PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Kaufman Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kaufman Jr
vs
Macnturf

185 cm
31
201 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
34
196 lbs
20 - 17 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andy Kaufman Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macnturf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kaufman Jr misses with a takedown
and Macnturf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Macnturf misses.
Kaufman Jr fails with a takedown attempt.

Kaufman Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaufman Jr is thwarting Macnturf's attempts to control the position.
Macnturf is trying to stand up here but Kaufman Jr is controlling him well.
Kaufman Jr is looking to advance position but Macnturf won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kaufman Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macnturf sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaufman Jr is trying to control. Macnturf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kaufman Jr works his way into full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaufman Jr scoring with strikes but Macnturf is staying in there.
Kaufman Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf can't escape the position.
Macnturf tries to hold on but Kaufman Jr pushes him away.

Kaufman Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Macnturf turns into him and now he's in Kaufman Jr's guard.

Kaufman Jr working for a triangle but Macnturf defends it easily.

Kaufman Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macnturf has passed into half guard!
Macnturf perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kaufman Jr tries to roll over but Macnturf keeps him under control.
Macnturf stalling.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stan Macnturf wasn't active enough on the ground.
A left lands for Macnturf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaufman Jr checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Macnturf. That snapped Kaufman Jr's head back.

Kaufman Jr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Macnturf quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macnturf desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Macnturf looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Macnturf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaufman Jr drops an elbow to the side of Macnturf's head.
Macnturf is staying active underneath Kaufman Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Macnturf is trying to stand.

Kaufman Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Macnturf defends the submission attempt.
Kaufman Jr thows a huge punch but Macnturf dodges it nicely.

Kaufman Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Macnturf is defending well.
Macnturf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kaufman Jr is working away from the top position though.

Kaufman Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macnturf defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf wants to sweep but Kaufman Jr has passed to side control!
Macnturf sneaks back into half guard.

Kaufman Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Macnturf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Macnturf wants to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaufman Jr is looking to advance position but Macnturf won't allow it.
Macnturf is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Kaufman Jr will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Macnturf misses with the combination.
Macnturf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kaufman Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Macnturf throws a shot from downtown. Kaufman Jr moves away and avoids it.
Kaufman Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Macnturf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaufman Jr.
Macnturf thumps Kaufman Jr with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Macnturf as Kaufman Jr shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Macnturf but Macnturf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Macnturf scores with a leg kick.
Macnturf clobbers Kaufman Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kaufman Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Macnturf counters with a three punch combo that has Kaufman Jr backing up. Kaufman Jr nods at Macnturf to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macnturf looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaufman Jr is just out of range.
Andy Kaufman Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaufman Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Macnturf swivels and escapes.
Kaufman Jr checks a leg kick.
Kaufman Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Macnturf throws a leg kick but Kaufman Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaufman Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Macnturf tries to avoid it but Kaufman Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Macnturf to the ground. Macnturf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Macnturf jabs Kaufman Jr right on the nose. Kaufman Jr blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Macnturf, right into the meat.
Kaufman Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Macnturf counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaufman Jr checks a leg kick.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown but Macnturf circles away easily
and Macnturf counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaufman Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macnturf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaufman Jr somewhat.
Macnturf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macnturf leaves Kaufman Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaufman Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Macnturf counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Macnturf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Macnturf finds it's way through Kaufman Jr's defenses.
Kaufman Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Macnturf connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kaufman Jr scrambles back to his feet.

Macnturf has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Macnturf.
Macnturf content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macnturf utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Macnturf lands a damaging elbow.
Macnturf throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Macnturf lands with a short shot to the head.
Macnturf digs a right hand into Kaufman Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kaufman Jr's gas tank.
Macnturf looking to throw knees to the head but Kaufman Jr is blocking nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macnturf smiles and moves away.
A left lands for Macnturf.
Kaufman Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macnturf can pounce on him.
Macnturf misses with a head kick.
Stan Macnturf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaufman Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Macnturf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaufman Jr. That did some damage!
Macnturf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Macnturf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macnturf throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaufman Jr.
Macnturf tries a knee to the head but Kaufman Jr blocks it.
Macnturf tries a knee to the head but Kaufman Jr blocks it.

Kaufman Jr jumps guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kaufman Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Macnturf passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Macnturf stands up and beckons Kaufman Jr to his feet.
Macnturf throws a right hand that Kaufman Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaufman Jr also avoids with ease.
Kaufman Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Macnturf's waist but Macnturf gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaufman Jr off to one side.
Macnturf stuns Kaufman Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Macnturf feints and then cracks Kaufman Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kaufman Jr down.
Kaufman Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macnturf throws a series of punches but Kaufman Jr avoids them all with ease.
Kaufman Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaufman Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Macnturf lands a leg kick that knocks Kaufman Jr off balance momentarily.
Kaufman Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stan Macnturf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kaufman Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kaufman Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Macnturf finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Kaufman Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Macnturf is trying to control Kaufman Jr's posture but Kaufman Jr avoids it.
Macnturf manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kaufman Jr's best efforts.
Macnturf is trying to stand back up but Kaufman Jr is controlling him
Andy Kaufman Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kaufman Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Macnturf sees it coming and defends easily.
Kaufman Jr trying to control the action but Macnturf is working from the bottom.
Macnturf is looking for a sweep. Kaufman Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macnturf looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf is looking for a sweep. Kaufman Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaufman Jr is trying to control. Macnturf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Kaufman Jr is looking for a kimura but Macnturf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kaufman Jr to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macnturf is looking to escape.
Kaufman Jr is thwarting Macnturf's attempts to control the position.
Macnturf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Kaufman Jr is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macnturf tries to kick Kaufman Jr off but Kaufman Jr keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kaufman Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kaufman Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Macnturf is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaufman Jr.

Kaufman Jr is looking for a kimura here.

Kaufman Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Macnturf manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stan Macnturf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr tries for a takedown but Macnturf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macnturf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macnturf lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Macnturf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaufman Jr.

Kaufman Jr has closed the distance and engaged Macnturf in a clinch.
Kaufman Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaufman Jr as Macnturf tries to tie him up.
Macnturf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaufman Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Macnturf gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Kaufman Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macnturf working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kaufman Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Macnturf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Macnturf throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Macnturf both land. Nice combination.
Kaufman Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Macnturf, looking for a takedown. Kaufman Jr pushes Macnturf against the cage but Macnturf circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaufman Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Macnturf lands a slapping body shot.
Kaufman Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kaufman Jr shoots and misses
and Macnturf counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Macnturf takes the fight into the clinch.
Macnturf stops a takedown attempt from Kaufman Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macnturf gets through Kaufman Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Macnturf lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaufman Jr backwards.
Still in the clinch, Macnturf scores with a nice short uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Macnturf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Macnturf 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Macnturf!