PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmund Kaufmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johns comes to the cage accompanied by This could be the night. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johns
vs
Kaufmann

185 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Improved boxing
Big right hand

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edmund Kaufmann!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kaufmann.
Johns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Johns feints and as Kaufmann raises his hands in defense, Johns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johns wants to stand but Kaufmann is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johns postures up.
Johns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kaufmann is proving hard to escape from.

Kaufmann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johns wanted to stand there but Kaufmann had control of the position.
Kaufmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kaufmann will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kaufmann scores with a nice shot.
Kaufmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johns manages to get himself to full guard.
Johns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaufmann is in close to Johns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kaufmann landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Kaufmann stands up and waves to Johns to follow him.

Kaufmann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kaufmann is looking to take a break and control but Johns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kaufmann is looking for a kimura here.
Johns is trying to stand up here but Kaufmann is controlling him well.
Johns is refusing to be controlled, as Kaufmann sits in half guard.

Kaufmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johns is just riding it out for now. Kaufmann eventually gives up the hold.
Kaufmann looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to get back to his feet.
Kaufmann prevents Johns from improving his position.
Kaufmann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaufmann connects with a nice short shot to Johns's temple.
Kaufmann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaufmann seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Johns gets back to full guard.
Kaufmann prevents Johns from getting back to his feet.
Kaufmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Kaufmann from controlling successfully.
Johns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaufmann postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Kaufmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaufmann lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Johns doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaufmann circles away.
Kaufmann misses with a takedown attempt
and Johns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaufmann moves away.
Johns throws a one two combo.
Johns doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaufmann circles away.
Kaufmann tries for a takedown but Johns circles away easily
and Johns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kaufmann has his takedown stuffed
and Johns counters with a thumping low kick.
James Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Kaufmann.
Kaufmann stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johns counters with a left and a right that stings Kaufmann.

Kaufmann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kaufmann throwing shots but Johns is blocking nicely.
Johns is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kaufmann scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kaufmann wants to take a breather but Johns is having none of it.
Kaufmann working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Johns throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kaufmann wants to take a breather but Johns is having none of it.

Kaufmann stands up from half guard.
A swing and a miss from Johns.

Johns gets caught flat footed, as Kaufmann shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kaufmann drops back looking for a leg! Johns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johns manages to kick Kaufmann off! Kaufmann jumps back into Johns's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaufmann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kaufmann is keen to just control but Johns is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edmund Kaufmann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No joy there for Johns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaufmann wants to clinch up but Johns keeps it at a distance.
Johns misses with a few strikes there.
Kaufmann keeps the fight on the outside.
Johns throws a front kick aimed at Kaufmann's knee but Kaufmann avoids it well.
Johns scores with a leg kick.
Kaufmann with a poor takedown

and Johns counters by clinching up.
Johns has Kaufmann pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaufmann manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Johns breaks from the clinch.
Kaufmann misses with a takedown attempt

so Johns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Kaufmann is looking for a triangle but Johns pushes his legs off easily.
Kaufmann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johns tries to reverse the position but Kaufmann maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmann looking to finish Johns with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johns!
Johns really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johns wants to try and get back to his feet.
Johns tries to reverse the position but Kaufmann maintains control.
Johns bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Kaufmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kaufmann on the ground.

Johns stands up from Kaufmann's guard - Johns perhaps looking for a knockout.
Johns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johns tries to clinch but Kaufmann is having none of it.

Johns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaufmann, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaufmann goes for a takedown attempt but Johns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
James Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Kaufmann.
Johns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann takes one to the chin there.

Kaufmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johns is staying active underneath Kaufmann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johns regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kaufmann.
Kaufmann won't allow Johns to sweep him here.
Johns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johns tries to get out of the position.
Johns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kaufmann content to stall in guard here.
Kaufmann won't allow Johns to get back to his feet.

Johns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaufmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaufmann postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaufmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann shoots and misses
and Johns counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Johns misses.
Johns misses with a takedown

and Kaufmann counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaufmann.
Kaufmann wants a takedown.

Johns manages to break the clinch.

Johns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Johns stands up.
Johns lands a head kick!
Johns throws a low kick, looking for Kaufmann's leg but Kaufmann calmly moves out of range.
Kaufmann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johns counters with a left and a right that stings Kaufmann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kaufmann. No joy for Johns on that attempt.
Kaufmann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johns pinned against the cage. Johns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaufmann on the side of the head.
Johns wants to clinch.
Johns throws out a loose jab but Kaufmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johns doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kaufmann counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaufmann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kaufmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johns, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johns is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kaufmann is working Johns over with some ground and pound from side control.
Edmund Kaufmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johns is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kaufmann connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Johns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kaufmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kaufmann moves in looking to clinch but Johns pushes him off.
Johns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Johns has Kaufmann up against the cage in a clinch.
Johns lands a right hand.

Johns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johns throws a leg kick but Kaufmann checks it.
Johns throws a head kick that misses.
Johns tries to bum rush Kaufmann with a series of wild strikes but Kaufmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaufmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johns counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kaufmann feints and as Johns raises his hands in defense, Kaufmann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Kaufmann from controlling successfully.
Johns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kaufmann lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kaufmann stands and steps away. Johns gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kaufmann tries for a takedown but Johns circles away easily

and Johns counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kaufmann won't be happy with that.
James Johns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edmund Kaufmann.
Johns wants to stand but Kaufmann has his arm trapped.
Johns working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Johns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kaufmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kaufmann is not content to let Johns control the position.
Kaufmann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Johns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kaufmann is proving hard to escape from.
Kaufmann wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kaufmann has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johns wants to get up but he can't break Kaufmann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johns postures up.

Kaufmann has his foot on Johns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johns works his way back into a safe position though.
Johns has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kaufmann is proving hard to escape from.
Kaufmann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johns is trying to stand back up but Kaufmann is controlling him
Still in half guard, Kaufmann seems content to control.
Johns is trying to stand up here but Kaufmann is controlling him well.
Johns taking some punishment here, with Kaufmann in his half guard.
Kaufmann wants to control but Johns is keeping him busy.
Johns wants to improve his position but Kaufmann is controlling well.
Kaufmann is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kaufmann shoots and misses
and Johns counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmann wants to clinch but Johns slips to the side

and Johns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaufmann tries to score a body lock takedown but Johns shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kaufmann goes for a takedown attempt but Johns pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johns throws a leg kick but Kaufmann sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johns!
Kaufmann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Johns counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johns wants to stand up but Kaufmann has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kaufmann wants to control but Johns is keeping busy.
Kaufmann gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaufmann is on top in guard.
Kaufmann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johns's head.
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!
Kaufmann is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to get back to his feet but Kaufmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaufmann scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kaufmann passes into half guard.
Kaufmann working Johns over with strikes.
Kaufmann perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kaufmann lands strikes from half guard.
Kaufmann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Johns wants to get back to full guard.
Kaufmann works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kaufmann is landing with some decent strikes but Johns is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johns tries to lock up and control but Kaufmann gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johns is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kaufmann looking to control but Johns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johns keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Kaufmann.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Edmund Kaufmann.
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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Edmund Kaufmann!