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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kaufman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegan Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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190 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Kaufman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kegan Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufman Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williamson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaufman Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williamson's head.
Kaufman Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williamson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kaufman Jr, into his guard.
Kaufman Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williamson wants to get up but he can't break Kaufman Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kaufman Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaufman Jr, not yet.
Williamson is looking to stand up but Kaufman Jr won't let him.
Kaufman Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Williamson gets to his feet. Kaufman Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kegan Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williamson wants to clinch.
Kaufman Jr lands an overhand right.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williamson enables Kaufman Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williamson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williamson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaufman Jr trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Williamson pulls Kaufman Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaufman Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaufman Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaufman Jr shoots for a takedown but Williamson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaufman Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Williamson.
Kaufman Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williamson pinned against the cage. Williamson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaufman Jr postures up in Williamson's guard and throws a big left but Williamson blocks it.
Williamson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaufman Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaufman Jr slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr throwing shots but Williamson is blocking nicely.
Kaufman Jr trying to control the action but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Kaufman Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Williamson defends the submission attempt.
Williamson won't allow Kaufman Jr to pass to mount.
Williamson wants to get back to full guard.
Kaufman Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williamson trying to get back to full guard but Kaufman Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson can't escape the position.
Williamson is squirming around, avoiding Kaufman Jr's attempts to control the action.
Williamson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kaufman Jr lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williamson hang on?
It looks like Kegan Williamson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaufman Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williamson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williamson shrugs it off.
Williamson is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaufman Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Kaufman Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kegan Williamson'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.
Kaufman Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaufman Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williamson swivels and escapes.
Williamson gets caught flat footed, as Kaufman Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kaufman Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williamson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kaufman Jr, into his guard.
Williamson wanted to stand there but Kaufman Jr had control of the position.
Andy Kaufman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williamson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williamson tries to stand but Kaufman Jr is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufman Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williamson gets to his feet. Kaufman Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Williamson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kaufman Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Williamson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williamson lands a slapping body shot.
Williamson thows a body shot but no joy.
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Williamson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Kaufman Jr throws a right and a left that Williamson avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaufman Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kaufman Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Williamson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williamson.
It looks like Andy Kaufman Jr has been cut.
Kegan Williamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williamson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Williamson works Kaufman Jr's body with a nice hook.
Williamson wants to clinch up but Kaufman Jr keeps it at a distance.
Williamson scoring well with a low kick there.
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaufman Jr.
Williamson misses with a body shot.
Williamson throws the left hand but Kaufman Jr avoids the punch easily.
Kaufman Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williamson.
Kaufman Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williamson avoids it really well and circles away.
Williamson lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williamson misses with the combination.
Kaufman Jr avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Kaufman Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williamson with a hook.
Kaufman Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williamson defends it nicely.
Williamson has Kaufman Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaufman Jr prevents a body shot from Williamson.
Williamson gets underhooks to prevent Kaufman Jr's takedown attempt.
Kaufman Jr tries to pull guard but Williamson won't allow it.
Williamson prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr has had enough of the clinch but Williamson keeps him there for the moment.
Kaufman Jr tries to pull guard but Williamson won't allow it.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kaufman Jr is trying to pull guard but Williamson has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kegan Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaufman Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williamson.
Kaufman Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Williamson throws the left hand but Kaufman Jr avoids the punch easily.
Kaufman Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williamson but Williamson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williamson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaufman Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Kaufman Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williamson works Kaufman Jr's body with a nice hook.
Williamson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kaufman Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williamson throws a body punch but Kaufman Jr moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kegan Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Williamson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williamson takes one on the button.
Williamson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaufman Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williamson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williamson pushes Kaufman Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaufman Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williamson.
Williamson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Williamson has knocked Kaufman Jr down with a huge combo! Williamson steps away and waves a wobbly Kaufman Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kaufman Jr is rocked!
Williamson connects with a body shot that sends Kaufman Jr's belly button to the back.
Oh Kaufman Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaufman Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaufman Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufman Jr wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
Kaufman Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williamson connects with a right hand. Kaufman Jr shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson closes the distance and pushes Kaufman Jr back into the cage.
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Kaufman Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williamson has closed the distance and engaged Kaufman Jr in a clinch.
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaufman Jr moves away.
Williamson misses with an uppercut.
Kaufman Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaufman Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williamson quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaufman Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williamson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kaufman Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williamson dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr has a closed guard, preventing Williamson from standing up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaufman Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williamson wants to get up but he can't break Kaufman Jr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williamson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kaufman Jr's closed guard. He's half up but Kaufman Jr has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kaufman Jr pivots and extends the arm, Williamson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kaufman Jr! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Kaufman Jr!
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