PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carls Classic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karukef Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen Basshunter- DotA as his entrance music. Carls Classic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Classic
vs
Kingston

173 cm
28
144 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

173 cm
23
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carls Classic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karukef Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Classic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kingston.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Classic.
A nice combination there by Kingston.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Classic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kingston has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Classic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Classic.
Classic throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off.
Classic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Classic.
Classic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Kingston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Classic under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Classic has been working on his balance at Ultimate MMA Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kingston.
Kingston lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kingston. Beautiful body shot.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Classic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Classic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Classic avoids them all with ease.
Classic slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Classic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Classic. Classic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Kingston finds it's way through Classic's defenses.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Classic at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Classic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karukef Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston throws a combination that misses
and Classic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston feints a jab promting Classic to slip. Kingston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Classic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston tests Classic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingston throws out a powerful jab.
Kingston lands with an uppercut that bounces Classic off the cage and back into range.
Kingston stuffs the takedown.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston throws a combination. Classic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
Kingston digs a good hook to Classic's body.
Kingston blocks a low kick nicely.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Classic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Classic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carls Classic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Classic is breathing heavily.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Classic tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Classic rather than just go for the knockout.

Classic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Classic trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to control but Classic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingston keeps trying to improve his position.
Kingston is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingston tries to kick Classic off but Classic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Classic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karukef Kingston dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kingston lands with a right hand.
Classic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Classic. Classic gets slowly back to his feet.
Karukef Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston checks the leg kick.
Carls Classic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston throws a combination. Classic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kingston thuds his right hand into Classic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kingston throws a one two combo.
Classic shoots for a takedown but Kingston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carls Classic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decent striking displayed by Kingston there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Classic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Classic somewhat.
Classic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kingston leaves Classic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Classic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingston.
Classic shoots in but no luck this time.
Classic slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Classic circles away quickly and effectively.
Karukef Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Classic misses with a looping left.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Classic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Classic. Classic gets slowly back to his feet.
Kingston is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Classic circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kingston does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Classic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Classic needs to keep his hands up - Kingston had a free shot at his head there.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Classic. Classic gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston lands with a straight right. Classic didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Classic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston throws a series of strikes that have Classic backpedaling.

Kingston gets caught napping as Classic dives in and scores a takedown. Kingston manages to retain guard.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Classic looking to pass the guard.
Kingston trying to control the position.
Classic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingston's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kingston is defending against the submission attempts here by Classic.
Kingston is trying to stand up here but Classic is controlling him well.
Kingston is not content to let Classic control the position.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Classic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Classic is looking to advance position but Kingston won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Classic drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karukef Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Classic moves out of range.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Classic. Those never looked like landing.
Classic looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Classic back to the cage. Kingston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Classic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingston avoids it really well and circles away.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Classic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Classic closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Classic pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carls Classic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Classic in his tracks.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Classic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Classic ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston lands a slapping body shot.
Classic closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Classic pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kingston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Classic back to the cage. Kingston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston throws a right hand that Classic ducks under and follows up with a left that Classic also avoids with ease.
Kingston scores with a one two! Classic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kingston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Classic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Classic takes one to the side of the head.
Classic slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Classic eats them both and turns towards Kingston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kingston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for Classic with that takedown attempt.
Kingston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kingston swings for the body but Classic moves out of range.
Classic blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Classic is defended easily by Kingston.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Classic dives in and grabs Kingston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes down on Classic's head and hops out.
Some bone on bone action there as Kingston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kingston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Classic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kingston's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karukef Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Classic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingston, not yet.
Classic trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Classic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karukef Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kingston 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karukef Kingston!
A very excited looking Karukef Kingston rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.