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Event:
FCL - 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kingston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rochester!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Rochester's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rochester is letting Kingston control him for a moment. #SUB#
Kingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kingston throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rochester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rochester is still trying to improve position.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kingston connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rochester some visible discomfort.
Rochester can't do much from the bottom here.
Kingston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kingston looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kingston is trying to get an arm triangle but Rochester is defending well.
Rochester is being controlled here.
Rochester is looking for a sweep.
Rochester trying to remain calm as Kingston controls from the top position.
Rochester struggling a bit here.#T2#
Kingston working the ground and pound.
Kingston controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Kingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kingston wants to control but Rochester is keeping him busy.
Rochester tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kingston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Kingston working the ground and pound.
Rochester is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kingston cracks Rochester with a big right hand but Rochester just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kingston working the ground and pound.
Kingston scoring with punches and elbows.
Kingston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rochester down.
Rochester struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kingston thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rochester keeps working. #T4#
Rochester tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingston cracks Rochester with a big right hand but Rochester just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Kingston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rochester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kingston lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rochester is not content to let Kingston control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rochester is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Kingston dominated that round.
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##TD#
Kingston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rochester prevents Kingston from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Kingston stalls from top position.
Rochester is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston just content to control the position.
Kingston trying to control the action but Rochester is working from the bottom.
Rochester on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston trying to control the position but Rochester is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Rochester is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston cracks Rochester with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kingston controlling from side mount.
Rochester is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rochester is not content to let Kingston control the position.
Rochester tries to improve position but can't.
Kingston is staying tight to Rochester's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rochester is not content to let Kingston control the position.
Kingston content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kingston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rochester takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Rochester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingston remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kingston scoring with punches from side control.
Kingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kingston lands an elbow. #SUB#
Kingston tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kingston has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kingston tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Kingston trying to control the position but Rochester is working away.
Rochester manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Justice Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rochester trying to control but Kingston postures up.
Rochester is pressing down on Kingston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston connects with a couple of short punches.
Rochester wants to sweep here but Kingston controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kingston works over Rochester with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Kingston dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Rochester on that attempt. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kingston.
Rochester is looking to regain half guard here but Kingston keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kingston is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rochester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kingston goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rochester rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kingston's guard! Nice work there by Rochester!
Kingston trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Rochester tries to pass. #T1#
Kingston is controlling Rochester's posture.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Rochester isn't so interested in that idea.
Kingston looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingston, not yet.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Rochester from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kingston trying to control the position here.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Rochester controlling him for the moment.
Rochester trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rochester looking to sit in guard and control but Kingston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kingston postures up.
#T3#
Kingston stands up over Rochester, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kingston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rochester can do to turn this around?
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ziggy Rochester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Rochester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kingston has closed the distance and engaged Rochester in a clinch.
#TD#
Kingston gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kingston is taking a breather. Rochester says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Rochester looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4##SUB#
Kingston is working for a kimura but Rochester is defending it quite comfortably.
Justice Kingston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rochester wants to get back to full guard.
Rochester taking some punishment here, with Kingston in his half guard.
Kingston sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rochester is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Kingston showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kingston has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Kingston!
A victorious Justice Kingston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Kingston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrum pinned against the cage. Byrum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kingston fails to land the takedown.
Kingston closes the distance and clinches up with Byrum, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes Byrum against the cage but Byrum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrum lands a jab to the nose.
Byrum misses with a hook.
Byrum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Byrum swings for the body but Kingston moves out of range.
Byrum swats away the attempt to clinch by Kingston.#TD#
Kingston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Byrum pushes Kingston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Byrum.
Kingston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Byrum is looking to clinch.
Kingston shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Byrum but Byrum pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##TD#
Kingston scores with a takedown into Byrum's guard.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byrum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kingston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing that Kingston has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kingston distracts Byrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Byrum is pulling down on Kingston's head. It's preventing any offense from Kingston, at least for the moment.
Kingston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Byrum can't do much from the bottom here.
Kingston wants to control but Byrum is keeping him busy. #T2#
Byrum is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston is looking to take a break and control but Byrum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kingston has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Kingston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Byrum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Byrum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Byrum is trying to improve his position.
Kingston tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Byrum felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kingston working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Kingston is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Byrum knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kingston tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Kingston stalls from top position.
Byrum gets back to half guard.
Kingston with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kingston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Byrum knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kingston slows the pace down in half guard.
Byrum is refusing to be controlled, as Kingston sits in half guard.
Byrum on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kingston scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kingston stalling.
Kingston looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Byrum's head.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Byrum keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrum is trying to control but can't.
Kingston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Byrum is staying active underneath Kingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Kingston 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.
Kingston looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Kingston dominated that round.
That's time! Kingston's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kingston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Byrum avoids it really well and circles away.
Justice Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byrum stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Kingston drives through and clinches with Byrum against the cage.
#TD#
Kingston lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Kingston has gone for a leg lock! Byrum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kingston's guard.#REVB#
Byrum working some strikes from top position.
Kingston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingston wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston can't keep his opponent in guard - Byrum advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Byrum prevents Kingston from improving his position.
Kingston is looking to control Byrum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?#T1#
Byrum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Byrum sits in half guard.
Byrum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Justice Kingston overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Byrum is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Byrum is thwarting Kingston's attempts to control the position.
Kingston is not content to let Byrum control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Byrum scores with a nice strike.
Byrum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston shoots for a double leg takedown but Byrum sprawls well. He's pushed Kingston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston.#T3#
Byrum lands an overhand right.
Byrum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byrum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kingston.
Byrum throws a jab when Kingston was well out of range.
Byrum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kingston.
Byrum misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Byrum scores with a body shot.
Byrum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Byrum lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Byrum throws a front kick aimed at Kingston's knee but Kingston avoids it well.
Kingston tries for a takedown but Byrum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Kingston rushes Byrum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Byrum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kingston fails with the takedown.
Kingston blocks a leg kick.
Kingston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrum throws out the jab. #T4#
Kingston takes a jab right on the kisser.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kingston or perhaps it was just good defense by Byrum, which made it look bad.
No luck for Kingston with that takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston tries to clinch but Byrum is having none of it.
Byrum tries to clinch up.
Byrum misses with a looping left.
Byrum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kingston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Byrum pinned against the cage. Byrum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Byrum loads up on a big right hand but Kingston slips the punch.
Brandon Byrum seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kingston takes the fight into the clinch.
Byrum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kingston is keeping busy.#BC2#
Byrum breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Byrum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Kingston gets a clinch.
Byrum scores with a shoulder strike.
Byrum throws a head punch that misses.
Byrum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kingston.
Byrum has Kingston pressed against the cage.
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Byrum has him pressed against the cage.
Byrum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Byrum prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byrum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is trying to drag Byrum to the mat but Byrum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Byrum misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingston wants a takedown but no success here.
Byrum prevents the takedown attempt.
Byrum lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Byrum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrum misses with a looping left.
Byrum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Byrum misses.
Byrum throws a solid leg kick but Kingston takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byrum.#CL2#
Byrum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kingston is trying to drag Byrum to the mat but Byrum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kingston jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byrum walks away with a smile on his face. Kingston gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Byrum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingston shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byrum defends it nicely.
Byrum scores with a hook.#T2#
Kingston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Byrum to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Kingston shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Byrum's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrum has wrist control.
Byrum is trying to keep Kingston in close.
Kingston trying to control but Byrum is working from the bottom.
Kingston preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Byrum has his foot on Kingston's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kingston works his way back into a safe position though.
Byrum looking to control.
Kingston trying to control the position from guard on top but Byrum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Byrum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kingston stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Byrum swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Byrum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Byrum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kingston pulls Byrum in close to his closed guard and prevents Byrum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Byrum is proving a slippery customer.
Kingston wants to hit a sweep here but Byrum passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kingston there! #T4#
Byrum trying to control but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is looking to improve his position but Byrum isn't that keen on the idea.
Kingston tries to hold on but Byrum postures up.
Kingston is in a horrible position here. Byrum smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Byrum working Kingston over with strikes here.
Kingston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Byrum really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Byrum clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Byrum. #TD#
Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Byrum regains guard immediately.
Kingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Byrum has wrist control.
Byrum wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kingston postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Byrum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kingston, into his guard. #REVB#
Byrum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.#T1#
Byrum throws an elbow that misses. Kingston uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Byrum's guard. Nice move by Kingston!#REVR#
Byrum keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kingston moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kingston cracks Byrum with a big elbow.
Byrum is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Byrum defending well.
Byrum wants to improve his position but Kingston is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kingston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Byrum is looking to control Kingston's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Byrum avoid being mounted?
Byrum gets back to full guard.
Byrum can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kingston controls the pace.#SUB#
Kingston has gone for a leg lock! Byrum slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kingston's guard.#REVB#
Byrum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Byrum trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Byrum happy to just control the position for now.
Kingston sneaks back into half guard.
Kingston is looking to control Byrum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kingston avoid being mounted?
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Byrum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kingston trying to hold on to Byrum's head to control him but Byrum postures up.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Byrum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Byrum wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Kingston trying to hold on to Byrum's head to control him but Byrum postures up.
Kingston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brandon Byrum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Byrum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kingston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Byrum lands a jab to Kingston's midsection.
Kingston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byrum.
Kingston staying out of range there.
Kingston tries to counter with a takedown but Byrum is quick to defend against it.
Kingston moves out of range as Byrum strikes.
Kingston half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingston blocks a jab.
Byrum looks to land a right hand but Kingston moved out of range.
Kingston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byrum defends well and Kingston ends up having to push Byrum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Byrum throws a punch but it's blocked by Kingston.
Kingston is looking for a takedown.
Byrum prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice Kingston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kingston backwards.
Byrum trying to stall but Kingston improves his position.
Kingston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Byrum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Byrum regains guard immediately.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Byrum keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kingston is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kingston looking to pass the guard.
Byrum controls Kingston momentarily but Kingston frees himself.
Byrum pulls Kingston in to control the position.
Byrum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Byrum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kingston controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingston tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Byrum defends well and Kingston ends up having to push Byrum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kingston is trying to pull guard but Byrum has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Byrum working aggressively here.
Kingston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kingston is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Byrum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Byrum. Byrum maintains the clinch.
Byrum lands with a left to the head.
Kingston blocking some punches.
Byrum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kingston as Byrum tries to tie him up.
Brandon Byrum seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byrum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kingston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Byrum just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Byrum fails to land.
Kingston tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Kingston has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Byrum regains guard immediately. #T3#
Kingston postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kingston not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrum is keeping the position for now.
Kingston lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Justice Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byrum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingston makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kingston pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byrum is keeping the position for now.
Byrum looking for a sweep. Not yet Byrum, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Byrum is trying to control the position but Kingston postures up.
Kingston won't allow Byrum to sweep him here.
Kingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kingston engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kingston with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Byrum keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully.
Kingston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kingston trying to control but Byrum is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston distracts Byrum with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brandon Byrum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kingston postures up.
Kingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Byrum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Byrum 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Byrum!
Brandon Byrum is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
FCL - 14
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Kaine.
Kaine misses the jab.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Kaine tries to sprawl but Kingston drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kingston is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kingston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kaine has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LA FIGHT BARN. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kaine won't allow Kingston to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kingston seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kaine is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Justice Kingston!
Justice Kingston retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Justice Kingston thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
FCL - 9
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
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.
#CL#
Kingston pushes Vader up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
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. #REVR#
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.#T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.
#T2#
Kingston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vader is looking to escape. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB#
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!#R2##CL#
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. #T1#
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.#BC2#
Vader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vader forces Kingston back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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.#REF3#
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.#T3##CL2#
Kingston gets tackled into the cage by Vader. Vader maintains the clinch.
Kingston wants a takedown.
#TD#
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.#SUB#
Kingston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kingston is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB#
Kingston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vader has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
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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Event:
FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Hicks as Kingston shoots in.
Kingston shoots in but Hicks avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kingston enables Hicks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kingston manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kingston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hicks's guard. #REVR#
Hicks throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston stopping the sweep attempt from Hicks.
Kingston has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Kingston from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kingston drops back looking for a leg! Hicks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hicks manages to kick Kingston off! Kingston jumps back into Hicks's guard.
Kingston controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston advances to half guard.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Kingston sits in half guard. #T1#
Kingston frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Kingston is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hicks can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB#
Kingston working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hicks can't escape the position.
Kingston throwing strikes here but Hicks is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hicks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Kingston is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hicks can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kingston throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Kingston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hicks is looking to escape. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kingston jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hicks manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kingston is trying to get an arm triangle but Hicks is defending well.
Kingston wants to control but Hicks is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Kingston is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hicks is trying to escape and Kingston transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hicks is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kingston! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justice Kingston!
Justice Kingston is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Garrick tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrick takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kingston scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Kingston clinches with his opponent.
Garrick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Kingston jumps into guard, dragging Garrick to the mat.
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kingston is keeping the position for now.
Kingston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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. #REVR#
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but Garrick defending well.
Kingston stops Garrick from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston wants to pass to mount but Garrick is defending the position.
Kingston trying to control the action but Garrick is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kingston uses his free foot to push down on Garrick's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Garrick.
Kingston fails to advance to Garrick's back. #SUB#
Kingston working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Garrick looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kingston! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Justice Kingston! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Kingston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kingston showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Kingston is looking for a kimura here.
Kingston wants to take a breather but Jang is having none of it.
Jang is pressing down on Kingston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Jang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kingston is aware though and is defending well.
Kingston passes Jang's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kingston looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jang has his feet on Kingston's thighs here. He's pushed Kingston off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kingston screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xi Jang! |
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Event:
SSG 252 Kersikov vs McCain
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justice Kingston! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ronan Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Harvey tries to sprawl but Kingston drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kingston (2) vs (0) Harvey
The fighters are battling for position here. Harvey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kingston drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harvey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kingston has Harvey in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kingston (2) vs (2) Harvey
Harvey won't allow Kingston to sweep him here.
Harvey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey passes Kingston's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kingston actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Harvey prevents Kingston from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Harvey seems content to control.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Harvey sits in half guard.
Kingston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Harvey wants to work for an arm triangle but Kingston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Harvey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kingston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harvey trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston tries to roll over but Harvey keeps him under control.
Kingston is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kingston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Harvey jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kingston (2) vs (5) Harvey
Kingston is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Harvey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kingston is working hard here to advance position.
Kingston sneaks back into half guard.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Harvey is controlling well.
Harvey has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Public Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Harvey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kingston! Score +3 for passing guard: Kingston (2) vs (8) Harvey
Harvey controlling from mount.
Harvey trying to control but Kingston is having none of it. #T4#
Harvey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kingston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingston bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kingston (4) vs (8) Harvey#SUB2#
Kingston looking to improve position, pressing down on Harvey's thigh with his hand. Harvey seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kingston paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kingston's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Harvey picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronan Harvey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Kingston gets a takedown into half guard.
Balboa is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kingston is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Kingston is looking for a kimura but Balboa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kingston to get the leverage.
Balboa 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.
Kingston wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kingston is working for a kimura but Balboa is defending it quite comfortably.
Balboa trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kingston looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working. #T1#
Balboa wants to control but Kingston is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kingston trying to mount his opponent but Balboa defends it.
Kingston is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Kingston is trying to work for a kimura but Balboa is defending well.
Kingston wants to control but Balboa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Kingston is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Balboa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kingston trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Kingston passes Balboa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kingston perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kingston prevents Balboa from improving his position.#SUB#
Kingston is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balboa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kingston is keen to just control but Balboa is a slippery customer.#T3#
Kingston is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Balboa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Balboa is in trouble now - Kingston has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Kingston is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kingston!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justice Kingston! |
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