PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufrik Kaufenhauser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kaufenhauser
vs
Uxxarest

177 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rufrik Kaufenhauser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Umbra Uxxarest!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uxxarest thows a leg kick but Kaufenhauser checks it
and Kaufenhauser counters with a three punch combo that has Uxxarest backing up. Uxxarest nods at Kaufenhauser to acknowledge the strikes.

Kaufenhauser looking to score a takedown here. Uxxarest is defending well but Kaufenhauser drives through and ends up in Uxxarest's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kaufenhauser looking to sit in guard and control but Uxxarest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Uxxarest trying to control but Kaufenhauser is working from the bottom.
Kaufenhauser looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Uxxarest drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Uxxarest jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kaufenhauser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufenhauser is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kaufenhauser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaufenhauser tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufenhauser wants to sweep but no luck.
Uxxarest trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufenhauser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uxxarest should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Uxxarest is looking to advance position but Kaufenhauser has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Uxxarest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Uxxarest is pressing down on Kaufenhauser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Uxxarest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Uxxarest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kaufenhauser has passed into 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. Kaufenhauser connects with a nice short shot to Uxxarest's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufenhauser trying to control the action but Uxxarest is working from the bottom.
Kaufenhauser working over Uxxarest with some ground and pound. Uxxarest looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uxxarest trying to control here.
Kaufenhauser working over Uxxarest with some ground and pound. Uxxarest looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uxxarest wants to get back to full guard.
Uxxarest blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaufenhauser.
Kaufenhauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uxxarest keeps working.
Uxxarest trying to control but Kaufenhauser postures up.
Kaufenhauser lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufenhauser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaufenhauser is nestled in close to Uxxarest, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Uxxarest tries to roll over but Kaufenhauser keeps him under control.
Kaufenhauser performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaufenhauser lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaufenhauser prevents Uxxarest from improving his position.
Kaufenhauser trying to control the pace.
Kaufenhauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uxxarest keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufenhauser sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Uxxarest defending well though.
Kaufenhauser is trying to control the action in half guard but Uxxarest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Uxxarest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Uxxarest actively working from the bottom here.
Uxxarest trying to hold on to Kaufenhauser's head to control him but Kaufenhauser postures up.
Kaufenhauser looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Uxxarest with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaufenhauser is pressing down on Uxxarest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Uxxarest is holding on for now.
Uxxarest is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufrik Kaufenhauser dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Uxxarest shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaufenhauser sprawls well. He's pushed Uxxarest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Uxxarest throws a push kick but Kaufenhauser slaps the foot to one side.
Uxxarest shoots for a double leg takedown but Kaufenhauser sprawls well. He's pushed Uxxarest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kaufenhauser throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Uxxarest tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kaufenhauser is in Uxxarest's guard.
Kaufenhauser won't allow Uxxarest to sweep him here.
Kaufenhauser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaufenhauser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Kaufenhauser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Uxxarest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaufenhauser is aware though and is defending well.

Kaufenhauser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Uxxarest keeping moving, preventing Kaufenhauser from controlling successfully.
Kaufenhauser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufenhauser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaufenhauser with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kaufenhauser looking to pass the guard.
Kaufenhauser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Kaufenhauser postures up and lands a big shot to Uxxarest's brow.

Uxxarest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kaufenhauser escapes and throws Uxxarest's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Uxxarest tries to buck Kaufenhauser off but Kaufenhauser is having none of it.
Kaufenhauser is putting a hurting on Uxxarest here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kaufenhauser wants to control but Uxxarest is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest is trying to get back to half guard.
Kaufenhauser lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uxxarest is looking to reverse the position.
Kaufenhauser scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uxxarest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaufenhauser wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Uxxarest is trying to control Kaufenhauser's posture but Kaufenhauser avoids it.
Uxxarest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Uxxarest is breathing heavily.
Kaufenhauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uxxarest keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufenhauser cracks Uxxarest with a big elbow.
Kaufenhauser cracks Uxxarest with a big elbow.
Kaufenhauser landing a few strikes.
Kaufenhauser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uxxarest keeps working.
Uxxarest manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaufenhauser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Uxxarest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Uxxarest's back!
Kaufenhauser trying to control.
Uxxarest holding on to Kaufenhauser's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Uxxarest tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaufenhauser thows a huge punch but Uxxarest dodges it nicely.
Kaufenhauser trying to control the action but Uxxarest is working from the bottom.

Uxxarest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaufenhauser pulls his head out easily.
Uxxarest trying to control here.
Kaufenhauser scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaufenhauser prevents Uxxarest from improving his position.
Uxxarest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaufenhauser is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rufrik Kaufenhauser dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kaufenhauser shoots in and bounces Uxxarest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Uxxarest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaufenhauser trying to control but Uxxarest is working from the bottom.
Kaufenhauser cracks Uxxarest with a solid left hand.

Kaufenhauser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uxxarest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaufenhauser has managed to get both his arms back between Uxxarest's legs - danger averted.
Uxxarest working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kaufenhauser.
Kaufenhauser throwing strikes but missing.
Kaufenhauser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uxxarest is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Uxxarest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kaufenhauser got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uxxarest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kaufenhauser has managed to get both his arms back between Uxxarest's legs - danger averted.
Kaufenhauser working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uxxarest's head.
Kaufenhauser tries to free his leg and advance position but Uxxarest is retaining full guard.
Uxxarest keeping moving, preventing Kaufenhauser from controlling successfully.

Uxxarest is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kaufenhauser throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Uxxarest's body to avoid the submission. Uxxarest has instead reached around Kaufenhauser's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Uxxarest arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Umbra Uxxarest!