PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaik Hamadani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamadani is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prince Of Persia - Welcome Within. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kingsley
vs
Hamadani

189 cm
22
222 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
212 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

KO Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malaik Hamadani!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hamadani has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hamadani throws a poor cross that misses

and Kingsley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hamadani won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Hamadani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamadani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingsley lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hamadani down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingsley is looking to take a break and control but Hamadani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamadani is looking to regain half guard here but Kingsley keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamadani is trying to control Kingsley's posture but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley trying to control the position but Hamadani is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadani is looking to regain half guard here but Kingsley keeps moving and retains side control.
Hamadani wants to control but Kingsley postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley wants to control but Hamadani is keeping him busy.
Hamadani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Hamadani wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingsley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Hamadani is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hamadani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani with the ground and pound but Kingsley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hamadani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingsley pulls Hamadani in close to prevent any damage.
Hamadani won't allow Kingsley to sweep him here.
Hamadani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamadani trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingsley is trying to control the position but Hamadani postures up.
Kingsley keeping full guard, as Hamadani tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kingsley keeping moving, preventing Hamadani from controlling successfully.
Hamadani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hamadani as he avoids it easily.
Kingsley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kingsley wants it to stay on the feet.
Kingsley blocks the body kick.
Hamadani scores with a spinning back kick!
Hamadani slips a jab from Kingsley.
Hamadani jabs Kingsley right on the nose. Kingsley blinks but takes it well.
Hamadani throws a body punch but Kingsley moves out of range.

Hamadani drives through with a takedown into Kingsley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamadani looking to pass the guard.
Kingsley has Hamadani pulled in close to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamadani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Hamadani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kingsley is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hamadani, into his guard.
Hamadani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kingsley is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malaik Hamadani will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hamadani connects with a crisp jab.
Kingsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamadani.
Kingsley misses with an uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamadani.
Hamadani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kingsley tries to avoid it but Hamadani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kingsley to the ground. Kingsley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kingsley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hamadani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kingsley counters with a single leg into guard. Hamadani didn't expect that.
Hamadani is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kingsley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kingsley wants to control from the top but Hamadani keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamadani working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamadani might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kingsley haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kingsley trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamadani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Hamadani there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hamadani lunges at Kingsley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kingsley's hand.
Hamadani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hamadani moves out of range as Kingsley strikes.
Kingsley steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hamadani. That one must have hurt.
Kingsley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kingsley throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hamadani swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
A jab from Hamadani misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kingsley, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamadani.
Hamadani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaik Hamadani.
Kingsley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hamadani throws a leg kick but Kingsley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hamadani tries to land a front kick but Kingsley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Kingsley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingsley.
Kingsley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamadani misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hamadani throws a big shot that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hamadani.
Hamadani takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hamadani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kingsley momentarily.
Kingsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamadani manages to avoid it.
Hamadani lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kingsley will feel that in the morning.
Malaik Hamadani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamadani tests Kingsley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown but Hamadani shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kingsley throws a right and a left that Hamadani avoids nicely.
Hamadani is looking to slow Kingsley down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley lands a really nice looking cross but Hamadani seems unphased.
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!
Hamadani is looking to land body kicks.
Hamadani scores with a leg kick.
Kingsley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hamadani lands with a good body shot.
Hamadani avoids the body shot from Kingsley.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hamadani.
Hamadani goes for a double leg but Kingsley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kingsley continues to drive forward.
Hamadani working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kingsley has Hamadani pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hamadani manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamadani wants to take the fight to the mat but Kingsley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hamadani wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingsley won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Kingsley will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Hamadani or perhaps it was just good defense by Kingsley which made him look bad.
Hamadani misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hamadani.
A good leg kick by Hamadani.
Jab, jab by Hamadani - just one landing.
Hamadani is looking to land body kicks.
Hamadani lands a lovely overhand right.
Kingsley throws a big shot that misses.
Kingsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamadani manages to avoid it.
Kingsley swings for the body but Hamadani moves out of range.
Hamadani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kingsley's sensitive parts.
Hamadani is looking to land body kicks.
Kingsley looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamadani is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hamadani misses.
Hamadani moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kingsley misses with a hook. Hamadani ducked under it nicely.
Kingsley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hamadani looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kingsley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hamadani thuds his right hand into Kingsley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hamadani lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingsley's head.
Kingsley throws a right and a left that Hamadani avoids nicely.
Hamadani lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hamadani misses with a looping right.
Hamadani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kingsley defends it nicely.
Hamadani is looking to score with low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani takes one on the button.
Hamadani fails to land the takedown.
James Kingsley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaik Hamadani.
Hamadani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamadani fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kingsley checks it well.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingsley misses the target.
Hamadani slips a jab from Kingsley.
Hamadani throws a leg kick but Kingsley checks it.
A jab from Kingsley misses.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kingsley enables Hamadani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kingsley manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hamadani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamadani trying to control but Kingsley is working from the bottom.
Hamadani throws a strike but Kingsley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hamadani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hamadani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingsley works over Hamadani with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hamadani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Hamadani is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hamadani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hamadani wants to control the position but Kingsley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kingsley seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamadani is looking to control Kingsley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamadani avoid being mounted?
Kingsley trying to mount his opponent but Hamadani defends it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malaik Hamadani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hamadani 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaik Hamadani!
In his post fight interview, Malaik Hamadani started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.