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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1# Kawulski throws a nice looking combination but Volyas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Volyas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Volyas tries to clinch but Kawulski is having none of it. Volyas looks to clinch #TD# and Kawulski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volyas swivels though and keeps the full guard. Volyas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Volyas has momentary wrist control but Kawulski slips an elbow through the middle. Kawulski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Volyas looking for a sweep. Not yet Volyas, not yet. Kawulski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Kawulski lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski postures up and lands a big shot to Volyas's brow. Kawulski prevents Volyas from getting back to his feet. Kawulski 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. Volyas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kawulski dives into side control.
#T1# Kawulski prevents Volyas from escaping the position. A lull in the action here as Kawulski stalls from top position. Kawulski working the head with strikes. #SUB# Kawulski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volyas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kawulski lands a few punches from side control. The referee asks Kawulski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kawulski prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB# Kawulski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Volyas pushes Kawulski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kawulski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. A lull in the action here.#T2# Volyas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Volyas regains half guard.#SUB# Kawulski is working for a submission of some sort.
Volyas wants to stand back up but Kawulski manages to pass into side control.
Kawulski lands an elbow. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Volyas bucks up and tries to throw Kawulski off but instead Kawulski has got his back!#SUB# Kawulski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Volyas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kawulski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Volyas tries to escape the position.
#T3##SUB# Kawulski has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Volyas is in real trouble here. Kawulski gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Volyas is tapping out! Kawulski wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksander Kawulski! An out of breath and clearly excited Aleksander Kawulski thanked Laundry only for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2022 |
#R1# McGee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2# Kawulski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGee napping and manages to drive through into side control! McGee tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Well, with Kawulski on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McGee is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2# Kawulski is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! McGee is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Laundry only , into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Jun 03, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Dudley takes the fight into the clinch. Dudley misses with an elbow over the top. Kawulski is looking to take this one to the mat. Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Kawulski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Kawulski shrugs off. Dudley lands an elbow just above Kawulski 's eye. Kawulski dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
A right hand to the body from Kawulski.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kawulski has Dudley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dudley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Our sources have told us that Dudley has been working on his elbows in the gym. Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski. Kawulski wants to take the fight to the mat but Dudley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kawulski blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Nice elbow from Dudley. Dudley being controlled against the cage. Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dudley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dudley prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dudley lands an elbow just above Kawulski 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Aleksander Kawulski has been cut.#T1# Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kawulski blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kawulski blocks an elbow strike from Dudley.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Kawulski 's eye. Kawulski takes an elbow to the forehead. Dudley works on Kawulski's body with a couple of short punches. Dudley lands an elbow inside. Dudley lands a damaging elbow. Kawulski misses with the head strike.
Dudley lands an elbow inside. Kawulski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kawulski takes an elbow to the forehead. This has been an exciting period of action! Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#Kawulski is rocked! Kawulski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kawulski looks winded! Dudley stops a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kawulski is still on wobbly legs! Can Dudley finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Aleksander Kawulski's cut even more. Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Kawulski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dudley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Dudley stops a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2# Dudley lands with a short shot to the head. Dudley has Kawulski pressed against the cage. He pushes Kawulski back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Dudley throws a beautiful elbow that sends Kawulski crashing to the floor! Dudley piles on the pressure with more strikes! Kawulski is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Dudley! Damian Dudley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Vegan Gains for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Sito
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1# Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kawulski moved away. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL# Kawulski closes the distance and clinches. Papadopoulos stalling against the cage.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike. Papadopoulos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Kawulski has Papadopoulos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Papadopoulos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kawulski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Papadopoulos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kawulski up against the cage. Kawulski lands a shot to the body.#T1# Papadopoulos has Kawulski pressed against the cage.
#TD# Papadopoulos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kawulski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Papadopoulos to the mat. Papadopoulos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Papadopoulos is retaining full guard. Kawulski trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom. Papadopoulos is controlling Kawulski's posture. Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papadopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard. Papadopoulos pulls Kawulski in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Papadopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Papadopoulos keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Kawulski's leg. Kawulski is trying to keep his angry face on. A jab from Papadopoulos misses. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and moves away. Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kawulski tries to counter with a takedown but Papadopoulos is quick to defend against it. Papadopoulos throws a shot to the body.
Kawulski checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.#T3# Papadopoulos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawulski. Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick. Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot. Kawulski takes one on the button. Papadopoulos lands a head shot. Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawulski manages to avoid it. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy. Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Papadopoulos avoids it well and moves away.#T4# Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely. Papadopoulos thuds a left hand into Kawulski's body. Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kawulski blocks a leg kick. The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kawulski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick #TD# and Kawulski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Papadopoulos is controlling Kawulski's trapped leg to prevent Kawulski from advancing to side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Kawulski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos. Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Papadopoulos with a nice calf kick. Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos. Kawulski staying out of range there. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and moves away. Papadopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Papadopoulos connects with a body shot. Kawulski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos. Kawulski throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Papadopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Kawulski counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB# Kawulski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1# An elbow from Kawulski crashes against the mat.
Kawulski trying to control the position but Papadopoulos is working away. Kawulski tries to advance to mount but Papadopoulos denies him. Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Papadopoulos keeps working. Papadopoulos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kawulski's best efforts. Kawulski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Papadopoulos defending well though. Papadopoulos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Papadopoulos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kawulski trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom. Papadopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kawulski trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom. Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kawulski is pushing down on Papadopoulos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Papadopoulos is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawulski has managed to sneak the leg through. Kawulski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Papadopoulos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Kawulski is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Kawulski trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom. Aleksander Kawulski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Papadopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy. Papadopoulos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawulski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kawulski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawulski. Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Papadopoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kawulski tries to counter with a takedown but Papadopoulos is quick to defend against it.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Papadopoulos lands with a right hand. Papadopoulos misses with a looping left. Papadopoulos with a jab. Kawulski fails in his attempt to clinch. A jab from Papadopoulos misses. Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown. Kawulski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kawulski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kawulski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss! Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papadopoulos duly obliges. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range. Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kawulski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kawulski sees it coming and checks it nicely. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Papadopoulos wants to slow Kawulski down by chopping away at his legs. Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick. Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and moves away. Kawulski checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski is looking to clinch but Papadopoulos is avoiding it.
Papadopoulos throws out a counter right but Kawulski avoids it with no problem. Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawulski moves away. Papadopoulos misses with a jab to the body
#TD# and Kawulski counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Papadopoulos kicks Kawulski off and gets back to his feet.#T1# A low kick from Papadopoulos misses #TD# and Kawulski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kawulski. Kawulski throws an elbow that misses. Papadopoulos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawulski's guard. Nice move by Papadopoulos!#REVB# Kawulski wants to sweep but no luck. Kawulski keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully. Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papadopoulos is one step ahead there. Kawulski is working hard here to advance position. Papadopoulos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# Papadopoulos passes Kawulski's left leg - he's now in half guard. Papadopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Kawulski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Papadopoulos is fighting to break Kawulski's control of his arms but Kawulski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Kawulski keeps moving. Kawulski punching from the bottom. Kawulski controls Papadopoulos momentarily but Papadopoulos frees himself. #T3# Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kawulski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Kawulski is figuring out what he wants to do next. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Papadopoulos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Kawulski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Papadopoulos wants to get back to full guard.#T4# Kawulski lands strikes from half guard. Papadopoulos controlling the position well. Kawulski wants to pass the guard but Papadopoulos is defending well. Kawulski stalling away here and it's allowed Papadopoulos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Aleksander Kawulski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Papadopoulos blocks nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kawulski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos. I've got Papadopoulos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos! After the fight, Avraam Papadopoulos was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Perkele 2
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1# Trujillo connects with a body shot. Trujillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Trujillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Kawulski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy. Kawulski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trujillo defends it well.#TD# Trujillo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kawulski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Kawulski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trujillo's guard. #REVB# Trujillo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there. Trujillo working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kawulski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Trujillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1# Kawulski trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom. Trujillo is trying to keep Kawulski in close.
Kawulski scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Trujillo wants to sweep here but Kawulski controlling him for the moment. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Trujillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Trujillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Trujillo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kawulski defends well.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Trujillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Trujillo, not yet. Kawulski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Trujillo. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kawulski stands and throws Trujillo's legs to the side, diving into side control. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Kawulski laying and praying for a moment but Trujillo takes advantage and regains half guard. Trujillo tries to get to full guard but Kawulski has control of the leg. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kawulski lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Kawulski works his foot free and advances to mount. Kawulski controlling from the full mount. Trujillo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kawulski looking to control but Trujillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Kawulski cracks Trujillo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Trujillo is working to get back to half guard.
#T4# Kawulski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trujillo regains half guard. Kawulski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2# Kawulski is trying for a kimura here. Trujillo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kawulski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski gave a mention to Laundry only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Roy
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hakekia, as that shot connected.
Hakekia is looking to score with low kicks. Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away. Hakekia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawulski. That did some damage! Hakekia throws a head kick but Kawulski moves out of range.
Hakekia clobbers Kawulski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Kawulski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hakekia. A nice inside leg kick there by Hakekia. That's going to slow Kawulski down. Kawulski staying out of range there. Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hakekia thows a leg kick but Kawulski checks it #TD# and Kawulski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hakekia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kawulski throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Hakekia keeping full guard, as Kawulski tries to pass. Kawulski throws a strike but Hakekia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Hakekia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kawulski keeping full guard, as Hakekia tries to pass. Kawulski trying to keep a closed guard but Hakekia is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hakekia wants to get up but he can't break Kawulski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Kawulski 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. Hakekia looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hakekia throws a nice outside leg kick. Hakekia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawulski is able to avoid easily. Kawulski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3# Hakekia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kawulski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hakekia can pounce on him.
Hakekia throws a big shot that misses. Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hakekia throws a leg kick that misses. Hakekia misses with a hook. Kawulski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away. Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Kawulski's belly button to the back. Hakekia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Hakekia misses with an uppercut. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4# Hakekia misses with a kick to the body.
Kawulski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hakekia. Hakekia obviously looking to wear him down.
Kawulski staying out of range there. Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawulski. Nice body punch from Hakekia. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kawulski takes a kick to the side of the head. Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawulski. Hakekia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away. Hakekia's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kawulski under the eye. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alika Hakekia dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Jab by Hakekia. Hakekia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away. Kawulski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kawulski tries to clinch up but Hakekia circles away and keeps his distance. Hakekia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hakekia misses with a body kick. Kawulski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A low kick lands for Hakekia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hakekia looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kawulski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hakekia. Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away. Hakekia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kawulski is landing a low percentage of strikes. Hakekia connects with an inside leg kick.#T1# Hakekia misses with a head kick.
Hakekia throws a head kick that misses. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away. Hakekia misses with a low kick as Kawulski jumps back. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away. Hakekia throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Kawulski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hakekia's guard. Hakekia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kawulski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hakekia is trying to keep Kawulski in close.
Kawulski scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kawulski trying to move into half guard but instead Hakekia has managed to sweep!#REVB# Kawulski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hakekia's guard. #REVR# Kawulski chips away with some ground and pound.#T2# Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kawulski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kawulski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kawulski is pushing down on Hakekia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hakekia is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawulski has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Kawulski is working for a submission of some sort.
Hakekia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hakekia wants to control but Kawulski passes into side.
Hakekia dodges the ground and pound from Kawulski.#T3# Kawulski scores with a couple of short elbows. Kawulski misses with the ground and pound. Kawulski throwing strikes but Hakekia manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Kawulski is looking for a sweep. Hakekia has control of an arm but Kawulski manages to advance to Hakekia's back! Hakekia staying busy and making it hard for Kawulski to control. #SUB# Hakekia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kawulski. #T4# Hakekia covering up well under a barage of strikes. Hakekia manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Hakekia. Kawulski trying to control but Hakekia is working from the bottom. Kawulski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kawulski stands up over Hakekia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kawulski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kawulski trying to control but Hakekia is working from the bottom. And that is 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# A chopping leg kick lands by Hakekia. Hakekia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Hakekia has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kawulski is looking to clinch. A slapping leg kick lands for Hakekia.
Kawulski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Hakekia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hakekia scores with a leg kick.
Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Kawulski moves out of range easily. Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away. Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alika Hakekia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hakekia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Alika Hakekia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Hakekia lands with an uppercut that bounces Kawulski off the cage and back into range. Kawulski moves out of range as Hakekia strikes. Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away. Hakekia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away. Kawulski is looking to clinch but Hakekia is avoiding it.
Hakekia goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Hakekia loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hakekia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kawulski is out of range. Hakekia misses with a low kick as Kawulski jumps back. Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Hakekia avoids it well and moves away. Hakekia misses with a body shot.
Hakekia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2# Kawulski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawulski ducks right into an uppercut from Hakekia. Kawulski blocks the body kick.
Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown. Hakekia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kawulski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hakekia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Hakekia throws a push kick but Kawulski slaps the foot to one side. Hakekia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hakekia connects with a body shot that sends Kawulski's belly button to the back. Hakekia throws a sloppy head kick and Kawulski moves out of range easily. Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hakekia throws out a powerful jab.#T3# Kawulski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hakekia.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawulski. Hakekia does a little dance to reset his feet. Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hakekia throws a quick inside leg kick. Kawulski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kawulski there as he acknowledges the shot. Kawulski slips under a jab from Hakekia. Hakekia misses with a low kick. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hakekia throws a leg kick which misses Kawulski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawulski tries to avoid it. Hakekia is looking to chop away at Kawulski's legs. Hakekia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away.#T4# Hakekia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kawulski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Hakekia tries to land a front kick but Kawulski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hakekia sprawls and moves away. Hakekia throws a leg kick #TD# and Kawulski counters with a takedown into side control. Hakekia sneaks out the side door and pushes Kawulski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hakekia lands a slapping body shot.
Kawulski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Hakekia missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hakekia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawulski. Kawulski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hakekia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Alika Hakekia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hakekia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alika Hakekia! Alika Hakekia made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Good Win But I Want A Top 3 Opponent, James Cole I’m Gonna Whoop Your Pommy Ass. After That Im Coming For My Rematch Title Shot, Ispa Perkele Your Gonna Get Your Ass Beat Just Like In 170.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: McCarty vs Dankovich
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Andonian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Andonian lands with a left to the head. Kawulski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Andonian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Andonian lands a damaging elbow. Andonian prevents a takedown attempt there.
A hook to the body from Kawulski.
A body shot lands from Kawulski.
Kawulski managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksander Kawulski has been cut. Kawulski has Andonian pushed against the cage. Kawulski avoiding damage as Andonian throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andonian lands an elbow inside that Kawulski shrugs off. #TD# Kawulski tightens his grip and picks Andonian up, before dumping him to the ground. Andonian manages to land in guard. 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 postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawulski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##ES2# Andonian pushes Kawulski off and gets back to his feet.
Andonian misses with a two punch combination.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Garik Andonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Andonian throws a head kick that Kawulski semi-blocks.
Andonian shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kawulski eats them both and turns towards Andonian to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Andonian throws a head kick that misses. Andonian scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Andonian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Andonian connects with a solid leg kick. Andonian's coach down at New York Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Andonian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Andonian lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawulski circles away quickly and effectively. Andonian lands with a shot to the body. Kawulski drops his hands momentarily and Andonian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick. Andonian swings for the body but Kawulski moves out of range.
Andonian thows a leg kick but Kawulski checks it #TD# so Kawulski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Andonian is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea. Kawulski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawulski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Andonian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Kawulski with a nice head shot there. Kawulski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Andonian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Andonian is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there. Andonian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Andonian is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea. Andonian keeping full guard, as Kawulski tries to pass. Kawulski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Andonian works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Andonian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there. Kawulski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kawulski postures up and lands a big shot to Andonian's brow. Andonian trying to keep a closed guard but Kawulski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Kawulski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Andonian is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Andonian has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Andonian trying to control but Kawulski is working from the bottom. Andonian is stalling in the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aleksander Kawulski's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Kawulski swings and misses with a shot to the body and Andonian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Andonian scores with a three punch combo!
Andonian misses with an uppercut. Kawulski saw that one coming. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Andonian lands a nice looking body shot.
Andonian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Andonian scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Kawulski is rocked!#CL2# Andonian closes the distance and clinches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kawulski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andonian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Andonian is pressed up against the cage. Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andonian down to the mat. Andonian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Andonian misses with a head kick.
Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kawulski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andonian.
#T1##CL2# Andonian clinches up against the cage. Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut. Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle. Andonian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards. Andonian pushes Kawulski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Oh Kawulski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kawulski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawulski seems to have got his legs back now. Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Kawulski.
Kawulski scores with a nice hook to the head. Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kawulski lands with a light punch inside. Kawulski is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kawulski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# Kawulski is looking for a takedown. Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. This has been an exciting period of action! Kawulski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Andonian scores with a nice short uppercut. Andonian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Andonian landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head. Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kawulskis head. A hook to the body from Andonian.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike. Andonian lands a big knee! That's hurt Kawulski! Oh, he's all over the place! Andonian lands another knee that sends Kawulski to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Andonian! Garik Andonian decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMASH: Perkele vs Kneeland
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1# Presley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kawulski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kawulski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Presley swats him away and circles back towards the center. Presley throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Presley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Presley misses with a few strikes there.
Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Presley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Presley lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1# Presley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawulski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kawulski avoids the head kick by Presley.
Kawulski throws a one two combo.
#CL# Kawulski closes the distance and clinches. Presley blocks a body shot from Kawulski. Kawulski has Presley pressed against the cage, preventing Presley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2# Presley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kawulski has him pressed against the cage. Kawulski leaning his opponent against the cage. Kawulski fails to pull guard.
Presley is trying to break the clinch but Kawulski is controlling him. Kawulski wants a takedown.
Presley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kawulski cracks Presley with a nice body shot. Kawulski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Presley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Kawulski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Presley regains guard.
Kawulski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kawulski pushing down on Presley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Kawulski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kawulski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Presley's thigh. Presley counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3# Kawulski looking to pass the guard. Kawulski prevents Presley from getting back to his feet. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Presley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kawulski stops Presley from standing up. Kawulski looking to pass the guard. Kawulski is in close to Presley's body, working some short punches and elbows. Kawulski works over Presley with some ground and pound from guard.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kawulski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Presley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawulski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Presley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kawulski wants to control from the top but Presley keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kawulski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Presley's head. Presley wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kawulski is now in half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kawulski connects with a nice short shot to Presley's temple. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kawulski lands with a punch from half guard. Kawulski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kawulski wants to control from the top but Presley keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Presley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Presley missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Presley scores with a push kick. Presley misses with a looping left. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Presley darts in and clinches Kawulski up against the cage.#BC2# Presley manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Presley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T1# Presley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown. A combination from Presley does no damage. Presley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Presley sprawls and moves away. Presley scores with a jab. Kawulski acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Presley wants to land a leg kick but Kawulski is out of range. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Presley sprawls and moves away. Kawulski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL# Kawulski instigates a clinch. #T2# Kawulski looking for a takedown. Kawulski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley. Kawulski wants to take the fight to the mat but Presley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kawulski lands with a short shot to the head. A bit of stalling here from Presley.
Presley is trying to push Kawulski away but Kawulski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kawulski tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kawulski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Presley after a bit of a struggle. Presley stops a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Kawulski lands a right hand. Kawulski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Presley prevents it.
Kawulski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Presley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3# Presley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Elvis Presley seems to be getting the better of the standup. Presley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD# Kawulski feints and as Presley raises his hands in defense, Kawulski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Kawulski stands up over Presley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kawulski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Presley is keeping the position for now. Kawulski cracks Presley with a solid left hand. Kawulski landing with the ground and pound. Presley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB# Presley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawulski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Presley has managed to get both his arms back between Kawulski's legs - danger averted.#T4# Presley won't allow Kawulski to sweep him here. Presley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kawulski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Presley. #SUB# Kawulski pushes a forearm under Presley's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Presley is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski made sure to mention his sponsor, SMESH Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Donovan vs Kapisi
Date: Dec 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Andonian clinches up against the cage. Andonian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kawulski jumps guard but Andonian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kawulski tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD# Kawulski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonian is retaining full guard. Andonian looking for a sweep. Not yet Andonian, not yet. Kawulski chips away with some ground and pound. Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB# Kawulski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Andonian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kawulski, into his guard. #REVB# Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andonian is one step ahead there. Andonian wanted to stand there but Kawulski had control of the position. #SUB# Kawulski is looking for a triangle but Andonian pushes his legs off easily.
#T1# Andonian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB# Kawulski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andonian is aware though and is defending well. Kawulski striking from the bottom here. Andonian wants to stand but Kawulski is controlling his posture from full guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kawulski is on top in guard.
#REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Andonian is pulling down on Kawulski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kawulski, at least for the moment. Andonian is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea. #T2# Kawulski wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving. Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian. Kawulski looking to pass the guard. Andonian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kawulski connects with a couple of short punches. Andonian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Andonian seems keen to control Kawulski's posture. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Andonian is retaining full guard. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kawulski throwing strikes but missing. #T3# Kawulski wants to pass the guard but Andonian is keeping the position. Kawulski throws a big right hand that misses. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Andonian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kawulski landing with the ground and pound. Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andonian swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kawulski postures up in Andonian's guard and throws a big left but Andonian blocks it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kawulski wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving. Andonian 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.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kawulski postures up and lands a big shot to Andonian's brow. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Andonian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kawulski is pushing down on Andonian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andonian is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawulski has managed to sneak the leg through. Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working. Andonian is looking to escape. Kawulski tries to pass to full mount but Andonian defends it. Andonian is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Andonian gets full guard. Kawulski trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. That's time! Kawulski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andonian. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andonian sprawls and moves away. Kawulski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A punch combination from Andonian misses. Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Andonian avoids it well and moves away. Andonian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Andonian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kawulski tries to counter with a takedown but Andonian is quick to defend against it. Andonian with a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Andonian moves into the clinch. Andonian misses with some punches.
Kawulski tries to pull guard but Andonian holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawulski drops back down to his feet.
Andonian gets underhooks to prevent Kawulski's takedown attempt.
#T1# Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kawulski prevents a body shot from Andonian. Andonian is pressed up against the cage. Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Andonian down to the mat. Andonian 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 Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Kawulski tries to keep at a distance but Andonian has taken the fight into the clinch. Andonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kawulski wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian gets underhooks to prevent Kawulski's takedown attempt.
Andonian prevents a takedown attempt there.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards. Kawulski takes a shot to the head. Kawulski can't get the takedown.
Kawulski misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kawulski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Andonian can turn it around. Andonian lands a shoulder strike. Andonian lands an elbow just above Kawulski 's eye. #T2# Andonian misses with the head strike.
Andonian lands a shot to the body. Andonian tries a knee to the head but Kawulski blocks it.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A short right hand to the side of the head by Andonian. Andonian misses with a knee strike.
Kawulski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Andonian pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kawulski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside. Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawulski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Andonian gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kawulski tries to throw a body punch but Andonian avoids it by throwing Kawulski back against the cage. A shot in the inside from Andonian. Kawulski tries to score a body lock takedown but Andonian shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Kawulski wants to take the fight to the mat but Andonian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Andonian presses Kawulski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards. #T3# A battle for position here, against the cage. Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head. Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Andonian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Andonian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Andonian tries to work over Kawulski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right from Andonian. Kawulski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Andonian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD# Kawulski has picked Andonian up - he's going for a ride! Kawulski dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Andonian tries to roll over but Kawulski keeps him under control. Kawulski prevents Andonian from standing back up.
#T4# Andonian moves into full guard.
Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Andonian. Andonian wants to get back to his feet but Kawulski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Andonian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Andonian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kawulski is controlling him. Andonian pulls Kawulski in close to his closed guard and prevents Kawulski from doing any damage or advancing position. Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kawulski preventing the sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garik Andonian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Andonian throws a quick inside leg kick. Andonian lands with a cross. Andonian looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely. Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Andonian avoids it well and moves away. Andonian listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kawulski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Andonian.#CL2# Andonian moves into range and clinches up with Kawulski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski takes a shot to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kawulski blocking some punches.
#T1# Kawulski can't find room to land a body shot as Andonian controls the action.
Andonian lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Andonian. #CUT2#It looks like Aleksander Kawulski has been cut. Kawulski struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
The referee calls for Kawulski to work.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses. Kawulski looking to stall.
Andonian lands a nice uppercut. Kawulski can't get the takedown.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawulski controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawulski. Andonian throws a head punch that misses. Kawulski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kawulski stalling in the clinch but Andonian improves position. Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Andonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian scores with an uppercut up the middle. Andonian lands a shot to the body. Andonian works on Kawulski's body with a couple of short punches. Andonian misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Andonian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice glancing elbow lands by Andonian. Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards. Andonian landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Kawulski controls the action.
Andonian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards. Kawulski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him. A hook to the body from Andonian.
A shot in the inside from Andonian. A short left from Andonian. #ROC2#Kawulski is rocked! Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oh Kawulski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Andonian has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kawulski - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Andonian, and another! Kawulski is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Garik Andonian! |
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Event:
SMASH: Andonian vs Chaos
Date: Nov 19, 2021 |
#R1# Kawulski slips a straight right by Kluba. Kluba throws out a loose jab but Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid it. Kluba throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Kawulski counters with a takedown into side control. Kluba throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Kawulski moves away and avoids it. Kawulski slips a straight right by Kluba. Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kluba tries to bum rush Kawulski with a series of wild strikes but Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kluba. Kluba misses with a straight right. Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kluba cracks Kawulski with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1# Kluba bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kawulski's head backwards. Kawulski shoots in looking for a takedown but Kluba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawulski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kawulski defending well as Kluba loads up on a big left hand. Kluba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kawulski walks into a straight right hand from Kluba. Kluba misses with a right hand #TD# so Kawulski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kluba controlling the position. Kluba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there. Kluba is pulling down on Kawulski's head. It's preventing any offense from Kawulski, at least for the moment.#T2# Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kawulski connects with a couple of short punches. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kluba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kluba is retaining full guard. Kawulski forces his way into half guard. Kluba keeping control of the position. Kluba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3# The fighters are battling for position here. Kluba manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Kluba blocks nicely. Kawulski pushes down on Kluba's leg and manages to get into half guard. Kluba is trying to maintain the position but Kawulski is very close to passing his half guard. Kawulski working the head and body with strikes. Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kluba is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard. Kawulski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4# Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kawulski is looking to advance position but Kluba won't allow it. Kluba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kluba is trying is best to control the position here. Kawulski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Kluba regains full guard. Nicely done. Kawulski trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom. Kluba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Kawulski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Kawulski trying to control from half guard but Kluba is working away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Kluba dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Kluba throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Kawulski counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kluba keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully. Our spies down at at Westside Martial Arts inform us that Kluba has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Kawulski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kawulski postures up and lands a big shot to Kluba's brow. Kawulski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Kluba tries to buck Kawulski off but Kawulski is having none of it. Kluba prevents Kawulski from moving into mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2# Kluba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Kawulski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kluba defends well and Kawulski ends up having to push Kluba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. A bit of stalling here from Kluba.
Kawulski looking for a takedown. Kawulski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Kawulski controls the action.
#T1# A nice left hand lands by Kluba.
Kluba working aggressively here.
Kawulski can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Kawulski tightens his grip and picks Kluba up, before dumping him to the ground. Kluba manages to land in guard. Kluba is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Kluba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kawulski won't allow Kluba to sweep him here. Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kluba has his hands on Kawulski's head, controlling the position. Kluba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# Kluba is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea. Kluba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kluba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kawulski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kluba lands a couple of digs. Kawulski keeping moving, preventing Kluba from controlling successfully. Kluba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kluba tries to free his leg and advance position but Kawulski is retaining full guard. #T3# Kawulski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Kawulski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kluba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kawulski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kawulski looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A jab from Kluba misses. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away. Kawulski moves out of range as Kluba strikes. Sebastian Kluba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Kawulski takes the fight into the clinch. Kluba misses with a punch to the body.
#T4# Kawulski lands on the inside with an uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD# Kawulski turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kawulski manages to end up in side control. Kluba bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Kluba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Kawulski tightens his grip and picks Kluba up, before dumping him to the ground. Kluba manages to land in guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Kluba manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawulski's elbow. Kluba manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kawulski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kluba backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sebastian Kluba will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Kluba fails to land with a series of punches.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Kawulski.#CL# Kawulski has closed the distance and engaged Kluba in a clinch.
Kluba fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski has Kluba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kluba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kawulski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kawulski pushes Kluba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski fails to pull guard.
Kawulski wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kawulski tries to work over Kluba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kluba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kawulski pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1# Kawulski tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Kawulski back against the cage. Kluba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kluba stalls. Kluba looking to stall.
Kluba throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawulski. Kawulski's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Kluba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawulski has Kluba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kluba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD# Kawulski jumps guard.
#T2# Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kluba is one step ahead there. Kluba not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Kawulski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kawulski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kluba trying to control but Kawulski is working from the bottom. Kluba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Kawulski controls Kluba momentarily but Kluba frees himself. Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3# Kluba throws a series of punches but Kawulski avoids them all with ease. Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kluba loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch. Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Kluba. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kluba misses with an uppercut. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kluba sprawls and moves away. Kluba misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Kawulski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kluba's guard. Kawulski lands a couple of digs. Kawulski controlling from the top position. Kluba looking to control.
#T4# Kluba managing to control the position. Kawulski with a flurry of punches that miss. Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Kluba. Kawulski with a nice head shot there. Kluba is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawulski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Aleksander Kawulski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kluba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kawulski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kluba is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight! Aleksander Kawulski showed his dominance in that final round. I think Kluba has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Kluba! Our winner, Sebastian Kluba, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# A looping hook to the body misses from Santaban. Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet. Santaban throws a hook to the side of Kawulski's head but Kawulski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Santaban with a body punch. A glancing blow. Santaban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Santaban rushes Kawulski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Kawulski lands a takedown into guard.
Kawulski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kawulski's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES2# Santaban has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kawulski off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1# Santaban throws a body shot but no joy. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kawulski slips under a jab. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santaban sprawls and moves away. Santaban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kawulski tries to close the distance and clinch but Santaban swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Santaban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santaban sprawls and moves away. Santaban misses with a double jab
#TD# and Kawulski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santaban won't be happy with that. #T2# Santaban gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Santaban working to try and regain half guard.
Santaban tries to lock up and control but Kawulski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Santaban is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kawulski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Kawulski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Santaban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. This has been an exciting period of action! Santaban is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kawulski lands a big shot there that rocks Santaban but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kawulski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santaban looks a forlorn figure.
Kawulski misses with a head shot.#T3# Kawulski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Santaban looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#Santaban is rocked! Kawulski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Kawulski connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santaban is still in real trouble! Can Kawulski finish him? Santaban is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kawulski controlling the pace for now. Kawulski postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Santaban badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kawulski around the waist but Kawulski pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kawulski is the winner by TKO! Kawulski jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski made sure to mention his sponsor, Brachial Nutrition in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CEC 534
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Blomsten scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Blomsten looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Blomsten with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Kawulski is trying to get back to full guard. Blomsten takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Ground and pound from Blomsten. Blomsten controlling the pace. #SUB# Kawulski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Blomsten is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1# Well, if Blomsten is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kawulski is refusing to be controlled, as Blomsten sits in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Blomsten postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kawulski to stand up. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Blomsten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kawulski swivels and escapes. Kawulski throws a lazy right hand but Blomsten sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Aleksander Kawulski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kawulski misses with a straight left. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2# Blomsten drives through with a takedown into Kawulski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Kawulski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Blomsten dives into side control.
#REVR##SU2# Blomsten stands up and beckons Kawulski to his feet. Kawulski throws a head kick that misses. Blomsten shoots in for a takedown but Kawulski shows good takedown defense. Blomsten ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski. Kawulski misses with a straight left. Blomsten wants to counter the offense by Kawulski and move into the clinch position. Kawulski is looking to chop away at Blomsten's legs. Blomsten feints the counter takedown.#T3# Kawulski throws a looping overhand right but Blomsten ducks down to avoid it. Blomsten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. No luck with that takedown attempt from Blomsten. A little feinted left hand from Kawulski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Aleksander Kawulski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Blomsten. A head kick by Kawulski misses and Blomsten counters with a nice body kick. Blomsten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kawulski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kawulski misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Blomsten's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kawulski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blomsten. Blomsten is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kawulski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T4# Kawulski throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2# and Blomsten counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kawulski won't be happy with that. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Kawulski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2# Blomsten tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blomsten has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Blomsten is chipping away with strikes.
#SU2# Blomsten decides to take the fight back to the feet. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Blomsten gets the takedown into side control. Blomsten controls the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Blomsten dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Blomsten is defended easily by Kawulski. Blomsten tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blomsten manages to avoid it. Blomsten blocks a low kick nicely. Blomsten with the counter takedown but Kawulski avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blomsten doesn't manage to clinch there - Kawulski circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kawulski misses the target. Blomsten misses with a takedown attempt and Kawulski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Blomsten takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT# It looks like Arto Blomsten has been cut.#T1##TD2# Blomsten drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB# Blomsten avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blomsten is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kawulski working a defensive guard here.
Kawulski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Blomsten in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2##SU2# Blomsten gets to his feet - Kawulski follows without any prompting. Blomsten moves out of range of the strikes. Kawulski has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blomsten. Kawulski throws a hook but Blomsten avoids it easily. Kawulski throws a looping overhand right but Blomsten ducks down to avoid it. Blomsten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawulski circles away. Aleksander Kawulski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arto Blomsten. Blomsten throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kawulski's waist but Kawulski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blomsten off to one side. Kawulski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Blomsten avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Blomsten slips a jab from Kawulski.#T3# Kawulski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Blomsten tries for a takedown but Kawulski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Aleksander Kawulski is winning the standup battle so far. Blomsten closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kawulski circles away. Kawulski throwing a counter right hand but Blomsten manages to avoid it. Kawulski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blomsten uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawulski. Blomsten is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kawulski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Blomsten tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kawulski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blomsten tries to counter with a clinch but Kawulski shakes him off and moves away. Arto Blomsten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Blomsten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4# Sloppy strikes from Kawulski. Those never looked like landing. Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blomsten manages to avoid it. Blomsten wants to counter with a clinch but Kawulski pushes him away. Blomsten shoots in but no luck this time. Kawulski looks to throw the jab but Blomsten is out of range. Blomsten changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kawulski misses the shot to the body. Kawulski misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blomsten has his takedown stuffed and Kawulski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Arto Blomsten's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Kawulski misses with the body kick#CL2# and Blomsten counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Kawulski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski has a couple of punches blocked by Blomsten.
Kawulski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blomsten's elbow. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blomsten. Blomsten lands a body punch. #BC2# Blomsten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A punch combination from Kawulski misses. Blomsten will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Blomsten. Blomsten tries to counter by closing the distance. Kawulski loads up on a big right hand but Blomsten slips the punch.#T1# Kawulski fails to land with a series of punches.
Blomsten with the counter takedown but Kawulski avoids it easily. Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kawulski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kawulski misses with a right hand and Blomsten counters with a left and a right that stings Kawulski. Blomsten tries to clinch up and Kawulski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blomsten thinking. Kawulski wants to slow Blomsten down by chopping away at his legs. #T2# Blomsten moves in looking to clinch but Kawulski pushes him off. Kawulski throws a series of punches but Blomsten moves out of range. #TD2# Blomsten shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Blomsten keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Blomsten wants to control but Kawulski is keeping him busy. Blomsten trying to pass the guard but Kawulski defending well. Kawulski is trying to maintain the position but Blomsten is very close to passing his half guard. Blomsten working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Blomsten is looking to take a break and control but Kawulski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Kawulski is trying to stand up here but Blomsten is controlling him well. Kawulski wants to control but Blomsten is keeping busy.
Blomsten takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2# Blomsten is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kawulski is refusing to be controlled, as Blomsten sits in half guard. Blomsten is figuring out what he wants to do next. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kawulski is looking to control Blomsten's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawulski avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Blomsten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kawulski counters with a straight right hand. Blomsten slips a straight right by Kawulski. Blomsten wants to counter the offense by Kawulski and move into the clinch position. Kawulski throws a leg kick but Blomsten moved away. Kawulski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blomsten circles away quickly and effectively. As Kawulski backs off Blomsten throws a huge counter combo but Kawulski manages to avoid it all. Kawulski looks to land a left hand but Blomsten moved out of range nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blomsten bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Blomsten lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Kawulski throws an overhand right that lands on Blomsten's shoulder, as Blomsten tries to avoid the shot.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski! An out of breath Aleksander Kawulski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 527
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1# Kawulski tries to land a leg kick but Spectre saw it coming and moves away.
Spectre throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawulski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Spectre ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski. Spectre goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Decent striking displayed by Spectre there. Kawulski scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Spectre. Spectre throws an off balance right hand
and Kawulski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nice uppercut lands for Kawulski. That snapped Spectre's head back.
#KD2# Kawulski lands a left and a right that sends Spectre crashing to the canvas! Kawulski dives into mount looking to finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kawulski controlling from the full mount. Kawulski working the ground and pound effectively.
Kawulski lands a heavy elbow. #T1# Kawulski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spectre?
Spectre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Spectre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Spectre trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawulski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spectre connects with a couple of short punches. Spectre postures up and lands a big shot to Kawulski's brow. Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spectre is one step ahead there. Spectre wants to control from the top but Kawulski keeps moving. #T2##SUB2# Kawulski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spectre passes into side control.
Spectre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawulski keeps working. The ground and pound from Spectre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Spectre tries to score with some ground and pound. Kawulski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3# The ground and pound from Spectre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Kawulski tries to bench press Spectre off him but Spectre keeps the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kawulski pushes Spectre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Spectre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Spectre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kawulski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Spectre trying to control the action but Kawulski is working from the bottom. Kawulski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Kawulski defending against the ground and pound. Spectre looks up at the clock and then as Kawulski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Spectre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4# Spectre is trying to ground and pound but Kawulski uses the momentary lack of control by Spectre to regain half guard. Spectre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Spectre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Spectre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Spectre 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. Spectre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawulski keeps working. Spectre lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Kawulski moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# A big left from Kawulski misses. Spectre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Spectre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kawulski throws a jab when Spectre was well out of range. Spectre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kawulski on the side of the head. Spectre lands the left hand. Kawulski throws a body shot but no joy. Spectre throws a nice inside leg kick. Kawulski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spectre. Spectre clobbers Kawulski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Spectre scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Kawulski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kawulski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spectre. Kawulski moves out of range of the leg kick from Spectre. Jab from Spectre. 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! Spectre missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Spectre misses with a kick to the body.
#T1# Spectre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Spectre throws a hook to the side of Kawulski's head but Kawulski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Spectre lands an overhand right. Kawulski misses the jab. Kawulski lands a jab to Spectre's midsection. Kawulski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Spectre misses the jab. Kawulski fails to land with a series of punches.
Spectre pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Spectre lands a body shot.
Spectre is looking to slow Kawulski down with leg kicks. Kawulski blocks a jab. Spectre loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch. Spectre connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Spectre misses with a left hand and Kawulski counters with a nice uppercut. Serge Spectre is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# Spectre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spectre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawulski.
Spectre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Spectre throws a body shot but no joy. Spectre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawulski. A big right from Kawulski misses. Spectre slips under a jab from Kawulski.#TD# Spectre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kawulski's guard. Kawulski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spectre. Kawulski wants to hit a switch here but Spectre passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kawulski there! Kawulski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3# Spectre lands a nice shot to the head. Kawulski regains half guard. Spectre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Spectre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Spectre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kawulski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2# Kawulski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Spectre is looking to advance position but Kawulski won't allow it. Kawulski trying to hold on to Spectre's head to control him but Spectre postures up.
Spectre throwing shots but Kawulski is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB2# Kawulski looking for submissions off his back. Spectre slips a nice elbow through Kawulski's hands, connecting with Kawulski's forehead. Spectre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Spectre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Spectre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Spectre is thwarting Kawulski's attempts to control the position. Kawulski has hold of Spectre's hands but Spectre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kawulski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spectre is out of range and Kawulski settles back down. Spectre misses with a straight right. Kawulski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kawulski scores with a hook to the body. Spectre takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Spectre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawulski misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kawulski. Spectre does a little dance to reset his feet. Kawulski throws a hook but Spectre avoids it easily. Spectre connects with the punch. Kawulski takes a swing at Spectre's ribcage but misses. Spectre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kawulski. That did some damage! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spectre throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kawulski misses with a jab to the body
letting Spectre counter with a right hand. Spectre looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range. Spectre's corner calls for a 1-2. Spectre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kawulski misses with a wild body shot. #T1# Spectre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawulski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Spectre misses with an uppercut. Kawulski saw that one coming. Spectre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Aleksander Kawulski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Spectre throws a leg kick which misses Kawulski's front leg but catches the back leg as Kawulski tries to avoid it. Kawulski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spectre. Kawulski moves out of range of the strikes. Kawulski throws out a counter right but Spectre avoids it with no problem. Spectre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kawulski. Spectre staying out of range there. Spectre appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Kawulski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spectre. Spectre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawulski can do to turn this around? Spectre throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Kawulski takes a body punch but keeps moving. Kawulski slips under a jab from Spectre. Kawulski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Both fighters circling a little - Spectre finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kawulski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spectre moves away.#T2# Spectre stuns Kawulski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kawulski catches Spectre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Kawulski throws an overhand right that lands on Spectre's shoulder, as Spectre tries to avoid the shot. Kawulski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spectre moves away. Spectre throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawulski counters with a nice uppercut. Kawulski cracks Spectre with a right hand to the side of the head. Spectre throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawulski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Spectre.
Spectre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawulski. Kawulski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Kawulski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spectre. Spectre circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Spectre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawulski's sensitive parts. Spectre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kawulski looks to land a left hand but Spectre moved out of range nicely. Spectre throws a leg kick that misses. Spectre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3# A left lands for Spectre. Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spectre. Spectre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Nice defenses there by Spectre.#TD# Spectre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kawulski was covering up waiting for the punch and Spectre finishes the takedown easily into guard. Spectre lands a couple of elbows. Spectre trying to control but Kawulski is working from the bottom. Kawulski pulls Spectre in close to his closed guard and prevents Spectre from doing any damage or advancing position. Spectre trying to control but Kawulski is working from the bottom. #T4# Spectre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawulski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Spectre trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawulski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Spectre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Spectre with a flurry of punches that miss. Kawulski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spectre's guard. #REVB##SUB# Spectre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kawulski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB# Spectre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kawulski is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight! Serge Spectre showed his dominance in that final round. Well Spectre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Spectre! A very excited looking Serge Spectre rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
EVO 317: Obliteratii vs Todd
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1# Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Austin manages to avoid it. Kawulski scores with a decent looking hook. Good exchange - Austin coming out on top. We've been told by Austin's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Austin throws a body shot but no joy. Good standup being displayed there by Kawulski as he connects with a hook. Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Austin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kawulski. Austin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. A decent looking cross lands there for Austin. Kawulski misses with a body shot.
Kawulski throws the left hand but Austin avoids the punch easily. Kawulski misses with a straight left. Austin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kawulski misses with a body shot.
Kawulski tests Austin's chin there with a solid looking shot. 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! Austin avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Austin scoring well with a low kick there.
Austin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kawulski shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense. #T1# Austin throws a body punch but Kawulski moves out of range. Kawulski feints the counter takedown. Shane Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kawulski throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Austin lands a really nice looking cross but Kawulski seems unphased.
Kawulski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kawulski blocks a jab. Kawulski throws a looping overhand right but Austin ducks down to avoid it. Austin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawulski throws out the jab. Kawulski misses the jab. Kawulski misses with a takedown and Austin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kawulski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Austin.
Austin scores with a punch to the head. A big right from Austin misses. #TD2# Kawulski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Austin is trying to defend but Kawulski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kawulski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2# Kawulski is keen to just control but Austin is a slippery customer. Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kawulski not landing any meaningful shots this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Austin is trying to maintain the position but Kawulski is very close to passing his half guard. Kawulski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kawulski performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Kawulski is thwarting Austin's attempts to control the position.#T3# Austin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kawulski scores with a couple of nice shots. Austin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Austin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kawulski. Austin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2# Kawulski wants to work for an arm triangle but Austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kawulski is trying to control. Austin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Austin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kawulski is working away from the top position though.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kawulski wants to take a breather but Austin is having none of it. Kawulski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head. Kawulski prevents Austin from improving his position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kawulski misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Austin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawulski. Austin moves in looking to clinch but Kawulski pushes him off. Kawulski fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Austin misses. Kawulski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Austin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kawulski somewhat. Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski. Kawulski lands a lovely overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Kawulski throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. Austin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Austin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawulski. It looked like Austin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kawulski. Kawulski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawulski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Austin wants it to stay on the feet. Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Austin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shane Austin is winning the standup battle so far. Austin getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawulski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski checks a leg kick nicely. It seemed like Kawulski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Austin misses with a hook
and Kawulski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A punch combination from Austin misses. Kawulski swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
#CL# Austin moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kawulski throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Kawulski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Austin has Kawulski pressed against the cage, preventing Kawulski from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land. A head punch on the inside from Kawulski fails to land. Austin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawulski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kawulski as the two fighters clinch.
Kawulski lands a nice uppercut. Austin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austin blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Austin. Austin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kawulski or not. A shot in the inside from Austin. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Austin throws a head punch that misses. #T2# Kawulski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Austin backwards. Kawulski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Austin misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Austin fails to land. Austin lands a right hand. A short right from Kawulski on the inside. Kawulski blocks an uppercut.
Kawulski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Austin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Austin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski tries to pull guard but Austin won't allow it.
Shane Austin has scored more points in the clinch so far. Austin misses with some punches.
Kawulski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Austin or not. #BC2# Kawulski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Austin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kawulski swats him away and circles back towards the center. Austin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawulski counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kawulski misses with a straight right. #T3# Kawulski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kawulski misses with a hook
and Austin counters with a nice uppercut. Austin misses with a body shot.
Austin throws a big shot that misses. Kawulski throws a right hand that misses
and Austin counters with a thumping low kick. Kawulski throws a lazy head kick and Austin counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Kawulski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Austin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kawulski on the ground. Kawulski not landing any meaningful shots this time. Austin is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard. Kawulski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. #T4# Austin tries to get to full guard but Kawulski has control of the leg. Kawulski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Kawulski wants to work for an arm triangle but Austin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kawulski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austin's head. 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 passes to side control. Kawulski tries to advance to mount but can't. Kawulski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aleksander Kawulski will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A nice inside leg kick there by Austin. That's going to slow Kawulski down. Kawulski looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range. Austin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kawulski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kawulski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin looks to land a combination but Kawulski avoids it well. Kawulski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Austin. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Austin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Austin loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch. Austin throws a hook but Kawulski avoids it easily. Kawulski unleashes a big counter combination but Austin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Kawulski misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski motions for Austin to come forward. Kawulski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Austin swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kawulski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Austin throws out a powerful jab.#T1# Kawulski throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it. Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Austin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Austin connects with a solid leg kick. Austin scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Kawulski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Austin tries to clinch but Kawulski moves out of range. Austin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawulski is just out of range. Kawulski feints a counter leg kick. Kawulski stuns Austin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kawulski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL# Austin rushes Kawulski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Austin misses with a punch to the body.
Austin lands a body punch in the clinch. Kawulski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Austin. #TD2# Kawulski jumps guard and drags Austin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kawulski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawulski, not yet. #T2# Austin showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin pushes down on Kawulski's leg and manages to get into half guard. Austin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3# Austin wants to pass the guard but Kawulski is defending well. Kawulski wants to improve his position but Austin is controlling well.
Austin is looking to take a break and control but Kawulski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Shane Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kawulski is looking to control Austin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kawulski avoid being mounted? If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Aleksander Kawulski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kawulski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Austin throws a looping overhand right but Kawulski ducks down to avoid it. Austin takes a swing at Kawulski's ribcage but misses. Austin staying out of range there. Nice defenses there by Kawulski. Austin looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range. Kawulski looks to land a combination but Austin avoids it well. Kawulski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kawulski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Austin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawulski. Kawulski tries to land a front kick but Austin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Kawulski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shane Austin. I think Kawulski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29 Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski! After winning the bout, Aleksander Kawulski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EVO 311: Garcon vs Puno2
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Stolt looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Sloppy strikes from Kawulski. Those never looked like landing. Kawulski thuds his right hand into Stolt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Stolt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kawulski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A chopping leg kick lands by Stolt. #TD# Kawulski drives through with a takedown into Stolt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Stolt controlling the position. Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Stolt. Kawulski trying to control but Stolt is working from the bottom. Kawulski won't allow Stolt to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Stolt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stolt trying to control the position here. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Stolt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kawulski.
Yngve Stolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stolt connects with an inside leg kick. Kawulski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stolt is just out of range. Stolt throws a head kick that misses. Kawulski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stolt as he avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Stolt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Stolt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Kawulski throws a nice inside leg kick. Stolt throws a big shot that misses. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD# Kawulski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kawulski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Kawulski takes a little break here. Stolt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Stolt tries to improve position but can't. #T2# Kawulski trying to control the position but Stolt is working away. Stolt tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kawulski throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Stolt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Stolt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T3# Kawulski trying to control the action but Stolt is working from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Kawulski is chipping away with strikes.
Kawulski trying to control the position but Stolt is working away. Kawulski working the head with strikes. Stolt is looking to regain half guard here but Kawulski keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# Kawulski cracks Stolt with a big elbow. Kawulski landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Stolt tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stolt keeps working. Stolt tries to buck Kawulski off but Kawulski is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Stolt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB# Kawulski tries for a kimura but Stolt is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kawulski takes a little break here. Stolt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Kawulski throws a right and a left that Stolt avoids nicely. Kawulski scores with a hook to the body. Stolt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kawulski misses with a right hand and Stolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kawulski misses with a looping right. That kick from Stolt tenderised Kawulski's leg. Kawulski is trying to keep his angry face on. Stolt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawulski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Kawulski avoids the body shot from Stolt.
A good leg kick by Stolt. Kawulski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stolt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stolt's corner calls for a 1-2. Stolt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kawulski connects with a crisp jab. Stolt throws a looping overhand right but Kawulski ducks down to avoid it. 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 fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawulski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stolt misses with a body kick. Nice jab there from Kawulski. Aleksander Kawulski is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# Stolt lands a nice hook to Kawulski's body. Kawulski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Stolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kawulski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Kawulski throws a shot from downtown. Stolt moves away and avoids it. Kawulski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A low kick from Kawulski misses and Stolt counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Stolt swinging wildly here.
Stolt ducks right into an uppercut from Kawulski. Stolt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kawulski under the eye. Stolt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kawulski appears to be looking for a big counter. Kawulski shoots in but no luck this time. Kawulski throws the left hand but Stolt avoids the punch easily. Stolt blocks a jab. A jab from Stolt misses. A big right from Stolt misses. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stolt dodges the punch combination from Kawulski.
Kawulski fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kawulski staying out of range there. Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Stolt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kawulski lands with a right hand. Stolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawulski.
Stolt tries to counter with a clinch but Kawulski shakes him off and moves away. Kawulski swings for the body but Stolt moves out of range.
Stolt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kawulski slips under a jab from Stolt. Stolt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kawulski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawulski shoots in but Stolt avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kawulski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stolt. #T3# Kawulski throws a right and a left that Stolt avoids nicely. Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it. Stolt throws a body punch but Kawulski moves out of range. Kawulski takes a swing at Stolt's ribcage but misses. A slow jab from Kawulski misses its intended target. Kawulski fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kawulski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Kawulski misses with a straight right. Kawulski misses with a straight right. Stolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawulski. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kawulski lands the left hand. Kawulski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kawulski has a takedown stuffed. A looping hook to the body misses from Stolt. Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet. Kawulski lands an overhand right. Kawulski scores with a shot to the body.
#T4# Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stolt - that will leave a mark!
Kawulski misses with an uppercut. Stolt saw that one coming.#CL2# Stolt darts in and clinches Kawulski up against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kawulski wants to break free but Stolt has control.
Kawulski scores with a nice hook to the head. Stolt misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawulski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Stolt blocks a body shot from Kawulski. Stolt lands a nice shot to the body. Kawulski is trying to pull guard but Stolt has him pressed against the cage. Stolt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stolt has Kawulski pressed against the cage, preventing Kawulski from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Nice body punch from Stolt - that landed with a thud.
Stolt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stolt scores with a shot to the side of Kawulski's head. A short right from Kawulski. Kawulski avoiding damage as Stolt throws knees to the body.
Stolt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawulski blocking some punches.
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. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# Stolt slips a jab from Kawulski. Stolt loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch. An attempted straight right counter from Kawulski misses the target.#TD# Kawulski drives through with a takedown into guard. Stolt wants to sweep but no luck. Kawulski throws a strike but Stolt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Stolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Stolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawulski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski looking to control.
Stolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kawulski pulls Stolt in to control the position. #T1# Kawulski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stolt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Stolt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kawulski is keeping the position for now. #SU2# Stolt stands and steps away. Kawulski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Kawulski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Stolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kawulski avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stolt misses with a wild body shot. Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Stolt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawulski circles away quickly and effectively. Stolt throws a lazy right hand but Kawulski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A little feinted left hand from Kawulski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Stolt just misses with a punch to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kawulski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kawulski catches Stolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Nice straight punches there by Stolt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stolt. Kawulski loads up on a big right hand but Stolt slips the punch. Stolt delivers a nice body kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Kawulski. Stolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kawulski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Nice takedown defense from Stolt. No joy for Kawulski on that attempt. #T3# Nice defenses there by Stolt. Stolt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kawulski lands with a shot to the body. Stolt slips under a jab. Stolt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kawulski. Kawulski moves out of range of the strikes. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stolt sprawls and moves away. Stolt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Kawulski throws a right hand that Stolt ducks under and follows up with a left that Stolt also avoids with ease. Kawulski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kawulski throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Stolt to counter with a crisp jab. Kawulski cracks Stolt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Kawulski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stolt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stolt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawulski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kawulski misses with a hook
enabling Stolt to counter with a crisp jab. Stolt defending well as Kawulski loads up on a big left hand. Kawulski blocks the body kick.
Stolt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4# Kawulski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stolt is just out of range. Kawulski misses with the combination.
Kawulski throws out a loose jab but Stolt uses good head movement to avoid it. 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! Stolt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Stolt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawulski's sensitive parts. Nice shot by Kawulski. Stolt ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski. Kawulski takes a swing at Stolt's ribcage but misses. Stolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown. Stolt with a jab. Kawulski avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Kawulski slips under a jab from Stolt. Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown. Kawulski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stolt moves away. Kawulski looks to score with a jab to the body but Stolt is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Kawulski. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve Stolt really dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R4# Kawulski misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2# and Stolt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stolt. Kawulski blocks an uppercut.
Kawulski is struggling to control the position. Kawulski jumps guard but Stolt stands there with Kawulski around his waist. Kawulski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kawulski tries to circle away but Stolt has him pinned against the cage. Kawulski throws a head punch that misses. Kawulski jumps guard but Stolt stands there with Kawulski around his waist. Kawulski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kawulski tries to work over Stolt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Stolt tries to land a knee to the head but Kawulski blocks with his arms.
Stolt lands with a left to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski scores with a nice hook to the head. Kawulski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stolt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawulski is defending well for now. Kawulski works on Stolt's body with a couple of short punches. Stolt lands a nice shot to the body. Stolt prevents a body shot from Kawulski. Kawulski lands with a left to the head. #T1# Stolt scores a nice knee to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Stolt lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kawulski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stolt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Kawulski has Stolt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kawulski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stolt tumbling to the mat - Kawulski dives into Stolt's guard. Stolt trying to keep a closed guard but Kawulski is proving a slippery customer.
Stolt 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.#T2# Kawulski is looking to pass into half guard but Stolt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stolt is in guard.#REVB# Stolt wants to control from the top but Kawulski keeps moving. Kawulski trying to keep a closed guard but Stolt is proving a slippery customer.
Stolt is fighting to break Kawulski's control of his arms but Kawulski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Kawulski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stolt passes into side control.
#T3# Kawulski tries to improve position but can't. Kawulski is working hard here to advance position.#SU2# Stolt decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kawulski to his feet. Stolt misses with a low kick as Kawulski jumps back. Kawulski throws an overhand right that lands on Stolt's shoulder, as Stolt tries to avoid the shot. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Stolt misses the shot to the body. Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Kawulski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stolt circles away. Stolt tries to counter with a clinch but Kawulski shakes him off and moves away. Kawulski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stolt moves away. Stolt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Kawulski misses the body punch and Stolt counters with a right hand to the body. Kawulski slips under a jab from Stolt. A looping hook to the body misses from Kawulski. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet. Kawulski sets himself, and Stolt steps forward looking for the clinch! Kawulski avoids it this time. A jab from Stolt misses. Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stolt wants to clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kawulski throws an overhand right that lands on Stolt's shoulder, as Stolt tries to avoid the shot. Stolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stolt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kawulski.#TD# Kawulski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve Stolt dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R5# Stolt misses with a looping right. Stolt swings for the body but Kawulski moves out of range.
Stolt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawulski was well out of range. Poor timing from Stolt. Stolt lands a jab to the nose. Kawulski throws a chopping leg kick but Stolt manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Stolt. Stolt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kawulski. Kawulski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stolt was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawulski. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stolt! But no joy. Stolt slips under a jab. Stolt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kawulski lands a jab to the nose. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stolt throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kawulski to counter with a crisp jab. Stolt blocks a leg kick. Stolt wants to counter with a clinch but Kawulski pushes him away. Stolt tries to clinch but Kawulski is having none of it. It looked like Kawulski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Stolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Kawulski avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Kawulski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stolt sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kawulski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stolt's head backwards. Stolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawulski moves away. Stolt on the wrong end of a nice hook. Stolt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Stolt misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Kawulski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stolt's guard.#SUB2# Stolt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawulski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Stolt keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2# Stolt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Stolt looking to control.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Kawulski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stolt throws a right hand that misses
and Kawulski counters with a nice uppercut. Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stolt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stolt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kawulski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stolt defends it nicely. Kawulski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stolt stuffs the takedown. Stolt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kawulski doesn't succeed with the takedown and Stolt counters with a nice body shot. Stolt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kawulski throws out the jab. Stolt tries to counter by closing the distance. Kawulski tries to bum rush Stolt with a series of wild strikes but Stolt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4# Nice cross by Kawulski. Stolt moves out of range as Kawulski strikes. Stolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawulski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kawulski throws the left hand but Stolt avoids the punch easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stolt swings widly with a right hand
letting Kawulski counter with a right hand. No joy there for Kawulski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kawulski sets himself, and Stolt steps forward looking for the clinch! Kawulski avoids it this time. Stolt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kawulski misses with an uppercut. Kawulski is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kawulski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stolt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawulski scrambles back to his feet. Kawulski is looking to score with low kicks. Stolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Stolt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kawulski checks a leg kick. Stolt slips a straight right by Kawulski.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aleksander Kawulski. 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yngve Stolt! After winning the bout, Yngve Stolt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EVO 303: Tsoi vs Saibot
Date: Mar 09, 2017 |
#R1# Stolt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kawulski throws a jab but it's blocked by Stolt. Stolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Stolt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers in the buildup to the fight. A big left from Stolt misses. A slow jab from Stolt misses its intended target. A combination from Kawulski does no damage. Kawulski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stolt. Stolt obviously looking to wear him down.
Stolt misses with a looping right. Stolt throws a shot from downtown. Kawulski moves away and avoids it. Kawulski feints the counter takedown. Stolt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawulski moves away. Stolt misses with a body kick. Kawulski feints the counter takedown. Stolt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Stolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Stolt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kawulski looks to land a combination but Stolt avoids it well. Kawulski fails with a takedown attempt from distance. No joy there for Kawulski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stolt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stolt. Stolt throws a leg kick that misses. Stolt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Kawulski tries to get set, Stolt tries to push him back and clinch up but Kawulski manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2# Kawulski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Stolt wants to get back to full guard. Kawulski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kawulski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Kawulski is working for a submission of some sort.
Stolt manages to get to full guard.
#T2# Kawulski is looking to work some ground and pound but Stolt has wrist control. Kawulski passes into half guard. Kawulski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Kawulski lands with a punch from half guard. Stolt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Stolt looking for submissions off his back. Kawulski slips a nice elbow through Stolt's hands, connecting with Stolt's forehead.#T3# Stolt wants to get back to full guard. Kawulski throws a strike but Stolt avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Kawulski forces his way into half guard.#SUB2# Kawulski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stolt defends it well. Kawulski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Stolt manages to get to full guard.
Kawulski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Stolt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawulski. Stolt pulls Kawulski in close to prevent any damage. Stolt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there. Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Stolt wants to sweep but no luck. Stolt looking to control.
Kawulski preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Stolt misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Kawulski coming out on top. Stolt scores with a one two! Kawulski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Kawulski lands a body shot.
Kawulski lands a slapping body shot.
Kawulski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Stolt staying out of range there. Kawulski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stolt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Nice shot lands for Kawulski. Stolt looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely. Kawulski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kawulski avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Kawulski fails to land the takedown. 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 misses with a body shot.
Stolt throws a head kick but Kawulski moves out of range.
Kawulski misses with a straight right. Stolt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Yngve Stolt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Stolt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawulski. Kawulski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stolt throws out the jab. Kawulski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kawulski looks to land a right hand but Stolt moved out of range. Kawulski misses with a looping left. Stolt throws a quick counter head kick but Kawulski was just out of range. Stolt tries to land a front kick but Kawulski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. A looping hook to the body misses from Kawulski. Stolt does a little dance to reset his feet. Stolt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kawulski moves away from the strike by Stolt. Stolt throws a wild body kick that Kawulski sees coming a mile off. Kawulski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Stolt misses with a hook. Stolt lands with a kick to the ribs.
Stolt throws a push kick but Kawulski slaps the foot to one side. #TD2# Kawulski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Stolt pushes Kawulski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Stolt jabs at Kawulski's body.#T2# Kawulski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kawulski lands an overhand right. Kawulski misses with a hook. Kawulski jabs at Stolt's body. Kawulski works Stolt's body with a nice hook. Stolt tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawulski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kawulski loads up on a big right hand but Stolt slips the punch. Stolt is looking to counter the offense by Kawulski and move into the clinch. Stolt throws a hook but Kawulski blocks it. Kawulski misses with a hook. Stolt ducked under it nicely. Kawulski slips a straight right by Stolt. Kawulski feints the counter takedown. A bone on bone clash there as Kawulski blocks the leg kick.
#CL# Stolt pushes Kawulski up against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Stolt on the inside. Kawulski tries to pull guard but Stolt won't allow it.
Yngve Stolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski. Stolt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kawulski is defending well for now.#T3# Kawulski gets through Stolt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Stolt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stolt. Kawulski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stolt lands a body punch. Kawulski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stolt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stolt tries to land a knee to the head but Kawulski blocks with his arms.
Stolt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Stolt landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stolt throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawulski. #BC# Stolt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kawulski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Stolt misses with a straight left. #TD2# Kawulski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stolt to the mat! Stolt manages to get full guard. #ES# Stolt pushes Kawulski off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kawulski scores with a jab to the jaw. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Stolt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Stolt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kawulski finds it's way round the side to connect with Stolt's head. Stolt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aleksander Kawulski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kawulski avoids the body shot from Stolt.
Kawulski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stolt defends it well. Kawulski avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Stolt 's head but he takes it in his stride. Stolt throws a big shot that misses. Stolt looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range. Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stolt. Kawulski shoots in looking for a takedown but Stolt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawulski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Stolt connects with a solid leg kick. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stolt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Stolt throws the left hand but Kawulski avoids the punch easily. Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Stolt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yngve Stolt dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Kawulski slips a jab from Stolt. Kawulski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A punch combination from Kawulski misses. Stolt swinging wildly here.
Stolt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kawulski misses with a looping left. A big left from Stolt misses. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kawulski!
Kawulski throws a hook to the side of Stolt's head but Stolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good exchange - Kawulski coming out on top.#TD2# Kawulski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES# Stolt pushes Kawulski off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stolt manages to avoid it. Stolt throws an overhand right that lands on Kawulski's shoulder, as Kawulski tries to avoid the shot. A little jabbing left from Kawulski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1# Stolt slips under a jab. Kawulski scores with a hook. The fighters circling - Stolt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kawulski looks to land a combination but Stolt avoids it well. Kawulski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2# Kawulski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stolt's half guard.#ES# Stolt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kawulski is on him like a limpet, forcing Stolt back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stolt. Kawulski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stolt just stands there and leans against the cage. Kawulski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kawulski has a couple of punches blocked by Stolt.
Stolt lands a body punch in the clinch. Kawulski is trying to drag Stolt to the mat but Stolt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kawulski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Kawulski takes a knee to the side of the body. Yngve Stolt has scored more points in the clinch so far. Kawulski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stolt obliges. Stolt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stolt lands a body punch. #BC# Stolt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stolt. Stolt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stolt throws a head kick that Kawulski semi-blocks.
Stolt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Kawulski takes one on the button. Stolt looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range. Stolt thumps Kawulski with a low kick. Stolt throws a nice inside leg kick. Stolt cracks Kawulski with a good jab. Kawulski misses with a wild body shot. Kawulski scores with a jab. Stolt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3# Stolt takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kawulski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kawulski lands with a nice body punch. Kawulski slips a jab from Stolt. Kawulski cracks a nice hook into Stolt's ribs. Stolt tries to bum rush Kawulski with a series of wild strikes but Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stolt. Stolt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawulski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kawulski takes a swing at Stolt's ribcage but misses. The fighters circling - Kawulski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kawulski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stolt swivels and escapes. Yngve Stolt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski. Kawulski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stolt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kawulski. Kawulski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stolt ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski. A cross from Kawulski lands.#T4# Kawulski tests Stolt's chin there with a solid looking shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Stolt misses with a head kick.
Kawulski with a lazy takedown attempt letting Stolt counter with a right hand. Kawulski works Stolt's body with a nice hook. Stolt throws a head kick that misses. Stolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kawulski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stolt tries to avoid it but Kawulski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stolt to the ground. Stolt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Stolt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Stolt looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range. Stolt throws a quick inside leg kick. Kawulski throws a body punch but Stolt moves out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Stolt throws a body kick that misses. Kawulski keeps the fight on the outside. Kawulski fails with the takedown and Stolt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Yngve Stolt showed his dominance in that final round. Well Stolt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yngve Stolt! A relieved looking Yngve Stolt thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EVO 294
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1# Murhaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Kawulski swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Kawulski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murhaa has time to react. Kawulski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murhaa sees it coming and avoids it easily. Kawulski walks into a straight right hand from Murhaa. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab, jab by Murhaa - just one landing. Murhaa looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely. Kawulski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A decent looking body kick lands there for Murhaa. Murhaa missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kawulski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight. A jab from Murhaa does it's job there.#TD# Kawulski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Murhaa napping and manages to drive through into side control! We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Murhaa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Murhaa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Kawulski seems to be working for a kimura but Murhaa defends the submission attempt. Kawulski throws a strike but Murhaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T1# Murhaa keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully. Murhaa keeping full guard, as Kawulski tries to pass. Kawulski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kawulski scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Murhaa seems keen to control Kawulski's posture. Murhaa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Murhaa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Murhaa trying to control the position.
Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhaa is retaining full guard. Kawulski 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. Kawulski is fighting to break Murhaa's control of his arms but Murhaa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Murhaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawulski. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Murhaa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A big left from Murhaa misses. Kawulski is looking to counter punch.#T3# Murhaa throws a body punch but Kawulski moves out of range. Murhaa throws a head kick that misses. Kawulski misses with a double jab.
#TD# Kawulski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Murhaa can't do much from the bottom here. Murhaa is looking to reverse the position. Murhaa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kawulski.
A lull in the action here as Kawulski stalls from top position. Kawulski works to advance to full mount. Murhaa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Murhaa tries to hold on but Kawulski postures up. Murhaa is squirming around, avoiding Kawulski's attempts to control the action. #T4# Murhaa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kawulski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Kawulski thowing shots but they're missing. Kawulski throws some wild stikes that Murhaa manages to avoid easily.
Kawulski putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This has been an exciting period of action! Murhaa tries to lock up and control but Kawulski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kawulski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Kawulski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murhaa. Murhaa circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it. Murhaa misses with a wild body shot. Kawulski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murhaa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Murhaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Murhaa takes one on the button. Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski. Kawulski dips to his left and cracks Murhaa with an uppercut!#TD# Kawulski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kawulski lands in his opponent's guard. Murhaa trying to keep a closed guard but Kawulski is proving a slippery customer.
Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Murhaa holds on and takes a little breather. #T1# Murhaa controls Kawulski momentarily but Kawulski frees himself. Aleksander Kawulski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Murhaa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kawulski is now in half guard. Murhaa blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kawulski. Kawulski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Murhaa is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard. Kawulski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kawulski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around? Kawulski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2# Kawulski slips a nice elbow through Murhaa's hands, connecting with Murhaa's forehead. Murhaa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Kawulski is looking to advance position but Murhaa won't allow it. #SUB# Kawulski is trying for a kimura here. Murhaa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kawulski wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski thanked the fans post fight for their support. Phol Murhaa was interviewed post fight and said 'vittu'.
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Event:
CFC 414
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1# Akerman looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed right hand from Kawulski misses the target. Kawulski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Kawulski misses. Akerman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Akerman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Akerman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kawulski throws a hook but Akerman blocks it. Kawulski blocks the body kick.
Kawulski has his takedown stuffed and Akerman counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski throws a series of punches but Akerman moves out of range. Kawulski throws a lazy uppercut
and Akerman counters with a slapping leg kick. Kawulski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight. Kawulski missing with a left hand there. Akerman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akerman manages to avoid it. Akerman connects with a leg kick. Kawulski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1# A big right from Kawulski misses. Akerman cracks the inside of Kawulski's front leg. #TD# Kawulski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Akerman sprawls well initially but Kawulski persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Akerman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Akerman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Akerman blocks nicely. Kawulski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kawulski wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving. Kawulski won't allow Akerman to get back to his feet. Kawulski controlling from the top position. #T2# Kawulski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kawulski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Akerman is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea. Kawulski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akerman holds on and takes a little breather. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerman swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kawulski stands and throws Akerman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3# Akerman tries to improve position but can't. Akerman dodges the ground and pound from Kawulski. Kawulski working the ground and pound. Akerman tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kawulski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Akerman's legs. Kawulski scores with punches from side control. Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akerman keeps working. Akerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Kawulski taking a break here but Akerman is having none of it and regains half guard. Kawulski slips a nice elbow through Akerman's hands, connecting with Akerman's forehead. Kawulski prevents Akerman from standing back up.
Kawulski scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Kawulski moves nicely into side control. Akerman is not content to let Kawulski control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kawulski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Akerman to see if he's OK. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Kawulski checks a leg kick. Kawulski cracks Akerman with an open hand slap. Akerman thuds a left hand into Kawulski's body. Kawulski throws a poor cross that misses
and Akerman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. A jab from Kawulski finds it's way through Akerman's defenses. Akerman on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kawulski misses with a right hand and Akerman counters with a straight right hand. Kawulski keeps the fight on the outside. Kawulski shoots for a double leg takedown but Akerman sprawls well. He's pushed Kawulski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akerman! But no joy.#TD# Kawulski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kawulski showed some decent athleticism there. 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! Akerman is trying to stand.
Akerman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1##SUB# Kawulski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Akerman trying to control but Kawulski postures up.
Akerman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Kawulski won't allow Akerman to sweep him here. Kawulski wants to control from the top but Akerman keeps moving. Kawulski scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kawulski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Akerman is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea. Kawulski wants to pass the guard but Akerman is keeping the position. Kawulski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kawulski cracks Akerman with a solid left hand. Kawulski is pushing down on Akerman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Akerman is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawulski has managed to sneak the leg through. Kawulski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3# Kawulski stops Akerman from getting back to his feet.
Akerman tries to roll over but Kawulski keeps him under control. Kawulski is nestled in close to Akerman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Akerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kawulski lands a nice short elbow. Still in half guard, Kawulski seems content to control. Akerman is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard. Akerman is looking to improve his position.
Kawulski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4# Kawulski trying to control the action but Akerman is working from the bottom. Kawulski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Akerman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Akerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Akerman is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard. Kawulski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kawulski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Akerman desperately trying to maintain half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kawulski connects with a nice short shot to Akerman's temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Akerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawulski.
Akerman tries a low kick but Kawulski avoids it. Kawulski moves out of range of the body kick. Kawulski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman. As Kawulski backs off Akerman throws a huge counter combo but Kawulski manages to avoid it all. Kawulski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kawulski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Kawulski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Decent striking displayed by Kawulski there. Kawulski throws a shot from downtown. Akerman moves away and avoids it. Kawulski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akerman can do to turn this around? Kawulski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Akerman - that will leave a mark!
Kawulski with a lazy takedown attempt and Akerman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kawulski fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kawulski.#T1# Akerman lands a nice shot that snaps Kawulski's head back.
Linus Akerman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kawulski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kawulski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Kawulski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kawulski digs a good body shot into Akerman's ribs. Akerman scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Akerman drops his hands momentarily and Kawulski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket. Kawulski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kawulski throws out a loose jab but Akerman uses good head movement to avoid it. Kawulski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akerman. Kawulski looks to throw the jab but Akerman is out of range. Linus Akerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Akerman defending well as Kawulski loads up on a big left hand. Akerman bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Kawulski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Akerman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawulski scrambles back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kawulski moves away from the strike by Akerman. Kawulski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akerman flicks out a counter leg kick but Kawulski steps away. Kawulski misses with a takedown attempt enabling Akerman to counter with a crisp jab. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Akerman misses with the combination.
Kawulski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Akerman throws a leg kick but Kawulski moved away. Linus Akerman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Kawulski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Akerman to the mat! Akerman manages to get full guard. Akerman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kawulski manages to pass to side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB# Akerman wants to improve his position but Kawulski is controlling well.
#T3# Kawulski winds up and cracks Akerman with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Aleksander Kawulski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kawulski trying to control from half guard but Akerman is working away. Akerman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kawulski. Kawulski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Kawulski working Akerman over with strikes. Kawulski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Aleksander Kawulski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Kawulski slows the pace down in half guard. Akerman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Kawulski stops Akerman from getting back to his feet.
Akerman misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kawulski is trying to control. Akerman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Linus Akerman. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CFC 405
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1# Austin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Austin takes a swing at Kawulski's ribcage but misses. Austin misses the jab. Kawulski with the counter takedown but Austin avoids it easily. Austin scores with a nice body kick.
Kawulski thows a left - swing and a miss! Austin is looking to clinch but Kawulski is avoiding it.
Kawulski staying out of range there. Austin misses with a few strikes there.
#TD2# Kawulski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Austin's half guard. Kawulski not landing any meaningful shots this time. Kawulski working Austin over with strikes. Kawulski trying to control the pace. Austin is not content to let Kawulski control the position.#T1# Kawulski is looking to advance position but Austin won't allow it. Kawulski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2# Kawulski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Kawulski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. #SUB2# Kawulski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kawulski slows the pace down in half guard. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Kawulski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Kawulski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Kawulski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Austin defending well though. Kawulski wants to pass to mount but Austin is defending the position. Kawulski moves nicely into side control. #T3# Kawulski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2# Kawulski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Austin is not content to let Kawulski control the position. Austin struggling a bit here. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Austin tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kawulski lands a decent elbow from side control. Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Austin keeps working. Kawulski throws an elbow but Austin slips to the side and avoids it well. Kawulski wants to control but Austin is keeping him busy. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kawulski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2# Kawulski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kawulski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Kawulski cracks Austin with a big right hand but Austin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kawulski is looking to take a break and control but Austin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Austin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawulski moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kawulski looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range. Kawulski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Kawulski looks to land a left hand but Austin moved out of range nicely. Austin misses with a hook. Kawulski ducked under it nicely. Kawulski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Kawulski connects with a jab. Kawulski moves into range and connects with a jab. Kawulski throws a big shot that misses. Austin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Austin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Kawulski works Austin's body with a nice hook. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski lands with an uppercut that bounces Austin off the cage and back into range. Kawulski lands a glancing blow to the side of Austin's head. 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin. Austin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawulski.
Kawulski walks into a straight right hand from Austin.#T1# Austin throws a body punch but Kawulski moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Austin. Austin missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Austin misses with a low kick. Shane Austin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kawulski throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot. Austin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawulski. Kawulski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Austin momentarily.
Kawulski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawulski scores with a nice right hand.
Austin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawulski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawulski off to one side. Kawulski shoots for a takedown but Austin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Austin looks to land a body kick but Kawulski moved away.#T2# Nice takedown defense from Austin. No joy for Kawulski on that attempt. A counter left hand to the body from Austin misses its target. Shane Austin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski. Austin throws a front kick aimed at Kawulski's knee but Kawulski avoids it well. #TD2# Kawulski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kawulski lands in his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kawulski preventing the sweep. Austin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kawulski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Kawulski has his feet on Austin's thighs here. He's pushed Austin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Austin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CFC 399
Date: Oct 14, 2016 |
#R1# Anderson misses with a straight left. A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet. Anderson scores with a nice strike. Anderson looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range. Anderson throws a big shot that misses. Anderson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Kawulski counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that. Kawulski sitting in guard here, content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kawulski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. We've been hearing that Kawulski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely. #T1# Kawulski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head. Kawulski 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. Kawulski stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kawulski lands a few punches from side control.#CUT# It looks like Arn Anderson has been cut. Kawulski is trying to move to mount but Anderson reverses beautifully and ends up in Kawulski's guard. #SUB# Kawulski looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Kawulski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2# Kawulski throws a big right hand that misses. Anderson managing to control the position. Kawulski throwing strikes but missing. Kawulski is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control. Kawulski looking to pass the guard. Kawulski trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Kawulski landing some decent shots from guard. Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. Anderson is looking to stand up but Kawulski isn't so interested in that idea. Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. Kawulski with a flurry of punches that miss. Kawulski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB# Kawulski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Kawulski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T4# Anderson wants to sweep here but Kawulski controlling him for the moment. Kawulski looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Kawulski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kawulski postures up.
Kawulski stops Anderson from standing up. Kawulski stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anderson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. A lull in the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kawulski clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Anderson throws a body punch but Kawulski moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Kawulski misses its target. Kawulski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Anderson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kawulski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kawulski throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range. Kawulski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawulski scores with a jab to the body. Anderson misses the jab. Anderson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Anderson looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range. Anderson throws a series of punches but Kawulski moves out of range. Anderson looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range. Kawulski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around? Anderson misses with an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kawulski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski.#T1# Anderson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kawulski takes a step back to recover. Kawulski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Anderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Anderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kawulski connects with a looping right hand.
#CL# Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Kawulski has taken the fight into the clinch. Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Kawulski has double underhooks. Kawulski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing. Anderson is looking to control Kawulski's arms but Kawulski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anderson has his back to the cage. Kawulski working some nice short punches in the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kawulski. Anderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Kawulski. Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2# Anderson manages to break the clinch.
#T2# Kawulski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Anderson looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range. Kawulski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Kawulski persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing. A big right from Anderson misses. Anderson throws a hook to the side of Kawulski's head but Kawulski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Anderson throws a body shot but no joy. Anderson moves out of range as Kawulski strikes. Kawulski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kawulski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Kawulski getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kawulski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kawulski lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Anderson misses. Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Anderson. Kawulski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away. Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3# Kawulski lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Kawulski 's head but he takes it in his stride. Kawulski throws a one two combo.
Arn Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kawulski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kawulski throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely. Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawulski sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Kawulski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Anderson takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice defenses there by Kawulski. A little feinted left hand from Kawulski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Anderson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawulski. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kawulski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kawulski looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range. Kawulski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kawulski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawulski's head. Kawulski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4# Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawulski.
Anderson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Anderson tries to bum rush Kawulski with a series of wild strikes but Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Kawulski's shoulder, as Kawulski tries to avoid the shot. Kawulski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Anderson looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Anderson blocks a jab.#TD# Kawulski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Anderson's guard. Anderson wants to stand up but Kawulski is controlling him. Kawulski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kawulski working some strikes from top position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Arn Anderson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL# Kawulski clinches with his opponent.
Anderson misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kawulski shoots for a double leg takedown but Anderson sprawls well. He's pushed Kawulski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Anderson missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Anderson throws a body kick that misses. Kawulski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Kawulski is out of range. Kawulski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Anderson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL# Kawulski clinches with his opponent.
Kawulski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD# Kawulski pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson tries to stand but Kawulski is controlling from the bottom. #SU2# Anderson gets to his feet. Kawulski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1# Kawulski lands a jab to Anderson's midsection. The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Anderson misses with a straight right. A combination from Anderson does no damage. Kawulski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Kawulski ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him. Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A big right from Anderson misses. Donk. Kawulski catches Anderson right on the button with a cross. A jab from Kawulski misses. Kawulski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson. Anderson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Kawulski misses with a wild body shot. Kawulski takes one on the button. Anderson throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Kawulski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kawulski. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kawulski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Kawulski lands a couple of digs.#T2# Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kawulski. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Anderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kawulski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Anderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kawulski is controlling him. Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kawulski with a flurry of punches that miss. Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Kawulski scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Kawulski lands a couple of decent looking shots. Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kawulski trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom. Anderson controls Kawulski momentarily but Kawulski frees himself. Kawulski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Anderson wants to sweep but no luck. Anderson wants to stand and escape but Kawulski is having none of it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kawulski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anderson moves away. Kawulski looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range. Kawulski throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Aleksander Kawulski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# Anderson misses the jab.#TD# Kawulski scores with a takedown into Anderson's guard.#ES2# Anderson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. Anderson works on Kawulski's body with a couple of short punches. 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 lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT# That has opened up Arn Anderson's cut even more. Kawulski lands on the inside with an uppercut. Kawulski prevents a body shot from Anderson. Kawulski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Kawulski prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch. Come on Anderson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kawulski just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather. Arn Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight! Aleksander Kawulski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kawulski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski! A victorious Aleksander Kawulski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CFC 390
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1# Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Whitaker throws a hook but Kawulski avoids it easily. Kawulski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Whitaker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Whitaker cracks Kawulski with a right hand to the side of the head. Kawulski throws a lazy right hand but Whitaker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kawulski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kawulski slips a jab from Whitaker . Kawulski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kawulski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Whitaker misses with a hook. Whitaker lands a nice shot that snaps Kawulski's head back.
Kawulski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kawulski misses with a looping left. Whitaker is looking to counter punch. Kawulski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Whitaker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kawulski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kawulski staying out of range there. Kawulski swings widly with a right hand
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Whitaker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Whitaker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawulski. Whitaker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Kawulski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker avoids it really well and circles away. Kawulski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker . Whitaker slips under a jab. Kawulski misses with a series of wild punches.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Kawulski is out of range. Kawulski throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker 's shoulder, as Whitaker tries to avoid the shot. Kawulski lands a jab to Whitaker 's midsection. A telegraphed right hand from Kawulski misses the target. Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Kawulski moves away and avoids it. Kawulski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker .#T2# Kawulski with a lazy takedown attempt and Whitaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kawulski throws the left hand but Whitaker avoids the punch easily. Whitaker misses with a hook. Kawulski tests Whitaker 's chin there with a solid looking shot. Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss! Whitaker misses the jab. Kawulski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Kawulski throws a shot from downtown. Whitaker moves away and avoids it. Whitaker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kawulski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kawulski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawulski connects with a single shot there. Whitaker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kawulski throws a lazy uppercut
and Kawulski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ray Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Whitaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whitaker blocks a jab.#T3# Nice uppercut lands for Kawulski. That snapped Whitaker 's head back.
Whitaker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawulski.
Whitaker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Whitaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Whitaker misses with a double jab.
Whitaker throws a head kick but Kawulski moves out of range.
Kawulski throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Whitaker to counter with a crisp jab. Kawulski looks to land a left hand but Whitaker moved out of range nicely. Kawulski misses with a looping right. Kawulski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Whitaker finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawulski's head. Kawulski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Whitaker connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC# Kawulski is rocked! A swing and a miss from Whitaker .#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Whitaker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawulski manages to avoid it. Whitaker lands with a hook. Kawulski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2# Kawulski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Whitaker tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kawulski manages to move to mount!
Whitaker wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kawulski.
Kawulski throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Whitaker because Kawulski loaded up on that one. Whitaker holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kawulski tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Whitaker tries to lock up and control but Kawulski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Whitaker is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Whitaker dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Whitaker swings for the body but Kawulski moves out of range.
Kawulski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kawulski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Whitaker swinging wildly here.
#TD2# Kawulski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Kawulski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Whitaker is trying to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Whitaker struggling a bit here. Whitaker tries to bench press Kawulski off him but Kawulski keeps the position. Kawulski is working Whitaker over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2# Kawulski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Whitaker has escaped the position, nice work there. Kawulski tries to score with some ground and pound. Whitaker controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Whitaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kawulski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Kawulski wants to control but Whitaker is keeping him busy. You can see the frustration on Whitaker 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Whitaker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kawulski.
#T2##SUB2# Kawulski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kawulski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Kawulski in side control, throwing shots but Whitaker defends. #SUB2# Kawulski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Kawulski cracks Whitaker with an elbow. That is naaassty. An elbow from Kawulski crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kawulski lands some shots froms side control.#T3# Whitaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kawulski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Whitaker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Kawulski wants to take a breather but Whitaker is having none of it. Kawulski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Kawulski slips a nice elbow through Whitaker 's hands, connecting with Whitaker 's forehead. Kawulski wants to take a breather but Whitaker is having none of it. Kawulski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Whitaker trying to control but Kawulski postures up.
Kawulski trying to control from half guard but Whitaker is working away. Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB2# Kawulski seems to be working for a kimura but Whitaker defends the submission attempt. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kawulski lands a nice short elbow. Kawulski working the head and body with strikes. Kawulski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2# Whitaker is rocked! Kawulski not doing much here.
Oh Whitaker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Kawulski is thwarting Whitaker 's attempts to control the position. Kawulski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Whitaker trying to control but Kawulski postures up.
Kawulski is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Whitaker is hurt! He's hurt bad - Kawulski fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Whitaker from any more punishment! Congratulations to Kawulski! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
LEGACY! 73
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1# Kawulski misses with a looping left. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kawulski punishes Johnsson's body with a nice straight punch. Kawulski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Johnsson tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Kawulski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Kawulski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnsson sees it coming and defends easily. Kawulski throwing shots but Johnsson is blocking nicely. Johnsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kawulski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kawulski's back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. I really don't envy Kawulski right now.
Johnsson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Johnsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kawulski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kawulski breaks Johnsson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T1# Johnsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Kawulski throwing strikes but missing. Johnsson wants to sweep but no luck. Kawulski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Johnsson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Johnsson is controlling Kawulski's posture. Johnsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kawulski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Johnsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kawulski wants to control from the top but Johnsson keeps moving. Kawulski throwing strikes but missing. Kawulski is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnsson has wrist control. Kawulski won't allow Johnsson to sweep him here. Kawulski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kawulski postures up in Johnsson's guard and throws a big left but Johnsson blocks it. Kawulski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Johnsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3# Johnsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kawulski controls the pace. Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kawulski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Johnsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Johnsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kawulski moves out of range of the strikes. Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Kawulski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnsson at a distance.
Kawulski lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnsson slips a jab from Kawulski. Kawulski misses with a straight left. Johnsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Johnsson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Johnsson as Kawulski shoots in. Kawulski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Johnsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnsson. Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Kawulski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kawulski blocks the body kick.
Kawulski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. 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 shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Johnsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Kawulski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Kawulski preventing the sweep. Kawulski cracks Johnsson with a solid left hand. Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kawulski lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Kawulski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Kawulski throws a jab when Johnsson was well out of range. Johnsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Kawulski avoids the head kick by Johnsson.
Johnsson feints and then cracks Kawulski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawulski down. Aleksander Kawulski seems to be getting the better of the standup. Johnsson throws a low kick but Kawulski avoids it. Johnsson is looking to chop away at Kawulski's legs. #TD2# Kawulski dives in and scores a takedown into Johnsson's guard. Johnsson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Kawulski stands and throws Johnsson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Johnsson struggling a bit here. Johnsson is looking to reverse the position.#T1# Who's going to make the next move? Johnsson is looking to regain half guard here but Kawulski keeps moving and retains side control. Kawulski is working Johnsson over with some ground and pound from side control. Johnsson prevents Kawulski from moving into mount. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Johnsson is trying to get back to half guard. Kawulski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Johnsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Johnsson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Kawulski wants to improve his position but Johnsson is controlling well.
Kawulski trying to control from the bottom.
Johnsson controlling the pace. Johnsson continues to stall.#T3# Kawulski tries to get to full guard but Johnsson has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kawulski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johnsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawulski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Johnsson is thwarting Kawulski's attempts to control the position. Aleksander Kawulski has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Kawulski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Johnsson is taking a breather. Kawulski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kawulski fails to land the takedown. 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 Gunnar Johnsson will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Johnsson throws a leg kick but Kawulski checks it. Kawulski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Johnsson throws a lazy body kick and Kawulski counters with a stiff right hand. Kawulski lunges at Johnsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnsson's hand. Kawulski connects with a crisp jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Johnsson. Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet. Kawulski throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily. Johnsson tries to land a body kick letting Kawulski counter with a right hand. Johnsson is looking to land body kicks. Johnsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kawulski misses the shot to the body. Kawulski misses with a series of wild punches.
Kawulski lands a really nice looking cross but Johnsson seems unphased.
#T1# Kawulski thuds a left hand into Johnsson's body. Kawulski swings for the body but Johnsson moves out of range.
Kawulski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kawulski in the body. The fighters circle momentarily. Kawulski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Nice defenses there by Kawulski. Kawulski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnsson defends it well. A good leg kick by Johnsson. Johnsson scores with a leg kick.
Johnsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kawulski's sensitive parts. Kawulski throws the left hand but Johnsson avoids the punch easily. Johnsson feints and then cracks Kawulski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawulski down. Kawulski misses with a straight left. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Johnsson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Kawulski feints the counter takedown. Johnsson cracks Kawulski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Kawulski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2# Johnsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnsson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawulski has time to react. Johnsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawulski scores with a nice head shot. Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Johnsson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Johnsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Johnsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Kawulski slips under a jab from Johnsson. Johnsson moves out of range of the strikes. Johnsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Johnsson tries a low kick but Kawulski avoids it. Kawulski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawulski blocks a low kick nicely.#T3# Johnsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kawulski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Kawulski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Johnsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawulski misses with an uppercut. Johnsson saw that one coming. Kawulski moves out of range as Johnsson throws a body kick.
It seemed like Kawulski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Johnsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kawulski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnsson. Johnsson fakes the leg kick and cracks Kawulski in the body. Kawulski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Gunnar Johnsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kawulski defending well as Johnsson loads up on a big left hand. Johnsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Kawulski misses with a two punch combination.
#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Johnsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Johnsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Kawulski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Johnsson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kawulski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Kawulski. Johnsson connects with a leg kick. Kawulski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Johnsson misses with a straight left. A head kick by Johnsson misses and Kawulski counters with a straight right hand. Kawulski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kawulski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnsson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Johnsson lands with a nice body kick. Kawulski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnsson.
Kawulski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Kawulski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnsson's waist but Johnsson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawulski off to one side. Johnsson avoids the body shot from Kawulski.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Aleksander Kawulski. Well Kawulski 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 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski! A victorious Aleksander Kawulski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
LEGACY! 69
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1# Kawulski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kawulski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jong Guk. Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Kawulski misses the target. Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawulski doesn't seem bothered though. Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Kawulski avoids it. Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing. Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kawulski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawulski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Kawulski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL# Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Jong Guk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside. Kawulski blocks a body shot from Jong Guk. A right hand to the body from Jong Guk.
Kawulski misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawulski.
Jong Guk gets through Kawulski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Jong Guk tries to work over Kawulski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kawulski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jong Guk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk. Jong Guk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kawulski misses with a short punch on the inside. Kawulski blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Jong Guk. A frustrated look appears on Kawulski's face as he tries to break the clinch. Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards. Kawulski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A head punch on the inside from Kawulski fails to land. #T2# Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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! Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Kawulski blocks a body shot from Jong Guk. Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards. Kawulski looks winded! A head punch on the inside from Kawulski fails to land. Jong Guk pushes Kawulski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawulski's elbow. Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Kawulski controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Kawulski misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut. Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kawulski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kawulski. Kawulski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Kawulski misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawulski. Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Kawulski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jong Guk. Kawulski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2# Kawulski has Jong Guk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kawulski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jong Guk tumbling to the mat - Kawulski dives into Jong Guk's guard. Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kawulski on the ground. Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Kawulski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Jong Guk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4# Kawulski throws a big elbow that misses. Kawulski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Jong Guk wants to stand up but Kawulski is controlling him. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Jong Guk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jong Guk tries to get out of the position. Kawulski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Kawulski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kawulski chips away with some ground and pound. Jong Guk wants to stand up but Kawulski is controlling him. Kawulski works over Jong Guk with some ground and pound from guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Kawulski is in a dominant position and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round. That's time! Jong Guk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kawulski if he has to take too many more of those.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Kawulski off balance momentarily. Jong Guk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kawulski. A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Kawulski down. Kawulski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC# Kawulski is rocked! Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far. Kawulski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes. Kawulski lands a really nice looking cross but Jong Guk seems unphased.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawulski can do to turn this around? A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet. Kawulski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jong Guk. Kawulski is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawulski seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Kawulski has a takedown stuffed. Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jong Guk swings and misses with a shot to the body and Kawulski counters with a series of strikes. Jong Guk will be more careful next time no doubt. The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Kawulski tries to counter it with a takedown but Jong Guk pushes his down on his head and steps out. Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
letting Kawulski counter with a right hand. Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kawulski is breathing heavily. Jong Guk jabs Kawulski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Jong Guk feints and then cracks Kawulski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawulski down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick. Kawulski takes a body punch but keeps moving. Jong Guk cracks the inside of Kawulski's front leg. Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL# Jong Guk moves into the clinch. A short right from Jong Guk on the inside. Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards. Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Kawulski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk. Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Kawulski lands a hook to the side of the head. Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kawulski takes a shot to the head. Kawulski blocks a body shot from Jong Guk. Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside. Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawulski controls his hands.
Kawulski misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Kawulski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Kawulski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Jong Guk struggling a bit here. Jong Guk is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Kawulski tries for a kimura but Jong Guk is defending well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jong Guk struggling a bit here.#T4# Kawulski lands some shots froms side control. Kawulski working away. Kawulski working the body and head with strikes. Kawulski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kawulski prevents Jong Guk from escaping the position. Kawulski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jong Guk some visible discomfort.
Aleksander Kawulski has got the better of the ground game so far. Jong Guk tries to improve position but can't. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jong Guk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kawulski has just dragged him back down to the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Kawulski throws a series of punches but Jong Guk moves out of range. Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kawulski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Jong Guk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A shot to the body from Jong Guk misses and Kawulski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jong Guk misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Kawulski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Jong Guk motions for Kawulski to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawulski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# Kawulski throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a right hand to the body. Kawulski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Jong Guk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawulski on the side of the head. Jong Guk swings for the body but Kawulski moves out of range.
Kawulski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Kawulski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Jong Guk stuffs the takedown. Kawulski gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jong Guk points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kawulski wakes up just in time to hear Jong Guk thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kim Jong Guk! Kim Jong Guk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
LEGACY! 67
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1# Whitaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Whitaker throws a shot from downtown. Kawulski moves away and avoids it. Kawulski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Whitaker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kawulski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Whitaker misses with a double jab.
Kawulski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawulski wants to clinch up but Whitaker keeps it at a distance. Whitaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kawulski misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitaker throws a hook but Kawulski blocks it. Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kawulski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it. Kawulski misses with a straight right. Good standup being displayed there by Kawulski as he connects with a hook. Kawulski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at School Of Fighting in the buildup to the fight.#T1# Whitaker misses with an uppercut. Kawulski saw that one coming. Kawulski connects with the punch. Kawulski slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a looping left. Kawulski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Whitaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kawulski. Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown. Kawulski looks to clinch and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big right from Whitaker misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Whitaker . Whitaker throws a one two combo.
Kawulski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kawulski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A swing and a miss from Whitaker . Kawulski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kawulski blocks a jab. The crowd cheers as Whitaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kawulski doesn't seem phased though. Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kawulski thows a left - swing and a miss! Kawulski slips a straight right by Whitaker . Whitaker takes one to the chin there. Kawulski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whitaker to score with a decent uppercut. Kawulski looks to land a body kick but Whitaker moved away. Whitaker doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Whitaker looks to land a combination but Kawulski avoids it well. Whitaker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3# Whitaker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Kawulski throws a poor cross that misses
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kawulski throwing a counter right hand but Whitaker manages to avoid it. Whitaker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Kawulski scores with a one two! Whitaker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC# Whitaker is rocked! Kawulski misses with a head kick.
Whitaker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Whitaker misses with the combination.
Whitaker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4# Whitaker throws a right hand that misses
and Kawulski counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Whitaker misses with a body shot.
Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A punch combination from Kawulski misses. Kawulski ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker . Kawulski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whitaker avoids it really well and circles away.#KD2# Whitaker lands a left and a right that send Kawulski crashing to the mat, dazed. Whitaker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Kawulski is rocked! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Whitaker dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Whitaker misses with the combination.
Kawulski blocks a jab. Kawulski staying out of range there.#TD# Kawulski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Whitaker on his heels. He'll look to pass Whitaker 's guard now, I'm sure. Kawulski trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski stopping the sweep attempt from Whitaker . Whitaker controls Kawulski momentarily but Kawulski frees himself. Whitaker managing to control the position. #T1# Whitaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whitaker swivels though and keeps the full guard. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Whitaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Kawulski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Kawulski slips a jab and a cross from Whitaker .
Kawulski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Some wild striking there from Whitaker .
Whitaker swings for the body but Kawulski moves out of range.
#T2# Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Kawulski slips the punch.#CL# Kawulski moves into the clinch. Whitaker wants to break free but Kawulski has control.
Whitaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kawulski misses with a hook from the clinch. Whitaker leaning his opponent against the cage. Whitaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kawulski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whitaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kawulski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards. Whitaker blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Whitaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kawulski. #T3# Whitaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kawulski's calf. Whitaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawulski is just out of range. Kawulski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kawulski misses with a double jab.
Whitaker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Kawulski misses the target. Whitaker only half commits to the counter leg kick. Kawulski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Whitaker sprawls and moves away. A shot to the liver by Whitaker . Beautiful body shot.#T4# Kawulski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab. Kawulski is looking to counter the offense by Whitaker and move into the clinch. Whitaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Whitaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Ray Whitaker seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kawulski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kawulski looks for the body kick but Whitaker saw that one coming. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Whitaker ! But no joy. Kawulski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Whitaker under the eye. Ray Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kawulski ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker . Whitaker misses with a straight right. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing. It appears Kawulski was looking to counter with a kick there. Kawulski tries to clinch but fails miserably enabling Whitaker to counter with a crisp jab. Kawulski tries for a takedown but Whitaker circles away easily and Whitaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Whitaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# An inside leg kick lands from Kawulski. Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Kawulski is just out of range. Kawulski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whitaker . As Kawulski backs off Whitaker throws a huge counter combo but Kawulski manages to avoid it all. Kawulski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Whitaker scores with the left hand. Kawulski knows he should have avoided that one. Kawulski shoots in but Whitaker avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitaker throws a big shot that misses. Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Whitaker lands a really nice looking cross but Kawulski seems unphased.
Kawulski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whitaker sprawls well. Whitaker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kawulski gets slowly back to his feet.#T1# Whitaker looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely. Whitaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawulski misses with a hook. Whitaker was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Jab, jab by Whitaker - just one landing. Kawulski throws a head kick but Whitaker moves out of range.
Kawulski throws a body kick that misses and Whitaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Kawulski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Whitaker . Kawulski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Whitaker motions for Kawulski to come forward. Whitaker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Kawulski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Kawulski misses with the combination.
Whitaker unleashes a big counter combination but Kawulski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Whitaker connects with a body shot. Aleksander Kawulski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Whitaker lands a really nice looking cross but Kawulski seems unphased.
Whitaker misses with a looping right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Whitaker throws a right and a left that Kawulski avoids nicely. Kawulski tries to move into range but Whitaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whitaker , right into the meat.
#T3# A looping hook to the body misses from Kawulski. Whitaker does a little dance to reset his feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet. Kawulski is looking to counter punch. Whitaker dodges the punch combination from Kawulski.
Whitaker throws out a counter right but Kawulski avoids it with no problem. Whitaker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kawulski's calf. The crowd cheers as Whitaker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kawulski doesn't seem phased though. Kawulski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kawulski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kawulski lands an overhand right. Kawulski thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4# Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitaker . Kawulski misses with a straight left. Kawulski misses with a left hand and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A short right from Whitaker on the inside. Kawulski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Kawulski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whitaker sizes up Kawulski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Oh Kawulski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Whitaker connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Kawulski tumbling to the canvas! Whitaker pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Kawulski was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ray Whitaker !
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Event:
Causing Havoc 63
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# Kawulski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barbu connects with a crisp jab. Barbu scores with a nice right hand.
Kawulski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kawulski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Benjamin Barbu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Kawulski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kawulski throws a combination that misses and Barbu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Barbu jabs Kawulski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Barbu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Million Dollar Performance Center in the buildup to the fight. Barbu dips down and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed right hand from Kawulski misses the target. Barbu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Barbu slips a jab from Kawulski. Barbu tried to counter with a leg kick but Kawulski avoided it. Kawulski needs to keep his hands up - Barbu had a free shot at his head there.#T1# Kawulski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A combination from Kawulski does no damage. A little feinted left hand from Barbu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Barbu thows a left - swing and a miss! Kawulski misses with a low kick.
Kawulski slips under a jab. A little jabbing left from Kawulski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kawulski with a hook. Barbu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawulski. Kawulski tries to move into range but Barbu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kawulski misses with a looping right. Kawulski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbu takes one to the chin there. A big left from Barbu misses. Barbu slips a jab from Kawulski.#T2# Barbu digs a good hook to Kawulski's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kawulski walks into a jab. Barbu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Kawulski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barbu. Kawulski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbu moves away. Barbu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Barbu misses with a straight right. Kawulski misses with a two punch combination.
Kawulski throws a hook but Barbu blocks it. Sloppy strikes from Kawulski. Those never looked like landing. Kawulski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Barbu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3# Barbu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kawulski tries to bum rush Barbu with a series of wild strikes but Barbu uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Barbu jabs at Kawulski's body. Barbu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kawulski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbu.
Barbu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Barbu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Barbu works Kawulski's body with a nice hook. Barbu scores with a hook. Barbu misses with an uppercut. Barbu scores with a nice right hand.
Barbu missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Kawulski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4# 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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbu. Kawulski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Kawulski slips a jab from Barbu. Barbu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawulski moves away. Barbu throws a hook but Kawulski avoids it easily. Barbu throws a looping overhand right but Kawulski ducks down to avoid it. Kawulski now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Barbu throws a looping overhand right but Kawulski ducks down to avoid it. Kawulski throws a hook but Barbu avoids it easily. Barbu ducks under a wild hook from Kawulski. Barbu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kawulski. Barbu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A combination from Barbu does no damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Barbu dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Barbu misses with an uppercut
letting Kawulski counter with a right hand. Kawulski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Benjamin Barbu is winning the standup battle so far. Barbu lands an overhand right. Kawulski throws an off balance right hand
and Barbu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Barbu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawulski. A slow jab from Barbu misses its intended target. Kawulski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Barbu throws a jab when Kawulski was well out of range. Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kawulski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Barbu slips under a jab. Kawulski throws an off balance right hand
and Barbu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Barbu throws out a loose jab but Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawulski can do to turn this around?#T1# Barbu throws a hook to the side of Kawulski's head but Kawulski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Barbu misses with a low kick.
A big right from Barbu misses. Barbu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kawulski has time to react. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kawulski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Barbu has got the better of the exchanges. Some wild striking there from Barbu.
Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice jab. Kawulski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Kawulski misses with a hook. Barbu ducked under it nicely. Kawulski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2# Barbu misses with a hook
and Kawulski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A looping hook to the body misses from Barbu. Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet. Kawulski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barbu lands with a good body shot. Barbu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kawulski blocks a jab. A combination from Kawulski does no damage. Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kawulski slips under a jab. Barbu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kawulski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barbu throws an overhand right that lands on Kawulski's shoulder, as Kawulski tries to avoid the shot. #T3# Barbu cracks Kawulski with a good jab. Kawulski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Barbu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Barbu misses with a straight right. Kawulski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice jab. A big left from Kawulski misses. Barbu throws a shot from downtown. Kawulski moves away and avoids it. Barbu throws a one two combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kawulski. Kawulski misses with a two punch combination.
Kawulski defending well as Barbu loads up on a big left hand. A countering left hand to the body from Kawulski misses. Barbu scores with the left hand. Kawulski knows he should have avoided that one. #T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kawulski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barbu. Barbu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Kawulski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barbu doesn't seem phased though. Barbu just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Kawulski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Kawulski moves out of range as Barbu strikes. Barbu thows a leg kick but Kawulski checks it and Kawulski counters with a lovely straight right hand! A big left from Barbu misses. Kawulski slips under a jab from Barbu. Barbu misses with an uppercut. Kawulski saw that one coming. Barbu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kawulski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Barbu misses with a lunging right hand
and Kawulski counters with a straight punch to the midsection. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Barbu dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Kawulski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Barbu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kawulski. Kawulski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Kawulski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Barbu missing with a left hand there. Kawulski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Despite the aggression on Kawulski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kawulski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barbu throws a hook to the side of Kawulski's head but Kawulski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Kawulski throws a counter combo. A cross from Barbu lands. Barbu misses with a straight right. A little jabbing left from Kawulski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Barbu just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kawulski is able to avoid easily. Barbu connects with a crisp jab. Barbu misses with an uppercut. #T1# Barbu scores with a hook. A jab from Kawulski misses. Kawulski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2# Kawulski darts in and clinches Barbu up against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Barbu. Good body shot from Barbu.
A right handed body shot lands from Barbu.
Kawulski lands with a left to the head. Barbu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kawulski misses with the head strike.
Barbu misses with a short punch on the inside. Barbu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawulski lands a hook to the side of the head. Benjamin Barbu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Kawulski throws a head punch that misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Barbu swings wildly with an uppercut but Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid it. Barbu working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Kawulski. Kawulski misses with some punches.
Aleksander Kawulski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kawulski has Barbu pressed against the cage.
Kawulski swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbu uses good head movement to avoid it. Kawulski swings wildly with an uppercut but Barbu uses good head movement to avoid it. Kawulski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barbus head. #T3# Kawulski has a couple of punches blocked by Barbu.
Kawulski lands an uppercut. Kawulski misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawulski. #BC# Barbu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kawulski misses with a body kick. Barbu throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Kawulski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Barbu keeps the fight on the outside. Kawulski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbu. Kawulski looks like he wants to counter punch here. Barbu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kawulski connects with a crisp jab. #T4# Kawulski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Barbu looks to land a combination. Kawulski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Barbu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kawulski. Kawulski lands a hook that stumbles Barbu back into the cage. Kawulski follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Barbu to the canvas! Kawulski pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Barbu has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Havoc Midweek Madness 8
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1# Campbell tries to clinch there but Kawulski circles away.
A swing and a miss from Campbell. Kawulski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Campbell in his tracks. #TD2# Campbell drives through with a takedown into guard. Campbell preventing the sweep. Kawulski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kawulski holds on and takes a little breather. Kawulski keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully. 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. Campbell throws a strike but Kawulski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Kawulski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Kawulski trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom. #T1# Kawulski landing with the ground and pound. Campbell is trying to control the position but Kawulski postures up. Kawulski trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom. Campbell is trying to control the position but Kawulski postures up. Kawulski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kawulski 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. Campbell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Campbell trying to strike off his back.
#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Kawulski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Campbell is fending him off so far but Kawulski persists. Nope, Campbell circles away and we're back to standing. Campbell walks into a stiff left hand from Kawulski. Campbell wants to land a leg kick but Kawulski is out of range. Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Campbell sprawls and moves away. Kawulski blocks a low kick nicely. Campbell misses with a jab to the body
#TD# and Kawulski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Kawulski scoring with strikes to the body and head. Kawulski is trying to control. Campbell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Campbell trying to hold on to Kawulski's head to control him but Kawulski postures up.
Campbell felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Campbell works his way to full guard. Good work. Kawulski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3# Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely. #SUB# Kawulski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Campbell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kawulski, into his guard. #REVB# Campbell is in close to Kawulski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Kawulski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.#T4# Campbell throws a big right hand that misses. Campbell wants to control from the top but Kawulski keeps moving. Campbell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Campbell lands a couple of elbows. Campbell wants to control from the top but Kawulski keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Campbell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB# Kawulski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aleksander Kawulski will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Kawulski lands a nice shot that snaps Campbell's head back.
Campbell lands a leg kick that knocks Kawulski off balance momentarily. Kawulski throws a lazy uppercut
and Campbell counters with a one-two to the body. Kawulski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Kawulski lands a nice hook to Campbell's body. Campbell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Campbell avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Campbell stuffs the takedown. Campbell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Kawulski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Campbell misses with a looping right. 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! Campbell throws a series of punches but Kawulski moves out of range. Kawulski looks to land a left hand but Campbell moved out of range nicely. Campbell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. The fighters circling - Kawulski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Campbell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kawulski defends it well.#T1# Kawulski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Campbell finds it's way round the side to connect with Kawulski's head. Kawulski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Kawulski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Campbell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kawulski takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses. Campbell slips under a jab from Kawulski. Campbell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kawulski scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Campbell staying out of range there. Campbell wants to counter the offense by Kawulski and move into the clinch position. Campbell throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Kawulski counters with a single leg into guard. Campbell didn't expect that. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Campbell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there. Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Campbell blocks nicely. #T2# Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kawulski wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving. Campbell trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Kawulski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Campbell controls Kawulski momentarily but Kawulski frees himself. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3# Kawulski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Campbell manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawulski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Campbell controls from within his opponent's guard. Kawulski trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Kawulski is looking for a triangle but Campbell pushes his legs off easily.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawulski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy. Campbell working some strikes from top position. Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawulski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kawulski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Campbell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Kawulski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawulski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Kawulski. Campbell looks like he wants to counter punch here. Campbell throws a combination that misses and Kawulski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Campbell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Campbell avoids the body shot from Kawulski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kawulski, as that shot connected.
Aleksander Kawulski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A cross from Kawulski lands. Kawulski throws a body shot but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Kawulski.
Campbell tries to move into range but Kawulski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1# Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kawulski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kawulski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Campbell misses with a looping left. A jab from Kawulski misses. A big left from Kawulski misses. Campbell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kawulski connects with a nice looking jab.
Campbell shoots in but no luck this time. Kawulski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Campbell swivels and escapes. Campbell misses with a straight right. Kawulski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Campbell defends it nicely.#T2# Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Kawulski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid it. Campbell takes one to the chin there. Kawulski misses with an uppercut. Campbell saw that one coming. Campbell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawulski. Kawulski lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Kawulski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Campbell tries to get back to half guard but can't. Kawulski in side control, throwing shots but Campbell defends. #T3# Campbell wants to control but Kawulski postures up. Campbell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Campbell is staying active underneath Kawulski, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Campbell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Campbell trying to control but Kawulski postures up.
Kawulski lands strikes from half guard. Campbell tries to roll over but Kawulski keeps him under control. Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as Kawulski sits in half guard. Kawulski missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4# Campbell trying to get back to full guard but Kawulski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Campbell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aleksander Kawulski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Campbell is squirming around, avoiding Kawulski's attempts to control the action. Campbell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kawulski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around? BOOM! Kawulski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Stephen Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kawulski blocks Campbell's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Aleksander Kawulski showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kawulski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski! Aleksander Kawulski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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