PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buk Van Boring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buk Van Boring has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Van Boring
vs
Kingston

202 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Buk Van Boring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Van Boring on that attempt.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but Van Boring shows good takedown defense.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Boring.
Kingston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Boring is fending him off so far but Kingston persists. Nope, Van Boring circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Boring tries to clinch up.
Van Boring gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingston.
Van Boring throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Boring throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Kingston shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Boring tries to sprawl out of it but Kingston keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Boring manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buk Van Boring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Kingston.
Van Boring swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Kingston counters by clinching up.
Van Boring is trying to pull guard but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.
Van Boring is breathing heavily.
Kingston stalling in the clinch.
Van Boring jumps guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Boring is looking to break free of the clinch but Kingston has double underhooks.
Van Boring wants to break free but Kingston has control.
The referee calls for Kingston to work.
Kingston should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Kingston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kingston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.

Van Boring got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Boring has managed to get both his arms back between Kingston's legs - danger averted.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van Boring.
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Boring's guard.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Van Boring is keeping the position.
Kingston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Boring not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Boring working a defensive guard but Kingston passes into half guard.
Kingston not doing much here.
Kingston throwing shots but Van Boring is blocking nicely.
Kingston wants to free his trapped foot but Van Boring is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Boring tries to get to full guard but Kingston has control of the leg.

Kingston stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Kingston successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kingston manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Van Boring shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kingston has Van Boring up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Boring avoiding damage as Kingston throws knees to the body.

Kingston drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Kingston has his foot on Van Boring's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Boring works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Boring trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kingston's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Boring loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kingston throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Boring's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston controls from within his opponent's guard.
Van Boring will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Kingston stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Van Boring keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Van Boring blocks a head kick by Kingston.
Van Boring shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.

Kingston moves into the clinch successfully.
Kingston trying to land knees to the body.

Kingston jumps into guard, dragging Van Boring to the mat.
Van Boring is looking to stand up but Kingston won't let him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kingston pushes Van Boring off and gets back to his feet.
Kingston throws a one two combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Boring is pressed up against the cage. Kingston has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Boring down to the mat. Van Boring avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Van Boring throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.

Kingston forces Van Boring back against the cage and clinches.
Kingston changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Boring fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buk Van Boring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Kingston.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kingston manages to pull guard.

Kingston has his foot on Van Boring's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Boring works his way back into a safe position though.
Van Boring wants to pass the guard but Kingston is keeping the position.
Kingston controlling Van Boring's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kingston is adopting a defensive guard.

Van Boring stands up and waves to Kingston to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but Van Boring shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Van Boring manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Boring sprawls well. He's pushed Kingston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kingston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Boring checks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Boring.
Kingston wants to clinch.
Buk Van Boring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Van Boring misses with a double jab
and Kingston counters with a one-two to the body.
Kingston misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Kingston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Boring, pushing him back against the cage.
Kingston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kingston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Boring's efforts to push away.
Van Boring is trying to push Kingston away but Kingston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Boring is looking to break free of the clinch but Kingston has double underhooks.
Van Boring prevents Kingston from breaking the clinch.
Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Boring has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Kingston jumps guard and drags Van Boring to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Boring shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kingston moves into range and clinches up with Van Boring.

Van Boring's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dante Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Boring stuffs the takedown attempt from Kingston. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet.
Buk Van Boring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Kingston.
Van Boring thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kingston if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kingston is defended easily by Van Boring.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Boring shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Boring displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingston.
Van Boring tries to clinch up.

Kingston moves into the clinch.
Van Boring is trying to break the clinch but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.
Van Boring can't break the clinch.
Van Boring tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Van Boring's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Boring keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Boring on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kingston stalling against the cage.
Van Boring fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is working for takedown but Van Boring is calmly controlling the position for now.
A frustrated look appears on Van Boring's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Boring prevents a takedown attempt there.

Van Boring wants the takedown. Kingston is fighting it off but Van Boring persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kingston's guard against the cage.
Van Boring wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Van Boring is really struggling to control Kingston but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kingston has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Buk Van Boring has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kingston fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Boring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston tries to clinch but Van Boring moves out of range.
Kingston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kingston has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston can't break the clinch.
Van Boring gets underhooks to prevent Kingston's takedown attempt.
Kingston wants a takedown.

Van Boring breaks the clinch.
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Boring swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kingston.
Dante Kingston has got the better of the ground game so far.

Kingston decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kingston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Boring tries to avoid it but Kingston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Boring to the ground. Van Boring escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Boring connects with the punch.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Van Boring sees it coming and moves out of range.
Buk Van Boring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kingston scores with a three punch combo!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dante Kingston.
Well Kingston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Kingston!