Post by The Sandmen on May 22, 2012 3:18:04 GMT -5
Mark Hominick glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Jens Pulver looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Hominick and Pulver move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Hominick!
Nice move by Pulver who clinches and pushes Hominick against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver struggles and launches a few punches to Hominick's head
Nothing from this... Jens Pulver seems frustrated.
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Mark Hominick tries to take advantage...
Hominick tries to take Jens Pulver down... Pulver stumbles backwards and Mark Hominick launches a few punches...
Jens Pulver dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pulver has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Those punches are hitting! Pulver covers his head!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver slightly pushes Hominick into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A furious flurry of punches from Mark Hominick
puts Pulver in a world of hurt!
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
Good movement from Pulver
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Pulver tries to grapple
He puts Hominick in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Pulver catches an ankle and Hominick is tripped to the mat!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hominick
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Hominick
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Hominick has a small cut in his Forehead
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hominick
Pulver struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Hominick's guard...
Jens Pulver is in Hominick open guard now
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hominick
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Hominick can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Hominick
Pulver sits over his knees and pushes away Hominick's leg!
Jens Pulver is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Jens Pulver keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Mark Hominick gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Jens Pulver looks to mount Mark Hominick...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick 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!
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Pulver
Mark Hominick tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Pulver
Hominick tries to get a side mount...
Pulver wraps his leg around Mark Hominick leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Mark Hominick
Pulver checks it.
Mark Hominick has found an opening in the defense of Pulver, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Pulver's ribs.
Mark Hominick just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pulver quickly defends.
High kick from Mark Hominick!
He misses narrowly!
Mark Hominick gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Jens Pulver's mind is definitely in the fight, Hominick just got nailed! Jens Pulver saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hominick moves aside and dodges.
Good leg kicks from Jens Pulver.
Hominick winces a bit.
Hominick decides to launch some tentative punches
Mark Hominick takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mark Hominick takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Pulver seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jens Pulver is measuring Hominick with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Mark Hominick launches a body shot
Pulver dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Mark Hominick circles around Pulver
Hominick and Pulver circle around the center of the cage.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Hominick is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
A right hand from Mark Hominick
makes Pulver stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Right eye
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mark Hominick!
Pulver is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hominick is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Mark Hominick looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Mark Hominick slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Hominick is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Hominick in his guard...
Mark Hominick rolls him over and takes his back!
Hominick is in rear mount over Pulver
Hominick tries to get a hook in!
Pulver rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver has Hominick controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Pulver manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Hominick
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Mark Hominick
surprises Pulver!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Mark Hominick fakes a move and moves laterally.
Hominick launches a furious low kick!
Pulver blocks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Hominick
Pulver manages to move aside
Hominick misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Pulver.
It looks like Hominick was hit by a bus!
Quick hook by Mark Hominick
glances off Pulver's arms.
Jens Pulver launches a body shot
Hominick evades.
Mark Hominick gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver goes to the body...
He punishes Hominick's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hominick is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A solid combination from Mark Hominick
connects with Pulver.
Pulver's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jens Pulver fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Hominick blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver throws a combo
Mark Hominick ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pulver swings again, only to get countered once more! Pulver is looking bad here!
Pulver jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jens Pulver pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Mark Hominick 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 Mark Hominick
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Nothing from this... Mark Hominick seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver pushes off of Mark Hominick and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hominick stumbles backwards but Jens Pulver chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Jens Pulver pushes away Hominick trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hominick doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jens Pulver
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver slightly pushes Hominick into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hominick with a double overhooks!
Hominick fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pulver sprawls and remains on his feet.
A punch from Jens Pulver
grazes Hominick's right cheek.
Hominick has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Pulver launches a furious low kick!
Hominick receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Hominick.
Jens Pulver's reflexes save him!
High kick from Mark Hominick!
He misses narrowly!
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Hominick!
Nice move by Pulver who clinches and pushes Hominick against the cage
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick takes a break to breathe while holding Jens Pulver.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mark Hominick and Pulver engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Pulver moves backwards and Mark Hominick is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Hominick launches a furious low kick!
Jens Pulver blocks
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Hominick staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Hominick seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lightning fast low kick from Hominick!
Pulver blocks that kick with his leg.
Hominick throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Mark Hominick
tags Pulver.
Pulver has a small cut in his Left cheek
Some nice shots from Jens Pulver
that stun Hominick.
Mark Hominick launches a body shot
Pulver dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hominick with a double overhooks!
Mark Hominick is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mark Hominick attempts to cut off Pulver with punches
Pulver reels from the strikes.
Jens Pulver fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Hominick's chin
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Mark Hominick tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Hominick to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hominick
Mark Hominick is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Pulver is in closed guard... Hominick tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Mark Hominick's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Hominick
Mark Hominick launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Hominick
Jens Pulver tries to free his leg
Jens Pulver uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hominick's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver looks to mount Mark Hominick...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Pulver catch Mark Hominick's left arm and tries a kimura
Mark Hominick holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hominick's being punished here!
Hominick's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick tries to move on the ground and shows Jens Pulver a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hominick's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mark Hominick. 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 3:45 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Mark Hominick
Pulver is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hominick misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Hominick stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jens Pulver is coming in again!
Hominick's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Quick hook by Jens Pulver
glances off Hominick's arms.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hominick
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Mark Hominick slightly pushes Pulver into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hominick jumps back and jabs
Hominick seems staggered and Jens Pulver runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pulver tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pulver is clinching with Hominick.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver grapple with Mark Hominick and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jens Pulver is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Inside leg kick from Hominick
that lands on Jens Pulver's leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Pulver fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Pulver looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Hominick's punches
Hominick is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pulver.
A right hand from Mark Hominick
surprises Pulver!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
A wicked punch by Mark Hominick
rocks Pulver!
Pulver's Mouth is beginning to swell
Hominick feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Pulver's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mark Hominick goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
Hominick only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hominick throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Pulver has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Hominick fires low kicks
punishing Pulver's legs repeatedly.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
Mark Hominick struggles a bit before breaking Pulver's attemp of grappling
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hominick begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pulver
this is getting worse and worse for Pulver
Pulver's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver has a small cut in his Mouth
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hominick pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mark Hominick leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pulver
Hominick shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mark Hominick's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Pulver is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hominick ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Hominick is trying to counter now!
Mark Hominick just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pulver may be in trouble!
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
Pulver has a small cut in his Chin
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice beating Mark Hominick has received.
Mark Hominick throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pulver's chin! That stops Pulver in his tracks!
Pulver has a small cut in his Right eye
Not a desiderable position that Pulver is in now. Mark Hominick is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Superb haymaker by Hominick
that lands on Pulver's face like a cannon ball!
Pulver's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Mouth
Hominick pushes Jens Pulver and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Mark Hominick tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hominick tries to move to full mount
Hominick succeeds
Mark Hominick is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Hominick sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Hominick moves to better his position on the ground...
Mark Hominick viciously slams hammer blows to Pulver's face!
The ref pulls off Mark Hominick! Pulver seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Pulver's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Mark Hominick by TKO (GnP) at 4:26 Round 4
Statistics: Mark Hominick
Punches 44/70 (63%)
Kicks 4/10 (40%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 228 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 33/46 (72%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 4/14 (29%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 228 s
Great back and forth fight.
Jens Pulver looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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Hominick and Pulver move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Mark Hominick attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Hominick!
Nice move by Pulver who clinches and pushes Hominick against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver struggles and launches a few punches to Hominick's head
Nothing from this... Jens Pulver seems frustrated.
Jens Pulver gets sloppy and Mark Hominick tries to take advantage...
Hominick tries to take Jens Pulver down... Pulver stumbles backwards and Mark Hominick launches a few punches...
Jens Pulver dodges and moves away a couple of steps...
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Pulver has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Those punches are hitting! Pulver covers his head!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Jens Pulver slightly pushes Hominick into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
A furious flurry of punches from Mark Hominick
puts Pulver in a world of hurt!
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
Good movement from Pulver
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Pulver tries to grapple
He puts Hominick in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown...
Pulver catches an ankle and Hominick is tripped to the mat!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hominick
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Hominick
Weak punches. He needs to improve his position!
Hominick has a small cut in his Forehead
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hominick
Pulver struggles on the ground and tries to break Mark Hominick's guard...
Jens Pulver is in Hominick open guard now
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Hominick
Jens Pulver tries to pass to half guard...
Mark Hominick can't prevent his opponent from passing. Pulver looks to work from half guard.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Hominick
Pulver sits over his knees and pushes away Hominick's leg!
Jens Pulver is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Jens Pulver keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Mark Hominick gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Jens Pulver looks to mount Mark Hominick...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick 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!
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Pulver
Mark Hominick tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Jens Pulver's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
Mark Hominick is in half guard over Pulver
Hominick tries to get a side mount...
Pulver wraps his leg around Mark Hominick leg and prevents him from moving.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver attempts to move to full guard
Jens Pulver manages to switch to full guard.
Herb Dean 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 Air Canada Centre (Toronto, Ontario) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Solid kick to the leg from Mark Hominick
Pulver checks it.
Mark Hominick has found an opening in the defense of Pulver, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Pulver's ribs.
Mark Hominick just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pulver quickly defends.
High kick from Mark Hominick!
He misses narrowly!
Mark Hominick gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Jens Pulver's mind is definitely in the fight, Hominick just got nailed! Jens Pulver saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Hominick moves aside and dodges.
Good leg kicks from Jens Pulver.
Hominick winces a bit.
Hominick decides to launch some tentative punches
Mark Hominick takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Mark Hominick takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Pulver seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Jens Pulver is measuring Hominick with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Mark Hominick launches a body shot
Pulver dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Mark Hominick circles around Pulver
Hominick and Pulver circle around the center of the cage.
Herb Dean separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The two exchange wildly
Hominick is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
A right hand from Mark Hominick
makes Pulver stumble back!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Right eye
Bone shattering straight right hand from Mark Hominick!
Pulver is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Hominick is holding Jens Pulver's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
Mark Hominick is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Mark Hominick looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Mark Hominick slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Mark Hominick is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Mark Hominick in his guard...
Mark Hominick rolls him over and takes his back!
Hominick is in rear mount over Pulver
Hominick tries to get a hook in!
Pulver rolls on the ground and manages to get a half guard!
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver has Hominick controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills Pulver manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Hominick
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
A right hand from Mark Hominick
surprises Pulver!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Mark Hominick fakes a move and moves laterally.
Hominick launches a furious low kick!
Pulver blocks.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Superb haymaker by Hominick
Pulver manages to move aside
Hominick misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Pulver.
It looks like Hominick was hit by a bus!
Quick hook by Mark Hominick
glances off Pulver's arms.
Jens Pulver launches a body shot
Hominick evades.
Mark Hominick gets sloppy and Jens Pulver tries to take advantage...
Pulver goes to the body...
He punishes Hominick's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Hominick is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
A solid combination from Mark Hominick
connects with Pulver.
Pulver's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jens Pulver fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Hominick blocks that. He made it look easy!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver throws a combo
Mark Hominick ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Pulver swings again, only to get countered once more! Pulver is looking bad here!
Pulver jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Jens Pulver pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Mark Hominick 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 Mark Hominick
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick struggles and launches a few punches to Pulver's head
Nothing from this... Mark Hominick seems frustrated.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Pulver pushes off of Mark Hominick and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Hominick stumbles backwards but Jens Pulver chases him and continues the rain of blows!
Jens Pulver pushes away Hominick trying to keep the fight at striking range
Hominick doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Jens Pulver
The fighters are clinching.
Jens Pulver slightly pushes Hominick into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hominick with a double overhooks!
Hominick fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Pulver sprawls and remains on his feet.
A punch from Jens Pulver
grazes Hominick's right cheek.
Hominick has a small cut in his Right cheek
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Pulver launches a furious low kick!
Hominick receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Surprise roundhouse punch by Hominick.
Jens Pulver's reflexes save him!
High kick from Mark Hominick!
He misses narrowly!
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and launches himself over Hominick!
Nice move by Pulver who clinches and pushes Hominick against the cage
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick takes a break to breathe while holding Jens Pulver.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Mark Hominick and Pulver engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Pulver moves backwards and Mark Hominick is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Hominick launches a furious low kick!
Jens Pulver blocks
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Hominick staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 3
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Hominick seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Lightning fast low kick from Hominick!
Pulver blocks that kick with his leg.
Hominick throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Shovel hook by Mark Hominick
tags Pulver.
Pulver has a small cut in his Left cheek
Some nice shots from Jens Pulver
that stun Hominick.
Mark Hominick launches a body shot
Pulver dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Jens Pulver fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Hominick with a double overhooks!
Mark Hominick is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Mark Hominick attempts to cut off Pulver with punches
Pulver reels from the strikes.
Jens Pulver fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Hominick's chin
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Mark Hominick tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver won't budge, forcing Hominick to pull guard.
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Hominick
Mark Hominick is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Pulver is in closed guard... Hominick tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver is looking to pass Mark Hominick's guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Hominick
Mark Hominick launches a few punches to Pulver's cheek from the guard.
Jens Pulver uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Hominick
Jens Pulver tries to free his leg
Jens Pulver uses some of his skill by jumping out of Hominick's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver looks to mount Mark Hominick...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Pulver catch Mark Hominick's left arm and tries a kimura
Mark Hominick holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick tries to roll to his side and trap Jens Pulver in his guard...
Jens Pulver keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Hominick's being punished here!
Hominick's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Hominick tries to move on the ground and shows Jens Pulver a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Hominick's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Herb Dean knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Mark Hominick
Mark Hominick doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Herb Dean halts the fight to stand up Mark Hominick. 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 3:45 in the 3 round
Brilliant combination from Mark Hominick
Pulver is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Hominick misses a step and Jens Pulver sees an opportunity to counter him!
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Hominick stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Jens Pulver is coming in again!
Hominick's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Quick hook by Jens Pulver
glances off Hominick's arms.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Jens Pulver leans forwards and tries to grapple with Hominick
Pulver shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Mark Hominick slightly pushes Pulver into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Herb Dean sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Mark Hominick jumps back and jabs
Hominick seems staggered and Jens Pulver runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Pulver tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Pulver is clinching with Hominick.
The fighters are clinching.
Hominick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Hominick forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Hominick clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Jens Pulver grapple with Mark Hominick and tries a Outer Leg Sweep
nice takedown Jens Pulver is in side mount over Mark Hominick
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Inside leg kick from Hominick
that lands on Jens Pulver's leg.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Pulver fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Pulver looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Mark Hominick's punches
Hominick is on the receiving end of a great combo by Pulver.
A right hand from Mark Hominick
surprises Pulver!
The clock says 1:10 in the 4 round
A wicked punch by Mark Hominick
rocks Pulver!
Pulver's Mouth is beginning to swell
Hominick feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
Pulver's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Mark Hominick goes with a looping right hand while Jens Pulver jumps back and jabs
Hominick only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Hominick throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Pulver has a small cut in his Chin
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Hominick fires low kicks
punishing Pulver's legs repeatedly.
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
Mark Hominick struggles a bit before breaking Pulver's attemp of grappling
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hominick begins to launch a barrage of punches over Pulver
this is getting worse and worse for Pulver
Pulver's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver has a small cut in his Mouth
Jens Pulver moves forward looking for some grappling action
Hominick pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Mark Hominick leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pulver
Hominick shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Mark Hominick's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Pulver is throwing a flurry of punches!
Hominick ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Hominick is trying to counter now!
Mark Hominick just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Pulver may be in trouble!
Pulver's Chin is beginning to swell
Pulver has a small cut in his Chin
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Jens Pulver is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Nice beating Mark Hominick has received.
Mark Hominick throws a looping left hand...
That lands on Pulver's chin! That stops Pulver in his tracks!
Pulver has a small cut in his Right eye
Not a desiderable position that Pulver is in now. Mark Hominick is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Superb haymaker by Hominick
that lands on Pulver's face like a cannon ball!
Pulver's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Jens Pulver's Mouth
Hominick pushes Jens Pulver and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can see Pulver's blood making stains in the mat.
Mark Hominick tries to bring the fight to the ground
Pulver goes down.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Mark Hominick is in open guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Hominick tries to move to full mount
Hominick succeeds
Mark Hominick is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Hominick sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Jens Pulver continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Mark Hominick moves to better his position on the ground...
Mark Hominick viciously slams hammer blows to Pulver's face!
The ref pulls off Mark Hominick! Pulver seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Pulver's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Mark Hominick by TKO (GnP) at 4:26 Round 4
Statistics: Mark Hominick
Punches 44/70 (63%)
Kicks 4/10 (40%)
Clinch strikes 2/9 (22%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 3/6 (50%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 228 s
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 33/46 (72%)
Kicks 4/7 (57%)
Clinch strikes 4/14 (29%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 6/8 (75%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 4/4 (100%)
Time on the ground 228 s
Great back and forth fight.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!