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Event:
HFA 28
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
#R1# Von Meyer stuns Kingston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL# Von Meyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kingston, pushing him back against the cage. Von Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Von Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow. Von Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Kingston.
Von Meyer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kingston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kingston lands with a light punch inside. Von Meyer misses with some punches.
Kingston tries to circle away but Von Meyer has him pinned against the cage. Kingston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Von Meyer is keeping busy. Von Meyer lands a shoulder strike. Kingston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingston pushes Von Meyer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kingston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. 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 tries a body shot but Von Meyer blocks it.
#T1# Von Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kingston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Meyer. Von Meyer is breathing heavily. Kingston presses Von Meyer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kingston content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kingston lands with a right to the head. Kingston prevents a body shot from Von Meyer. Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Meyer's elbow. Von Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body. Kingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Kingston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing. Kingston misses with a kick to the body and Von Meyer counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Von Meyer looks to land a left hand but Kingston moved out of range nicely. A jab from Kingston misses. #T2# Kingston tries to land a body kick and Von Meyer counters with a nice body shot. Von Meyer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Von Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Von Meyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kingston takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Von Meyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Von Meyer connects with a right hand. Kingston shakes it off. Von Meyer throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it. Kingston misses with a looping left. Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Meyer moves away.#T3# Von Meyer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Von Meyer throws a body punch but Kingston moves out of range. Decent striking displayed by Von Meyer there. Kingston takes a swing at Von Meyer's ribcage but misses. Von Meyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Von Meyer throws a hook but Kingston blocks it. Von Meyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Meyer. Von Meyer thuds a left hand into Kingston's body. Von Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a wild body shot. A quick step to the side and Von Meyer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4# Von Meyer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Von Meyer with a hook. Kingston throws a body kick that misses. Von Meyer is looking to clinch but Kingston is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Kingston misses. Max Von Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Von Meyer. Kingston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kingston swings for the body but Von Meyer moves out of range.
A jab from Kingston misses. Von Meyer throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it. 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 Max Von Meyer will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston. Kingston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kingston. A little feinted left hand from Von Meyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Meyer manages to avoid it. Von Meyer lands the left hand. Von Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingston. Von Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Von Meyer saw that one coming. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingston tries to move into range but Von Meyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Von Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Von Meyer connects with a looping right hand.
Von Meyer wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance. Kingston is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1# Von Meyer connects with a right hand. Kingston shakes it off. Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Meyer. A jab from Von Meyer finds it's way through Kingston's defenses. Kingston walks into a straight right hand from Von Meyer. Kingston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Meyer. Kingston swings and misses with a shot to the body and Von Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Von Meyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range. Kingston misses with a looping right. A little feinted left hand from Von Meyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Kingston misses with a body kick. Von Meyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2# A shot to the liver by Kingston. Beautiful body shot. Max Von Meyer is winning the standup battle so far. Kingston misses with a body shot
and Von Meyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Von Meyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Von Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kingston scores with a jab. Von Meyer moves out of range as Kingston strikes. Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Von Meyer ducks down to avoid it. Von Meyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Von Meyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kingston on the side of the head. Von Meyer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy.#T3# Kingston looks to land a left hand but Von Meyer moved out of range nicely. Von Meyer misses with a hook to the body
and Kingston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kingston thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Von Meyer if he has to take too many more of those.
Von Meyer looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well. Von Meyer punishes Kingston's body with a nice straight punch. Von Meyer looks to land a combination but Kingston avoids it well. Kingston lands with a kick to the temple. Von Meyer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#It looks like Max Von Meyer has been cut. Kingston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Von Meyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Kingston looks to land a left hand but Von Meyer moved out of range nicely. Von Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kingston.#T4# Kingston misses with a wild body shot. A little feinted left hand from Von Meyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Von Meyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston. Kingston misses with a shot to the body and Von Meyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The fighters circling - Von Meyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Kingston avoids the body shot from Von Meyer.
Von Meyer scores with a jab to the head.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Von Meyer wants to clinch. Kingston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Von Meyer will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Max Von Meyer's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Kingston needs to keep his hands up - Von Meyer had a free shot at his head there. A looping hook to the body misses from Von Meyer. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet. Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Meyer moves away. Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston throws out a counter right but Von Meyer avoids it with no problem. Von Meyer wants to clinch up but Kingston keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingston moves out of range as Von Meyer strikes. Von Meyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Von Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1# Kingston wants to slow Von Meyer down by chopping away at his legs. Von Meyer tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kingston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Von Meyer throws out a loose jab but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it. Jumba Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Meyer is just out of range. Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Meyer. Kingston now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The fight stays on the outside here - Von Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kingston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Kingston looks to land a right hand but Von Meyer moved out of range.#T2# A low kick from Kingston misses and Von Meyer counters with a stiff right hand. Von Meyer swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Von Meyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Von Meyer misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kingston! But no joy. Kingston misses with an uppercut. Von Meyer saw that one coming. Kingston throws a body kick that misses and Von Meyer counters with a stiff right hand. Von Meyer slips a straight right by Kingston. Kingston throws a body punch but Von Meyer moves out of range. Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Meyer.#T3# Kingston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kingston misses with a body kick. Kingston throws a lazy uppercut
and Von Meyer counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Von Meyer clinches up with Kingston and pushes him back against the cage. Von Meyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston. Von Meyer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kingston misses with some punches.
Von Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. Von Meyer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. Von Meyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Von Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside. Jumba Kingston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kingston wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# Kingston misses with a body punch.
Von Meyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kingston tries to work over Von Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short body shot lands from Von Meyer as the two fighters clinch.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kingston misses with the head strike.
Von Meyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Von Meyer. Von Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A nice left hand lands by Von Meyer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Von Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. Kingston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Von Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston can't find room to land a body shot as Von Meyer controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kingston trying to control the position but instead, Von Meyer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kingston into the cage. Kingston lands a body shot. Von Meyer misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Von Meyer showed his dominance in that final round. Well Von Meyer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Von Meyer! An out of breath Max Von Meyer 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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Event:
NG 13
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Nice sprawl there from Kingston as Quinn shoots in. Kingston is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Quinn with a lazy takedown attempt and Kingston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Seth Quinn has been cut. Quinn shoots and misses and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jumba Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Quinn. Quinn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kingston. Kingston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Quinn is rocked! Kingston connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Quinn out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jumba Kingston! |
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Event:
NextGen 7
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# Kingston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mferi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Kingston looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mferi throws a poor cross that misses
and Kingston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2# Mferi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kingston has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Mferi takes a shot to the head. #BC# Kingston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kingston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. It appears Kingston was looking to counter with a kick there. Mferi misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming. Kingston is looking to counter punch. Mferi works the jab nicely. Mferi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2# Mferi instigates a clinch. Mferi blocking some punches.
Kingston working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mferi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingston. Mferi misses with a body punch.
Mferi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kingston uses good head movement to avoid it. A nice right hand lands inside from Kingston. #T1# Kingston lands a shot to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mferi. Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mferi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Kingston. A short right from Kingston. A right hand to the body from Kingston.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mferi's elbow. Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston pushes Mferi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mferi misses with a hook from the clinch. Kingston misses with a body punch.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
A body shot lands from Mferi.
A short uppercut from Mferi. This has been an exciting period of action! Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mferi misses with the head strike.
Mferi lands with a left to the head. Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Mferi. Kingston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Kingston looking to slow down the pace here. Mferi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage. Mferi leaning his opponent against the cage. Kingston pressing his opponent against the cage. Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mferi.
Kingston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mferi. Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston lands with a left to the head. Mferi scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Kingston manages to break the clinch.
Mferi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kingston misses the jab.#CL2# Mferi forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches. Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Mferi fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mferi. Mferi misses with a body punch.
Mferi lands a body punch. Kingston is breathing heavily. Mferi scores with a nice hook to the head. Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Mferi.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle. Mferi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mferi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kingston working aggressively here.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses. Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Mferi working aggressively here.
Mferi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. Mferi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. Kingston working aggressively here.
Mferi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Mferi misses with some punches.
Mferi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. Kingston wants to stall.
Mferi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. Mferi lands with a right to the head. Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mferi lands with a light punch inside. Kingston prevents a body shot from Mferi. Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Kingston wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kingston lands a right hand. Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Mferi. Mferi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A right hook to the body lands for Mferi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mferi dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Kingston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mferi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Kingston loads up on a big right hand but Mferi slips the punch. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mferi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Kingston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mferi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingston.
Mferi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKingston. Kingston looks to land a left hand but Mferi moved out of range nicely. Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss! Mferi connects with a body shot. Mferi ducks under a wild hook from Kingston. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kingston blocks a jab. Mferi throws a body shot but no joy. Kingston tried to score with a low kick but Mferi checks it. Mferi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Mferi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1# Mferi throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range. Kingston scores with a hook to the body. Mferi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Donk. Mferi catches Kingston right on the button with a cross. Mferi misses the shot to the body. It looked like Kingston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Kingston throws a head kick but Mferi moves out of range.
Kingston misses the jab. Kingston slips under a jab from Mferi. Kingston is looking to counter punch. Mferi moves out of range of the strikes. Mferi moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Mferi closes the distance and pushes Kingston back into the cage. Kingston misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2# A quick uppercut on the inside from Mferi. Kingston presses Mferi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kingston lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mferi misses with the head strike.
#BC# Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kingston lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#It looks like Mike Mferi has been cut. Mferi connects with a nice looking jab.
Kingston looks to throw the jab but Mferi is out of range. Good shot there by Mferi. Kingston throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Kingston takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Mferi. Beautiful body shot. Mferi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3# Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mferi misses with a looping left. Kingston misses with a hook. Mferi ducked under it nicely. Kingston defending well as Mferi loads up on a big left hand. Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mferi.
Mferi slips a straight right by Kingston. Kingston sets himself, and Mferi steps forward looking for the clinch! Kingston avoids it this time. Mike Mferi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mferi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range. Kingston appears to be looking for a big counter. Mferi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kingston's head. Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mferi. Mike Mferi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Mferi moves into range and clinches up with Kingston. Mferi has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Mferi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Mferi is leaning against Kingston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4# Mferi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. Mike Mferi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Mferi lands a body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A short right from Mferi. Kingston blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mferi works on Kingston's body with a couple of short punches. Mferi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingstons head. Mferi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mferi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage. Mferi lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards. A right hand to the body from Mferi.
Mferi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mferi pushes Kingston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mferi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kingston takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Kingston is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Mferi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mike Mferi's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# Kingston takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mferi throws a body shot but no joy. A counter left hand to the body from Kingston misses its target. Mferi misses with a hook. Kingston ducked under it nicely. Kingston throws a counter high kick but Mferi was just alert enough to avoid it. Kingston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mferi.
Mferi scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2# Mferi moves into range and clinches up with Kingston. Kingston has a couple of punches blocked by Mferi.
A right handed body shot lands from Mferi.
Mferi tries to throw a body punch but Kingston avoids it by throwing Mferi back against the cage. Mferi lands with a short shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mferi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Mferi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Mferi digs a right hand underneath Kingston's ribcage. Kingston let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mferi lands a left hand.
Mferi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1# Kingston blocking some punches.
Kingston taking a breather. Kingston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Still in the clinch, Mferi scores with a nice short uppercut. Mferi lands a shoulder strike. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mferi. Mferi is pushing Kingston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Mferi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kingston blocks a body shot from Mferi. Kingston blocks an uppercut.
Mferi lands with a left to the head. Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mferi's elbow. Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mferi lands a right hand. #T2# Mferi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mferi blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mferi. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mferi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston tries to circle away but Mferi has him pinned against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mferi. A right hand to the body from Mferi.
Mferi scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head. Mferi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kingston blocks a body shot from Mferi. Still in the clinch, Mferi scores with a nice short uppercut. Mferi blocks an uppercut.
Mferi lands a left hand.
Oh Kingston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Mferi slows down the pace here.
Mferi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow. Kingston seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# Mferi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kingston tries to throw a body punch but Mferi avoids it by throwing Kingston back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Mferi. Jumba Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Mferi blocking some punches.
Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Mferi lands with a right to the head. Kingston blocking some punches.
Mferi pushes Kingston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Mferi lands a nice shot to the body. Mferi misses with a punch to the body.
Mferi scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head. Mferi lands a body punch. Mferi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kingston up against the cage. Nice body punch from Mferi - that landed with a thud.
Mferi pushes Kingston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Mferi has Kingston pressed against the cage.
#T4# Mferi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Mferi effectively controlling the action here. Kingston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mferi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kingston taking a breather. Mferi working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mferi digs a right hand into Kingston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kingston's gas tank. Mferi lands a body punch. Kingston is looking to break free of the clinch but Mferi has double underhooks. Mferi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mferi. Mferi is working Kingston over against the cage. Mferi lands with a light punch inside. Mferi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A nice right hand lands inside from Mferi. Mferi cracks Kingston with a nice body shot. Kingston's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Mferi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Mferi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Mferi! |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 5
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
#R1# Kingston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otsoa manages to avoid it. Otsoa misses with a wild combination.
Kingston takes one on the button. Otsoa throws a head kick that misses and Kingston counters with a lovely straight right hand! Kingston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT#It looks like Urre Otsoa has been cut. Otsoa cracks Kingston with an open hand slap. Otsoa misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston is looking to counter punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Otsoa throws a leg kick that is checked and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Otsoa lands a jab. Otsoa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kingston avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Kingston dodges the punch combination from Otsoa.
Kingston is looking to counter punch.#T1# A right-left combo lands from Otsoa. Otsoa misses with a double jab
and Kingston counters with a nice low kick that buckles Otsoa's knee momentarily.#KD# Kingston lands a big head kick that sends Otsoa tumbling to the mat! Kingston takes a step backwards and waves Otsoa back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD# Kingston sends Otsoa crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kingston is motioning to the referee to let Otsoa up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Otsoa is rocked! 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 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otsoa manages to avoid it. Kingston finds Otsoa's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Otsoa flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Kingston lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Otsoa will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jumba Kingston! |
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Event:
Bone Benders TEST
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Kingston has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The referee calls for Heights to work.
Heights stalling the fight.
Heights holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Heights takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tavion Heights. Kingston swings away with a leg kick that misses. Heights moves out of range of the leg kick from Kingston. Heights throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Kingston dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heights. That did some damage! Heights motions for Kingston to come forward. Heights throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Heights throws a chopping leg kick but Kingston manages to avoid taking any serious damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Kingston instigates a clinch. Heights taking a breather. Kingston being controlled against the cage. Kingston misses with a body punch.
#T1# Heights slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heights. Stalling in the clinch from Heights.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tavion Heights. Kingston checks a leg kick. Heights tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2# Heights tries to keep at a distance but Kingston has taken the fight into the clinch. The referee calls for Heights to work.
Come on Heights - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Heights seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Kingston goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heights stalling against the cage.
Heights stalling the fight.
Kingston trying to stall but Heights improves his position.
#T2# Kingston trying to stall but Heights improves his position.
Kingston is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Heights has denied him. Heights stalls. Kingston letting Heights take a breather here. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tavion Heights.#CL2# Heights tries to keep at a distance but Kingston has taken the fight into the clinch. Kingston looking to slow down the pace here. Kingston taking a breather. Heights taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Heights manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heights stalling in the clinch.
Kingston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heights is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jumba Kingston. I think Kingston 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 9:10 Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 10:10 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jumba Kingston! |
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