PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nemanja Kenitov (ranked 5205 p4p, 4385 weight class) and Mitch Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kenitov
vs
Kingston

190 cm
21
210
4 - 11 - 0

199 cm
18
255
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Kenitov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Kingston. Beautiful body shot.
Kingston avoids the head kick by Kenitov.
Kingston connects with a body shot that sends Kenitov's belly button to the back.
Kingston connects with a right hand. Kenitov shakes it off.

Kenitov takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenitov's elbow.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenitov.

Kingston is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kenitov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kingston to the mat. Kingston regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenitov is breathing heavily.
Kingston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenitov is one step ahead there.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Kenitov postures up.
Kingston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kenitov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenitov stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.
Kingston looking to control.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenitov.
Kingston controls Kenitov momentarily but Kenitov frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kenitov is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Kingston.
Kenitov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenitov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kenitov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenitov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kingston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Kenitov controls the action.
Kenitov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenitov keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kingston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenitov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Kenitov has Kingston pushed against the cage.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Kenitov keeps him there for the moment.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenitov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenitov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kingston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kingston lands a nice hook to Kenitov's body. Kenitov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenitov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenitov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mitch Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston scores with a shot to the body.
Kingston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenitov.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenitov momentarily.
Nemanja Kenitov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenitov's hands.
Kingston lands a jab to Kenitov's midsection.
Kenitov walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenitov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kingston lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Kenitov.
A little jabbing left from Kingston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body. Kenitov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenitov drops his hands momentarily and Kingston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenitov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Kingston finds it's way through Kenitov's defenses.
Kenitov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenitov tries to move into range but Kingston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kingston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston cracks Kenitov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston sizes up Kenitov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kingston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kingston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kingston lands with a good body shot.
Kingston cracks Kenitov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kenitov throws a head kick that misses.
Kenitov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kingston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenitov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingston to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenitov walks into a stiff left hand from Kingston.

Kenitov shoots in and bounces Kingston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenitov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston controls Kenitov momentarily but Kenitov frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kenitov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenitov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Kenitov from controlling successfully.
Kenitov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kingston scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenitov tries to move into range but Kingston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitch Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenitov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kenitov tries to clinch up.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kingston thuds his right hand into Kenitov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kingston scores with a hook.
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!
Kingston bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenitov's head backwards.
Kenitov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston lands an overhand right.

Kenitov is rocked!
Kenitov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingston to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Kenitov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston drops Kenitov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kingston follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Kingston!
An out of breath Mitch Kingston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.