PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Kaufman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mcneil
vs
Kaufman

154 cm
22
151 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

225 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Terry Mcneil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kaufman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Mcneil has his feet on Kaufman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Kaufman tries to keep at a distance but Mcneil has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaufman is looking to break free of the clinch but Mcneil has double underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcneil as Kaufman tries to tie him up.
Mcneil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaufman keeps control of Mcneil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcneil's efforts to push away.

Kaufman manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mcneil stands and steps away. Kaufman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kaufman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Mcneil manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Mcneil moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaufman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mcneil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcneil looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mcneil missing with knees to the body.
Mcneil wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mcneil as Kaufman tries to tie him up.
Kaufman prevents Mcneil from breaking the clinch.

Kaufman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mcneil is trying to keep an underhook but Kaufman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcneil controlling the position for now.
Mcneil is trying to stand.
Kaufman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mcneil manages to get to full guard.
Mcneil is pulling down on Kaufman's head to control his posture.
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 trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mcneil's guard.
Kaufman being controlled here momentarily.
Kaufman wants to control from the top but Mcneil keeps moving.
Kaufman sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mcneil wants to get back to his feet but Kaufman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaufman is looking to stand up but Mcneil won't let him.
Kaufman looking to pass the guard.
Mcneil wants to sweep here but Kaufman controlling him for the moment.
Mcneil might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Mcneil has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kaufman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kaufman clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Mcneil dominated that round.
That's time! Mcneil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mcneil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcneil misses with the combination.

Kaufman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcneil could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mcneil is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcneil is trying to stand back up but Kaufman is controlling him

Kaufman seems to be working for a kimura but Mcneil defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneil moves into full guard.
Mcneil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcneil will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mcneil looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcneil, not yet.
Kaufman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcneil is retaining full guard.
Mcneil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Kaufman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kaufman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mcneil's guard.

Mcneil has his feet on Kaufman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kaufman is breathing heavily.

Kaufman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mcneil tries to roll over but Kaufman keeps him under control.
Mcneil is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mcneil looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcneil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaufman trying to control but Mcneil is working from the bottom.
Mcneil trying to keep a closed guard but Kaufman is proving a slippery customer.
Mcneil is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcneil tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mcneil closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kaufman can't find room to land a body shot as Mcneil controls the action.

Kaufman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mcneil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcneil not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kaufman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcneil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcneil can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaufman controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcneil keeping full guard, as Kaufman tries to pass.
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 Terry Mcneil 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!

Kaufman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Mcneil throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A punch combination from Mcneil misses.
Kaufman misses with a two punch combination.

Mcneil gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kaufman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mcneil is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kaufman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Kaufman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcneil regains guard immediately.
Kaufman won't allow Mcneil to get back to his feet.
Kaufman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcneil is controlling Kaufman's posture.
Mcneil is looking to stand up but Kaufman isn't so interested in that idea.
Mcneil being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcneil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaufman is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcneil seems keen to control Kaufman's posture.
Mcneil keeping moving, preventing Kaufman from controlling successfully.
Mcneil wants to stand and escape but Kaufman is having none of it.
Mcneil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcneil manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kaufman manages to get himself to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman wants to hit a switch here but Mcneil passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kaufman there!
Kaufman can't escape the position.
Kaufman tries to lock up and control but Mcneil gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcneil is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kaufman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mcneil avoids the attempt from Kaufman to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman regains half guard.
Kaufman pushes Mcneil off looking to stand but Mcneil dives back in and keeps control.
Mcneil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Kaufman has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mcneil is on him like a limpet, forcing Kaufman back against the cage.

Kaufman lands a takedown into guard.
Mcneil wants to stand up but Kaufman is controlling him.
Stephen Kaufman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Terry Mcneil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcneil is adopting a defensive guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Mcneil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcneil 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Mcneil!