PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Mokujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mati Kingston (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.

Mokujin
vs
Kingston

225 cm
24
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Great elbows
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamil Mokujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mati Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mokujin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mokujin trying to pass the guard but Kingston defending well.
Mokujin is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
Kingston is trying to stand.

Kingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mokujin pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mokujin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kingston is controlling Mokujin's trapped leg to prevent Mokujin from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kingston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mokujin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mokujin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kingston is looking to control Mokujin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?

Kingston looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston gets back to full guard.
Mokujin forces his way into half guard.
Mokujin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mokujin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mokujin is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kingston flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kingston checks a leg kick.

Mokujin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kingston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mokujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mokujin is breathing heavily.

Kingston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mokujin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mokujin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kingston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kingston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mokujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mokujin is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston cracks Mokujin with a solid left hand.
Kingston advances to half guard.

Kingston is looking for a kimura here.
Mokujin is not content to let Kingston control the position.
Kingston wants to free his trapped foot but Mokujin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kingston is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mati Kingston 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.

Mokujin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mokujin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kingston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mokujin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.

Kingston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mokujin was covering up waiting for the punch and Kingston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mokujin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Mokujin is retaining full guard.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mokujin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Mokujin is retaining full guard.
Kingston working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mokujin keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Mokujin is keeping the position.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kingston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mokujin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kingston, into his guard.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Mokujin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kingston working for a triangle but Mokujin defends it easily.

Mokujin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kingston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kingston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kingston!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kingston has hold of Mokujin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mokujin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kingston cranks the arm and Mokujin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mokujin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mati Kingston!
A very excited looking Mati Kingston made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.