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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Kaufman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufman tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson leaves Kaufman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaufman shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Kaufman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaufman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kaufman is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Kaufman is controlling well.
Johnson pushes Kaufman off looking to stand but Kaufman dives back in and keeps control.
Kaufman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Johnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaufman.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufman on the ground.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johnson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johnson has escaped and now he's on top!
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaufman looks gassed!
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaufman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kaufman is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson trying to hold on to Kaufman's head to control him but Kaufman postures up.
Johnson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaufman.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson tries to kick Kaufman off but Kaufman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Kaufman seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Johnson tries to clinch but Kaufman moves out of range.
Kaufman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck for Kaufman with that takedown attempt.
Billy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kaufman.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Kaufman avoids nicely.
Kaufman misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kaufman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Kaufman misses with a double jab.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A leg kick checked by Kaufman.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kaufman is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson avoids the attempt from Kaufman to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Kaufman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Kaufman 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.
Johnson pushes Kaufman off and gets back to his feet.
Kaufman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a hook. Kaufman ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kaufman misses with a takedown attempt
and Johnson counters with a left and a right that stings Kaufman.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Kaufman backs away looking to recover.
Billy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaufman!
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson tests Kaufman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billy Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaufman fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Kaufman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaufman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Billy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kaufman.
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaufman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaufman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaufman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaufman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Kaufman's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Kaufman.
Kaufman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Kaufman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaufman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson darts in and clinches Kaufman up against the ropes.
Kaufman is trying to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling him.
Kaufman working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Kaufman shows good takedown defense.
Kaufman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaufman throws out a powerful jab.
Kaufman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaufman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaufman counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Kaufman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Kaufman.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Kaufman misses.
Kaufman misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Kaufman's defenses.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Kaufman moves out of range.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Kaufman.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Kaufman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a double jab.
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.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaufman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaufman.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaufman fails to land with a series of punches.
Kaufman lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaufman.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Kaufman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kaufman.
Kaufman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Kaufman is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
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 Billy Johnson 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Kaufman counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kaufman lands a two punch combo.
Johnson is rocked!
A left and a right from Kaufman both land. Nice combination.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kaufman fails with the takedown
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaufman's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaufman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kaufman working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kaufman wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Kaufman trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson stands and throws Kaufman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kaufman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson scores with punches from side control.
Kaufman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaufman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Johnson's back!
Johnson can't escape the position.
Johnson showing good submission defense here.
Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kaufman gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaufman looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is in a bad position with Kaufman working for a choke. Johnson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Kaufman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kaufman keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaufman!
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kaufman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Andy Kaufman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaufman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaufman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson tries to bum rush Kaufman with a series of wild strikes but Kaufman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaufman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Kaufman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billy Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Kaufman.
Kaufman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Kaufman persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kaufman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kaufman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Billy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaufman is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Kaufman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Johnson!
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