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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Mccray (ranked 6867 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Kingston (ranked 5114 p4p, 0 weight class). Jax Kingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leandro Mccray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jax Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston punishes Mccray's body with a nice straight punch.
Mccray really is a fat lump.
Kingston takes a swing at Mccray's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Mccray was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mccray's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kingston connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mccray scrambles back to his feet.
Mccray has Kingston up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccray unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mccray tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kingston tries to circle away but Mccray has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccray working Kingston over with knees to the body.
Kingston looks winded!
Mccray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mccray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingston is fending him off so far but Mccray persists. Nope, Kingston circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mccray avoids the body shot from Kingston.
It looked like Mccray was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
Mccray darts in and clinches Kingston up against the cage.
Mccray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Mccray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Mccray with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mccray moves away.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Mccray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingston misses with a combination
and Mccray counters by moving into the clinch.
Mccray misses with a body punch.
Mccray has Kingston pressed against the cage.
Kingston digs a right hand into Mccray's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mccray's gas tank.
A frustrated look appears on Kingston's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccray breaks from the clinch.
Mccray throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Kingston misses.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mccray swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mccray gets a takedown into half guard.
Mccray escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Mccray wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mccray.
Kingston looks to land a combination. Mccray sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jax Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mccray clinches.
Mccray misses with some punches.
Mccray has Kingston pressed against the cage, preventing Kingston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mccray lands a takedown into guard.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Mccray isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jax Kingston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mccray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mccray is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mccray scores with a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Mccray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Leandro Mccray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mccray tries to counter by clinching up but Kingston breaks away and moves out of range.
Jax Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston digs a good hook to Mccray's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kingston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Mccray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mccray doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mccray instigates a clinch.
Kingston avoiding damage as Mccray throws knees to the body.
Mccray jumps guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mccray prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccray drags the fight down to the ground.
Kingston throws an elbow that misses. Mccray uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kingston's guard. Nice move by Mccray!
Mccray stands and steps away. Kingston gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kingston scores with the left hand. Mccray knows he should have avoided that one.
Kingston throws a combination. Mccray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mccray looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingston is fending him off so far but Mccray persists. Nope, Kingston circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Mccray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mccray manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mccray misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingston, as that shot connected.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Mccray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Mccray avoids nicely.
Mccray tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kingston manages to circle out of the way.
Kingston stuns Mccray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mccray gets a double leg takedown into Kingston's guard.
Mccray stops Kingston from standing up.
Kingston wants to hit a switch here but Mccray passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kingston there!
Kingston tries to hold on but Mccray postures up.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Mccray stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Kingston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mccray rather than just go for the knockout.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kingston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kingston throws a series of punches but Mccray moves out of range.
Kingston is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mccray moves away.
It looked like Mccray wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mccray has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kingston finds it's way round the side to connect with Mccray's head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kingston throws a right hand that Mccray ducks under and follows up with a left that Mccray also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Mccray throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Mccray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kingston.
Mccray looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice shot lands for Kingston.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mccray.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccray dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
Jax Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston lands with a right hand.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mccray seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Kingston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mccray counters by clinching up.
Kingston is trying to break free.
Kingston is trying to break free.
Mccray breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to bum rush Mccray with a series of wild strikes but Mccray uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mccray lands a nice shot to the body.
Mccray darts in looking for a takedown but Kingston gets double underhooks and turns Mccray into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Mccray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingston lands a nice shot that snaps Mccray's head back.
Jax Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kingston lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mccray dives in and grabs Kingston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes down on Mccray's head and hops out.
Kingston throws a counter combo.
Leandro Mccray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left and a right from Kingston both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Kingston!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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