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Event:
NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Mendez misses with a right hand
and Kingston counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mendez moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Mendez tries to counter with a takedown but Kingston is quick to defend against it.
Mendez tries for a takedown but Kingston circles away easily
and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Kingston.#CUT2#It looks like Joe Mendez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mendez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kingston to the mat! Kingston manages to get full guard.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it. #T1#
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendez working some strikes from top position.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Mendez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingston pulls Mendez in close to prevent any damage.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Kingston trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston controls Mendez momentarily but Mendez frees himself.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.#T3#
Mendez wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendez postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Kingston is pulling down on Mendez's head to control his posture.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.
Kingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingston pulls Mendez in to control the position. #T4#
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez works over Kingston with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston parries the strikes from Mendez easily there. Mendez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kingston to escape.
Mendez is putting a hurting on Kingston here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mendez trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Mendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mendez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Kingston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston lands with a nice combination. Mendez backs away looking to recover.
Kingston misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kingston controls Mendez momentarily but Mendez frees himself. #T1#
Kingston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendez postures up and lands a big shot to Kingston's brow.
Mendez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendez trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kingston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mendez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendez landing with the ground and pound.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez lands a couple of digs.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Mendez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mendez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Mendez stands up over Kingston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Mendez is proving a slippery customer.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendez looking to sit in guard and control but Kingston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Kingston stands and steps away. Mendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Mendez.
Mendez lands with an overhand left.
Mitch Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendez swings widly with a right hand
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingston but Kingston pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A shot to the liver by Kingston. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joe Mendez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kingston enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kingston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston is controlling Mendez's posture.
Kingston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mendez being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Mendez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kingston controls Mendez momentarily but Mendez frees himself.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendez.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kingston is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
Kingston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Kingston is trying to keep Mendez in close.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kingston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Kingston's legs - danger averted.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mendez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mendez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston controls Mendez momentarily but Mendez frees himself.
Mendez throws a big elbow that misses.
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mendez wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez trying to control the position here.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Mendez is keeping the position.#T4#
Mendez wants to stand and escape but Kingston is having none of it.
Mendez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mendez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Mendez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kingston misses.
Mendez cracks Kingston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kingston motions for Mendez to come forward. Kingston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mendez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez throws a looping overhand right but Kingston ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston throws a poor cross that misses
and Mendez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Kingston lands.#T1#
Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston.
Kingston stuffs the takedown.
Kingston wants to slow Mendez down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kingston lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kingston lands with a straight right. Mendez didn't see that one coming.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Mendez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T2#
Kingston displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendez.
Kingston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Mendez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingston in his tracks.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kingston's head backwards.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target.
Mendez misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez cracks Kingston with an open hand slap.
Kingston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mendez with a jab.#T4#
Mendez moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Kingston uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mendez darts in looking for a takedown but Kingston gets double underhooks and turns Mendez into the cage.
Kingston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mendez goes for a takedown attempt but Kingston pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kingston moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mitch Kingston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Mendez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendez or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingston, which made it look bad.
Kingston tries a quick counter leg kick but Mendez is wise to it.
Mitch Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
Kingston misses with a hook.
Mendez has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Mendez.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Mendez avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kingston throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
Kingston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mendez.
Mendez misses with a hook.
Kingston misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez slips under a jab from Kingston.
Kingston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mendez dives in and grabs Kingston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
Kingston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kingston cracks Mendez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mendez punishes Kingston's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
Kingston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Kingston misses its intended target. #T3#
Kingston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mendez shoots in looking for a takedown but Kingston manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Mendez avoids it with no problem.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendez.
Kingston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot by Kingston.#T4##TD#
Mendez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mendez lands in his opponent's guard.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Kingston looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mendez throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Joe Mendez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mendez! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 14
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Dickweed drops his hands momentarily and Kingston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Dickweed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dickweed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dickweed misses with the ground and pound.
Kingston struggling a bit here.
Dickweed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kingston tries to bench press Dickweed off him but Dickweed keeps the position. #SUB2#
Dickweed tries for a kimura but Kingston is defending well.
Dickweed working the ground and pound but Kingston is defending the strikes.
Kingston tries to bench press Dickweed off him but Dickweed keeps the position.
Dickweed tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kingston's legs.
Dickweed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dickweed throws an elbow but Kingston slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Dickweed are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1#
Dickweed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
You can see the frustration on Kingston's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kingston managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dickweed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickweed creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kingston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Dickweed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingston parries the strikes from Dickweed easily there. Dickweed is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kingston to escape.
Dickweed throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kingston works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dickweed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head. #T2#
Dickweed throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.
Kingston keeping hold of Dickweed's head, controlling as best he can.
Kingston has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Dickweed there. #SUB2#
Dickweed seems to be working for a kimura but Kingston defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dickweed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kingston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickweed.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickweed. #T3##SUB2#
Dickweed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kingston is controlling Dickweed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dickweed.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickweed.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickweed.
Dickweed drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
Dickweed not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Dickweed is looking for a kimura but Kingston is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickweed to get the leverage. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dickweed lands a nice short elbow.
Dickweed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dickweed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dickweed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Kingston manages to get to full guard.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kingston.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston has momentary wrist control but Dickweed slips an elbow through the middle.
Dickweed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingston is pulling down on Dickweed's head to control his posture.
Dickweed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Dickweed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dickweed shoots in but no luck this time.
Dickweed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
Dickweed with a poor takedown
and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dickweed.
Dickweed shoots in looking for a takedown. Kingston tries to sprawl out of it but Dickweed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kingston manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kingston enables Dickweed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kingston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dickweed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dickweed throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Dickweed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kingston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dickweed has Kingston in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kingston avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Dickweed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingston is aware though and is defending well.
Kingston wanted to stand there but Dickweed had control of the position. #SUB2#
Dickweed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Dickweed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kingston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kingston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Dickweed is looking for a triangle but Kingston pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Dickweed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kingston tries to free his leg and advance position but Dickweed is retaining full guard.
Kingston sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Dickweed has an active guard here but Kingston has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kingston pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dickweed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dickweed wants to get back to full guard but Kingston has passed into side control.#T3#
Kingston wants to stand but Dickweed is controlling his arm.
Kingston gets to mount! Dickweed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dickweed is trying to reverse the position but instead Kingston has taken his back - oops!
Kingston controlling the position well here. Dickweed rolled but Kingston kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
John Dickweed has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Dickweed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dickweed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good control from Kingston.
Dickweed tries to roll but Kingston sticks to his back.
Dickweed is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kingston doesn't have the hooks in and Dickweed manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Dickweed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dickweed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dickweed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kingston controlling Dickweed's posture.
Dickweed throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kingston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Dickweed working for a triangle but Kingston defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dickweed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kingston defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Kingston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dickweed looking to score a takedown here. Kingston is defending well but Dickweed drives through and ends up in Kingston's guard.
Dickweed throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Dickweed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kingston gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kingston pushing down on Dickweed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Dickweed defending well.
Kingston prevents Dickweed from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston not doing much here.
Kingston wants to pass to mount but Dickweed is defending the position. #T1##SUB2#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dickweed with the active half guard here but Kingston passes nicely into side control.
Dickweed is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Kingston politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kingston prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kingston wants to stand but Dickweed has his arm trapped.
Dickweed is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dickweed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dickweed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kingston's best efforts.
Kingston trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Dickweed looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dickweed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kingston pulls his head out easily.
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Kingston is looking to advance position but Dickweed won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dickweed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dickweed has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dickweed misses with a takedown
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like John Dickweed has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Dickweed.
Kingston misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Kingston throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
Dickweed slips under a jab from Kingston.
Dickweed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dickweed.
A swing and a miss from Kingston.
Dickweed shoots for a takedown but Kingston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Dickweed with that takedown attempt.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dickweed goes for a double leg but Kingston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingston continues to drive forward.
Dickweed looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dickweed.
Dickweed with a poor takedown
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Kingston drops Dickweed with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dickweed looks back up at him and smiles so Kingston waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kingston has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Kingston!
Our winner, Mitch Kingston, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Baddock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baddock scores with a jab to the body.
Baddock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
An attempted straight right counter from Baddock misses the target.
Kingston avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Kingston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Baddock misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Brendan Baddock has been cut.
Kingston is looking to chop away at Baddock's legs.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.
Baddock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
A little feinted left hand from Baddock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baddock jabs at Kingston's body.
Baddock throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baddock misses with a wild combination.
Baddock slips under a jab.
Baddock avoids the head kick by Kingston.
#T1#
Baddock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston throws a body punch but Baddock moves out of range.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baddock manages to avoid it.
Baddock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've been told by Baddock's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baddock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Baddock throws a head kick that misses
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Baddock misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Baddock counters with a straight right hand.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Baddock saw that one coming.
Brendan Baddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baddock lands with a cross. #KD#
Baddock lands a big head kick that sends Kingston tumbling to the mat! Baddock takes a step backwards and waves Kingston back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Mitch Kingston has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston scores with a jab. Baddock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baddock scores with a one two! Kingston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T2#
Kingston throws a shot from downtown. Baddock moves away and avoids it.
Baddock misses with a head kick.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston ducks right into an uppercut from Baddock.
Kingston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#Brendan Baddock's cut is getting worse.
Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Baddock avoids it with no problem.
Baddock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baddock throws a head kick that Kingston semi-blocks.
Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baddock manages to avoid it.
Baddock lands with a kick to the temple. Kingston shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Baddock throws a head kick that misses
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingston tries to work over Baddock's front leg with a kick but Baddock checks it.
Baddock misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Kingston counters with a crisp right hand that drops Baddock! Kingston lets Baddock back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#Brendan Baddock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Kingston lands a big right hand that sends Baddock crashing to the mat! Kingston stays standing though and waves Baddock back to his feet!#ROC2#Baddock is rocked!#T3#
Kingston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kingston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baddock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kingston tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston throws a jab when Baddock was well out of range.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Baddock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingston blocks a head kick by Baddock.
Kingston swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No joy there for Baddock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baddock misses with a left hand
and Kingston counters with a left to the body.
Baddock is breathing heavily.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Baddock moved out of range.#KD2#
Kingston lands a big right hand that sends Baddock crashing to the mat! Kingston stays standing though and waves Baddock back to his feet!
Oh Baddock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Brendan Baddock's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brendan Baddock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitch Kingston!
A very excited looking Mitch Kingston 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:
NYF Fight Night 9
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Justen tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston takes one to the chin there.
Kingston throws an off balance right hand
enabling Justen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Kingston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Herbert Justen has been cut.#CL#
Kingston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Justen, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Justen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Justen wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justen wants a takedown.
Kingston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Justen.
Kingston tries to work over Justen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Justen pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Kingston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Justen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kingston has managed to get both his arms back between Justen's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Kingston is looking to stand up but Justen won't let him. #SUB2#
Justen has an active guard here but Kingston has managed to pass into half guard.
Kingston slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Justen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Justen 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.#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 controlling the action here.
Justen trying to control but Kingston postures up.
Kingston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Justen gets back to full guard.
Kingston trying to stand up but can't free himself from Justen's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Justen has an active guard here but Kingston has managed to pass into half guard.
Kingston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kingston prevents Justen from improving his position.
Justen keeps trying to improve his position.
Kingston performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Justen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Justen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Justen.#SUB2#
Justen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingston defends it easily.#SUB2#
Justen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingston is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Justen wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
Kingston sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mitch Kingston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Herbert Justen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kingston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Justen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Justen tries to close the distance and clinch but Kingston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Justen clinches up with Kingston and pushes him back against the cage.
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Justen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston presses Justen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Justen's head.
Kingston presses Justen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Justen trying to land knees to the body.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Justen controls the action.
Justen is trying to break the clinch but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston prevents Justen from breaking the clinch.
Kingston pushes Justen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Justen is trying to pull guard but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kingston.
Kingston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Justen is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kingston.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kingston.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kingston.
Kingston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Justen or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kingston.
Justen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kingston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kingston rushes Justen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Kingston lands with a short shot to the head.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston digs a right hand underneath Justen's ribcage. Justen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kingston.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Justen is rocked!
Kingston throws a big uppercut that drops Justen! More strikes from Kingston and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Justen lies dazed against the cage as Kingston celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Kingston!
An out of breath Mitch Kingston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Herbert Justen spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm done... will now only focus on training my BJJ skills and support my teammates'. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 56
Date: Jun 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Kingston lunges at Burns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burns's hand. #CUT#It looks like Monty Burns has been cut.
Kingston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kingston drops Burns with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Burns! Kingston dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Kingston!
After winning the bout, Mitch Kingston 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:
MMAHKI 48
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Rail keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
A big left from Rail misses.
Mitch Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rail swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Rail sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rail's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rail's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kingston looks to land a left hand but Rail moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Rail does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rail counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingston's knee momentarily.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rail thuds a left hand into Kingston's body.
Rail throws a chopping leg kick but Kingston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kingston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rail lands with a shot to the body.
Rail throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingston checks a leg kick.
Rail lands a jab to the head.
Rail lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rail tries to land a front kick but Kingston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rail to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rail thumps Kingston with a low kick.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Rail works over Kingston's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Rail throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kingston moves out of range as Rail throws a body kick.
Kingston misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rail connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Rail takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingston misses with a straight left.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
Rail blocks a jab.#CL#
Kingston moves into range and clinches up with Rail.
Rail's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Rail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Rail controls the action.
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Rail backwards.
Rail working aggressively here.
Kingston lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Kingston swings wildly with an uppercut but Rail uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kingston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rail or not.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rail looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kingston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rail's efforts to push away.
Rail wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingston misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Rail's head.
Kingston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kingston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kingston tries to throw a body punch but Rail avoids it by throwing Kingston back against the cage.
Kingston presses Rail against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kingston scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Rail is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kingston.
Kingston gets through Rail's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rail takes a shot to the head.
Kingston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Rail backwards.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Rail's head.
Kingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rail.
Kingston is working Rail over against the cage.
Kingston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kingston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kingston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rail working hard to break the clinch.
Kingston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
Good body shot from Kingston.
A right handed body shot lands from Kingston.
Kingston lands with a right to the head.
Kingston lands with a right to the head.
Kingston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rail backwards. #ROC#Rail is rocked!#KD#
Kingston drops Rail onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rail is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rail is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Nice body punch from Kingston - that landed with a thud.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rail.
A right handed body shot lands from Kingston.
Kingston lands a body punch.
Kingston is leaning against Rail and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#KD#
Kingston drops Rail onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rail is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short right from Kingston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Kingston.
#KD#
Kingston drops Rail onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Rail is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short right from Kingston on the inside.
Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kingston pushes Rail against the cage. Kingston is working some dirty boxing. Kingston pushes off with a quick right hook! Rail goes down! Rail tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kingston moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Kingston!
Mitch Kingston thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 41
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Graves.
Graves moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Graves.
Graves lands the left hand.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingston in his tracks.
Kingston throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Graves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kingston doesn't seem phased though.
Graves scores with a decent looking hook.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston scores with a sloppy right hand. Graves should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut.
Graves throws a hook but Kingston blocks it.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Good exchange - Kingston coming out on top.#T1#
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Kingston should have avoided that one.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves staying out of range there.
Graves moves out of range as Kingston strikes.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kingston ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Kingston closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kingston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Kingston throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Graves lands a nice hook to Kingston's body. Kingston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab. #T2#
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Kingston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#KD2#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Kingston crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Kingston back to his feet!#ROC2#Kingston is rocked!
Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Kingston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingston doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingston seems to have got his legs back now.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
Kingston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graves scores with the left hand. Kingston knows he should have avoided that one.
Graves stuns Kingston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Graves connects with a jab.
Kingston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves scores with a jab.#KD2#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Kingston crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Kingston back to his feet!
Graves cracks Kingston with a left hook right on the temple and Kingston goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Graves lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Kingston is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Graves! |
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Event:
ICE 8: Ua Keu
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jimin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jimin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jimin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Jimin is proving a slippery customer.
Jimin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimin wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Jimin throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Jimin scores with a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin.
Jimin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kingston working a defensive guard but Jimin passes into half guard.
Jimin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kingston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jimin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Jimin 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.
Jimin wants to free his trapped foot but Kingston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jimin thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Jimin sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jimin.
Jimin is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Jimin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingston's waist but Kingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jimin off to one side.
Jimin defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Jimin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
Jimin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#It looks like Bon Jimin has been cut.
Jimin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Jimin moves away from the strike by Kingston. #T4#
Jimin misses with a takedown
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Jimin.
Jimin shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Jimin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Jimin staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimin moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimin.
Jimin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Jimin ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimin misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mitch Kingston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bon Jimin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimin, as that shot connected.
Jimin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimin lands with an overhand left.
Kingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimin to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingston moves forwards but Jimin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Jimin ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bon Jimin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimin has a takedown stuffed.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Jimin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jimin is defended easily by Kingston.
Mitch Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jimin misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.#TD2#
Jimin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jimin is nestled in close to Kingston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jimin.
Still in half guard, Jimin seems content to control.
Jimin lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Jimin lands with a punch from half guard.
Jimin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jimin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jimin scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jimin connects with a nice short shot to Kingston's temple.
Kingston trying to control here.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Jimin sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimin.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jimin slips a straight right by Kingston.
Jimin lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD2#
Jimin shoots in and gets a takedown into Kingston's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimin postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Jimin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jimin throwing strikes but missing.
Jimin throws a big elbow that misses.
Jimin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jimin throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kingston stops Jimin from standing up.
Bon Jimin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jimin is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimin wants to get back to his feet but Kingston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Jimin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bon Jimin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jimin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Jimin controlling the action here.
Jimin drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
Jimin is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
Jimin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Jimin there.
Jimin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jimin lands a nice short elbow.
Jimin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kingston to regain full guard. #T2#
Jimin postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimin is just out of range.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Kingston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Jimin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kingston defending well though.
Jimin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jimin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jimin looks to land a strike but Kingston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jimin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Jimin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jimin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kingston taking some punishment here, with Jimin in his half guard.
Jimin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jimin is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jimin throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bon Jimin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimin 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bon Jimin!
After winning the bout, Bon Jimin 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:
ICE 4:: PÅÊ»ino
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Rodriguez lands a head shot.
Kingston looks to land a right hand but Rodriguez moved out of range.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Rodriguez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Kingston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kingston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kingston misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Kingston's head coaches at Helsinki Private Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodriguez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodriguez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#It looks like Raul Rodriguez has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingston checks a leg kick.
Kingston throws a poor cross that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Kingston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kingston misses with a jab to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rodriguez has time to react.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
Kingston throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks. #CUT#That has opened up Raul Rodriguez's cut even more.
Rodriguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Rodriguez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Kingston misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston throws a body punch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A jab from Kingston misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Rodriguez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mitch Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kingston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Kingston misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kingston 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 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitch Kingston!
After winning the bout, Mitch Kingston 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Kingston. Beautiful body shot.
Kingston avoids the head kick by Kenitov.
Kingston connects with a body shot that sends Kenitov's belly button to the back.
Kingston connects with a right hand. Kenitov shakes it off.#CL#
Kenitov takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kingston fails to land.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kenitov's elbow.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenitov. #TD#
Kingston is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kenitov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kingston to the mat. Kingston regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenitov is breathing heavily.
Kingston looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenitov is one step ahead there.
Kingston is trying to control the position but Kenitov postures up.
Kingston might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kenitov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Kenitov stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.
Kingston looking to control.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenitov.
Kingston controls Kenitov momentarily but Kenitov frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kenitov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A left lands for Kingston.
Kenitov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenitov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2##CL#
Kenitov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kenitov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kingston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Kenitov controls the action.
Kenitov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kenitov keeps control of Kingston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kingston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenitov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Kenitov has Kingston pushed against the cage.
Kingston has had enough of the clinch but Kenitov keeps him there for the moment.
Kingston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenitov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kenitov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kingston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kingston lands a nice hook to Kenitov's body. Kenitov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Kenitov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenitov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mitch Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston scores with a shot to the body.
Kingston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kenitov.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kenitov momentarily.
Nemanja Kenitov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenitov's hands.
Kingston lands a jab to Kenitov's midsection.
Kenitov walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kenitov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kingston lands a jab.
A head kick misses from Kenitov.
A little jabbing left from Kingston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body. Kenitov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Kenitov drops his hands momentarily and Kingston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kenitov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Kingston finds it's way through Kenitov's defenses.
Kenitov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kenitov tries to move into range but Kingston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kingston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston cracks Kenitov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston sizes up Kenitov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kingston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kingston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Kingston dominated that round.
That's time! Kenitov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kingston lands with a good body shot.
Kingston cracks Kenitov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kingston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kenitov throws a head kick that misses.
Kenitov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kingston scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenitov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingston to score with a decent uppercut.
Kenitov walks into a stiff left hand from Kingston.#TD#
Kenitov shoots in and bounces Kingston off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenitov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston controls Kenitov momentarily but Kenitov frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Kenitov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kenitov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Kenitov from controlling successfully.
Kenitov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kingston scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston lands with a cross. #T2#
Kenitov tries to move into range but Kingston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mitch Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenitov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kenitov tries to clinch up.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kingston thuds his right hand into Kenitov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kingston scores with a hook.
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 bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenitov's head backwards.
Kenitov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kingston scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston scores with a nice head shot.
Kingston lands with a shot to the body.
Kingston lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Kenitov is rocked!
Kenitov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kingston to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Kenitov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Kingston drops Kenitov with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kingston follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitch Kingston!
An out of breath Mitch Kingston thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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