PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen 2pac - I'm Soulja as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hockles
vs
Kingston

168 cm
26
157 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

186 cm
29
170 lbs
14 - 8 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston blocks a head kick by Hockles.

Hockles takes the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kingston has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hockles slows down the pace here.
Hockles scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Nate Kingston has been cut.
Kingston is working for takedown but Hockles is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hockles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Hockles moved out of range nicely.
Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hockles.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hockles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Hockles moves out of range.
Hockles throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Hockles looks for the body kick but Kingston saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from Hockles.
A head kick by Hockles misses
and Kingston counters with a three punch combo that has Hockles backing up. Hockles nods at Kingston to acknowledge the strikes.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Hockles is out of range.
Hockles throws a push kick but Kingston slaps the foot to one side.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
Nate Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Kingston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 working the head and body with strikes.
Hockles might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Hockles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hockles makes his way to full guard, as Kingston worked for a kimura.
Hockles 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.
Kingston trying to control but Hockles is working from the bottom.
Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Hockles is retaining full guard.
Hockles looking for a sweep. Not yet Hockles, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Hockles is keeping the position.
Kingston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hockles has Kingston pulled in close to control his posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hockles.
Kingston scores with a one two! Hockles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kingston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hockles on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to bum rush Hockles with a series of wild strikes but Hockles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Hockles gets in close and instigates a clinch.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hockles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hockles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hockles lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hockles stalls.
Kingston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hockles is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kingston gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hockles obliges.
Hockles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hockles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Kingston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Kingston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hockles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hockles counters with a leg kick.
Hockles misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Hockles.
Kingston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hockles. Hockles obviously looking to wear him down.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.
Hockles wants to slow Kingston down by chopping away at his legs.
Hockles scoring well with a low kick there.
Kingston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hockles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston misses with a takedown

and Hockles counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hockles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kingston's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hockles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hockles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kingston on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hockles effectively controlling the action here.

Hockles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kingston throws a combination that misses
and Hockles counters with a two punch combo.
Hockles seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Hockles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Hockles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hockles throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingston closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hockles's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hockles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kingston is one step ahead there.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Hockles is retaining full guard.
Hockles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hockles working a defensive guard but Kingston manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kingston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hockles has escaped the position, nice work there.

Kingston wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hockles, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hockles keeps working.
Hockles sneaks back into half guard.
Hockles is looking to improve his position.

Hockles actively working from the bottom here.
Kingston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hockles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Kingston 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 throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Kingston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myers Hockles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nate Kingston's cut.
That's time! Hockles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hockles closes the distance and clinches.
Kingston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hockles holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Hockles manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hockles is looking to land body kicks.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up with Hockles, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes Hockles against the cage but Hockles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myers Hockles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston fails with a takedown attempt.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses.
Kingston throws a counter combo.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hockles moves away.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kingston is able to avoid easily.
A solid body kick from Hockles.
Hockles tries to work over Kingston's front leg with a kick but Kingston checks it.
Myers Hockles is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hockles.
Hockles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kingston shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hockles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hockles staying out of range there.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Hockles thows a body kick. Kingston tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hockles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hockles throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston scores with a sloppy right hand. Hockles should have avoided that one.
Kingston looks to land a combination. Hockles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Myers Hockles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Hockles avoids it well.
Kingston scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Hockles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kingston avoids the head kick by Hockles.
Kingston lands with a hook. Hockles tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Hockles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Kingston moves out of range easily.
Hockles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kingston on the side of the head.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston lands with a nice combination. Hockles backs away looking to recover.
Hockles throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hockles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Hockles avoids it with no problem.
Hockles misses with a head kick.
Hockles scoring well with a low kick there.
Hockles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hockles, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Kingston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hockles's guard.
Kingston loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston trying to control but Hockles is working from the bottom.
Kingston preventing the sweep.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Hockles is retaining full guard.
Hockles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hockles has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kingston has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Hockles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Myers Hockles.
I think Hockles 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!