Post by The Sandmen on Jul 30, 2015 15:42:45 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Pulver while John McCarthy recites the rules.
Donald Cerrone looks very relaxed.
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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Pulver and Cerrone move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cerrone steps forward
Pulver feints.
Donald Cerrone tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jens Pulver jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cerrone's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Here comes Donald Cerrone with a vicious middle kick!
Jens Pulver dodges that one moving backwards
High kick from Donald Cerrone!
He misses narrowly!
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Cerrone staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cerrone is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Donald Cerrone
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Cerrone.
Cerrone 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 1:30 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Donald Cerrone is cooling the fight on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Pulver
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Donald Cerrone manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Pulver
Donald Cerrone moves to better his position on the ground...
Donald Cerrone wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jens Pulver rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone
Cerrone has Pulver controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Jens Pulver goes for an americana!
Cerrone breaks free.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone works on the ground with his fingers over Pulver's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Jens Pulver keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Donald Cerrone that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Pulver moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Donald Cerrone has seen better days.
Donald Cerrone and Pulver engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone steps forward and fires a high kick!
Pulver blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Cerrone staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Donald Cerrone launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pulver blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Cerrone seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cerrone launches a stiff jab!
Pulver ducks that one.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Pulver.
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Round 2
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Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Donald Cerrone jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Cerrone seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cerrone's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
Jens Pulver shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pulver shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jens Pulver postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cerrone hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver tries to take Donald Cerrone down... Cerrone stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cerrone's jaw!
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver and Donald Cerrone are cliched up against the cage. Pulver hammers Cerrone face and hooks Cerrone leg
Donald Cerrone is on his back after that trip
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Cerrone
Pulver is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Pulver struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Jens Pulver is in Cerrone open guard now
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Cerrone
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
Pulver struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Cerrone
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Cerrone
Pulver tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cerrone from the side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cerrone can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Jens Pulver looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jens Pulver rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone
Pulver tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cerrone! Pulver has one hook in and keeps working!
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pulver tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pulver's is smart enough to counter him.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver tries to open Cerrone's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jens Pulver. Cerrone is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Jens Pulver hovers above Cerrone
Good punches to Cerrone's body.
Crushing shot to Cerrone's body! He's holding his side
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Jens Pulver a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Jens Pulver hovers above Cerrone
Good punches to Cerrone's body.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Jens Pulver tries to get his arm under Donald Cerrone's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Donald Cerrone's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
That Neck Crank from Jens Pulver appears to be unbreakable
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
That Neck Crank from Jens Pulver appears to be unbreakable
Pulver is locking that Neck Crank...
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Pulver is locking that Neck Crank...
Pulver secures the lock while Donald Cerrone refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Jens Pulver by Submission (Neck Crank) at 3:32 Round 2
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 18/23 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 2/10 (20%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Jens with the wins. Cerrone doesn't.
Donald Cerrone looks very relaxed.
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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Pulver and Cerrone move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Cerrone steps forward
Pulver feints.
Donald Cerrone tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Jens Pulver jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cerrone's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Here comes Donald Cerrone with a vicious middle kick!
Jens Pulver dodges that one moving backwards
High kick from Donald Cerrone!
He misses narrowly!
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Cerrone staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Cerrone has a small cut in his Left cheek
Cerrone is holding Jens Pulver's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jens Pulver shows great balance while pushing away Donald Cerrone
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Cerrone.
Cerrone 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 1:30 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Donald Cerrone is cooling the fight on the ground
Donald Cerrone is in side mount over Jens Pulver
Donald Cerrone looks to mount Jens Pulver...
Donald Cerrone slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver is cooling the fight on the ground
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in full mount over Jens Pulver
Jens Pulver tries to roll to his side and trap Donald Cerrone in his guard...
Jens Pulver gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Donald Cerrone is in open guard over Pulver
Pulver tries to close his guard around Cerrone
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Pulver
Jens Pulver launches a few punches to Cerrone's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Cerrone tries to cover his face,
Donald Cerrone is in closed guard over Pulver
Donald Cerrone tries to pass Jens Pulver's guard...
Donald Cerrone manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Donald Cerrone is in half guard over Pulver
Donald Cerrone moves to better his position on the ground...
Donald Cerrone wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone 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.
Poorly executed technique. Jens Pulver looks to counter!
Jens Pulver looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jens Pulver rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone
Cerrone has Pulver controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Jens Pulver goes for an americana!
Cerrone breaks free.
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone works on the ground with his fingers over Pulver's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see the foul!
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Cerrone sure knows how to turn you into a pretzel. He can finish the fight anytime while on the ground.
Donald Cerrone attempts to trap Jens Pulver in his guard.
Jens Pulver keeps control and remains in side mount.
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 Colisée Pepsi (Quebec City, Quebec) are cheering for the fighters.
An overhand right from Donald Cerrone that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Pulver moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone attempts a sweep single...
Jens Pulver was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Donald Cerrone has seen better days.
Donald Cerrone and Pulver engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Jens Pulver is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Donald Cerrone steps forward and fires a high kick!
Pulver blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Nice punches from Jens Pulver.
Cerrone staggers backwards. Pulver wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
Donald Cerrone launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Pulver blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Cerrone seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Cerrone launches a stiff jab!
Pulver ducks that one.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Pulver.
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Round 2
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Jens Pulver goes with a looping right hand while Donald Cerrone jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Cerrone seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Jens Pulver!
Cerrone is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Cerrone's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Pulver moves forward looking for some action
Jens Pulver shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Pulver shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Jens Pulver postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Cerrone hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver tries to take Donald Cerrone down... Cerrone stumbles backwards and Jens Pulver launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Cerrone's jaw!
Cerrone doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Jens Pulver embrace and tries to move away...
Jens Pulver pushes Cerrone forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Pulver and Donald Cerrone are cliched up against the cage. Pulver hammers Cerrone face and hooks Cerrone leg
Donald Cerrone is on his back after that trip
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Cerrone
Pulver is in closed guard... Cerrone tries to roll on the ground!
Jens Pulver uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cerrone clumsily fails here and it's time for Jens Pulver to fight back!
Pulver struggles on the ground and tries to break Donald Cerrone's guard...
Jens Pulver is in Cerrone open guard now
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in open guard over Cerrone
Cerrone tries to close his guard around Pulver
He succeeds!
Jens Pulver is in closed guard over Cerrone
Pulver tries to escape from closed guard...
Pulver struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Cerrone
Pulver positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Cerrone's being punished here!
The clock says 1:40 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in half guard over Cerrone
Pulver tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Cerrone from the side mount!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Pulver cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Cerrone can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cerrone tries to show some ground skills
Pulver uses his strength to keep Pulver at a disadvantage
Jens Pulver is in side mount over Donald Cerrone
Jens Pulver looks to mount Donald Cerrone...
Jens Pulver slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Jens Pulver is in full mount over Donald Cerrone
Donald Cerrone tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Jens Pulver rolls Donald Cerrone to his stomach and takes his back!
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone
Pulver tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Cerrone! Pulver has one hook in and keeps working!
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Pulver tries to use some of his tricky moves but Pulver's is smart enough to counter him.
Pulver tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Jens Pulver tries to open Cerrone's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Jens Pulver. Cerrone is unable to cover himself now!
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Jens Pulver hovers above Cerrone
Good punches to Cerrone's body.
Crushing shot to Cerrone's body! He's holding his side
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Cerrone tries to move on the ground and shows Jens Pulver a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Cerrone's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Jens Pulver hovers above Cerrone
Good punches to Cerrone's body.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Pulver is in rear mount over Cerrone with one hook in
Jens Pulver tries to get his arm under Donald Cerrone's chin but can't do it. He locks his arms over Donald Cerrone's neck and tries to finish him with a neck crank!
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
That Neck Crank from Jens Pulver appears to be unbreakable
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
That Neck Crank from Jens Pulver appears to be unbreakable
Pulver is locking that Neck Crank...
Cerrone's Nose is beginning to swell
Crippling lock!
Pulver is locking that Neck Crank...
Pulver secures the lock while Donald Cerrone refuses to tap... John McCarthy jumps in and breaks the lock!
Winner is Jens Pulver by Submission (Neck Crank) at 3:32 Round 2
Statistics: Jens Pulver
Punches 18/23 (78%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/8 (50%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 18/22 (82%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Statistics: Donald Cerrone
Punches 2/10 (20%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/2 (50%)
Takedowns 1/4 (25%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 309 s
Jens with the wins. Cerrone doesn't.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!