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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Kaufmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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265 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
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287 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Kaufmore!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufmore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaufmore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Kaufmore tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Kaufmore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaufmore is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Kaufmore from advancing position.
Smith wants to control but Kaufmore is keeping busy.
Kaufmore trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Smith just wasn't active enough.
Smith looking to score a takedown here. Kaufmore is defending well but Smith drives through and ends up in Kaufmore's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaufmore, not yet.
Kaufmore looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Kaufmore up and slammed him! Kaufmore can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
Kaufmore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to stand but Kaufmore is controlling his head.
Smith tries to stand but Kaufmore controls the position and pulls Smith into his guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Kaufmore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kaufmore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Kaufmore's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kaufmore has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaufmore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Kaufmore looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaufmore, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Kaufmore is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaufmore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Kaufmore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
Kaufmore wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaufmore slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kaufmore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaufmore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kaufmore circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaufmore. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeff Kaufmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaufmore shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kaufmore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaufmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Kaufmore keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kaufmore tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like Smith is going to stand back up.
Kaufmore is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith wants to stand but Kaufmore has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kaufmore is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith wants to stand up but Kaufmore has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kaufmore is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kaufmore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Kaufmore from improving his position.
Kaufmore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smith is looking to stand up but Kaufmore won't let him.
Kaufmore seems keen to control Smith's posture.
Kaufmore throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Kaufmore tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand but Kaufmore is controlling his arm.
Kaufmore is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to stand but Kaufmore is controlling his head.
Kaufmore tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to stand but Kaufmore has his arm trapped.
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 John Smith will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kaufmore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith leaves Kaufmore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kaufmore circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up but Kaufmore circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Kaufmore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets a clinch.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Kaufmore blocks with his arms.
Kaufmore fails to pull guard.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Kaufmore.
Kaufmore tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Kaufmore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Kaufmore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kaufmore did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kaufmore moves into full guard.
Kaufmore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jeff Kaufmore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaufmore's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaufmore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kaufmore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith wants to stand but Kaufmore is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaufmore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaufmore is trying to keep Smith in close.
Kaufmore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaufmore has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kaufmore's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kaufmore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaufmore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith wanted to stand there but Kaufmore had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Kaufmore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaufmore 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Kaufmore!
An out of breath Jeff Kaufmore 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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