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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Layton (ranked 3681 p4p, 5443 weight class) and Alaric Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Layton has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Layton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alaric Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layton throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Layton quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Layton is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Layton avoid being mounted?
Layton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Layton is pressing down on Kingston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Layton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Layton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Layton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Layton seems keen to control Kingston's posture.
Layton wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston trying to control but Layton is working from the bottom.
Layton 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.
Layton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Layton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Layton is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Layton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kingston won't allow Layton to sweep him here.
Layton controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Layton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Layton.
Kingston drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Layton defends it well.
Layton takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Layton looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Layton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Layton.
Layton's corner calls for a 1-2. Layton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Layton dips to his left and cracks Kingston with an uppercut!
Kingston feints and as Layton raises his hands in defense, Kingston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Layton is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layton working a defensive guard here.
Layton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Layton keeps moving.
Layton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Layton looking for a guillotine here but Kingston defends easily.
Layton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kingston drops back looking for a leg! Layton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Layton manages to kick Kingston off! Kingston jumps back into Layton's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layton wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Layton keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Layton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Layton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kingston defends well.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Layton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Layton is looking to clinch.
Kingston shoots in and gets a takedown into Layton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layton controlling Kingston's posture.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Layton is keeping the position for now.
Layton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingston manages to get himself to full guard.
Layton slips nicely into half guard.
Layton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Layton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Layton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Layton pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Layton thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Layton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Layton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Layton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Layton is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Layton tries to improve position but can't.
Kingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Layton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Layton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Layton 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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston rolls, trying to escape but Layton keeps control of the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kingston avoids the strikes from Layton.
Layton keeps control of the position as Kingston tries to break free.
Kingston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Layton.
Kingston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Layton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston covering up well under a series of strikes from Layton.
Layton throwing sloppy strikes.
Layton 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.
Layton is landing with strikes from the back.
Kingston manages to reverse the position and now he's in Layton's guard. Nice work there by Kingston.
Layton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Layton trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Layton being controlled here, momentarily.
Layton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingston's guard.
Kingston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Layton throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Layton throws a big elbow that misses.
Kingston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Layton defends it easily.
Layton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingston's guard.
Layton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Layton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Layton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Layton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Layton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Layton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kingston looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Layton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Layton moves into full mount! Kingston won't be happy about that!
Layton landing strikes from the mount and Kingston is in trouble!
Layton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Layton misses with a head shot.
Layton dominating with strikes here.
Kingston can't escape the position.
Layton throws some wild stikes that Kingston manages to avoid easily.
Layton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Layton is landing with some decent strikes but Kingston is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Layton thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
A nice elbow there by Layton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Layton throwing strikes here but Kingston is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Layton thowing shots but they're missing.
Kingston holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Layton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Layton dominating with strikes here.
Layton throws some wild stikes that Kingston manages to avoid easily.
Layton looking to ground and pound but Kingston is blocking nicely.
Layton looking to finish Kingston with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kingston!
Kingston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Layton.
Kingston holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Layton tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Layton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Layton throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kingston because Layton loaded up on that one.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Layton dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kingston tries for a takedown but Layton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Layton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Layton is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Layton avoid being mounted?
Layton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Layton here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Layton wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
Kingston forces his way into half guard.
Layton is staying active underneath Kingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston wants to work for an arm triangle but Layton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Layton actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Layton trying to hold on to Kingston's head to control him but Kingston postures up.
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layton gets full guard.
Kingston stays in close to Layton's body and controls the position.
Kingston drops back looking for a leg! Layton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Layton manages to kick Kingston off! Kingston jumps back into Layton's guard.
Layton controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Kingston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Layton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kingston has managed to get both his arms back between Layton's legs - danger averted.
Layton controlling Kingston's posture.
Layton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kingston had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Layton defends it easily.
Layton postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Layton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingston working for a triangle but Layton defends it easily.
Layton passes into half guard.
Layton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Layton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Layton working the ground and pound effectively.
Layton misses with a head shot.
Layton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Layton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kingston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Layton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kingston keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Layton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kingston is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Layton misses with a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Layton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Layton unloads with some shots from mount but Kingston bucks and avoids them well.
Kingston is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kingston is trying desperately to improve position.
Kingston wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Layton.
Layton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kingston hang on?
Kingston is bucking up trying to escape but Layton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Layton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Layton punching from mount but Kingston doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kingston is bucking up trying to escape but Layton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Alaric Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston is trying to escape the mount.
Kingston throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Layton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Layton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Layton!
Jack Layton was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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