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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justice Kingston (ranked 2368 p4p, 3265 weight class) and Wodin Vader (ranked 268 p4p, 339 weight class). Justice Kingston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justice Kingston!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wodin Vader!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader shoots in but no luck this time.
Kingston attempts a counter takedown but Vader avoids it well and moves away.
Vader misses with a double jab.
Kingston pushes Vader up against the cage in a clinch.
Kingston pulls guard.
Kingston working a defensive guard here.
Kingston is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kingston looking to control.
Vader connects with a couple of short punches.
Kingston is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vader trying to hold on to Kingston's head to control him but Kingston postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vader has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kingston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vader is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kingston controlling the pace for now.
Kingston is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vader to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vader shrugs it off.
Kingston trying to control but Vader is having none of it.
Kingston has hold of Vader's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vader manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vader is looking to escape.
Kingston goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vader turns into him and now he's in Kingston's guard.
Vader wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vader can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kingston holds on and takes a little breather.
Vader is stalling in the full guard.
Kingston is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kingston is controlling Vader's posture.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Vader controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kingston looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vader must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kingston has his foot on Vader's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vader works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.
Vader trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Kingston dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kingston instigates a clinch.
Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around?
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Vader turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kingston tries to score a body lock takedown but Vader shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader.
Vader is looking to control Kingston's arms but Kingston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vader has his back to the cage.
Vader looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vader misses with the head strike.
Kingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
Kingston is trying to drag Vader to the mat but Vader just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
Kingston drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vader gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vader taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston wants to take the fight to the mat but Vader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vader lands an uppercut.
Kingston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vader avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vader forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.
Kingston gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Vader looking for a sweep. Not yet Vader, not yet.
Kingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kingston throwing strikes from guard but Vader blocks nicely.
Kingston trying to control but Vader is working from the bottom.
Kingston thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kingston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Vader wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kingston is defended easily by Vader.
Kingston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vader swivels and escapes.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Vader. Vader maintains the clinch.
Kingston wants a takedown.
Kingston gets control of Vader's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kingston will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Vader throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
Kingston looking to control.
Justice Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kingston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kingston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vader is aware though and is defending well.
Vader wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
Kingston trying to control the position.
Kingston has control of Vader's left arm, preventing Vader from doing any damage.
Kingston is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kingston being controlled here, momentarily.
Vader trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vader passes Kingston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wodin Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kingston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kingston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kingston dodges the punch combination from Vader.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.
Vader with the counter takedown but Kingston avoids it easily.
Kingston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vader scores with a jab to the body.
Kingston closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kingston lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston passes Vader's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kingston connects with a nice short shot to Vader's temple.
Kingston wants to take a breather but Vader is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader wants to control but Kingston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kingston trying to control the action but Vader is working from the bottom.
Vader is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Vader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vader is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kingston wants to control but Vader is keeping him busy.
Kingston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vader has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kingston has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vader defend it? Kingston steps over the head and cranks it - Vader is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Justice Kingston!
Justice Kingston retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Justice Kingston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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FIGHT
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