PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosby Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dearman Poppdog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kingston
vs
Poppdog

221 cm
19
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cosby Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dearman Poppdog!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poppdog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Poppdog stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kingston to get to his feet.
Kingston with a lazy takedown attempt

and Poppdog counters with a takedown into side control.
Kingston defending against the ground and pound.
Kingston is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston is trying to work for a sweep but Poppdog has mounted him!
Poppdog controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poppdog wants to control the pace but Kingston is squirming around nicely.
Poppdog throwing strikes here but Kingston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kingston really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poppdog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kingston is looking to escape.
Poppdog dominating with strikes here.
Poppdog with the ground and pound from mount.
Poppdog avoids the attempt from Kingston to control.
Poppdog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppdog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Poppdog can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kingston is looking to escape.
Poppdog won't let Kingston get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kingston wants to control but Poppdog is having none of it.
Poppdog is stalling here but it's allowed Kingston to get half guard.
Poppdog throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppdog is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
Poppdog not doing much here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Poppdog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingston, pushing him back against the cage.
Kingston tries to pull guard but Poppdog won't allow it.

Poppdog breaks the clinch.
Kingston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Poppdog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poppdog.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cosby Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Poppdog is now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Poppdog there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston taking some punishment here, with Poppdog in his half guard.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Poppdog sits in half guard.
Poppdog tries to pass to full mount but Kingston defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poppdog keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Poppdog missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Poppdog sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kingston defending well though.
Kingston is not content to let Poppdog control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Poppdog is controlling well.
Poppdog is stalling here. Kingston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Poppdog seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kingston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dearman Poppdog dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Poppdog tries to clinch but Kingston moves out of range.
Cosby Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Poppdog shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Poppdog must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poppdog trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Dearman Poppdog has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poppdog wants to stand but Kingston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Poppdog looking to sit in guard and control but Kingston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Poppdog being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppdog is looking to sweep but instead, Kingston has passed into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Poppdog. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kingston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kingston dominating with strikes here.
Poppdog tries to hold on but Kingston postures up.

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.
Poppdog tries to improve his position but instead Kingston has taken his back!
Poppdog is breathing heavily.
Kingston biding his time, controlling Poppdog.
You can see the frustration on Poppdog's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kingston is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Poppdog just trying to survive but Kingston is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppdog tries to break free.
Poppdog has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Poppdog right now.
Poppdog is really stuck here.
Kingston biding his time, looking for the opening.
Poppdog holding both Kingston 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kingston controlling the position well here. Poppdog rolled but Kingston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kingston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kingston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Poppdog tries to break free.
Kingston controlling the position well here. Poppdog rolled but Kingston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Cosby Kingston just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Poppdog shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kingston keeping control of the position.
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 Cosby Kingston will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Poppdog throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Poppdog dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kingston. That did some damage!
Poppdog throws a one two combo.

Poppdog takes the fight into the clinch.

Poppdog lands a takedown into guard.
Poppdog throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kingston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Poppdog pushes Kingston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppdog takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Kingston as Poppdog shoots in.
Kingston wants to clinch.
Kingston shoots in but Poppdog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kingston shoots and misses

and Poppdog counters with a shoot takedown. Kingston fights it but they end up in guard.
Kingston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Poppdog landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppdog 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.
Poppdog prevents Kingston from getting back to his feet.
Kingston punching to the body, from the bottom.
Kingston looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingston, not yet.
Poppdog being controlled here momentarily.
Poppdog preventing the sweep.
Kingston trying to control the position here.
Poppdog won't allow Kingston to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kingston is on top in guard.
Kingston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Poppdog keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.

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.
Kingston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Poppdog has control of Kingston's left arm, preventing Kingston from doing any damage.
Poppdog working a defensive guard but Kingston passes into half guard.
Poppdog won't allow Kingston to pass to mount.
Poppdog trying to control but Kingston postures up.

Kingston seems to be working for a kimura but Poppdog defends the submission attempt.
Poppdog is not content to let Kingston control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dearman Poppdog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poppdog has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dearman Poppdog!