PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr DimSum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

DimSum
vs
Pulver

180 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr DimSum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Pulver!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulver. That's going to slow DimSum down.
DimSum throws out a leg kick but Pulver moves out of range and DimSum only half commits.
Pulver stuffs the takedown.
DimSum wants to clinch up but Pulver keeps it at a distance.
DimSum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DimSum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulver swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr DimSum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

DimSum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulver, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulver.
DimSum wants a takedown.

Pulver drags the fight down to the ground.
Pulver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pulver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DimSum is looking to stand up but Pulver won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver looking to hit a scissor sweep but DimSum is one step ahead there.
DimSum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DimSum has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DimSum wants to control from the top but Pulver keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab from Pulver.
Pulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pulver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
DimSum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pulver clinches up with DimSum and pushes him back against the cage.

Pulver pulls DimSum into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DimSum wants to control from the top but Pulver keeps moving.
Pulver is pulling down on DimSum's head to control his posture.
DimSum won't allow Pulver to get back to his feet.
DimSum wants to pass the guard but Pulver is keeping the position.
Pulver is controlling DimSum's posture.
DimSum won't allow Pulver to sweep him here.

Pulver scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pulver throws a front kick that sends DimSum stumbling back into the cage.
Pulver throws a right hand that DimSum ducks under and follows up with a left that DimSum also avoids with ease.
Pulver misses with a head kick.

Pulver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pulver can't get the takedown.

DimSum gets control of Pulver's arms and successfully pulls guard. DimSum will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DimSum is looking to stand up but Pulver isn't so interested in that idea.

DimSum pushes Pulver off and gets back to his feet.
DimSum throws a sloppy head kick

and Pulver counters by clinching up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DimSum fails to pull guard.
DimSum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pulver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DimSum is breathing heavily.

Pulver gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pulver looking to sit in guard and control but DimSum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DimSum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pulver wants to stand but DimSum is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DimSum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Pulver dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

DimSum has his takedown stuffed
and Pulver counters with an inside leg kick.
DimSum shoots and misses
and Pulver counters with a big head kick but DimSum shrugs it off.
DimSum with a poor takedown
and Pulver counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr DimSum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pulver moves into the clinch successfully.
DimSum tries to pull guard but Pulver holds him up against the cage and eventually DimSum drops back down to his feet.
Pulver takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pulver keeps control of DimSum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pulver changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DimSum fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Pulver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DimSum tries to pull guard but Pulver holds him up against the cage and eventually DimSum drops back down to his feet.
Pulver prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DimSum is working for takedown but Pulver is calmly controlling the position for now.
DimSum letting Pulver take a breather here.
Pulver continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Pulver goes for a takedown attempt but DimSum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Pulver takes the fight into the clinch.

Pulver has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DimSum is trying to keep an underhook but Pulver manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pulver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Pulver decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DimSum clinches but Pulver breaks the clinch

and Pulver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pulver.
Pulver drops down looking for an ankle pick but DimSum pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pulver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pulver.
DimSum is trying to break the clinch but Pulver is controlling him.

Pulver has DimSum pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pulver pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending DimSum tumbling to the mat - Pulver dives into DimSum's guard.
Pulver prevents DimSum from getting back to his feet.
Pulver thows a big elbow that misses.
DimSum trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pulver gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pulver circles away from the clinch attempt

and Pulver counters by clinching up.

Pulver pulls DimSum into guard.
DimSum thows a big elbow that misses.
Pulver trying to keep a closed guard but DimSum is proving a slippery customer.
Pulver controlling DimSum's posture.
DimSum throwing strikes from guard but Pulver blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulver looking to control but DimSum passes into half guard.
DimSum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DimSum wants to take a breather but Pulver is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pulver wants to control but DimSum is keeping busy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DimSum shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Pulver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

DimSum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pulver swivels and escapes.
Pulver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pulver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DimSum has his takedown stuffed

and Pulver counters by moving into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from DimSum as the two fighters clinch.
DimSum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DimSum tries to break the clinch but Pulver is controlling the position.

Pulver successfully pulls guard.
Pulver is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DimSum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DimSum wants to stand but Pulver has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver wants to sweep here but DimSum controlling him for the moment.
Pulver seems keen to control DimSum's posture.
DimSum preventing the sweep.
Pulver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DimSum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pulver is keeping the position for now.
Pulver trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

DimSum tries to keep at a distance but Pulver has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pulver is pressed up against the cage. DimSum has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pulver down to the mat. Pulver avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr DimSum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DimSum throws a sloppy head kick and Pulver moves out of range easily.

DimSum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pulver's guard.
DimSum postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pulver looking for a sweep. Not yet Pulver, not yet.
DimSum stops Pulver from standing up.
DimSum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DimSum throws a big right hand that misses.
DimSum prevents Pulver from getting back to his feet.
DimSum postures up in Pulver's guard and throws a big left but Pulver blocks it.
Pulver is pulling down on DimSum's head to control his posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DimSum checks a leg kick.

Pulver clinches with his opponent.

Pulver turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
DimSum manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pulver's best efforts.
DimSum wants to control but Pulver is keeping busy.
DimSum is pressing down on Pulver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mr DimSum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulver looking to sit in guard and control but DimSum gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DimSum throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulver works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DimSum throws a big right hand that misses.
Pulver wants to stand but DimSum is controlling the position.
DimSum throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Pulver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pulver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Pulver!