PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kaufman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanrosch Timoshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kaufman Jr
vs
Timoshenko

185 cm
28
197 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
202 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kanrosch Timoshenko!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufman Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Timoshenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaufman Jr fails with the takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a straight right hand.

Timoshenko rushes Kaufman Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Timoshenko leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kaufman Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Timoshenko to keep the fight standing.
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 has clasped his hands together around Timoshenko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Timoshenko struggling a bit here.
Timoshenko regains half guard.

Kaufman Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Timoshenko is pressing down on Kaufman Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timoshenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kaufman Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaufman Jr preventing the sweep.
Timoshenko keeping moving, preventing Kaufman Jr from controlling successfully.
Kaufman Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Timoshenko is looking to stand up but Kaufman Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaufman Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Timoshenko's head.
Kaufman Jr looking to pass the guard.
Kaufman Jr wants to control from the top but Timoshenko keeps moving.
Timoshenko seems keen to control Kaufman Jr's posture.
Kaufman Jr 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.
Timoshenko wants to stand but Kaufman Jr is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko is looking to sweep but instead, Kaufman Jr has passed into half guard.

Kaufman Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Timoshenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Timoshenko is trying to control but can't.

Timoshenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaufman Jr.
Kaufman Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Timoshenko's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaufman Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Timoshenko defends the submission attempt.
Timoshenko is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko gets back to full guard.

Kaufman Jr 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.
Kaufman Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timoshenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timoshenko controlling the position.
Timoshenko 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 thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Timoshenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kaufman Jr drops back looking for a leg! Timoshenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Timoshenko manages to kick Kaufman Jr off! Kaufman Jr jumps back into Timoshenko's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Timoshenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaufman Jr's guard.

Kaufman Jr looking for subs off his back but Timoshenko has passed one foot through into half guard.
It looks like Timoshenko is going to stand back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaufman Jr moves into full guard.
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 Andy Kaufman Jr 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.

Timoshenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Timoshenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaufman Jr.
Timoshenko throws a head kick that misses.
Timoshenko thows a body shot but no joy.
Timoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman Jr with a poor takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaufman Jr thinking.
Kaufman Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Timoshenko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kaufman Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr moves away from the strike by Timoshenko.
Timoshenko stuffs the takedown.
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 fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timoshenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kaufman Jr shoots in and drives through. Timoshenko sprawls well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Timoshenko.
A shot to the liver by Timoshenko. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaufman Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Timoshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timoshenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kanrosch Timoshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaufman Jr manages to avoid it.
Timoshenko throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kaufman Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Timoshenko leaves Kaufman Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Timoshenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Timoshenko tries to clinch but Kaufman Jr is having none of it.
Timoshenko works Kaufman Jr's body with a nice hook.
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!
Kaufman Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timoshenko's waist but Timoshenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaufman Jr off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaufman Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Kaufman Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kanrosch Timoshenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaufman Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timoshenko throws out the jab.
Timoshenko throws a leg kick
and Kaufman Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaufman Jr.
Kaufman Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Timoshenko takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timoshenko lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Timoshenko.
Timoshenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timoshenko tries a knee to the head but Kaufman Jr blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timoshenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kaufman Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Timoshenko just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaufman Jr jumps guard but Timoshenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Kaufman Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Timoshenko.
Kaufman Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timoshenko.
Timoshenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timoshenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaufman Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Timoshenko pushes Kaufman Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timoshenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaufman Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Timoshenko is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kanrosch Timoshenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Timoshenko lands a right hook to the body.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown but Timoshenko circles away easily
and Timoshenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Timoshenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaufman Jr fails to land the takedown.
Kaufman Jr checks a leg kick.
Kaufman Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Timoshenko swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That kick from Timoshenko tenderised Kaufman Jr's leg. Kaufman Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Timoshenko throws out a loose jab but Kaufman Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr slips a jab from Timoshenko.
Timoshenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Timoshenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Timoshenko tests Kaufman Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timoshenko lands a high kick!
Timoshenko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaufman Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timoshenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Timoshenko.
Kaufman Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timoshenko scores with a jab. Kaufman Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kaufman Jr fails with the takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaufman Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaufman Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown but Timoshenko circles away easily
and Timoshenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr fails with the takedown
and Timoshenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Timoshenko is looking to chop away at Kaufman Jr's legs.
Timoshenko throws out a loose jab but Kaufman Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timoshenko 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.
Timoshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timoshenko throws a low kick, looking for Kaufman Jr's leg but Kaufman Jr calmly moves out of range.
Timoshenko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Timoshenko wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Timoshenko clinches up with Kaufman Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Timoshenko scores with a nice short uppercut.

Kaufman Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Kaufman Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kaufman Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaufman Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Timoshenko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Timoshenko moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kaufman Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Timoshenko decides to stand back up. Timoshenko steps back and let's Kaufman Jr get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kanrosch Timoshenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timoshenko 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanrosch Timoshenko!
After the fight, Kanrosch Timoshenko 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.