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Event:
ITFC 6
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Kingston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ibisevicz throws a shot to the body.
Kingston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Gregory Kingston has been cut.
Ibisevicz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ibisevicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kingston misses with a leg kick
and Ibisevicz counters with a left to the body.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston thows a leg kick but Ibisevicz checks it
and Ibisevicz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kingston needs to keep his hands up - Ibisevicz had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Ibisevicz drops Kingston with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kingston looks back up at him and smiles so Ibisevicz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Kingston is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibisevicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston leaves his chin hanging out and Ibisevicz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kingston crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Draszen Ibisevicz!
A very excited looking Draszen Ibisevicz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
ITFC 4
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Hughs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hughs takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Hughs moves out of range.
Hughs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Hughs checks a leg kick.
It looked like Hughs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingston.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hughs throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Hughs backing away here, and Kingston unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hughs misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs tries to score with a low kick but Kingston moves his leg out of the way.
Kingston misses with a head kick.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Hughs's head but Hughs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Hughs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hughs slips a straight right by Kingston.#T1#
Hughs checks the leg kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick but Hughs checks it.
Hughs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Hughs misses.
Hughs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Eddie Hughs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
A head kick misses from Hughs.
Hughs is breathing heavily.
Hughs shoots in but Kingston avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston misses with a low kick.
Hughs throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hughs manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Kingston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kingston is standing up over Hughs. Hughs looks to escape but Kingston dives into side control.
#T2##REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Kingston might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Hughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kingston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
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 lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hughs hang on?
Kingston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughs working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kingston checks a low kick from Hughs.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughs looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gregory Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughs. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Kingston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Kingston gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hughs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kingston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughs is controlling Kingston's posture.#T1#
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Hughs wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kingston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Kingston has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingston wants to control from the top but Hughs keeps moving.
Hughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingston content to stall in guard here.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kingston avoids the body shot from Hughs.
Hughs is looking to wear down Kingston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hughs checks a low kick from Kingston.
Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughs.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
It looked like Hughs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston takes a swing at Hughs's ribcage but misses.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
Hughs feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hughs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4#
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hughs throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston avoids the body shot from Hughs.
Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughs just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughs shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Hughs is just out of range.
Kingston tried to score with a low kick but Hughs checks it.
Kingston lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hughs backs up against the ropes.
Hughs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston checks a low kick from Hughs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Hughs.
Hughs takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Kingston bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hughs 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Kingston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hughs throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range.
As Hughs backs off Kingston throws a huge counter combo but Hughs manages to avoid it all.
Kingston slips a straight right by Hughs.
Kingston shoots in looking for a takedown but Hughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kingston's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hughs dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughs misses the target.
Hughs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Gregory Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston throws out a leg kick but Hughs moves out of range and Kingston only half commits.
Hughs is looking to score with low kicks.
Hughs takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston moves away from the strike by Hughs.
Hughs misses with an uppercut.
Kingston feints the counter takedown.
Kingston throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughs thows a leg kick but Kingston checks it #TD2#
and Kingston counters with a takedown into side control.
Hughs tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
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 is riding his opponent, not letting Hughs buck him off. #T1#
Hughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gregory Kingston has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hughs doesn't escape.
Kingston's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#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 is not going to allow Hughs to sit and survive in this position.
What can Hughs do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Kingston.
Hughs is trying to get back to his feet but Kingston has full control of the position and if anything, Hughs has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kingston controls the action.
Hughs trying to control the action but Kingston just sinks the hooks in.
Hughs is trying to break free.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughs is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kingston gets his hands free as Hughs looks to control.
Kingston has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hughs's body.
Hughs trying to control but not successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Kingston!
Gregory Kingston decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ITFC 3
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Garner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
A low kick from Kingston misses #TD#
and Garner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kingston!
Kingston is trying to escape the position but Garner is controlling the position.
Garner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Garner scoring with punches from side control.
Garner taking a break here but Kingston is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kingston wants to control but Garner is keeping busy.
#T1#
Kingston controlling the position well.
Garner prevents Kingston from improving his position.
Garner slips a nice elbow through Kingston's hands, connecting with Kingston's forehead.
Garner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is trying to control but Garner passes into side control!
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston can't do much from the bottom here.
Kingston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garner is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garner 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.
Garner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garner wants to control but Kingston is keeping busy.
#T3#
Garner is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garner is staying active underneath Kingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kingston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garner gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Garner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garner trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner is pulling down on Kingston's head. It's preventing any offense from Kingston, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayder Garner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Garner takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Garner counters with a takedown into side control.
Garner is putting a hurting on Kingston here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garner landing strikes.
Garner lands a decent elbow from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kingston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingston stops Garner from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston can't do much from the bottom here.
Rayder Garner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Kingston is trying to get back to half guard.
Garner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Kingston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Garner is controlling well.
Garner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingston is looking to improve his position.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Garner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Kingston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garner is working away from the top position though.
Garner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingston trying to hold on to Garner's head to control him but Garner postures up.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garner 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. #T3#
Garner working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garner in particular looking to stall.
Garner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garner is just content to waste time from the top position. Kingston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Garner forces his way into half guard.
Garner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Garner lands with a punch from half guard.
Garner 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.
Garner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Garner.
Garner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kingston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kingston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kingston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Garner jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rayder Garner dominated that second round.
That's time! Garner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garner just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Garner is just out of range.
Garner closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Garner pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garner fails with a takedown attempt.
Garner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Kingston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregory Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Garner shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayder Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Garner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Garner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kingston quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Kingston wants to control but Garner is keeping busy.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garner 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 is controlling Garner's trapped leg to prevent Garner from advancing to side control.
Garner wants to take a breather but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Garner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garner moves nicely into side control.
Garner tries to move to mount but Kingston blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Kingston takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Garner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kingston is looking to regain half guard here but Garner keeps moving and retains side control.
Kingston seems a little lost for a moment, as Garner dominates the positioning.
Garner cracks Kingston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kingston tries to buck Garner off but Garner is having none of it.
Garner trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston tries to bench press Garner off him but Garner keeps the position. #T4#
Garner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston looks to move to half guard but instead Garner has passed into mount! Damn!
Kingston is squirming around, avoiding Garner's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rayder Garner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayder Garner!
Rayder Garner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
ITFC 1: New Blood
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Kingston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man scores with a jab to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Kingston blocks the leg kick.
Man lands a two punch combo.
Man throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kingston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kingston is keen to just control but Man is a slippery customer.
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 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.
Kingston passes into side control, despite Man's attempt to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Kingston takes a little break here. Man wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kingston looks up at the clock and then as Man takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kingston smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Man is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kingston off and has taken his back!
Kingston is keeping busy.
Kingston is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T1#
Kingston is working hard here to advance position.
Kingston has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Man.
What can Kingston do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Man somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Man is trying to stick to Kingston's back but Kingston is turning into Man. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Man's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kingston.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Kingston postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Man wants to stand and escape but Kingston is having none of it. #T2#
Kingston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kingston preventing the sweep.
Kingston postures up.
Man wants to stand up but Kingston is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kingston passes Man's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Man wants to control but Kingston is keeping busy.
Man 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.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingston controlling the pace.
Man misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Kingston drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Man tries to get to full guard but Kingston has control of the leg.
Man gets full guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Man thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kingston forces his way into half guard.
Kingston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Man keeps working.
Man flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T4#
Man is looking to improve his position.
Kingston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Man's head.
Man is trying to escape back to his feet but Kingston uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Kingston advances to mount.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kingston lands with some strikes.
Kingston lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kingston in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Kingston dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kingston walks into a stiff left hand from Man.
Man lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Classic Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man lands a two punch combo.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.
Kingston keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Man lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Kingston blocks the leg kick.
Kingston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Man scores with a body shot.
Kingston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Kingston checks a leg kick nicely.
Man throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kingston counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Man is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kingston lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Man is pressing down on Kingston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man 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 stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Man striking off his back but it's not causing Kingston any problems.
Man keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Man throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kingston stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Man keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Man is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Man is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kingston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kingston has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Kingston postures up.
Man thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Man is controlling Kingston's posture.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man trying to strike off his back.
Man trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Man.
Man moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kingston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man can pounce on him.
Classic Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingston checks it well.
Man cracks Kingston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Kingston counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man trying to strike off his back.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Man striking off his back but it's not causing Kingston any problems.
Kingston postures up.
Man keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Classic Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Man.
Man pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kingston is out of range and Man settles back down.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Man scoring well with a low kick there.
Man tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kingston rather than just go for the knockout.
Man throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kingston counters with a single leg into guard. Man didn't expect that.
Kingston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Man wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston stands up over Man, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Man doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston won't allow Man to sweep him here.
Kingston scoring with some ground and pound.
Kingston chips away with some ground and pound.
Man wants to stand but Kingston is controlling the position.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Kingston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Man is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston is in close to Man's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Man trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
Man throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Man keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Man wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man lands a jab-cross combination.
Man motions for Kingston to come forward. Man throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Man connects with the punch.
Man tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Man wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Man tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Man scores with a four punch combination!
Man fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingston checks it well.
Kingston checks a low kick from Man.
Man fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kingston is out of range.
A low kick from Man is predictable there #TD#
and Kingston counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Man is looking to escape.
Man is trying to maintain the position but Kingston is very close to passing his half guard.
Kingston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man trying to control here.
Kingston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man trying to control but Kingston postures up.
Man looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Man is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kingston backs up against the cage.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Man sprawls well. Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet.
Man dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man throws out a leg kick but Kingston moves out of range and Man only half commits.
And that's the end of the fight!
Classic Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Classic Man!
A very excited looking Classic Man made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 743 Round 4
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
Gregory Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oiyambe shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oiyambe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kingston throws a quick counter head kick but Oiyambe was just out of range.
Oiyambe leaves Kingston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Oiyambe.
Oiyambe throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oiyambe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Oiyambe tries to counter it with a takedown but Kingston pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Oiyambe moves away and avoids it.
As Kingston backs off Oiyambe throws a huge counter combo but Kingston manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Kingston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oiyambe did well to prevent Kingston getting side control.
Kingston wants to pass to mount but Oiyambe is defending the position.
Kingston working over Oiyambe with some ground and pound. Oiyambe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kingston controlling the action here.
Kingston's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kingston is nestled in close to Oiyambe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kingston wants to free his trapped foot but Oiyambe is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Oiyambe pushes Kingston off looking to stand but Kingston dives back in and keeps control.
Kingston tries to pass to full mount but Oiyambe defends it.
Kingston is working hard here to advance position.
Oiyambe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oiyambe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kingston.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Oiyambe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Kingston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oiyambe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingston.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oiyambe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston.#TD2#
Oiyambe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kingston on his heels. He'll look to pass Kingston's guard now, I'm sure.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Oiyambe wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving. #T4#
Oiyambe 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#
Kingston stops Oiyambe from standing up.
Kingston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingston trying to move into half guard but instead Oiyambe has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Oiyambe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kingston is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kingston has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
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 Gregory Kingston will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oiyambe misses with a head kick.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oiyambe.
Oiyambe feints the counter takedown.
Oiyambe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingston paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oiyambe is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oiyambe is trying to stand.
#T1#
Oiyambe taking some punishment here, with Kingston in his half guard.
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.
Kingston throwing shots but Oiyambe is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kingston in particular looking to stall.
Kingston not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Kingston is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#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 missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kingston gets a double leg takedown into Oiyambe's guard.
Kingston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingston throws an elbow that misses. Oiyambe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kingston's guard. Nice move by Oiyambe!#REVB##SUB2#
Oiyambe drops back looking for a leg! Kingston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kingston manages to kick Oiyambe off! Oiyambe jumps back into Kingston's guard. #T3#
Kingston wants to sweep here but Oiyambe controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Oiyambe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gregory Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingston controls Oiyambe momentarily but Oiyambe frees himself. #SUB2#
Oiyambe drops back looking for a leg! Kingston is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kingston manages to kick Oiyambe off! Oiyambe jumps back into Kingston's guard.
Oiyambe wants to pass the guard but Kingston is keeping the position.
Kingston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kingston tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kingston has a closed guard, preventing Oiyambe from standing up.
Oiyambe advances position into side control!
The strikes coming from Oiyambe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kingston takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oiyambe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working. #SUB2#
Oiyambe is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingston is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gregory Kingston will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oiyambe throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston goes for a double leg but Oiyambe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oiyambe continues to drive forward.
Oiyambe tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Oiyambe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Kingston throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kingston looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston stays in close to Oiyambe's body and controls the position. #T1#
Kingston trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Oiyambe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Oiyambe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingston's guard.
Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oiyambe on the ground.
Kingston trying to hold on to Oiyambe's head to control him but Oiyambe postures up.
#SUB#
Kingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Oiyambe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kingston sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Oiyambe is working for a kimura but Kingston is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
Oiyambe wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kingston tries to roll over but Oiyambe keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oiyambe is looking for a kimura here.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Oiyambe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Oiyambe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Oiyambe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oiyambe.
Oiyambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oiyambe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oiyambe throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.
Oiyambe tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Oiyambe is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kingston is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taisho Oiyambe!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 743 Round 3
Date: Apr 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Kingston closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pain quickly recovers to half guard.
Pain trying to hold on to Kingston's head to control him but Kingston postures up.
#SUB2#
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kingston pulls his head out easily.
Kingston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pain looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kingston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pain punching from the bottom.
Pain missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Kingston seems to be working for a kimura but Pain defends the submission attempt.
Pain is looking to escape.
Kingston prevents Pain from improving his position.
Pain tries to kick Kingston off but Kingston keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kingston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kingston uses his free foot to push down on Pain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pain.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingston in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T2#
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Pain is trying to stand up.
Kingston scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#
Pain is rocked!#SUB#
Kingston has isolated one of Pain's arms. Pain looking to fight him off but Kingston twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Kingston!
Ravnity Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'I was distracted by that girl in the front row... '.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 743 Round 2
Date: Apr 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Delira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Kingston decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Delira taking some punishment here, with Kingston in his half guard.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Delira defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston working over Delira with some ground and pound. Delira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kingston content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Delira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kingston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Delira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC#
Delira is rocked!#SUB#
Kingston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Delira defend it? Kingston steps over the head and cranks it - Delira is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gregory Kingston!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 743 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bonsu shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kingston appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kingston drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bonsu wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Kingston controlling the position.
Kingston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kingston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kingston seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bonsu for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kingston scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bonsu to see if he's OK.
Kingston controls the position from side control.
Kingston is chipping away with strikes.
Bonsu on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kingston cracks Bonsu with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonsu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#
Bonsu is rocked!
Kingston in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bonsu looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kingston turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory Kingston!
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