PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Preteni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsley's entrance music is The Power. A fine choice. Robert Kingsley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kingsley
vs
Preteni

210 cm
26
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

191 cm
25
251 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toni Preteni!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preteni tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingsley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Preteni but Preteni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Preteni closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kingsley counters with a single leg into guard. Preteni didn't expect that.
Preteni wants to stand up but Kingsley is controlling him.
Preteni is looking to stand back up but Kingsley counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Preteni.
Kingsley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Preteni wants to get back to his feet.
Kingsley wants to take a breather but Preteni is having none of it.
Kingsley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kingsley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kingsley scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley stalling.
Kingsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Preteni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Preteni won't allow Kingsley to pass to mount.
Preteni tries to kick Kingsley off but Kingsley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Kingsley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Preteni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kingsley.
Preteni wants to get back to his feet.
Kingsley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kingsley performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley is trying to control. Preteni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kingsley winds up and cracks Preteni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kingsley 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingsley winds up and cracks Preteni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kingsley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ground and pound from Kingsley.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Preteni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kingsley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Preteni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Kingsley is looking for a kimura but Preteni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kingsley to get the leverage.

Kingsley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Preteni defends it well.
Preteni is trying to stand.
Preteni won't allow Kingsley to pass to mount.
Preteni is trying to stand.
Kingsley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Preteni keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley lands with a punch from half guard.
Preteni wants to get back to his feet.
Preteni looks gassed!
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. Kingsley connects with a nice short shot to Preteni's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kingsley slips a nice elbow through Preteni's hands, connecting with Preteni's forehead.
Kingsley winds up and cracks Preteni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Kingsley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Preteni sees it coming and defends easily.

Kingsley is working for a submission of some sort.
Kingsley looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Preteni with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Kingsley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Preteni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Preteni tries to clinch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Kingsley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Preteni tries to avoid it but Kingsley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Preteni to the ground. Preteni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kingsley swats away the attempt to clinch by Preteni.
Preteni doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingsley circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Preteni tries to clinch up but Kingsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Kingsley circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kingsley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley lands strikes from half guard.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Preteni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingsley lands strikes from half guard.
Kingsley is nestled in close to Preteni, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Preteni is trying to stand up here but Kingsley is controlling him well.
Robert Kingsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingsley lands strikes from half guard.
Kingsley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley working over Preteni with some ground and pound. Preteni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Kingsley there.
Kingsley trying to control from Preteni's half guard. Preteni has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kingsley controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preteni wants to stand but Kingsley is controlling the position.
Preteni is breathing heavily.
Kingsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingsley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Preteni can do to turn this around?
Kingsley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kingsley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kingsley won't allow Preteni to get back to his feet.
Preteni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kingsley.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kingsley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Preteni swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingsley connects with a couple of short punches.
Kingsley trying to control but Preteni is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Preteni uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Kingsley 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.
Kingsley slips a nice elbow through Preteni's hands, connecting with Preteni's forehead.
Kingsley 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.
Kingsley is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Preteni wants to stand up but Kingsley is controlling him.
Kingsley lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kingsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Preteni wants to get back to his feet but Kingsley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kingsley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kingsley lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kingsley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kingsley stands and throws Preteni's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Preteni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingsley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Preteni is pushing Kingsley's head away, looking to escape. Kingsley manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Kingsley dominated that second round.
That's time! Kingsley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Kingsley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Preteni's half guard.

Kingsley is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Preteni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Preteni is trying to stand.
Well, if Kingsley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Preteni is looking to escape.

Kingsley is working for a submission of some sort.
Preteni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kingsley stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Kingsley is trying to work for a kimura but Preteni is defending well.
Preteni is looking to escape.
Kingsley wants to pass to mount but Preteni is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kingsley lands a nice short elbow.
Kingsley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Preteni tries to kick Kingsley off but Kingsley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Preteni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingsley lands strikes from half guard.
Kingsley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kingsley perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kingsley winds up and cracks Preteni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kingsley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Preteni sees it coming and defends easily.
Kingsley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kingsley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kingsley winds up and cracks Preteni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kingsley working over Preteni with some ground and pound. Preteni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Kingsley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley trying to control the action but Preteni is working from the bottom.
Kingsley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Preteni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Preteni on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Kingsley seems to be looking for submissions.
Kingsley wants to free his trapped foot but Preteni is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kingsley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kingsley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Kingsley there.
Kingsley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kingsley wants to work for an arm triangle but Preteni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preteni has hold of Kingsley's hands but Kingsley slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kingsley winds up and cracks Preteni with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Preteni wants to get back to his feet.

Kingsley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Preteni sees it coming and defends easily.
Kingsley working over Preteni with some ground and pound. Preteni looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Toni Preteni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingsley lands strikes from half guard.
Kingsley is trying to control. Preteni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kingsley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Preteni taking some punishment here, with Kingsley in his half guard.
Kingsley trying to control the action but Preteni is working from the bottom.
Robert Kingsley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, if Kingsley is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Kingsley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kingsley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Kingsley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Robert Kingsley made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Gear , along with how happy he was to win his fight.