PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glen DANZIG (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DANZIG kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Misfits-Where Eagles Dare. Glen DANZIG had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

DANZIG
vs
Pulver

170 cm
23
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

167 cm
19
147 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Mary Jane's Medicinals!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Glen DANZIG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jens Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DANZIG slips a jab and a cross from Pulver.
DANZIG misses with a jab, cross combination.

DANZIG bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pulver wants to control but DANZIG postures up.

DANZIG goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pulver has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for DANZIG but great work by Pulver.
DANZIG misses with an elbow from the bottom.
DANZIG tries to improve position but can't.
DANZIG is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DANZIG steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulver.
DANZIG blocks the body kick.
DANZIG scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pulver misses with a double jab
and DANZIG makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pulver wants to clinch
and DANZIG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulver stuffs the takedown attempt from DANZIG. DANZIG gets slowly back to his feet.
Pulver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DANZIG.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

DANZIG gets the takedown into side control.
DANZIG advances to mount.

DANZIG is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pulver has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pulver!
DANZIG is breathing heavily.

DANZIG looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG wants to sweep but no luck.
DANZIG throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
DANZIG 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.

DANZIG has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pulver is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for DANZIG.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pulver controlling from side mount.
DANZIG tries to buck Pulver off but Pulver is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DANZIG gets back to half guard.
DANZIG trying to hold on to Pulver's head to control him but Pulver postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pulver throws a shot from downtown. DANZIG moves away and avoids it.
Pulver throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

DANZIG darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DANZIG not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DANZIG trying to control the action but Pulver is working from the bottom.

DANZIG is working for a kimura but Pulver is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DANZIG is working for a kimura but Pulver is defending it quite comfortably.
DANZIG wants to pass to mount but Pulver is defending the position.

DANZIG is trying to work for a kimura but Pulver is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pulver trying to control here.
DANZIG with the ground and pound but Pulver uses the opportunity to regain guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pulver throws a head kick that misses.
Pulver closes the distance but DANZIG moves to the side
and DANZIG counters with a three punch combo that has Pulver backing up. Pulver nods at DANZIG to acknowledge the strikes.
Pulver throws a leg kick but DANZIG sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DANZIG slips under a jab.
DANZIG moves out of range as Pulver strikes.
Jens Pulver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulver throws a series of punches but DANZIG avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by DANZIG.
Pulver scores with a three punch combo!
Pulver loads up on a big right hand but DANZIG slips the punch.
Pulver misses with a looping left.
Pulver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pulver.

DANZIG feints and as Pulver raises his hands in defense, DANZIG changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulver keeping full guard, as DANZIG tries to pass.
Pulver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DANZIG is pushing down on Pulver's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulver is fighting to maintain full guard but DANZIG has managed to sneak the leg through.

DANZIG is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pulver is just riding it out for now. DANZIG eventually gives up the hold.

DANZIG is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Glen DANZIG dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulver.

DANZIG shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
DANZIG missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DANZIG.
DANZIG wants to free his trapped foot but Pulver is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pulver tries to kick DANZIG off but DANZIG keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DANZIG is working for a kimura but Pulver is defending it quite comfortably.
DANZIG wants to take a breather but Pulver is having none of it.

DANZIG trying to work for an americana but Pulver has managed to regain full guard.
DANZIG postures up and lands a big shot to Pulver's brow.
Glen DANZIG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DANZIG throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DANZIG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DANZIG stops Pulver from standing up.
DANZIG stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DANZIG wants to control from the top but Pulver keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DANZIG takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pulver moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pulver throws a hook but DANZIG blocks it.

Pulver has closed the distance and engaged DANZIG in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Pulver.
Pulver is pressed up against the cage. DANZIG 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.
Pulver throws a body punch but DANZIG moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pulver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

DANZIG darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jens Pulver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

DANZIG seems to be working for a kimura but Pulver defends the submission attempt.
Pulver tries to kick DANZIG off but DANZIG keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jens Pulver.
I think DANZIG has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen DANZIG!