PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Kingston (ranked 1573 p4p, 3581 weight class) and John Dickweed (ranked 189 p4p, 411 weight class). John Dickweed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kingston
vs
Dickweed

199 cm
23
255
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
275
4 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dickweed!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickweed drops his hands momentarily and Kingston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Dickweed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dickweed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dickweed misses with the ground and pound.
Kingston struggling a bit here.
Dickweed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kingston tries to bench press Dickweed off him but Dickweed keeps the position.

Dickweed tries for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Dickweed working the ground and pound but Kingston is defending the strikes.
Kingston tries to bench press Dickweed off him but Dickweed keeps the position.
Dickweed tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kingston's legs.
Dickweed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dickweed throws an elbow but Kingston slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Dickweed are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickweed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Kingston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kingston managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dickweed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickweed creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kingston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Dickweed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingston parries the strikes from Dickweed easily there. Dickweed is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kingston to escape.
Dickweed throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kingston works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dickweed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.
Kingston keeping hold of Dickweed's head, controlling as best he can.
Kingston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Dickweed there.

Dickweed seems to be working for a kimura but Kingston defends the submission attempt.

Dickweed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickweed.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickweed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dickweed 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.
Kingston is controlling Dickweed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickweed.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickweed.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickweed.
Dickweed drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
Dickweed not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Dickweed is looking for a kimura but Kingston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickweed to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dickweed lands a nice short elbow.
Dickweed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dickweed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dickweed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Kingston manages to get to full guard.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kingston.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston has momentary wrist control but Dickweed slips an elbow through the middle.
Dickweed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingston is pulling down on Dickweed's head to control his posture.
Dickweed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Dickweed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dickweed shoots in but no luck this time.
Dickweed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
Dickweed with a poor takedown
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dickweed.
Dickweed shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl out of it but Dickweed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kingston enables Dickweed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kingston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickweed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dickweed throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.

Dickweed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kingston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dickweed has Kingston in his guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kingston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dickweed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingston is aware though and is defending well.
Kingston wanted to stand there but Dickweed had control of the position.

Dickweed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dickweed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kingston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kingston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dickweed is looking for a triangle but Kingston pushes his legs off easily.

Dickweed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickweed is retaining full guard.
Kingston sitting in guard here, content to control.

Dickweed has an active guard here but Kingston has managed to pass into half guard.

Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.

Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kingston pulls his head out easily.

Dickweed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickweed wants to get back to full guard but Kingston has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to stand but Dickweed is controlling his arm.
Kingston gets to mount! Dickweed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dickweed is trying to reverse the position but instead Kingston has taken his back - oops!
Kingston controlling the position well here. Dickweed rolled but Kingston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
John Dickweed has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dickweed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good control from Kingston.
Dickweed tries to roll but Kingston sticks to his back.
Dickweed is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kingston doesn't have the hooks in and Dickweed manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickweed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickweed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickweed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kingston controlling Dickweed's posture.
Dickweed throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kingston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dickweed working for a triangle but Kingston defends it easily.

Dickweed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kingston defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Kingston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dickweed looking to score a takedown here. Kingston is defending well but Dickweed drives through and ends up in Kingston's guard.
Dickweed throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Dickweed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kingston pushing down on Dickweed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Dickweed defending well.
Kingston prevents Dickweed from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston not doing much here.
Kingston wants to pass to mount but Dickweed is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dickweed with the active half guard here but Kingston passes nicely into side control.
Dickweed is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Kingston politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kingston prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kingston wants to stand but Dickweed has his arm trapped.
Dickweed is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dickweed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dickweed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kingston's best efforts.
Kingston trying to control the pace.

Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.

Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kingston pulls his head out easily.
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is looking to advance position but Dickweed won't allow it.

Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dickweed has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dickweed misses with a takedown
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like John Dickweed has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Dickweed.
Kingston misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
Dickweed slips under a jab from Kingston.
Dickweed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dickweed.
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Dickweed shoots for a takedown but Kingston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Dickweed with that takedown attempt.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dickweed 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.
Dickweed looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dickweed.
Dickweed with a poor takedown
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kingston drops Dickweed with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dickweed looks back up at him and smiles so Kingston waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kingston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Kingston!
Our winner, Mitch Kingston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.