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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Chakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Kaufmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Chakka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Chakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Kaufmann!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaufmann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chakka was covering up waiting for the punch and Kaufmann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kaufmann wants to pass the guard but Chakka is keeping the position.
Chakka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaufmann thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaufmann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chakka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kaufmann drops back looking for a leg! Chakka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chakka manages to kick Kaufmann off! Kaufmann jumps back into Chakka's guard.
Chakka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kaufmann is controlling him.
Kaufmann stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chakka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chakka wants to sweep here but Kaufmann controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chakka connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaufmann is trying to defend but Chakka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kaufmann punching from the bottom.
Chakka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chakka prevents Kaufmann from getting the reversal.
Kaufmann wants to hold on but Chakka pushes him away.
Kaufmann is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaufmann sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kaufmann is looking for a sweep. Chakka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chakka trying to control the action but Kaufmann is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann is defending against the submission attempts here by Chakka.
Kaufmann trying to control but Chakka postures up.
Kaufmann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chakka is looking to advance position but Kaufmann won't allow it.
Chakka seems to be working for a kimura but Kaufmann defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaufmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chakka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kaufmann wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chakka wants to clinch up but Kaufmann keeps it at a distance.
Kaufmann feints and as Chakka raises his hands in defense, Kaufmann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaufmann throwing strikes from guard but Chakka blocks nicely.
Kaufmann throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaufmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chakka's head.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chakka holds on and takes a little breather.
Kaufmann thows a big elbow that misses.
Kaufmann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chakka is keeping the position for now.
Chakka is trying to control the position but Kaufmann postures up.
Kaufmann looking to sit in guard and control but Chakka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chakka slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chakka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaufmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kaufmann looks gassed!
Chakka trying to control the position but Kaufmann is working away.
Chakka is staying tight to Kaufmann's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kaufmann is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edmund Kaufmann will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chakka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kaufmann avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaufmann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chakka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chakka is trying to improve his position.
Chakka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chakka wants to control but Kaufmann is keeping busy.
Kaufmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaufmann working over Chakka with some ground and pound. Chakka looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kaufmann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chakka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaufmann is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chakka tries to get to full guard but Kaufmann has control of the leg.
Kaufmann wants to free his trapped foot but Chakka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kaufmann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaufmann wants to work for an arm triangle but Chakka is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaufmann is breathing heavily.
Kaufmann is working for a kimura but Chakka is defending it quite comfortably.
Chakka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaufmann is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chakka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kaufmann's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaufmann has his takedown stuffed
and Chakka decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaufmann's guard.
Chakka drops back looking for a leg! Kaufmann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kaufmann manages to kick Chakka off! Chakka jumps back into Kaufmann's guard.
Kaufmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chakka pushes down on Kaufmann's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chakka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaufmann knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kaufmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chakka is working away from the top position though.
Kaufmann is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chakka blocks the strikes from Kaufmann.
Kaufmann is not content to let Chakka control the position.
Kaufmann is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chakka drives through and clinches with Kaufmann against the cage.
Chakka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaufmann tries for a takedown but Chakka circles away easily
and Chakka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chakka tries a knee to the head but Kaufmann blocks it.
Chakka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chakka looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kaufmann tightens his grip and picks Chakka up, before dumping him to the ground. Chakka manages to land in guard.
Kaufmann preventing the sweep.
Chakka is trying to control the position but Kaufmann postures up.
Kaufmann passes Chakka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaufmann trying to control from half guard but Chakka is working away.
Kaufmann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaufmann lands strikes from half guard.
Chakka trying to hold on to Kaufmann's head to control him but Kaufmann postures up.
Kaufmann wants to take a breather but Chakka is having none of it.
Kaufmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edmund Kaufmann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kaufmann shoots and misses
and Chakka counters by clinching up.
Chakka prevents the takedown attempt.
Chakka misses with a knee strike.
Chakka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chakka manages to break the clinch.
Chakka clinches.
Chakka tries a knee to the head but Kaufmann blocks it.
Kaufmann tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chakka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Don Chakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Kaufmann.
Kaufmann tries to score a body lock takedown but Chakka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chakka lands a knee to the body.
Chakka works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kaufmann had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chakka defends it easily.
Chakka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chakka looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann trying to control the position.
Kaufmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chakka trying to control but Kaufmann is working from the bottom.
Kaufmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaufmann keeping moving, preventing Chakka from controlling successfully.
Kaufmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chakka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chakka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaufmann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chakka controls the pace.
That's two 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.
Chakka wants to control from the top but Kaufmann keeps moving.
Kaufmann is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaufmann keeping moving, preventing Chakka from controlling successfully.
Chakka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaufmann is keeping the position for now.
Kaufmann is trying to keep Chakka in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaufmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Chakka tries to sprawl out of it but Kaufmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chakka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chakka tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaufmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann tries to clinch but Chakka is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chakka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kaufmann.
Chakka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chakka tries to clinch but Kaufmann is having none of it.
Chakka wants to clinch but Kaufmann slips to the side
and Kaufmann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chakka won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Kaufmann are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chakka is trying to control Kaufmann's posture but Kaufmann avoids it.
Kaufmann tries to advance to mount but Chakka denies him.
Chakka is not content to let Kaufmann control the position.
Chakka is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chakka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chakka sneaks back into half guard.
Kaufmann misses with a head shot. Chakka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chakka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Don Chakka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edmund Kaufmann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chakka tries to strike from the bottom.
Chakka keeping full guard, as Kaufmann tries to pass.
Kaufmann trying to control but Chakka is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Chakka.
I think Kaufmann 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edmund Kaufmann!
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