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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 101
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Kingston connects with a nice looking jab.
Kingston misses with a double jab
and Calmuschi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calmuschi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calmuschi.
We've been told by Calmuschi's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Calmuschi.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Calmuschi throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Daniel Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Kingston.
Calmuschi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Calmuschi stuns Kingston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Calmuschi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Calmuschi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kingston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kingston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Calmuschi counters with a left and a right that stings Kingston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calmuschi slaps away a takedown attempt from Kingston, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Calmuschi misses the jab.
Calmuschi is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks.
Kingston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kingston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Calmuschi - the referee stops the clock and Kingston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Calmuschi. Kingston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kingston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Calmuschi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingston paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Calmuschi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Calmuschi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calmuschi circles away quickly and effectively.
Calmuschi lands a nice hook to Kingston's body. Kingston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Calmuschi is looking to slow Kingston down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calmuschis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calmuschi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingston.#T2#
Calmuschi with a jab.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calmuschi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Calmuschi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Kingston is rocked!
Kingston throws a right hand that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kingston is still on wobbly legs! Can Calmuschi finish him?
Kingston fails with the takedown
and Calmuschi counters with a huge left! Kingston is in big trouble! He's backing up but Calmuschi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Kingston from any more damage. A dominating finish by Calmuschi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iancu Calmuschi!
Iancu Calmuschi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 98
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Kingston takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Kingston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Kingston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Kingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kingston rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Kingston is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Smith!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 93
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Kingston clinches with his opponent.
Kingston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kingston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calmuschi is trying to force a seperation but Kingston has the dominant position.
Calmuschi blocks an uppercut.
Calmuschi can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
Kingston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kingston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calmuschi prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston letting Calmuschi take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Kingston.
Calmuschi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land. #T1#
Kingston takes a shot to the head.
Calmuschi trying to stall but Kingston improves his position.
Calmuschi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Calmuschi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston throws the left hand but Calmuschi avoids the punch easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Calmuschi as he connects with a hook.
Calmuschi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Calmuschi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kingston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Calmuschi's hands.
Kingston tries to clinch up but Calmuschi circles away and keeps his distance.
Calmuschi throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Kingston counters with a single leg into guard. Calmuschi didn't expect that.
Calmuschi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calmuschi pulls Kingston in close to his closed guard and prevents Kingston from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Kingston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calmuschi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calmuschi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kingston drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kingston jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Calmuschi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calmuschi trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Calmuschi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kingston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
Kingston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Calmuschi pinned against the cage. Calmuschi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kingston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kingston tries to clinch but Calmuschi is having none of it.
Calmuschi walks into a left hand.
Kingston shoots in looking for a takedown but Calmuschi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kingston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calmuschi misses with a few strikes there.
Calmuschi throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Kingston has managed to clinch.
Calmuschi is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Kingston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Calmuschi uses from the top position.
Calmuschi wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Kingston throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Kingston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Calmuschi defends well.
Kingston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Calmuschi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kingston is striking off his back. Calmuschi thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Kingston gets full guard.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Kingston will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kingston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calmuschi's waist but Calmuschi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kingston off to one side.
Calmuschi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Calmuschi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Calmuschi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calmuschi sizes up Kingston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Calmuschi connects with a right hand. Kingston shakes it off.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calmuschi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Calmuschi misses with a body punch
and Calmuschi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston walks into a straight right hand from Calmuschi.
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!
Jab, jab by Kingston - just one landing.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Calmuschi stuffs the takedown attempt from Kingston. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Kingston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Calmuschi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Kingston tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calmuschi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iancu Calmuschi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kingston or perhaps it was just good defense by Calmuschi, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kingston with that takedown attempt.
Calmuschi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kingston or perhaps it was just good defense by Calmuschi, which made it look bad. #T2#
Kingston needs to keep his hands up - Calmuschi had a free shot at his head there.
Calmuschi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston throwing a counter right hand but Calmuschi manages to avoid it.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kingston misses with a left hand
and Calmuschi counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calmuschi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston with a hook.
Calmuschi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingston in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Calmuschi finds it's way through Kingston's defenses.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Calmuschi moved out of range.#T3#
Calmuschi stuns Kingston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Kingston clinches up with Calmuschi and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Calmuschi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kingston is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Calmuschi to the mat. Calmuschi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Calmuschi keeps moving.
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Calmuschi wants to hit a switch here but Kingston passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Calmuschi there!
Calmuschi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kingston throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Calmuschi tries to hold on but Kingston pushes him away. #T4#
Kingston landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston lands with some strikes.
Kingston fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Calmuschi is looking to get to half guard.
Calmuschi gets back to half guard.
Calmuschi wants to sweep but Kingston has passed to side control!
Kingston lands a decent elbow from side control.
Calmuschi regains half guard, as Kingston was trying to land strikes.
Calmuschi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Kingston shoots in and bounces Calmuschi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Calmuschi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Calmuschi pulls Kingston in close to his closed guard and prevents Kingston from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kingston throwing strikes but missing.
Calmuschi pulls Kingston in close to his closed guard and prevents Kingston from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Kingston throwing strikes from guard but Calmuschi blocks nicely.
Kingston stands up over Calmuschi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Calmuschi has control of Kingston's left arm, preventing Kingston from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calmuschi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calmuschi keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
Kingston being controlled here momentarily.
Kingston connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kingston stopping the sweep attempt from Calmuschi.#ES2#
Calmuschi kicks Kingston off and gets to his feet.
Kingston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calmuschi blocks a jab.
It seemed like Calmuschi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kingston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kingston tries to clinch up.
Calmuschi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Calmuschi scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Kingston cracks Calmuschi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Calmuschi.
Kingston walks forward, straight into a front kick from Calmuschi.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up with Calmuschi, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes Calmuschi against the cage but Calmuschi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kingston throws a jab when Calmuschi was well out of range.
Kingston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Calmuschi circles away easily
and Calmuschi counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Kingston clinches with his opponent.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.#T4##TD#
Kingston pulls guard successfully.
Kingston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Calmuschi is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Calmuschi is looking to stand up but Kingston won't let him.
Calmuschi is fighting to break Kingston's control of his arms but Kingston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston trying to control the position.
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 Daniel Kingston.
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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Daniel Kingston!
Daniel Kingston made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 91
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Kingston tries for a takedown but McIntyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Kingston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kingston lands in his opponent's guard.
Kingston postures up in McIntyre's guard and throws a big left but McIntyre blocks it.
Kingston postures up in McIntyre's guard and throws a big left but McIntyre blocks it.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McIntyre looking to control.
Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but McIntyre has wrist control.
McIntyre seems keen to control Kingston's posture.
McIntyre keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McIntyre is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kingston tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Kingston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McIntyre is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kingston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kingston's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McIntyre wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kingston is now in half guard.
McIntyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kingston is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McIntyre doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kingston.
McIntyre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingston.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
McIntyre tries to roll over but Kingston keeps him under control.
McIntyre has hold of Kingston's hands but Kingston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McIntyre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kingston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kingston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McIntyre's head.
McIntyre is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kingston scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kingston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McIntyre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McIntyre wants to improve his position but Kingston is controlling well.
McIntyre is controlling Kingston's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McIntyre wants to improve his position but Kingston is controlling well.
#T3#
Kingston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kingston wants to take a breather but McIntyre is having none of it.
McIntyre regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kingston with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kingston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kingston stands up over McIntyre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kingston won't allow McIntyre to sweep him here.
McIntyre is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
McIntyre wants to sweep but no luck.
McIntyre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kingston puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
McIntyre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kingston.
McIntyre keeping full guard, as Kingston tries to pass.
McIntyre controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
McIntyre is controlling Kingston's posture.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McIntyre seems keen to control Kingston's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kingston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kingston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A big right from McIntyre misses.
Kingston swings for the body but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre stuffs the takedown attempt from Kingston. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet.
McIntyre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston feinted with a counter takedown.
Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McIntyre can do to turn this around?
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McIntyre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston misses with a hook
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingston misses with a takedown
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre jabs Kingston to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Kingston misses
and McIntyre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kingston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McIntyre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
Kingston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McIntyre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kingston shoots and misses
and McIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by McIntyre - just one landing.
Kingston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McIntyre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kingston momentarily.
#ROC2#
Kingston is rocked!
Kingston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McIntyre counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sweeney McIntyre!
Sweeney McIntyre thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 83
Date: Dec 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Kingston throws the left hand but Conner avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kingston.
Kingston tries to advance to mount but Conner denies him.
Kingston wants to take a breather but Conner manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kingston.
Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Conner has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston stopping the sweep attempt from Conner.
Kingston landing some decent shots from guard.
Conner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kingston is stalling in the full guard.
Kingston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Kingston wants to control from the top but Conner keeps moving.
Kingston throwing strikes but missing.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kingston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Conner for as long as he can get away with.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Conner keeps moving. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Conner is controlling Kingston's posture.
Conner wants to stand but Kingston is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Nice takedown defense from Conner. No joy for Kingston on that attempt.
Conner lands a nice shot that snaps Kingston's head back.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Damien Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Conner coming out on top.
Conner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Conner digs a good body shot into Kingston's ribs.
Conner connects with a body shot that sends Kingston's belly button to the back.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conner moves away.
Conner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conner throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Conner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
Conner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conner lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston throws a leg kick but Conner checks it. #T4#
Conner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conner takes one to the side of the head.
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Conner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingston seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Conner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Kingston forces Conner back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Conner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conner misses with a double jab
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Conner clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Conner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conner.
Despite the aggression on Conner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Conner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Conner there.
Conner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conner scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Kingston is rocked!
Damien Conner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Conner.
Conner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conner thuds his shin into the meat of Kingston's side.
Conner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingston.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Conner.
Kingston is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kingston or perhaps it was just good defense by Conner, which made it look bad.
Kingston lands the left hand.#T1#
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conner just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Conner is out of range.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conner as he jumps to the side.
Conner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kingston moves out of range of the body kick.
Kingston works Conner's body with a nice hook.
Conner looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston throwing a counter right hand but Conner manages to avoid it.
Kingston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab from Conner.
Conner takes one on the button.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2##CL2#
Conner moves into the clinch.
Conner blocks an uppercut.
Conner effectively controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conner can't find room to land a body shot as Kingston controls the action.
A short right from Conner on the inside.
Conner pushes Kingston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conner misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Conner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Conner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Conner tries to clinch up.
Conner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Conner can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Kingston.
Conner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
and Conner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Kingston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Conner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Conner throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Kingston colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Conner as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Kingston is left battered and dazed whilst Conner and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Conner!
After winning the bout, Damien Conner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Kingston blocks a jab.
A left lands for Kingston.#TD2#
Kingston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kingston in side control, throwing shots but Berhardt defends.
Berhardt being controlled for a moment.
Berhardt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingston prevents Berhardt from escaping the position.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Berhardt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is putting a hurting on Berhardt here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berhardt is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston grinds an elbow into Berhardt's temple. #T1#
Berhardt tries to bench press Kingston off him but Kingston keeps the position.
Kingston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Berhardt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston working away.
Kingston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Berhardt regains half guard.
Kingston landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Berhardt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Berhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingston defends it easily.
Berhardt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kingston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Berhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Berhardt looking to control.
Kingston scoring with some ground and pound.
Kingston landing some decent shots from guard.
Berhardt wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston chips away with some ground and pound.
Kingston throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Berhardt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kingston controls the pace.#SUB#
Berhardt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kingston uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Berhardt is trying to control Kingston's posture but Kingston avoids it.
Berhardt is looking to regain half guard here but Kingston keeps moving and retains side control.
Kingston wants to control but Berhardt is keeping him busy.
Berhardt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kingston working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Kingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kingston lands a few punches from side control.#SUB2#
Kingston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berhardt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kingston cracks Berhardt with a big elbow. #T4#
Berhardt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Berhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Berhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Berhardt tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kingston manages to move to mount!
Berhardt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Berhardt wants to improve his position but Kingston is controlling well.
Kingston drops an elbow to the side of Berhardt's head.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berhardt keeps working.
Kingston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kingston dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kingston.
Berhardt lands a right hook to the body.
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Berhardt.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Berhardt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Berhardt feints a jab promting Kingston to slip. Berhardt then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kingston slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Berhardt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Berhardt falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kingston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Berhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kingston.
Nice body kick there by Berhardt.
Berhardt scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Berhardt working aggressively here.
Kingston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Berhardt breaks from the clinch.
Kingston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Berhardt.
Kingston throws an off balance right hand
enabling Berhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kingston throws a leg kick
letting Berhardt counter with a right hand.
Berhardt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kingston under the eye.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Berhardt blocks a jab.
Berhardt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kingston scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Berhardt doesn't seem bothered though.
Berhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Berhardt misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Berhardt looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Berhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Berhardt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berhardt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Berhardt darts in trying to clinch
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Kingston throws the left hand but Berhardt avoids the punch easily.
It looks like Berhardt has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kingston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Berhardt under the eye.
Berhardt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Berhardt dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
A big left from Kingston misses.
Berhardt works the jab nicely.
Winslow Berhardt is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Berhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Berhardt.
Berhardt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berhardt misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Kingston on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Berhardt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kingston defending against the ground and pound.
Berhardt trying to control the position but Kingston is working away.
Berhardt cracks Kingston with a big elbow.
Berhardt working away.#SUB#
Berhardt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kingston has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ground and pound from Berhardt seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Kingston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kingston is not content to let Berhardt control the position. #SUB#
Berhardt swings around for an armbar but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Berhardt's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kingston shoots in but Berhardt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Berhardt ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Berhardt misses the target.
Berhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kingston on the side of the head.
Kingston's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Berhardt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kingston scrambles back to his feet.
Berhardt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston stuns Berhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kingston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Berhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Kingston's shoulder, as Kingston tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Berhardt half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kingston lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berhardt as he avoids it easily. #T1#
A jab from Kingston misses.
Berhardt lands a really nice looking cross but Kingston seems unphased.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Berhardt throws an off balance right hand
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingston drops his hands momentarily and Berhardt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berhardt lands a nice shot that snaps Kingston's head back.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Kingston slips a jab and a cross from Berhardt.
Berhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Berhardt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kingston has time to react.
Kingston on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Berhardt throws a combination that misses
and Kingston counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berhardt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Berhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berhardt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Berhardt - that will leave a mark!
Kingston walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Berhardt.
Kingston will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Berhardt moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Berhardt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston feints the counter takedown.
Berhardt misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston feints the counter takedown.
Berhardt throws a lazy right hand but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Berhardt moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a lazy uppercut
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Berhardt fails to land with a series of punches.
Berhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kingston takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kingston shoots in for a double leg but Berhardt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winslow Berhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Kingston.
Kingston lands a really nice looking cross but Berhardt seems unphased.
Kingston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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 misses with a looping right.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Berhardt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Berhardt. #T4#
Berhardt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Berhardt goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kingston throws a hook but Berhardt blocks it.
Berhardt moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Kingston takes a swing at Berhardt's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Berhardt as he connects with a hook.
Berhardt lands with a straight right. Kingston didn't see that one coming.
Kingston slips a jab from Berhardt.
Berhardt takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Berhardt misses with a two punch combination.
Berhardt throws a series of punches but Kingston moves out of range.
Berhardt throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a stiff right hand.
Berhardt throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berhardt 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
A determined Winslow Berhardt didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 68
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kingston scores with a jab. Riku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Riku smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Kingston has been cut.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown but Riku shows good takedown defense.
Kingston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kingston throws the left hand but Riku avoids the punch easily.
Kingston takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingston connects with a crisp jab.
Riku cracks Kingston with a hook to the temple - Kingston is on wobbly legs here! Riku swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kingston falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Riku wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Infinity: Armegeddon it on!
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kingston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingston is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams trying to control but Kingston postures up.
Kingston working the head and body with strikes.
Kingston prevents Williams from improving his position.
Kingston lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kingston cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Kingston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kingston landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston with the ground and pound from mount.
Kingston is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
Kingston lands a heavy elbow.
Kingston punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston trying to strike off his back.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kingston haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kingston pulls Williams in to control the position.
Kingston manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Williams wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
Kingston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kingston trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kingston is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams looking to control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Kingston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kingston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Kingston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kingston's guard. #REVB#
Kingston pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.#SUB#
Kingston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Kingston slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVR#
Kingston keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Kingston lands a couple of digs.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Kingston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kingston postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Williams 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.
Kingston landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Williams with a poor takedown #TD#
and Kingston counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kingston seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kingston lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kingston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingston preventing the sweep.
Williams is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston lands a couple of digs.
Kingston scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Kingston drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Kingston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Kingston has control of the leg.
Kingston not doing much here.
Kingston is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Daniel Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams wants to control but Kingston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kingston working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Kingston is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Kingston scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kingston lands a nice short elbow.
Williams wants to control but Kingston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kingston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kingston content to control rather than advance.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams looking to control.
Kingston looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Williams wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving. #T3#
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.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Kingston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Williams looking to control.
Kingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kingston lands a couple of digs.
Kingston is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kingston stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Kingston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Kingston is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Kingston stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Kingston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kingston works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kingston dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Kingston misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daniel Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Williams.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Williams ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl out of it but Williams 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.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Williams checks a leg kick.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range. #T1#
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kingston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Kingston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kingston digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingston is looking to counter punch.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Kingston counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Kingston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Kingston taking a breather here. #SUB#
Kingston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ash Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Williams down.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kingston working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face as Kingston controls the position.
Kingston landing strikes.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Kingston is chipping away with strikes.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Kingston cracks Williams with a big elbow.
Williams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Kingston scoring with strikes.
Kingston is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Williams's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kingston cracks Williams with a big elbow. #T3#
Kingston is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Williams tries to buck Kingston off but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kingston in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kingston grinds an elbow into Williams's temple.
Kingston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face as Kingston controls the position.
Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kingston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kingston creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Kingston keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Kingston trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kingston is working to tighten his grip on Williams's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Williams has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kingston is really squeezing tight and eventually Williams passes out! Kingston breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel Kingston!
Daniel Kingston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Infinity: Day of Carnage
Date: Jul 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Kingston clobbers Wellman Iv with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wellman Iv bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Kingston has been cut.
Wellman Iv looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wellman Iv lands a nice looking body shot.
Wellman Iv scores with a jab.
Kingston seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Wellman Iv shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Kingston is backing up but Wellman Iv catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Kingston covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Wellman Iv Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Wellman Iv!
Shane Wellman Iv decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
VCL Fight Night: 35
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kingston.
Kingston tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Gracie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Kingston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kingston is working away.
Kingston wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#T1#
Gracie stops Kingston from getting back to his feet.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kingston wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie is trying to control. Kingston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingston trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston misses the jab.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Kingston feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Kingston changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingston is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingston is aware though and is defending well.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kingston distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Gracie controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Kingston trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kingston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kingston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingston throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kingston working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.#T4#
Kingston wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Kingston throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingston is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kingston trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Kingston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingston defends it easily.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Daniel Kingston will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A low kick from Gracie misses #TD#
and Kingston counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gracie won't be happy with that.
Kingston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
Kingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Kingston trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Kingston looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kingston smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kingston is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to bench press Kingston off him but Kingston keeps the position.
Kingston works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Kingston working away.#SUB#
Kingston in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gracie is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Kingston!
Daniel Kingston seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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