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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zibi Kaufer (ranked 4068 p4p, 339 weight class) and Ktos Tam (ranked 3796 p4p, 323 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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155 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zibi Kaufer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ktos Tam!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kaufer darts in and clinches Tam up against the cage.
Tam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kaufer manages to break the clinch.
Tam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kaufer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tam thinking.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tam has eaten all the pies!
Kaufer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tam's guard.
Tam controls Kaufer momentarily but Kaufer frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam wants to improve his position but instead Kaufer has moved into half guard.
Tam tries to roll over but Kaufer keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufer stalling.
Tam is trying to control but can't.
Kaufer trying to control the pace.
Kaufer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kaufer.
Tam actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Tam tries to kick Kaufer off but Kaufer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tam trying to control from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kaufer is working for a kimura but Tam is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tam with a poor takedown
and Kaufer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zibi Kaufer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ktos Tam.
Kaufer drives through and clinches with Tam against the cage.
Kaufer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tam's face.
It looks like Ktos Tam has been cut.
Kaufer is pushing Tam up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaufer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kaufer pulls guard.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaufer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tam on the ground.
Tam is looking to pass into half guard but Kaufer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kaufer is in guard.
Tam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kaufer stacks Tam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kaufer!
Tam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kaufer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam looking for a sweep but Kaufer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tam regains half guard.
Tam looking for submissions off his back.
Tam is not content to let Kaufer control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tam wants to improve his position but Kaufer is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zibi Kaufer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ktos Tam's cut.
That's time! Kaufer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kaufer moves into the clinch successfully.
Tam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kaufer decides to pull guard.
Tam is looking to work some ground and pound but Kaufer has wrist control.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tam throws a strike but Kaufer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kaufer has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufer advances nicely into full mount.
Tam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaufer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tam is trying desperately to improve position.
Zibi Kaufer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kaufer landing strikes from the mount.
Kaufer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kaufer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tam can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tam wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Kaufer biding his time, controlling Tam.
Tam can't escape the position.
Tam covers up after that shot from Kaufer.
Tam can't escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tam trying to control the action but Kaufer just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tam is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tam is trying to stand back up.
Tam is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tam preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kaufer.
Tam is trying to get back to his feet but Kaufer has full control of the position and if anything, Tam has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kaufer is not going to allow Tam to sit and survive in this position.
Kaufer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tam tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaufer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kaufer is hanging on to Tam's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zibi Kaufer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ktos Tam's cut.
That's time! Kaufer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kaufer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tam slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaufer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tam darts in looking for a takedown but Kaufer gets double underhooks and turns Tam into the cage.
Tam shoots for a takedown but Kaufer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kaufer's waist but Kaufer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tam off to one side.
Zibi Kaufer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ktos Tam.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tam.
Tam tries for a takedown but Kaufer circles away easily
and Kaufer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaufer defends it nicely.
As Tam tries to get set, Kaufer tries to push him back and clinch up but Tam manages to avoid the attempt.
Tam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tam fails with the takedown
and Kaufer moves into the clinch.
Tam throws an elbow that misses.
Kaufer stalling the fight.
Kaufer gets underhooks to prevent Tam's takedown attempt.
Kaufer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tam uses from the top position.
Tam tries to stand but Kaufer is controlling from the bottom.
Kaufer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaufer keeping moving, preventing Tam from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tam is one step ahead there.
Kaufer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tam is trying to pull guard but Kaufer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tam tries to circle away but Kaufer has him pinned against the cage.
Tam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tam wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kaufer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tam jumps guard but Kaufer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tam tries to pull guard but Kaufer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tam is trying to pull guard but Kaufer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tam is looking for a takedown.
Kaufer has Tam pressed against the cage, preventing Tam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tam stops a takedown attempt from Kaufer.
Good body shot from Kaufer.
Tam is trying to push Kaufer away but Kaufer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kaufer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaufer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kaufer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kaufer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tam has passed into half guard!
Kaufer keeping hold of Tam's head, controlling as best he can.
Tam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaufer keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zibi Kaufer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaufer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zibi Kaufer!
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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