PBP Commentary

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

Barnes
vs
Kenmoghn

172 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicky Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl out of it but Kenmoghn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barnes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Kenmoghn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Barnes's half guard.
Kenmoghn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Barnes trying to control but Kenmoghn postures up.
Kenmoghn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kenmoghn controlling the action here.

Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kenmoghn pulls his head out easily.
Kenmoghn lands strikes from half guard.
Kenmoghn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenmoghn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kenmoghn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kenmoghn scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Kenmoghn has control of the leg.
Kenmoghn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kenmoghn working the head and body with strikes.
Kenmoghn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenmoghn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kenmoghn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Kenmoghn there.
Kenmoghn lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes has hold of Kenmoghn's hands but Kenmoghn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn winds up and cracks Barnes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Kenmoghn uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Kenmoghn connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Barnes is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kenmoghn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Barnes is rocked!
Kenmoghn landing strikes from the mount and Barnes is in trouble!
Oh Barnes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Kenmoghn! That's really hurt Barnes and he's turned his back - Kenmoghn keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kenmoghn jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niacisse Kenmoghn!
A relieved looking Niacisse Kenmoghn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.