PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vahid Gangster (ranked 579 p4p, 2164 weight class) and Rodolfo Kaufman (ranked 34 p4p, 116 weight class). Gangster kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - The Warriors Way. Rodolfo Kaufman will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Gangster
vs
Kaufman

201 cm
22
280
10 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
300
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

NARCOS
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vahid Gangster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodolfo Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gangster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Rodolfo Kaufman has been cut.

Kaufman takes the fight into the clinch.
Gangster is trying to break free.
Kaufman lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kaufman fails to land.
Kaufman tries to work over Gangster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kaufman.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Kaufman is controlling him.
Gangster pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kaufman will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gangster up against the ropes.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Kaufman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaufman digs a right hand underneath Gangster's ribcage. Gangster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaufman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
Kaufman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster tries to work over Kaufman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gangster is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaufman gets an underhook and turns Gangster into the ropes.
Kaufman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaufman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Gangster working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman pushes Gangster back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaufman.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the ropes.
Gangster looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Kaufman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaufman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gangster.
Kaufman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaufman lands a nice shot to the body.
Kaufman controlling the action here for a moment.
Gangster is looking to break free of the clinch but Kaufman has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gangster wants to break free but Kaufman has control.
Gangster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kaufmans head.
Kaufman taking a breather.
Gangster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kaufman working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Gangster.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
Kaufman avoiding damage.
Kaufman has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaufman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaufman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaufman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gangster is keeping busy.
Kaufman stalling in the clinch.
Gangster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaufman taking a breather.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Gangster can't break the clinch.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike.
Gangster stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaufman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaufman lands an uppercut.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangster's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kaufman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gangster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaufman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaufman as Gangster tries to tie him up.
Gangster tries to circle away but Kaufman has him pinned against the ropes.
Kaufman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaufman cracks Gangster with a nice body shot.
Kaufman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
Gangster tries a body shot but Kaufman blocks it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaufman gets through Gangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gangster wants to break free but Kaufman has control.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman blocking some punches.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gangster's elbow.
Kaufman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaufman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kaufman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gangster has had enough of the clinch but Kaufman keeps him there for the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gangster is trying to push Kaufman away but Kaufman has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Kaufman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Gangster blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaufman.
Kaufman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gangster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
Gangster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gangster misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Kaufman is controlling him.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman is pushing Gangster up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaufman blocking some punches.
Gangster looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman.
Kaufman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gangster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaufman has a couple of punches blocked by Gangster.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gangster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gangster working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaufman struggles to land a body shot inside as Gangster controls his hands.
Kaufman blocks a body shot from Gangster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaufman as Gangster tries to tie him up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kaufman fails to land.
Kaufman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kaufman misses with some punches.
Kaufman taking a breather.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
Gangster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaufman's elbow.
Gangster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaufman has him pressed against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Kaufman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Kaufman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kaufman forces Gangster back against the ropes and clinches.
Gangster is trying to force a seperation but Kaufman has the dominant position.
Kaufman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rodolfo Kaufman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaufman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Kaufman lands a hook that snaps the head of Gangster backwards.
Gangster blocks an uppercut.
Gangster is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Kaufman has him pressed against the ropes.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gangster blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman tries to stall but Gangster uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gangster can't find room to land a body shot as Kaufman controls the action.
Kaufman stalling in the clinch but Gangster improves position.
A short right from Kaufman.
Kaufman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaufman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufman.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the ropes.
Gangster is trying to break the clinch but Kaufman has him pressed against the ropes.
Gangster prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
A hook to the body from Kaufman.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Kaufman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gangster looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaufman has Gangster pushed against the ropes.
Kaufman lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaufman lands a body punch.
Kaufman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaufman lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gangster as Kaufman tries to tie him up.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaufman has Gangster pressed against the ropes, preventing Gangster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gangster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gangster tries to work over Kaufman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Gangster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaufman taking a breather.
Gangster prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Gangster with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from Kaufman as the two fighters clinch.
Kaufman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gangster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gangster blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
Gangster is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaufman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Gangster being controlled against the ropes.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Gangster being controlled against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Gangster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaufman slows down the pace here.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gangster throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaufman.
A bit of stalling here from Kaufman.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaufman effectively controlling the action here.
Gangster prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaufman scores with a shot to the side of Gangster's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaufman working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the ropes.
Kaufman lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaufman lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaufman.
Kaufman lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaufman lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaufman.
Gangster tries to stall but Kaufman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kaufman misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaufman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaufman gets through Gangster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kaufman on the inside.
Kaufman stalling.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Kaufman prevents Gangster from breaking the clinch.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by Gangster.
Kaufman digs a right hand underneath Gangster's ribcage. Gangster let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but Gangster avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the ropes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kaufman.
Gangster letting Kaufman take a breather here.
Kaufman keeps control of Gangster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but Gangster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodolfo Kaufman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gangster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gangster can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gangster.
Vahid Gangster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gangster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gangster tries to break free but Kaufman pushes him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short uppercut from Kaufman.
Gangster tries to land a knee to the head but Kaufman blocks with his arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Kaufman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaufman 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 17:20
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 17:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 17:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Kaufman!