PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kingston
vs
Carter

186 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nate Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimi Carter!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Carter tries for a takedown but Kingston sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter throws a nice looking combination but Kingston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kingston throws out the jab.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Carter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard.

Carter pushes Kingston off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter misses with a low kick as Kingston jumps back.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Kingston throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.

Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.

Carter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.

Carter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Carter isn't so interested in that idea.
Carter controlling from the top position.
Carter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter passes Kingston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carter is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kingston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.

Carter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Carter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Carter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Carter throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.
Kingston is pressing down on Carter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter content to stall in guard here.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kingston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Carter postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jimi Carter has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Carter shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Carter.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimi Carter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carter throws out the jab.

Carter clinches.
Carter missing with knees to the body.
Kingston tries to break free but Carter pushes him back against the cage.
Kingston wants to get back to striking at distance but Carter won't allow it.

Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Nate Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kingston leaves Carter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston checks a leg kick nicely.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Kingston keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nate Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kingston sprawls well. Kingston wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Carter.
Kingston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carter.
A head kick misses from Carter.
Kingston misses with a combination

and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.

Carter jumps into guard, dragging Kingston to the mat.
Carter wants to sweep but no luck.
Carter controlling Kingston's posture.
Carter controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Carter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jimi Carter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Carter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Kingston swats away the attempt to clinch by Carter.
Carter dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
Carter shoots in and drives through. Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingston wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Nate Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kingston!
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston looks to land a combination. Carter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carter slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Carter shoots for a double leg takedown but Kingston sprawls well. He's pushed Carter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston avoids a kick to the body.
Carter shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Carter moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimi Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Carter tries to land a front kick but Kingston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingston avoids it really well and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston throws a combination that misses
and Carter counters with a three punch combo that has Kingston backing up. Kingston nods at Carter to acknowledge the strikes.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carter.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Carter.

Carter drives through and clinches with Kingston against the cage.

Carter successfully pulls guard.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kingston manages to pass to side control.
Carter trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kingston manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter tries to lock up and control but Kingston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Kingston is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Carter has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Carter!

Kingston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kingston is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carter's guard.
Kingston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kingston trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Carter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Carter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston slips nicely into half guard.
Carter trying to control from the bottom.
Kingston misses with a head shot. Carter uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kingston won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Nate Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimi Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nate Kingston.
I think Carter 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Carter!