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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 147
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Archer.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Archer backs off Kingston throws a huge counter combo but Archer manages to avoid it all.
Kingston keeps Archer at a distance using the push kick.
Archer connects with a looping right hand.
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Jonathan Archer has been cut.#KD2#
Kingston lands a big uppercut and Archer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Archer looks OK. Kingston waves Archer back to his feet!#ROC2#Archer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer fails to pull guard.
Kingston tries to score a body lock takedown but Archer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Archer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kingston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer is working Kingston over against the cage.
Kingston misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Archer is trying to pull guard but Kingston turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Archer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Archer being controlled against the cage.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kingston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Kingston trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
Archer misses with a body punch.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Kingston goes for a takedown attempt but Archer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koen Kingston.
Kingston looks for the body kick but Archer saw that one coming.
Archer tries to counter with a takedown but Kingston is quick to defend against it.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archer jabs Kingston right on the nose. Kingston blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Jab, jab by Archer - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Koen Kingston has been cut.
Kingston misses the shot to the body.
Archer tries to counter with a takedown but Kingston is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch.
Kingston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Archer is keeping busy.
Archer blocks a body shot from Kingston.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Archer jumps into guard, dragging Kingston to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kingston sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard. #T3#
Archer is controlling Kingston's trapped leg to prevent Kingston from advancing to side control.
Kingston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Archer is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer gets full guard.
Kingston trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kingston can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kingston sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kingston wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koen Kingston will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Archer blocks the body kick.
Archer with a nice calf kick.
Archer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kingston misses with the body kick
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer throws a head kick but Kingston moves out of range.
Archer lands a nice looking body shot.
Kingston wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Archer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Archer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
Kingston throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
#T1#
Kingston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Archer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Archer digs a good body shot into Kingston's ribs.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Archer slips under a jab from Kingston.#CL2#
Kingston closes the distance and pushes Archer back into the cage.
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Archer manages to get underhooks.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Archer works on Kingston's body with a couple of short punches.
Archer blocking some punches.
Kingston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kingston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kingston tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingston.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Kingston misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Kingston as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Kingston.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Kingston slows down the pace here.
Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingston trying to control the position but instead, Archer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kingston into the cage.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Kingston misses with some punches.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Kingston has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Kingston tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston takes a shot to the head.
Kingston lands an uppercut.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer tries to pull guard but Kingston won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kingston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've been informed that Kingston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kingston.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kingston lands with a short shot to the head.
Koen Kingston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kingston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Archer takes a shot to the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingston's elbow.
Kingston throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Kingston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
Kingston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Archer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Kingston is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kingston slowing the pace effectively.
Kingston receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kingstons head. #TD2#
Kingston pulls guard effortlessly.
Kingston pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Kingston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
A lazy body kick from Kingston #TD#
so Archer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jonathan Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston is controlling Archer's posture.
Archer won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is pulling down on Archer's head. It's preventing any offense from Archer, at least for the moment.
Kingston wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kingston there! #T1#
Kingston working to try and regain half guard.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound.
Kingston tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Kingston is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer scoring with strikes but Kingston is staying in there.
Archer controlling from the full mount.
Kingston is desperately trying to improve his position but Archer has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Archer working Kingston over with strikes here.
Kingston tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Kingston is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jonathan Archer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Archer landing strikes from the mount and Kingston is in trouble!
Archer unloading with bombs!#CUT#That has opened up Koen Kingston's cut even more.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kingston is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Archer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T3#
Archer prevents Kingston from getting the reversal.
Kingston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Archer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Archer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kingston is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Kingston sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Archer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kingston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston trying to control here.
Archer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#The cut above Koen Kingston's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kingston trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koen Kingston! |
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Event:
SMASH: Hallow vs Sitsongrit
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Kingston takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Koen Kingston has been cut.
Kingston throws a wild body kick that Nicholas sees coming a mile off.
Nicholas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicholas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kingston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingston throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Nicholas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicholas throws a right and a left that Kingston avoids nicely. #CL#
Kingston closes the distance and clinches.
Nicholas's coach down at Outlier Martial Arts New York was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nicholas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicholas just leaning against Kingston, taking a breather.
Kingston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingston throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Nicholas - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
Kingston tries to work over Nicholas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kingston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Nicholas breaks the clinch.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#Koen Kingston's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Nicholas cracks Kingston with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kingston looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Nicholas finish him?
Nicholas lands with a right hand. #CUT2#Koen Kingston's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nicholas. Kingston falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nicholas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franz Nicholas! |
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Event:
HFA XMAS '24
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Yilmaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yilmaz misses with a double jab
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Dag Yilmaz has been cut.
Yilmaz moves out of range as Kingston throws a body kick.
Yilmaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Yilmaz. Yilmaz maintains the clinch.
Kingston will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yilmaz up against the cage.
Yilmaz tries to pull guard but Kingston won't allow it.
Kingston working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kingston.
Kingston misses with some punches.
Yilmaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kingston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Kingston scores with a shoulder strike.
Kingston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yilmaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yilmaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingston lands a shot to the body.
Yilmaz looks winded!
Kingston misses with a body punch.
Kingston misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kingston.
Kingston gets through Yilmaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kingston struggles to land a body shot inside as Yilmaz controls his hands.
Kingston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yilmaz backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kingston.
Kingston is leaning against Yilmaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#That has opened up Dag Yilmaz's cut even more.#T2#
A body shot lands from Kingston.
Kingston lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kingston.
Yilmaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yilmaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kingston lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Yilmaz is rocked!
Yilmaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yilmaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Kingston.
Yilmaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Kingston lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kingston.
Yilmaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Yilmaz prevents a body shot from Kingston.
Kingston pushes Yilmaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Kingston throws a big uppercut that drops Yilmaz! More strikes from Kingston and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Yilmaz lies dazed against the cage as Kingston celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Kingston! |
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Event:
HFA 25
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Albertini misses #CL2#
and Kingston counters by clinching up.
Albertini working aggressively here.
Kingston prevents a body shot from Albertini.
Albertini tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Albertini being controlled against the cage.
Kingston lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
Albertini blocking some punches.
Albertini scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albertini doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Albertini tries to stall but Kingston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kingston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albertini lands a hook that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Albertini 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.
A body shot lands from Kingston.
#T1#
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Albertini's head.
Kingston softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD2#
Kingston drops Albertini onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Albertini is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short uppercut from Kingston. #ROC2#Albertini is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Albertini.
Kingston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Albertini or not.
Albertini is breathing heavily.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Albertini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 has a couple of punches blocked by Albertini.
Albertini seems to have got his legs back now.
Kingston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT2#Michele Albertini's cut is getting worse.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kingston as Albertini tries to tie him up.
Kingston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kingston effectively controlling the action here.
Albertini 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.
Albertini working aggressively here.
Kingston lands with a right to the head.
Kingston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Albertini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Kingston creates a bit of distance and cracks Albertini with a massive left hook! Albertini crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Kingston stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koen Kingston! |
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Event:
NG 16
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Jones staying out of range there.
Kingston throws a shot to the body.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Hamburger Jones has been cut.
Kingston swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Kingston throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Kingston didn't expect that. #T1#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kingston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones passes into half guard.
Kingston keeping control of the position.
Jones moves into full mount! Kingston won't be happy about that!
Kingston is looking to get to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Kingston defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones. #SUB#
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Kingston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Jones wants to take Kingston's back here but Kingston is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jones working for a submission but Kingston is keeping him at bay.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Kingston tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Jones trying to control but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is working to get back to half guard.
Kingston is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Kingston is staying busy.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##SUB#
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Kingston is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Kingston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamburger Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamburger Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
Hamburger Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston steps in with a hook that catches Jones right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kingston follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jones looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Kingston!
Koen Kingston is the new heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kingston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kingston wants to hit a sweep here but Pollio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kingston there!
Pollio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#CUT2#It looks like Koen Kingston has been cut.#SUB2#
Pollio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kingston manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kingston knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pollio on the ground.
Pollio connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kingston some visible discomfort.
#CUT2#Koen Kingston's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Koen Kingston's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lysander Pollio!
During a confident post fight interview, Lysander Pollio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Next Gen 10
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Boss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
A clash of legs there as Boss blocks the low kick.
Boss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Final Boss has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Final Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Kingston scores with a nice body kick.
Kingston feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Boss crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koen Kingston!
The defeated Final Boss had this to say: 'It is what it is'. |
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Event:
NextGen 3
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Gordinho throws a series of punches but Kingston avoids them all with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingston as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Gordinho.
Gordinho throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordinho's sensitive parts.
Kingston scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Kingston gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordinho is breathing heavily.
Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kingston lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordinho backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gordinho being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Kingston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston lands a right hand.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Kingston pushes Gordinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordinho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kingston.
Kingston works on Gordinho's body with a couple of short punches.
Kingston lands with a left to the head.
Kingston cracks Gordinho with a nice body shot.
Kingston works on Gordinho's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Kingston.
#T2#
Kingston pushes Gordinho back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kingston scores with a shot to the side of Gordinho's head.
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 lands an uppercut.
Kingston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Gordinho is rocked!
Kingston lands a hook that snaps the head of Gordinho backwards.
Kingston lands a shot to the body.
Kingston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kingston presses Gordinho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Kingston.
Kingston has Gordinho pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kingston.
#T3#
A body shot lands from Kingston.
Kingston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kingston lands a shoulder strike.
Kingston cracks Gordinho with a nice body shot.
Kingston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kingston gets through Gordinho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kingston lands a body shot.
Kingston digs a right hand into Gordinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordinho's gas tank.
Kingston avoiding damage.
Kingston lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Kingston scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kingston has Gordinho pushed against the cage.
Kingston digs a right hand into Gordinho's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gordinho's gas tank.
Kingston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gordinho backwards.
Kingston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston stalls.
Kingston cracks Gordinho with a nice body shot.
Kingston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gordinho letting Kingston take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koen Kingston dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kingston clinches up against the cage.
Kingston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kingston.
Kingston scores with a hook to the body.
Kingston has Gordinho pushed against the cage.
Kingston throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kingston lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston has Gordinho pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koen Kingston.#CL2#
Kingston takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kingston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordinho backwards. #T1#
Kingston manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Kingston.
A short left from Kingston.
Kingston pushes Gordinho back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gordinho takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kingston.
Oh Gordinho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kingston.
Kingston creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Gordinho's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Gordinho drops to his knees and Kingston pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Kingston! |
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Event:
Bone Benders TEST
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamada. Kingston does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Kamada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kingston stalling.
Kingston is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kingston receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kingston as Kamada tries to tie him up.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kingston stalling in the clinch.
Kingston leaning against his opponent.
Kingston has Kamada pressed against the cage.
Kingston continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Koen Kingston.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamada checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamada.#CL#
Kamada has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kingston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kamada stalling in the clinch but Kingston improves position.
Kamada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kamada seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Kingston is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T1#
Kamada blocks a body shot from Kingston.
Kingston leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kamada 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.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingston leaning against his opponent.
Kamada wants to stall.
Kingston stalling against the cage.
Kamada tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
Kamada wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sonosuke Kamada.
Kingston does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kamada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamada misses with a body shot.
Kingston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamada lands a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kingston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Kamada moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kingston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kingston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kingston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamada's elbow.
Kingston stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kingston takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kingston avoiding damage.
Kamada tries a body shot but Kingston blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonosuke Kamada showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kamada 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 10:9
Judge Josh West scores the fight 10:9
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonosuke Kamada! |
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