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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Williams (ranked 1180 p4p, 2464 weight class) and Alzarri Kingston (ranked 118 p4p, 204 weight class). Kingston is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Prodigal Son. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alzarri Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Kingston looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kingston tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Williams.
Kingston throws out a powerful jab.
Kingston stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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 throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Kingston lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Kingston catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingston throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kingston. Kingston obviously looking to wear him down.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams presses Kingston against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Kingston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
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!
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams misses with a hook
and Kingston counters with a body kick.
Kingston is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Kingston.
Kingston chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kingston lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston connects with a leg kick.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingston can pounce on him.
Kingston lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingston, as that shot connected.
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingston counters with a leg kick.
Kingston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston works the jab nicely.
Kingston feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Williams tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Kingston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams jabs Kingston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kingston fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Kingston throws a leg kick that misses.
Kingston has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kingston with a hook.
Kingston wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kingston throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Kingston only half commits.
Williams throws a leg kick but Kingston checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Kingston. That snapped Williams's head back.
A good leg kick by Kingston.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alzarri Kingston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston slips a jab from Williams.
Williams tries to clinch
and Kingston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kingston connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Kingston feints a counter leg kick.
Kingston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Kingston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kingston is out of range.
Williams wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kingston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingston tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Kingston's leg but Kingston calmly moves out of range.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Kingston throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams goes for a double leg but Kingston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingston continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spencer Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams blocking some punches.
Kingston breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston misses the jab.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kingston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Kingston counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kingston's head.
Alzarri Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Kingston counters with a two punch combo.
Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Kingston bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Kingston didn't expect that.
Kingston 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Kingston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingston has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kingston.
Alzarri Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That kick from Kingston tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Kingston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alzarri Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kingston throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kingston lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston with a hook.
Kingston feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston connects with a solid leg kick.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Kingston counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kingston connects with a leg kick.
Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston misses with a leg kick
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Kingston circles away.
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Kingston.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams lands the left hand.
Kingston is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Kingston is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kingston looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Williams lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kingston trying to stall but Williams improves his position.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Williams lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kingston to his knees! Williams keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Williams!
A very excited looking Spencer Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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