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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Kaufman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaufman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by SpongeBob SquarePants. The key to victory for Cleveland Hancock has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cleveland Hancock!
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, Albert Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaufman enables Hancock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaufman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kaufman manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kaufman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hancock gets underhooks to prevent Kaufman's takedown attempt.
Hancock tightens his grip and picks Kaufman up, before dumping him to the ground. Kaufman manages to land in guard.
Kaufman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hancock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaufman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaufman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaufman swats away the attempt to clinch by Hancock.
Kaufman with the counter takedown but Hancock avoids it easily.
Kaufman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hancock shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaufman is trying to defend but Hancock finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hancock throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hancock tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hancock sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaufman defending well though.
Kaufman is looking to improve his position.
Hancock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two 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.
Kaufman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hancock.
Kaufman is trying to maintain the position but Hancock is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaufman tries to get to full guard but Hancock has control of the leg.
Hancock is looking to stall here but Kaufman recovers full guard.
Kaufman has a closed guard, preventing Hancock from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman wants to sweep but no luck.
Hancock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kaufman is proving hard to escape from.
Hancock gets to his feet. Kaufman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cleveland Hancock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hancock tries to clinch up.
Kaufman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hancock defends it well.
Hancock is looking to clinch.
And Kaufman tries to counter it with a takedown but Hancock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaufman enables Hancock to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaufman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancock is fighting to break Kaufman's control of his arms but Kaufman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock tries to stand but Kaufman is controlling from the bottom.
Kaufman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hancock wants to control from the top but Kaufman keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaufman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hancock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hancock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Albert Kaufman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleveland Hancock's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hancock wants to clinch up but Kaufman keeps it at a distance.
Hancock doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaufman circles away.
Kaufman feints the counter takedown.
Hancock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaufman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaufman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hancock is looking to clinch.
Kaufman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hancock tries to clinch up but Kaufman circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaufman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hancock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kaufman regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kaufman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hancock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kaufman regains guard immediately.
Kaufman is controlling Hancock's posture.
Hancock is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaufman has wrist control.
Hancock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaufman controlling the position.
Hancock wants to stand and escape but instead Kaufman has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hancock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufman on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaufman wants to pass the guard but Hancock is keeping the position.
Kaufman pushes down on Hancock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kaufman controlling the pace.
Hancock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaufman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kaufman prevents Hancock from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock blocking the ground and pound.
Albert Kaufman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaufman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kaufman manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hancock to take his back!
Kaufman is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hancock taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Kaufman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Albert Kaufman!
Albert Kaufman took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
38% |
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