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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Kingsley (ranked 4730 p4p, 7108 weight class) and Ceder Randal (ranked 542 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingsley comes to the cage accompanied by Razor Town Rising. Randal has chosen Spoonman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 cm 21 170 0 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm 21 175 0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Inexperienced |
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BJJ White Belt Counter fighter 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kingsley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ceder Randal ! The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kingsley dives in and scores a takedown into Randal 's guard. Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kingsley throwing strikes but missing. Randal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kingsley. Kingsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Kingsley throwing strikes but missing. Kingsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingsley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Kingsley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randal works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kingsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Randal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Randal being controlled here, momentarily. Kingsley wanted to stand there but Randal had control of the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kingsley sitting in guard, not really doing much. Kingsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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. Kingsley's corner is telling him to maintain position. Randal is trying to keep Kingsley in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Kingsley rushes Randal and presses him up against the cage. Kingsley tightens his grip and picks Randal up, before dumping him to the ground. Randal manages to land in guard. Kingsley postures up in Randal 's guard and throws a big left but Randal blocks it. Kingsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kingsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kingsley lands a couple of digs. Kingsley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kingsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kingsley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Kingsley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Kingsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kingsley is looking to work some ground and pound but Randal has wrist control.
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. Kingsley wants to control from the top but Randal keeps moving. Kingsley stays in close to Randal 's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Randal looks winded! Kingsley closes the distance and pushes Randal back into the cage. Randal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kingsley is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Randal to the mat. Randal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Kingsley is looking to work some ground and pound but Randal has wrist control. Kingsley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Randal 's head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Randal has momentary wrist control but Kingsley slips an elbow through the middle. Randal being controlled here, momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kingsley dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kingsley rushes Randal and presses him up against the cage. Kingsley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Kingsley wants to stand but Randal is controlling his posture from full guard. Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Randal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Kingsley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Randal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kingsley throwing strikes but missing. Kingsley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kingsley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Kingsley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. John Kingsley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Kingsley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randal keeps working. Kingsley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kingsley is keen to just control but Randal is a slippery customer. Randal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingsley. Kingsley is trying to control the action in half guard but Randal is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Randal is breathing heavily. Randal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Kingsley controlling the action here. Kingsley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Kingsley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kingsley throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
A big strike lands for Kingsley! That's really hurt Randal and he's turned his back - Kingsley keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kingsley jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kingsley! An intense looking John Kingsley took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'AHHH IM THE BETTER MAN AND IM UP HERE HES DOWN HERE!!'. Ceder Randal spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent was god awful today. Pure luck. '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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