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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 2655 p4p, 265 weight class) and Carl Kingston (ranked 1743 p4p, 190 weight class). Kingston has chosen Creep - Radiohead as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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175 cm
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145 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston throws a body punch but I Can moves out of range.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
I Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from I Can misses the target.
Kingston clinches.
I Can blocks an uppercut.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston scores with a jab to the body.
I Can misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for I Can with that takedown attempt.
I Can moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from I Can. I Can gets slowly back to his feet.
I Can lunges at Kingston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kingston's hand.
I Can shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from I Can misses.
Kingston lands the left hand.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kingston. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingston.
Kingston looks to land a body kick but I Can moved away.
I Can definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Kingston is predictable there
and I Can counters with a series of strikes. Kingston will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kingston tries to land a leg kick but I Can saw it coming and moves away.
I Can tests Kingston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. I Can manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
I Can cracks Kingston with a right hand to the side of the head.
I Can takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
I Can bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
I Can misses with an uppercut
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
I Can shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingston defends it nicely.
Kingston drives through and clinches with I Can against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by I Can.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
I Can misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
I Can checks the leg kick nicely there.
I Can misses with a takedown attempt - Kingston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kingston throws a body kick that misses.
I Can checks a leg kick.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston needs to keep his hands up - I Can had a free shot at his head there.
I Can shoots in but Kingston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
I Can lands with a good body shot.
I Can connects with a right hand. Kingston shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston tries to clinch but I Can is having none of it.
I Can shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kingston defending well as I Can loads up on a big left hand.
Kingston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
I Can bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
I Can is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Can is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kingston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Kingston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
I Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from I Can.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kingston connects with the punch.
I Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carl Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but I Can moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. I Can darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from I Can misses the target.
I Can blocks a head kick by Kingston.
I Can throws a big counter combination but Kingston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as I Can throws out the jab.
I Can steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kingston. That one must have hurt.
Kingston lands a jab.
I Can feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kingstons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by I Can.
I Can throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carl Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
I Can throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston scores with a punch to the head.
Kingston throws the left hand but I Can avoids the punch easily.
I Can misses with a looping right.
I Can avoids the body shot from Kingston.
I Can goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
I Can keeps the fight on the outside.
I Can blocks a head kick by Kingston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston rushes I Can and presses him up against the cage.
I Can takes a shot to the head.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
I Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by I Can.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
I Can connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of I Can 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kingston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from I Can.
I Can tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten I Can somewhat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingston.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but I Can bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
I Can tries to bum rush Kingston with a series of wild strikes but Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingston.
I Can throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
I Can takes one to the chin there.
I Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from I Can.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping I Can at a distance.
I Can is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kingston's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I Can tries to pass to full mount but Kingston defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingston has managed to free his arm - good work.
I Can looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
I Can 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.
Carl 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kingston throws a right hand that misses
letting I Can counter with a right hand.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract I Can.
I Can is looking for a counter combo.
I Can swinging wildly here.
I Can gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston moves into the clinch.
I Can blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can wants a takedown but no success here.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
I Can scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston struggles to land a body shot inside as I Can controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but I Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but I Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I Can misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of I Cans head.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston pushes I Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston tries to work over I Can's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Because I Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kingston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston breaks from the clinch.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from I Can.
I Can looks to throw the jab but Kingston is out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kingston.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
I Can misses the jab.
I Can fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
I Can misses with a straight left.
I Can takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston lands with a cross.
I Can throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
Kingston rushes I Can and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
I Can blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
I Can ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
I Can ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
I Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
I Can thuds his right hand into Kingston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston tries to land a leg kick but I Can saw it coming and moves away.
I Can bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston lands a front kick.
Kingston has closed the distance and engaged I Can in a clinch.
Carl Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I Can avoids the head kick by Kingston.
I Can looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kingston is rocked!
I Can throws the left hand but Kingston avoids the punch easily.
I Can throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
I Can throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston cracks the inside of I Can's front leg.
I Can gets tackled into the cage by Kingston. Kingston maintains the clinch.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike.
Kingston pushes I Can back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I Can throws a head punch that misses.
I Can throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Carl Kingston.
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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Kingston!
Carl Kingston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Because I Can was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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energy
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hype
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