PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rattlesnake. Kingsley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alpenglow (instrumental) - Nightwish. Hyryx Dall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dall
vs
Kingsley

190 cm
25
209 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

189 cm
36
221 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dall swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingsley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Dall lands.
Kingsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick misses from Kingsley.
Kingsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Kingsley. Those never looked like landing.
Dall throws an overhand right that lands on Kingsley's shoulder, as Kingsley tries to avoid the shot.
Kingsley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingsley.
Dall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Kingsley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Kingsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingsley thows a left - swing and a miss!

Kingsley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dall looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dall gets back to half guard.
Kingsley throwing shots but Dall is blocking nicely.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Kingsley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingsley wants to control but Dall is keeping him busy.
Dall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingsley.
Dall is staying active underneath Kingsley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingsley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall wants to get back to full guard.
Dall on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kingsley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dall is squirming around, avoiding Kingsley's attempts to control the action.
Dall is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kingsley wants to hit a switch here but Dall passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kingsley there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kingsley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kingsley and Dall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Dall goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kingsley has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dall but great work by Kingsley.
Dall on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kingsley lands some shots froms side control.
Dall avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kingsley.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley scores with punches from side control.

It looks like Hyryx Dall has been cut.
Dall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kingsley's best efforts.
Dall regains full guard. Nicely done.

Dall working for a triangle but Kingsley defends it easily.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kingsley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Dall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kingsley has passed into half guard!
Kingsley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kingsley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kingsley scores with a jab.
Kingsley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingsley misses with a hook
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
Kingsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Kingsley misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Kingsley has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kingsley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dall doesn't seem bothered though.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kingsley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
James Kingsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Kingsley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
James Kingsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingsley lands a jab.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Kingsley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingsley throws a series of punches but Dall avoids them all with ease.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingsley moves away.
Kingsley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingsley takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Kingsley throws a head kick but Dall moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Kingsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingsley.
Kingsley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingsley.
Dall works the jab nicely.
Dall pushes Kingsley away with a front kick.
Kingsley dives in for a single leg takedown but Dall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hyryx Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kingsley.
That kick from Dall tenderised Kingsley's leg. Kingsley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kingsley throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Kingsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dall.
Kingsley lands with a nice combination. Dall backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingsley throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Kingsley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingsley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Kingsley throws a solid leg kick but Dall takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kingsley.
Dall sizes up Kingsley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kingsley misses with a jab to the body
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingsley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingsley throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Kingsley misses with a takedown
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley throws a nice looking combination but Dall bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dall shoots in and drives through. Kingsley sprawls well.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kingsley on the side of the head.
Kingsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Kingsley checks a low kick from Dall.
Kingsley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the liver by Kingsley. Beautiful body shot.
Dall throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsley needs to keep his hands up - Dall had a free shot at his head there.
Dall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dall gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kingsley blocks a head kick by Dall.
Kingsley takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall dodges the punch combination from Kingsley.
Dall throwing a counter right hand but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
Kingsley defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
Dall fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kingsley is out of range.
Dall moves away from the strike by Kingsley.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kingsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kingsley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Kingsley avoided it.
Kingsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Kingsley is rocked!
Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Kingsley is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall finish him?
Dall looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
Kingsley seems to have recovered his senses.
Kingsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hyryx Dall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kingsley looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Kingsley looks to land a combination. Dall sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kingsley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingsley.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Dall tries to land a front kick but Kingsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kingsley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kingsley catches Dall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Dall gets caught flat footed, as Kingsley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingsley wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving.

Dall looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kingsley has picked Dall up and slammed him! Dall can't keep hold of the triangle and Kingsley manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kingsley prevents Dall from improving his position.
Dall gets back to full guard.
Kingsley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kingsley lands a couple of elbows.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Kingsley from controlling successfully.
Kingsley is looking to work some ground and pound but Dall has wrist control.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

James Kingsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingsley managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dall is working for a kimura but Kingsley is defending it quite comfortably.
Dall wants to pass the guard but Kingsley is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley trying to control but Dall postures up.

Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingsley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.

Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four 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.
Kingsley is trying is best to control the position here.

Dall is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingsley has managed to free his arm - good work.

Dall is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kingsley still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kingsley has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Kingsley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kingsley 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Kingsley!
James Kingsley spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.