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Event:
PL MMA 11 Minerva vs Goldstein
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Tam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
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.#BC#
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!#TD#
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.#T1#
Kaufer stalling.
Tam is trying to control but can't.
Kaufer trying to control the pace. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Tam actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Kaufer is working for a kimura but Tam is defending it quite comfortably.
#REF3#
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.#CL#
Kaufer drives through and clinches with Tam against the cage.
Kaufer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tam's face.
#CUT#
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. #T3#
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.
#TD#
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.#REVR##SUB2#
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. #T4#
Tam looking for a sweep but Kaufer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tam regains half guard.#SUB2#
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.
#R2##CL#
Kaufer moves into the clinch successfully.
Tam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
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. #REVR##SUB2#
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.
#T1#
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?#T2#
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. #T3#
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.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
Tam goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tam fails with the takedown#CL#
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.
#TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
Kaufer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tam is one step ahead there. #ES#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
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.
#TD#
Kaufer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
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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Event:
PL MMA 10 Carsara vs Sight
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
#R1#
MacAuliffe scores with a jab to the body.
MacAuliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaufer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baeddan MacAuliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from MacAuliffe misses.
Kaufer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
MacAuliffe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaufer's guard.#ES2#
Kaufer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Kaufer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for MacAuliffe!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Kaufer crashes against the mat.
MacAuliffe manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaufer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaufer is doing well to control the position and prevent MacAuliffe from advancing to side control.
MacAuliffe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kaufer wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Kaufer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacAuliffe is working away from the top position though.
Kaufer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacAuliffe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MacAuliffe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacAuliffe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
MacAuliffe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
MacAuliffe has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kaufer defend it? MacAuliffe steps over the head and cranks it - Kaufer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for MacAuliffe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
After winning the bout, Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
PL MMA 6 Dadaeff vs Nova
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Kaufer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaufer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Kaufer clinches up with Johnston and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaufer can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Johnston has picked Kaufer up - he's going for a ride! Johnston dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Kaufer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnston keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Johnston is trying to pull guard but Kaufer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Johnston jumps guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaufer passes Johnston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaufer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Johnston is defending against the submission attempts here by Kaufer.
Kaufer controlling the pace. #T1#
It looks like Kaufer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnston is looking to escape.#SU2#
Kaufer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Johnston blocks a head kick by Kaufer.
#TD#
Johnston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Kaufer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2##TD#
Johnston looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Kaufer has one foot on Johnston's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnston connects with a leg kick. Kaufer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaufer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
John Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
No luck for Kaufer with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Johnston tries to keep at a distance but Kaufer has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Johnston.
Kaufer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaufer.
Johnston throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaufer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Johnston. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Johnston tries to keep at a distance but Kaufer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Johnston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kaufer after a bit of a struggle.
Johnston jumps guard but Kaufer stands there with Johnston around his waist. Johnston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Johnston tries to pull guard but Kaufer won't allow it.
#BC#
Johnston manages to break the clinch.
Johnston fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Kaufer gets tackled into the cage by Johnston. Johnston maintains the clinch.
Kaufer tries to pull guard but Johnston holds him up against the cage and eventually Kaufer drops back down to his feet.
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!
Johnston is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Johnston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaufer darts in looking for a takedown but Johnston gets double underhooks and turns Kaufer into the cage.
Johnston lands a high kick!
Johnston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zibi Kaufer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
Johnston gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnston controlling the action here.
Kaufer is looking to control Johnston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaufer avoid being mounted?
Kaufer pushes Johnston off looking to stand but Johnston dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaufer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnston pulls his head out easily.
Kaufer has his hands clasped together around Johnston's back. He's all about the action.#T1##SU#
Johnston stands up and beckons Kaufer to join him on the feet.
Johnston 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 Johnston off to one side. #TD#
Johnston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Kaufer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
John Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnston stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaufer. Kaufer gets slowly back to his feet.
Kaufer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnston defends it nicely.#T2#
Johnston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice side step and Kaufer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnston shoots in but no luck this time.
And Kaufer tries to counter it with a takedown but Johnston pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Johnston.
#CL2#
Kaufer rushes Johnston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnston tries to pull guard but Kaufer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufer is pressed up against the cage. Johnston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kaufer down to the mat. Kaufer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnston stuffs the takedown attempt from Kaufer. Kaufer gets slowly back to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Kaufer closes the distance and pushes Johnston back into the cage.#TD#
Johnston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kaufer uses from the top position.
Kaufer advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kaufer is looking for a kimura here.
Johnston wants to get back to full guard.
Johnston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufer on the ground.#SU2#
Kaufer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Johnston to get to his feet. #T4#
Johnston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kaufer defends it nicely.
Kaufer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kaufer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Johnston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaufer is trying to defend but Johnston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Kaufer manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston shoots for a takedown but Kaufer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnston is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zibi Kaufer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kaufer shoots in for a takedown but Johnston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaufer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnston.
Kaufer is looking for the big counter here.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaufer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaufer circles away.
John Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kaufer gets tackled into the cage by Johnston. Johnston maintains the clinch. #BC#
Johnston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnston swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaufer.
Kaufer is looking to clinch.
Johnston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaufer circles away.#T1#
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaufer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kaufer! But no joy.
Johnston cracks the inside of Kaufer's front leg.
Kaufer tries for a takedown but Johnston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kaufer fails to land the takedown.
John Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaufer is defended easily by Johnston.
Johnston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaufer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnston fails with the takedown
enabling Kaufer to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnston or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaufer, which made it look bad.
Kaufer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnston misses with a head kick.
Johnston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kaufer.
Johnston misses with a body shot.
Kaufer avoids the body shot from Johnston.
Johnston with a poor takedown
letting Kaufer counter with a right hand.
Kaufer thows a leg kick but Johnston checks it
and Johnston counters with a leg kick.
Johnston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaufer at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaufer as he avoids it easily.
Kaufer closes the distance and clinches up with Johnston, looking for a takedown. Kaufer pushes Johnston against the cage but Johnston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Kaufer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Johnston misses.
Johnston darts in trying to clinch
and Kaufer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Kaufer rushes Johnston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaufer goes for a takedown attempt but Johnston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaufer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
Kaufer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnston.
Kaufer keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaufer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnston pinned against the cage. Johnston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Johnston fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Johnston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kaufer 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zibi Kaufer!
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Event:
PL MMA 3 Barbosa vs Mathews
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Popov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kaufer's guard.
Popov lands a couple of elbows.
Popov 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.
Kaufer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Popov.
Popov tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaufer is retaining full guard.
Popov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaufer keeping moving, preventing Popov from controlling successfully.
Popov works over Kaufer with some ground and pound from guard.
Popov trying to control but Kaufer is working from the bottom.
Popov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kaufer is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Popov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaufer, who protects the arm well.
Kaufer is trying to control Popov's posture but Popov avoids it. #T1#
Popov trying to control the position but Kaufer is working away.
Popov working away.
Kaufer is pushing Popov's head away, looking to escape. Popov manages to hold on to the position though.
Popov cracks Kaufer with a big right hand but Kaufer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Popov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Popov working away.
Kaufer is trying to get back to half guard.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Kaufer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Popov scores with punches from side control. #SUB#
Popov is trying to get an arm triangle but Kaufer is defending well.
Popov wants to control but Kaufer is keeping him busy. #T2#
Popov takes a little break here. Kaufer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Popov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kaufer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Popov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kaufer some visible discomfort.
Popov working the head with strikes.
Kaufer tries to buck Popov off but Popov is having none of it.
Popov working the ground and pound.
Kaufer prevents Popov from improving position.
Popov trying to control the position but Kaufer is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Popov working the body and head with strikes.
Popov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaufer keeps working.
Popov wants to stand but Kaufer has his arm trapped.
Check out the look on Popov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kaufer takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kaufer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kaufer trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Popov trying to pass the guard but Kaufer defending well.
Popov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Kaufer tries to roll over but Popov keeps him under control.
Popov is keen to just control but Kaufer is a slippery customer.
Popov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Popov working the head and body with strikes.
Popov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Popov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Popov is looking to take a break and control but Kaufer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Popov trying to control the pace.
Kaufer trying to hold on to Popov's head to control him but Popov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Popov working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeny Popov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kaufer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Popov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaufer somewhat.
Popov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kaufer pinned against the cage. Kaufer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaufer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaufer shoots in for a double leg but Popov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Popov but Popov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Evgeny Popov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.#CL2#
Popov gets tackled into the cage by Kaufer. Kaufer maintains the clinch. #T1##TD#
Popov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Kaufer wriggles free and stands up.
Popov circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Kaufer looks to move away, Popov throws a big counter combo but Kaufer just gets out of the way.
Popov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Popov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaufer can do to turn this around?
Kaufer shoots in for a takedown but Popov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaufer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kaufer shoots for a takedown but Popov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaufer is breathing heavily.#TD#
Popov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popov scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Popov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Popov takes a little break here. Kaufer wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Popov in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Popov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaufer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Popov stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Kaufer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Popov wants to control but Kaufer is keeping him busy.
Kaufer regains half guard.
Kaufer is looking for a sweep. Popov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kaufer is trying to stand.
Popov working the head and body with strikes.
Popov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kaufer taking some punishment here, with Popov in his half guard.
Popov uses his free foot to push down on Kaufer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kaufer.
Popov lands with some strikes.
Popov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4##SUB#
Popov has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Kaufer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evgeny Popov!
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Event:
PL MMA 1 Dadaeff vs Barraca
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnston or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaufer, which made it look bad.
Johnston lands with a straight right. Kaufer didn't see that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnston, as that shot connected.
Kaufer tries to clinch there but Johnston circles away.
#CL#
Johnston rushes Kaufer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaufer is trying to break free.
Kaufer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnston has Kaufer pressed against the cage, preventing Kaufer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kaufer pulls guard.
Johnston wants to pass the guard but Kaufer is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Kaufer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnston has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Kaufer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Johnston is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Kaufer pulls guard successfully.
Johnston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaufer is keeping the position for now.
Johnston trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaufer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kaufer pulls Johnston in close to prevent any damage. #T2##ES2#
Kaufer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Johnston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Johnston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaufer pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Johnston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaufer was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnston finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Kaufer wriggles free and stands up.
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!
Johnston shoots in for a double leg but Kaufer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Johnston. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Johnston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kaufer as he avoids it easily.
Kaufer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaufer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnston tries to avoid it but Kaufer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnston to the ground. Johnston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaufer dives in and grabs Johnston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnston pushes down on Kaufer's head and hops out.
Johnston throws a head kick that misses.
Kaufer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kaufer counters with a left to the body.
Kaufer doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Johnston counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnston.
Kaufer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnston fails to pull guard.
#T4##BC#
Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kaufer avoids the head kick by Johnston.
Johnston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaufer.#TD#
Johnston scores with a takedown into Kaufer's guard.
Johnston tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaufer is retaining full guard.
Johnston wants to control from the top but Kaufer keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zibi Kaufer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnston is pressed up against the cage. Kaufer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnston down to the mat. Johnston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Johnston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnston thuds a left hand into Kaufer's body.
Johnston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kaufer tries to avoid it but Johnston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kaufer to the ground. Kaufer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Johnston feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Kaufer kicks Johnston off and gets to his feet.
Kaufer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kaufer somewhat.
Kaufer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.#T1#
Kaufer slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaufer leaves Johnston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kaufer tries to counter with a clinch but Johnston shakes him off and moves away.
Kaufer throws a head kick but Johnston moves out of range.
As Kaufer looks to move away, Johnston throws a big counter combo but Kaufer just gets out of the way.
Kaufer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaufer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Johnston eats them both and turns towards Kaufer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD#
Johnston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnston lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Kaufer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnston scores with a three punch combo!
Kaufer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnston defends well and Kaufer ends up having to push Johnston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaufer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
Kaufer is breathing heavily.
No luck for Johnston with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Kaufer gets a clinch.
Johnston trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Johnston prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Johnston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Johnston gets a clinch.
Kaufer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnston stalling in the clinch.
Come on Johnston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Johnston.
Kaufer is trying to force a seperation but Johnston has the dominant position.
Kaufer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaufer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4##CL2#
Kaufer pushes Johnston up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Johnston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnston misses with a takedown attempt - Kaufer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Kaufer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Kaufer pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zibi Kaufer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
#R3#
Johnston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaufer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Kaufer closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Kaufer gets control of Johnston's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kaufer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnston trying to control but Kaufer is working from the bottom.
Zibi Kaufer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaufer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kaufer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Johnston throws an elbow that misses. Kaufer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnston's guard. Nice move by Kaufer!#REVB#
Johnston wants to sweep here but Kaufer controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Kaufer gets to his feet. Johnston looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kaufer shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnston tries to sprawl out of it but Kaufer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kaufer has his takedown stuffed
and Kaufer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnston lands a high kick!
Kaufer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnston but Johnston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Johnston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zibi Kaufer.
Kaufer misses with a low kick as Johnston jumps back.#CL#
Johnston forces Kaufer back against the cage and clinches.
Kaufer is looking to take this one to the mat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaufer. #BC#
Johnston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnston fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Johnston shoots in for a takedown but Kaufer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kaufer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Johnston drives through with a takedown into Kaufer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Kaufer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Johnston off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnston defends it nicely.
As Kaufer looks to move away, Johnston throws a big counter combo but Kaufer just gets out of the way.
John Johnston is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Johnston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaufer wants to break free but Johnston has control.
John Johnston has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Johnston tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaufer lands with a light punch inside.
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!#BC#
Johnston breaks from the clinch.
Johnston shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnston, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Kaufer moves into the clinch.
Johnston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Johnston breaks from the clinch.
Kaufer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnston pinned against the cage. Johnston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnston throws a quick counter head kick but Kaufer was just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zibi Kaufer.
I've got Kaufer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zibi Kaufer!
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