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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ McGobblecock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen 2pac - I'm Soulja as his entrance music. Nate Kingston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ McGobblecock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGobblecock misses the shot to the body.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGobblecock scores with a nice strike.
McGobblecock keeps the fight on the outside.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
We've been hearing reports that McGobblecock has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kingston throws a series of punches but McGobblecock moves out of range.
McGobblecock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGobblecock throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
McGobblecock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from McGobblecock.
A decent looking cross lands there for McGobblecock.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McGobblecock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McGobblecock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kingston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kingston's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
What can Kingston do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kingston manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGobblecock's guard. Nice work there by Kingston.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McGobblecock looking for a sweep. Not yet McGobblecock, not yet.
Kingston looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGobblecock is pulling down on Kingston's head to control his posture.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but McGobblecock is keeping the position.
McGobblecock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingston defends it easily.
McGobblecock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kingston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kingston postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGobblecock is keeping the position for now.
Kingston won't allow McGobblecock to sweep him here.
Kingston advances position into side control!
Kingston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGobblecock, who protects the arm well.
Kingston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McGobblecock tries to improve position but can't.
McGobblecock gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGobblecock trying to control but Kingston postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kingston in particular looking to stall.
McGobblecock tries to get to full guard but Kingston has control of the leg.
Kingston is working for a submission of some sort.
McGobblecock is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kingston jumps into side control!
Kingston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGobblecock, who protects the arm well.
Kingston is trying to get an arm triangle but McGobblecock is defending well.
McGobblecock manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kingston is working away from the top position though.
McGobblecock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kingston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kingston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGobblecock is controlling Kingston's posture.
McGobblecock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McGobblecock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kingston on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nate Kingston will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but McGobblecock is out of range.
Kingston wants to clinch.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston shoots and misses
and McGobblecock counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGobblecock. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGobblecock but McGobblecock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
McGobblecock just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch but McGobblecock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGobblecock tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kingston duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGobblecock. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGobblecock is looking to chop away at Kingston's legs.
McGobblecock throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGobblecock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
BJ McGobblecock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kingston.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
McGobblecock swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kingston counters with a one-two to the body.
McGobblecock throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Kingston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGobblecock misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
A punch lands to the side of McGobblecock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGobblecock moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston throws a nice head kick!
McGobblecock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
McGobblecock is looking to wear down Kingston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kingston checks a low kick from McGobblecock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Kingston thuds his shin into the meat of McGobblecock's side.
McGobblecock misses with a shot to the body
and Kingston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice combination there by McGobblecock.
McGobblecock tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McGobblecock stalling against the cage.
McGobblecock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kingston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGobblecock connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
McGobblecock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGobblecock takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
McGobblecock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston slips a straight right by McGobblecock.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGobblecock.
Nate Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGobblecock throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston tries to clinch but McGobblecock is having none of it.
A left and a right from Kingston both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Kingston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kingston slips a jab from McGobblecock.
Kingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. McGobblecock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingston throws a right hand that McGobblecock ducks under and follows up with a left that McGobblecock also avoids with ease.
McGobblecock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Nate Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
McGobblecock throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston tries to clinch but McGobblecock moves out of range.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kingston avoids the body shot from McGobblecock.
Kingston darts in trying to clinch
and McGobblecock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Nate Kingston has been cut.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGobblecock circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGobblecock tries to avoid it but Kingston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGobblecock to the ground. McGobblecock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGobblecock swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingston.
McGobblecock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGobblecock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGobblecock throws out the jab.
McGobblecock misses with a straight left.
McGobblecock needs to keep his hands up - Kingston had a free shot at his head there.
McGobblecock throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston is looking to clinch but McGobblecock is avoiding it.
McGobblecock throws a combination that misses
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
BJ McGobblecock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses McGobblecock's front leg but catches the back leg as McGobblecock tries to avoid it.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGobblecock.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by McGobblecock misses
and Kingston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGobblecock missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston is looking to clinch.
Kingston wants to clinch.
Kingston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingston.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from McGobblecock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to clinch up but McGobblecock keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
McGobblecock 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.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
BJ McGobblecock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGobblecock throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
Kingston dodges the punch combination from McGobblecock.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGobblecock throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston tries to clinch up but McGobblecock circles away and keeps his distance.
McGobblecock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGobblecock throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kingston dives in and grabs McGobblecock's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGobblecock pushes down on Kingston's head and hops out.
BJ McGobblecock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Kingston.
Kingston gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kingston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McGobblecock is pushing Kingston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kingston lands an elbow just above McGobblecock 's eye.
Kingston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGobblecock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGobblecock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGobblecock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from McGobblecock.
McGobblecock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kingston is looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nate Kingston.
Well Kingston 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Kingston!
Nate Kingston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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