PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Wauler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Schwensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Wauler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kalle Schwensen's chin.

Wauler
vs
Schwensen

168 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

168 cm
19
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Wauler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Schwensen!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wauler wants to clinch.

Schwensen scores with a takedown into Wauler's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wauler keeping full guard, as Schwensen tries to pass.
Schwensen wants to control from the top but Wauler keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwensen 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.
Schwensen pushing down on Wauler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wauler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schwensen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schwensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schwensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwensen prevents Wauler from improving his position.
Schwensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Schwensen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schwensen slows the pace down in half guard.
Schwensen trying to mount his opponent but Wauler defends it.
Wauler is staying active underneath Schwensen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schwensen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Schwensen seems to be looking for submissions.
Schwensen stops Wauler from getting back to his feet.
Schwensen trying to control the action but Wauler is working from the bottom.
Schwensen tries to pass to full mount but Wauler defends it.
Schwensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schwensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Schwensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schwensen is pressing down on Wauler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wauler is holding on for now.
Wauler has hold of Schwensen's hands but Schwensen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen wants to pass to mount but Wauler is defending the position.

Schwensen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wauler defends it well.
Schwensen is pressing down on Wauler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wauler is holding on for now.
Schwensen winds up and cracks Wauler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schwensen lands strikes from half guard.
Schwensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schwensen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schwensen works his way into side control.
Wauler is not content to let Schwensen control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Schwensen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wauler rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schwensen's guard! Nice work there by Wauler!
Schwensen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schwensen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wauler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwensen's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwensen is on top in guard.
Schwensen scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kalle Schwensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wauler lands with a straight right. Schwensen didn't see that one coming.

It looks like Kalle Schwensen has been cut.
Schwensen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wauler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schwensen thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwensen. Wauler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wauler tries to clinch up but Schwensen circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Schwensen misses the target.
Schwensen throws the left hand but Wauler avoids the punch easily.
Schwensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wauler sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Wauler rushes Schwensen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wauler.
Schwensen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wauler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wauler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schwensen is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Wauler.
Wauler scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wauler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schwensen backwards.
Schwensen tries to break the clinch but Wauler is controlling the position.
Wauler has Schwensen pressed against the cage, preventing Schwensen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wauler scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Wauler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwensen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wauler is keeping busy.
Wauler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wauler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wauler trying to control the position but instead, Schwensen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wauler into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schwensen is trying to break free.
Wauler stalling in the clinch but Schwensen improves position.
Wauler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schwensen wants to get back to striking at distance but Wauler won't allow it.
Schwensen is looking for a takedown.
Schwensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Glenn Wauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Schwensen.
Wauler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Wauler.
Wauler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wauler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wauler is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wauler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wauler is looking to clinch but Schwensen is avoiding it.
Wauler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Schwensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Wauler clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wauler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wauler is looking to clinch.

Schwensen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wauler sprawls well initially but Schwensen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wauler is trying to stand up here but Schwensen is controlling him well.
Wauler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schwensen.
Kalle Schwensen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wauler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schwensen trying to control from half guard but Wauler is working away.
Schwensen prevents Wauler from improving his position.
Schwensen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen trying to control from half guard but Wauler is working away.
Wauler pushes Schwensen off looking to stand but Schwensen dives back in and keeps control.
Schwensen tries to pass to full mount but Wauler defends it.
Schwensen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wauler keeps working.
Schwensen throwing shots but Wauler is blocking nicely.
Wauler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schwensen.
Nice strikes from Schwensen there.
Schwensen trying to control the action but Wauler is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwensen thows a huge punch but Wauler dodges it nicely.
Schwensen trying to pass the guard but Wauler defending well.
Schwensen throwing shots but Wauler is blocking nicely.
Schwensen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Schwensen wants to take a breather but Wauler is having none of it.
Wauler has his hands clasped together around Schwensen's back. He's all about the action.
Schwensen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wauler wants to control but Schwensen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schwensen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wauler's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Glenn Wauler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kalle Schwensen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Schwensen throws a hook to the side of Wauler's head but Wauler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schwensen thows a body shot but no joy.
Wauler tries to clinch but Schwensen moves out of range.
A lazy left from Wauler finds it's target.
Schwensen misses with a left hand
and Wauler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schwensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wauler.
Wauler wants to clinch.
Wauler scores with the left hand. Schwensen knows he should have avoided that one.
A big right from Schwensen misses.

Wauler has managed to clinch.
Wauler pushes Schwensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wauler as Schwensen tries to tie him up.
Schwensen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wauler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wauler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schwensen.
Wauler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Wauler - that landed with a thud.
Wauler looking to stall.
Schwensen stalling in the clinch but Wauler improves position.
Schwensen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wauler smiles and moves away.
Glenn Wauler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Schwensen.
Wauler works the jab nicely.

Schwensen is rocked!
Wauler sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Schwensen's defenses. It connects perfectly with Schwensen's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glenn Wauler!