PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Roqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Kingston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kingston
vs
Roqua

186 cm
21
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Roqua!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Kingston digs a good body shot into Roqua's ribs.
Roqua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roqua fails with the takedown.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kingston throws a right and a left that Roqua avoids nicely.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Roqua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Kingston connects with a looping right hand.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roqua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Roqua shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roqua.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Roqua.
Kingston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kingston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kingston slaps away a takedown attempt from Roqua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roqua circles away quickly and effectively.
Nate Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Roqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kingston.
Roqua dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Roqua avoids it well.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Roqua fails with the takedown
and Kingston counters with a series of strikes. Roqua will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roqua has his takedown stuffed
and Kingston counters with a one-two to the body.
Kingston throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingston throws a right hand that Roqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Roqua also avoids with ease.
Roqua is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kingston is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Roqua.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Roqua looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Kingston dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Roqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Kingston both land. Nice combination.
Kingston with a jab.
Kingston is working the combinations to good effect here.
Donk. Kingston catches Roqua right on the button with a cross.
Kingston swinging wildly here.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Roqua is rocked!
Roqua slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kingston!
Roqua is still on wobbly legs! Can Kingston finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
Roqua slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Roqua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Kingston tries to bum rush Roqua with a series of wild strikes but Roqua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Kingston connects with a body shot that sends Roqua's belly button to the back.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston misses with a double jab

and Roqua counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Roqua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Roqua tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Roqua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kingston is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roqua seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roqua working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.

Roqua is trying to get an arm triangle but Kingston is defending well.
Roqua working away.
Kingston tries to bench press Roqua off him but Roqua keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Roqua.
Kingston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roqua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kingston is working hard here to advance position.
Roqua scoring with punches and elbows.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.

Roqua stands up and beckons Kingston to his feet.
Kingston defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roqua.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roqua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
Nate Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nate Kingston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roqua fails with a takedown attempt.
Nate Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Roqua.
Roqua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kingston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kingston stalks Roqua and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Roqua's face. Roqua staggers backwards, shaken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roqua.
Kingston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kingston looks to land a combination but Roqua avoids it well.
Kingston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roqua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roqua tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Left hook, right uppercut from Kingston.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Kingston dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Roqua needs to keep his hands up - Kingston had a free shot at his head there.
Kingston lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roqua throws a head kick that misses.
Nate Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
Kingston throws a right hand that Roqua ducks under and follows up with a left that Roqua also avoids with ease.
Kingston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kingston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Kingston feints with a jab and clips Roqua right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Roqua is sent crashing into the canvas and Kingston leaps in for the kill! Roqua tries to get to his feet but Kingston is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Roqua is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Kingston!