by Max Holloway
Good shot! Pulver has reasons to be worried.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Jens Pulver tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Holloway cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Pulver can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Pulver launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Jens Pulver!
Holloway ducks under...
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Max Holloway tries to take advantage...
Good leg kicks from Max Holloway.
Jens Pulver defends with ease.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Holloway feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Pulver moves aside and dodges.
Holloway misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Jens Pulver is measuring Holloway with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Pulver is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Holloway's jaw!
Holloway's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Right cheek
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Pulver showing excellent timing, blasts Max Holloway with a right hand.
Great hook by Jens Pulver! Max Holloway is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Holloway tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pulver dodges that
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Pulver launches a kick to Holloway's thigh
Loud pop!
Holloway hyper-extended his left leg
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Holloway tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Nice kick. Pulver steps backwards trying to find a way to use his advantage now.
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway kicks his legs trying to keep Jens Pulver away.
No damage done by those kicks.
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Holloway tries to hit Jens Pulver with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Pulver dodges that
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Max Holloway. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Back to the beginning! Max Holloway is standing now.
Solid shot from Jens Pulver to the body.
Holloway didn't like that.
Jens Pulver tries a hook to the body
but Holloway manages to dodge it
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of Pulver, launching a big uppercut
Jens Pulver is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver's mind is definitely in the fight, Holloway just got nailed! Jens Pulver saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Holloway is going to have a headache after this one.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 2
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Max Holloway charges at Pulver throwing flurries left and right.
Jens Pulver gets out of the way.
Jens Pulver fires an unorthodox punch to Holloway's torso
that hits its mark.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver paws at Holloway.
Holloway swings ineffectively.
The two exchange wildly
Pulver is connecting with a few punches
Pulver goes to the body...
He punishes Holloway's ribs with a couple of hooks.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver launches a body shot
Holloway evades.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver showing excellent timing, blasts Max Holloway with a right hand.
Holloway steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Holloway with a double overhooks!
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Holloway!
Nice move by Pulver who clinches and pushes Holloway against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pulver tries to take Max Holloway down... Holloway stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Holloway's jaw!
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver shoots and grab Max Holloway's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Holloway sprawl and remain on his feet
Max Holloway 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 Max Holloway
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway pushes Jens Pulver againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Pulver tries to block Max Holloway punches...
John McCarthy separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Pulver follows Max Holloway
Holloway fakes a move.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver avoids a dangerous strike from Holloway
and counters with a solid straight!
Holloway's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Holloway has a small cut in his Right cheek
Max Holloway is opening up on Pulver and raining down combinations!
Pulver doesn't look worried as he defends.
Holloway is swinging for the fences!
Pulver backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Jens Pulver launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Holloway blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Max Holloway's cheek! Holloway stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Jens Pulver decides to jump inside Holloway's guard.
Holloway fights back with his feet, forcing Pulver to try something else.
Pulver is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Pulver decides to go after his opponent and jumps inside Holloway's guard.
Holloway did not see that coming! Jens Pulver is in open guard over Holloway now.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Holloway
Jens Pulver hovers above Holloway
Good punches to Holloway's body.
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway tries an armbar from the bottom!
Jens Pulver breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver moves on the ground
Jens Pulver moves to side mount
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway breaths deeply while on the ground
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Jens Pulver keeps control and remains in side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Holloway tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Jens Pulver looks to pass to mount...
Pulver slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Max Holloway.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Max Holloway
Holloway 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.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Holloway launches a furious hook!
That hits Pulver's chin like a wrecking ball! Pulver loses balance and goes to the mat.
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
Holloway is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Pulver tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Jens Pulver is on his feet again.
Holloway steps forward
Pulver feints.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
that nearly tags Pulver.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Pulver is holding Max Holloway's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Max Holloway loses balance and goes to the ground.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Max Holloway manages to switch to full guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Holloway.
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Round 3
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Max Holloway tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
Jens Pulver's knows what to do here and blocks them
Incredible haymaker from Max Holloway!
You can see Jens Pulver's head being snapped backwards!
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Chin
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Holloway decides to launch some tentative punches
Jens Pulver takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Pulverizing punch to Holloway's head!
Holloway slips the punch.
Holloway tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pulver blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Jens Pulver's cheek! Pulver stumbles and the falls to the mat!
Holloway is standing while Pulver is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway creates space and allows Jens Pulver to stand up.
Pulver climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Max Holloway 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.
Holloway avoids a dangerous strike from Pulver
and counters with a solid straight!
Jens Pulver throws a looping left hand...
Holloway moves aside and dodges.
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Tremendous strikes from Pulver!
Some big punches are landing!
Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Jens Pulver takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Shovel hook by Jens Pulver
tags Holloway.
Several good body shots
land on Pulver.
Max Holloway wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Pulver!
2:36 Round 3 and Pulver is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Holloway
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pulver doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Max Holloway embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Pulver who put distance between them
Pulver steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:15 in the 3 round
Pulver pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
goes awry.
Pulver is trying to counter now!
Jens Pulver fires an unorthodox punch to Holloway's torso
that hits its mark.
A right hand from Jens Pulver
surprises Holloway!
Jens Pulver put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That punch barely misses as Max Holloway steps backwards!
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Holloway measures the resilience of Pulver's chin with an uppercut while Pulver lands some great crosses.
Holloway begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pulver
Jens Pulver is smart enough to duck backwards
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver avoids a dangerous strike from Holloway
and counters with a solid straight!
Holloway looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Jens Pulver's punches
Holloway measures the resilience of Pulver's chin with an uppercut while Pulver lands some great crosses.
Holloway is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Max Holloway charges at Pulver throwing flurries left and right.
Jens Pulver gets out of the way.
Pulver moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Holloway showing excellent timing, blasts Jens Pulver with a right hand.
Pulver steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Holloway staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Holloway's Mouth is beginning to swell
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jens Pulver!
Holloway follows Jens Pulver
only to get counter punched in a big way! Holloway needs to stop playing Jens Pulver's game or he'll get knocked out!
Holloway's Nose is beginning to swell
Holloway has a small cut in his Nose
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jens Pulver!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Jens Pulver has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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Holloway shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
Even nicer blocks from Pulver.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver's mind is definitely in the fight, Holloway just got nailed! Jens Pulver saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Holloway is going to have a headache after this one.
You can see Holloway's blood making stains in the mat.
A wicked punch by Jens Pulver
rocks Holloway!
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Max Holloway jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Holloway seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Holloway dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that misses by an inch!
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Max Holloway didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Holloway
Holloway doesn't stop bleeding.
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Max Holloway can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Holloway
Pulver throws a few hammer fists to the face of Max Holloway
Solid shots!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Holloway
Max Holloway attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Holloway
Holloway 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!
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Max Holloway
Pulver tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Max Holloway
Jens Pulver tries to better his position on the ground...
Pulver is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Pulver suddenly holds Max Holloway's arm and tries an armbar!
Holloway Hyper-extended his arm
Crippling lock!
Crippling lock!
Holloway can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jens Pulver!
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Pulver reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Holloway blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Max Holloway is in half guard over Pulver
Holloway tries to stand up!
Pulver doesn't allow him!
Max Holloway is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to close the guard.
Pulver put Max Holloway in closed guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Max Holloway 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.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Holloway's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Holloway tries to cover his face,
Holloway's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Holloway use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Jens Pulver holds Max Holloway and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Max Holloway tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Max Holloway passes momentarily but Jens Pulver regains full guard.
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Holloway doesn't stop bleeding.
Holloway tries to stand up!
Pulver doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Max Holloway is in closed guard over Pulver
Holloway is in closed guard... Pulver tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Max Holloway!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Max Holloway
Max Holloway tries to roll on the ground...
Pulver knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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.
The clock says 3:50 in the 4 round
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Jens Pulver launches a body shot
Holloway evades.
Holloway misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Tremendous strikes from Pulver!
Some big punches are landing!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Chin
Holloway seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
You can see Holloway's blood making stains in the mat.
Max Holloway spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Pulver's chin!
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
Holloway begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pulver
Jens Pulver is smart enough to duck backwards
Pulver pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Jens Pulver just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Holloway may be in trouble!
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Holloway is swinging for the fences!
Pulver backpedals and creates space. Max Holloway is asking him if he is going to fight!
Holloway is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
A wicked punch by Max Holloway
goes awry.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Pulver.
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Round 5
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Pulver shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
The two exchange wildly
Pulver is connecting with a few punches
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Pulver launches a furious low kick!
Holloway receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Holloway hyper-extended his left leg
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Max Holloway goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
Holloway seems staggered and Jens Pulver runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Pulver!
Some big punches are landing!
Max Holloway's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway launches a rapid series of punches
that glance off Pulver's arms.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Max Holloway paws at Pulver.
Pulver answers with solid punches!
Holloway's Right eye is beginning to swell
Max Holloway seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Jens Pulver!
You can see Holloway's blood making stains in the mat.
Jens Pulver runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Max Holloway who almost cannot stand!
One after another Jens Pulver is punishing Holloway! Wow! John McCarthy should be doing something soon!
Oh! Down goes Holloway! Jens Pulver knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Jens Pulver really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Holloway's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Winner is Jens Pulver by KO (Punches) at 1:26 Round 5
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 74/107 (69%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/4 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 9/10 (90%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 257 s
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 36/108 (33%)
Kicks 1/7 (14%)
Clinch strikes 0/4 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 313 s
Great fight. Back and forth, then definitely one guy, then definitely the other, until Pulver finally got the finish. Both rode the deep red, and both fought out of it, getting back into the fight. Good stuff!
Carradine is no longer wearing pants. Was he ever wearing pants? I did not notice. But he did just kill a man by kicking a rock onto his head while the man ate supper, totally oblivious to the treachery!
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!