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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kawulski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giacomo Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin has chosen Chelsea Hotel as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Kawulski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giacomo Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ysengrin. Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kawulski. Those never looked like landing.
Ysengrin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kawulski throws a hook but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin misses with a wild body shot.
Ysengrin lands a right hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Kawulski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kawulski looks to land a left hand but Ysengrin moved out of range nicely.
Kawulski blocks a jab.
Ysengrin slips under a jab from Kawulski.
Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ysengrin throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawulski.
Kawulski tries to clinch but Ysengrin is having none of it.
Ysengrin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kawulski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Ysengrin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin staying out of range there.
Ysengrin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ysengrin lands a jab.
Ysengrin swings for the body but Kawulski moves out of range.
Kawulski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ysengrin to score with a decent uppercut.
Kawulski throws a series of strikes that have Ysengrin backpedaling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kawulski stuns Ysengrin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ysengrin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ysengrin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kawulski.
Ysengrin throws an overhand right that lands on Kawulski's shoulder, as Kawulski tries to avoid the shot.
Ysengrin slips under a jab.
Ysengrin lands a lovely overhand right.
Ysengrin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ysengrin.
Kawulski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ysengrin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kawulski on his heels. He'll look to pass Kawulski's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawulski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ysengrin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kawulski has passed into side control.
Ysengrin is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski trying to control the position but Ysengrin is working away.
Kawulski looking to control but instead Ysengrin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Ysengrin trying to control but Kawulski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ysengrin gets full guard.
Ysengrin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Ysengrin blocks nicely.
Ysengrin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kawulski preventing the sweep.
Ysengrin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ysengrin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ysengrin throwing shots but Kawulski is blocking nicely.
Ysengrin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ysengrin trying to control the action but Kawulski is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin thows a huge punch but Kawulski dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Ysengrin there.
Ysengrin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ysengrin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kawulski's head.
Ysengrin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kawulski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ysengrin.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circling - Ysengrin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ysengrin loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch.
Kawulski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawulski is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Ysengrin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kawulski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with an uppercut. Kawulski saw that one coming.
Kawulski throws a hook but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Kawulski.
Ysengrin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ysengrin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ysengrin misses with a hook.
Kawulski has managed to clinch.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Kawulski.
A hook to the body from Kawulski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin misses with some punches.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Kawulski controls the action.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ysengrin misses with the head strike.
Kawulski leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin throws a head punch that misses.
Kawulski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ysengrin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Ysengrin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawulski stops a takedown attempt from Ysengrin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ysengrin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kawulski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ysengrin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kawulski prevents it.
Kawulski throws a head punch that misses.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawulski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawulski lands with a right to the head.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin has a couple of punches blocked by Kawulski.
Ysengrin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Ysengrin misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawulski blocks an uppercut.
Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ysengrin blocks an uppercut.
Ysengrin blocking some punches.
Kawulski lands with a left to the head.
Ysengrin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Kawulski cracks Ysengrin with a nice body shot.
Kawulski is trying to drag Ysengrin to the mat but Ysengrin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ysengrin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawulski.
Kawulski lands with a left to the head.
Kawulski has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ysengrin regains guard immediately.
Ysengrin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giacomo Ysengrin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ysengrin wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully.
Ysengrin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawulski manages to get himself to full guard.
Kawulski trying to control the position.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Kawulski keeps moving.
Ysengrin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ysengrin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kawulski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ysengrin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ysengrin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kawulski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ysengrin's guard.
Ysengrin trying to control the position.
Ysengrin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kawulski's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ysengrin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kawulski is looking for a triangle but Ysengrin pushes his legs off easily.
Ysengrin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawulski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Aleksander Kawulski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawulski.
Kawulski has managed to clinch.
Kawulski misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ysengrin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawulski controls his hands.
Kawulski blocking some punches.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin working aggressively here.
Ysengrin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawulski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ysengrin has him pressed against the cage.
Ysengrin has a couple of punches blocked by Kawulski.
Ysengrin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kawulski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kawulski misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin blocks a body shot from Kawulski.
Kawulski misses with some punches.
Kawulski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawulski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kawulski walks away with a smile on his face. Ysengrin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawulski.
Ysengrin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kawulski to score with a decent uppercut.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Ysengrin.
Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kawulski scores with a nice head shot.
Ysengrin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kawulski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ysengrin ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kawulski looks to throw the jab but Ysengrin is out of range.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Kawulski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kawulski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ysengrins head.
Ysengrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawulski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ysengrin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawulski.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawulski misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kawulski fails to land.
Ysengrin has a couple of punches blocked by Kawulski.
Ysengrin goes for a takedown attempt but Kawulski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aleksander Kawulski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giacomo Ysengrin.
Kawulski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ysengrin misses with an uppercut.
Ysengrin throws a hook but Kawulski avoids it easily.
Kawulski throws a hook but Ysengrin avoids it easily.
Ysengrin feints the counter takedown.
Aleksander Kawulski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Ysengrin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawulski doesn't seem bothered though.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the side of Kawulski's head but Kawulski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ysengrin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawulski throws out a loose jab but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ysengrin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ysengrin looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely.
Kawulski throws a combination that misses
letting Ysengrin counter with a right hand.
Ysengrin defending well as Kawulski loads up on a big left hand.
Kawulski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ysengrin, as that shot connected.
Kawulski shoots for a takedown but Ysengrin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ysengrin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawulski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kawulski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ysengrin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawulski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ysengrin is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kawulski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ysengrin is trying to get back to full guard.
Kawulski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ysengrin trying to control here.
Ysengrin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kawulski thows a huge punch but Ysengrin dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Kawulski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kawulski 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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