PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gaff's Eulogy by Andrew Bayer. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kenmoghn
vs
Washington

186 cm
20
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Washington shows good takedown defense.
Kenmoghn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Washington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenmoghn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington cracks Kenmoghn with a good jab.

Kenmoghn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Washington was covering up waiting for the punch and Kenmoghn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Washington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of digs.
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenmoghn throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kenmoghn!
Kenmoghn prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Kenmoghn wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kenmoghn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenmoghn tries to get out of the position.
Kenmoghn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Washington stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Washington works Kenmoghn's body with a nice hook.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Washington but Washington pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Washington gets caught flat footed, as Kenmoghn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Washington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Kenmoghn from controlling successfully.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Kenmoghn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Washington 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.
Kenmoghn prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Kenmoghn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Washington keeping full guard, as Kenmoghn tries to pass.
Kenmoghn 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.
Kenmoghn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn in side control, throwing shots but Washington defends.
Kenmoghn cracks Washington with a big elbow.
Washington on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kenmoghn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kenmoghn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Washington manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Kenmoghn 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.
Kenmoghn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
Washington is trying to stand.
Kenmoghn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Washington's head.
Kenmoghn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Washington keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenmoghn wants to free his trapped foot but Washington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kenmoghn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Washington!
Kenmoghn lands with some strikes.

It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
Kenmoghn cracks Washington with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kenmoghn landing strikes from the mount and Washington is in trouble!

Washington is rocked!

The cut above Denver Washington's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Denver Washington's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niacisse Kenmoghn!
Niacisse Kenmoghn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.