PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gil Jennings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loyd Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gil Jennings has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jennings
vs
Kingston

181 cm
18
151 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

178 cm
19
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gil Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loyd Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kingston darts in and clinches Jennings up against the cage.

Jennings is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kingston is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jennings to the mat. Jennings regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jennings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jennings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kingston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kingston throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston trying to control but Jennings is working from the bottom.
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings pulls Kingston in close to his closed guard and prevents Kingston from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jennings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jennings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jennings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jennings thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kingston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jennings controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kingston manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jennings on his heels. He'll look to pass Jennings's guard now, I'm sure.
Jennings 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.
Jennings is looking to stand up but Kingston isn't so interested in that idea.
Jennings throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingston is controlling him.
Jennings controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Jennings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennings has control of Kingston's left arm, preventing Kingston from doing any damage.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Jennings pushes Kingston up against the cage in a clinch.
Jennings can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
Jennings tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kingston takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jennings misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kingston.

Kingston tightens his grip and picks Jennings up, before dumping him to the ground. Jennings manages to land in guard.
Jennings is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kingston dives into side control.

Jennings manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kingston looks winded!
Kingston throwing shots but Jennings is blocking nicely.
Jennings gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jennings not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jennings has Kingston pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Loyd Kingston dominated that round.
That's time! Jennings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jennings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jennings checks the leg kick.

Kingston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jennings quickly recovers to half guard.
Kingston is trying to control the action in half guard but Jennings is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jennings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingston.
Jennings manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings pulls Kingston in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston throwing strikes from guard but Jennings blocks nicely.
Jennings throwing short punches from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kingston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Jennings manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kingston keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kingston is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingston tightens his grip and picks Jennings up, before dumping him to the ground. Jennings manages to land in guard.
Jennings looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jennings controlling Kingston's posture.
Kingston won't allow Jennings to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Loyd Kingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jennings is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kingston is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jennings throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.

Kingston changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jennings looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jennings is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kingston's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jennings manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings has control of Kingston's left arm, preventing Kingston from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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 Gil Jennings will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jennings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.

Jennings gets caught flat footed, as Kingston shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kingston throws a strike but Jennings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kingston trying to control the position.
Jennings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jennings is aware though and is defending well.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jennings scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Jennings controlling him for the moment.
Kingston working a defensive guard but Jennings passes into half guard.
Jennings not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kingston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jennings looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings wants to stand up but Kingston has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jennings not doing much here.

Jennings is working for a submission of some sort.
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. Jennings connects with a nice short shot to Kingston's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jennings is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kingston sees it coming and defends easily.

Jennings is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jennings.
Jennings landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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.
Kingston is trying to control but can't.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kingston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jennings did well to prevent Kingston getting side control.
Jennings 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!

Kingston fending off the submission attempt from Jennings.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kingston is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gil Jennings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jennings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gil Jennings!