PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeAngelo Kenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenner has chosen ''Death Wish'' by Jadakiss feat. Lil Wayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Nkemakolam
vs
Kenner

193 cm
31
244 lbs
31 - 9 - 0

191 cm
31
272 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeAngelo Kenner!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Nkemakolam.
Kenner wants to land a leg kick but Nkemakolam is out of range.
Kenner throws a body kick that misses.
Kenner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenner connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenner connects with a crisp jab.
Nkemakolam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kenner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nkemakolam can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nkemakolam. Kenner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nkemakolam thows a body shot but no joy.
Nkemakolam lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nkemakolam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Kenner moves out of range.
Jobe Nkemakolam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenner scoring well with a low kick there.
Kenner pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner misses with a wild body shot.
Kenner looks to land a left hand but Nkemakolam moved out of range nicely.
Nkemakolam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenner is just out of range.
Nkemakolam ducks right into an uppercut from Kenner.
Kenner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nkemakolam will feel that in the morning.
Kenner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kenner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nkemakolam throws a leg kick that is checked

and Kenner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kenner.
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!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kenner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kenner pushing down on Nkemakolam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nkemakolam trying to control from the bottom.
Kenner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner thows a huge punch but Nkemakolam dodges it nicely.
Nkemakolam won't allow Kenner to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenner throwing shots but Nkemakolam is blocking nicely.
Nkemakolam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kenner postures up in Nkemakolam's guard and throws a big left but Nkemakolam blocks it.
Nkemakolam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kenner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenner throwing strikes but missing.
Kenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenner throws a big elbow that misses.
Kenner trying to control the position from guard on top but Nkemakolam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position.
Kenner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nkemakolam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nkemakolam's head.
Nkemakolam working a defensive guard here.
Kenner throws a strike but Nkemakolam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam pushing down on Kenner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nkemakolam stalling away here and it's allowed Kenner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kenner has Nkemakolam pulled in close to control his posture.

Kenner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nkemakolam stopping the sweep attempt from Kenner.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kenner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nkemakolam is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kenner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAngelo Kenner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nkemakolam scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nkemakolam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nkemakolam lands a body shot.
Nkemakolam throws a sloppy head kick and Kenner moves out of range easily.
Kenner tries to move into range but Nkemakolam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nkemakolam scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenner throws the kick towards the body but Nkemakolam avoids it.
Nkemakolam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenner on the side of the head.
That kick from Nkemakolam tenderised Kenner's leg. Kenner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nkemakolam lands a nice looking body kick.
Nkemakolam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kenner on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam jabs at Kenner's body.
Nkemakolam ducks under a wild hook from Kenner.
Jobe Nkemakolam is winning the standup battle so far.
Nkemakolam connects with an inside leg kick.
Nkemakolam missing with a left hand there. Kenner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kenner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Nkemakolam finds it's way through Kenner's defenses.
Nkemakolam misses with a wild body shot.
Nkemakolam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nkemakolam swings for the body but Kenner moves out of range.
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Nkemakolam misses the target.
Nkemakolam clobbers Kenner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nkemakolam throws a hook to the side of Kenner's head but Kenner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Kenner misses

and Nkemakolam counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam misses with some punches.
Kenner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Kenner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nkemakolam looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenner is just out of range.
Kenner looks to throw the jab but Nkemakolam is out of range.
Kenner staying out of range there.
Kenner throws a low kick but Nkemakolam avoids it.
Kenner slips under a jab from Nkemakolam.
Kenner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nkemakolam momentarily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Nkemakolam here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nkemakolam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenner.
Kenner scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nkemakolam catches Kenner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kenner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nkemakolam.
A lazy body kick from Kenner

and Nkemakolam counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kenner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kenner lands a body punch in the clinch.

Kenner manages to break the clinch.
Kenner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenner takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Nkemakolam tenderised Kenner's leg. Kenner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nkemakolam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nkemakolam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kenner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A combination from Nkemakolam does no damage.
Nkemakolam walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kenner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nkemakolam drops his hands momentarily and Kenner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nkemakolam takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kenner loads up on a big right hand but Nkemakolam slips the punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nkemakolam!
Nkemakolam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nkemakolam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenner thows a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Nkemakolam blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jobe Nkemakolam dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nkemakolam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Nkemakolam finds it's way through Kenner's defenses.
Nkemakolam ducks under a wild hook from Kenner.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kenner. That's going to slow Nkemakolam down.
Nkemakolam digs a good hook to Kenner's body.
Nkemakolam lands a jab to Kenner's midsection.
Nkemakolam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nkemakolam swings widly with a right hand

so Kenner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nkemakolam wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenner throwing strikes from guard but Nkemakolam blocks nicely.
Kenner throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kenner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nkemakolam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nkemakolam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nkemakolam looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkemakolam, not yet.
Kenner throws an elbow that misses. Nkemakolam uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenner's guard. Nice move by Nkemakolam!
Kenner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nkemakolam is one step ahead there.
Nkemakolam trying to control but Kenner is working from the bottom.
Nkemakolam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kenner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nkemakolam scoring with some ground and pound.
Nkemakolam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nkemakolam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kenner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kenner working for a triangle but Nkemakolam defends it easily.
Kenner keeping moving, preventing Nkemakolam from controlling successfully.
Nkemakolam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kenner's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner trying to keep a closed guard but Nkemakolam is proving a slippery customer.
Kenner is trying to hold Nkemakolam in close to prevent damage but Nkemakolam has managed to pass into half guard.
Nkemakolam is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nkemakolam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nkemakolam is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

It looks like DeAngelo Kenner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nkemakolam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nkemakolam trying to control the action but Kenner is working from the bottom.
Nkemakolam wants to pass the guard but Kenner is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jobe Nkemakolam did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nkemakolam misses with a hook. Kenner ducked under it nicely.
Nkemakolam thuds his right hand into Kenner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kenner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kenner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nkemakolam.
Nkemakolam scores with a sloppy right hand. Kenner should have avoided that one.
Kenner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nkemakolam moves away.
Nkemakolam throws a sloppy body shot
and Kenner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nkemakolam's knee momentarily.
Nkemakolam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenner connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kenner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenner motions for Nkemakolam to come forward. Kenner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenner connects with a right hand. Nkemakolam shakes it off.
Kenner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nkemakolam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nkemakolam clobbers Kenner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nkemakolam swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Kenner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nkemakolam looking for a sweep. Not yet Nkemakolam, not yet.
Kenner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenner passes Nkemakolam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nkemakolam is trying to get back to full guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenner tries to pass to full mount but Nkemakolam defends it.
Kenner working over Nkemakolam with some ground and pound. Nkemakolam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nkemakolam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kenner is working away from the top position though.

Kenner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nkemakolam sees it coming and defends easily.

Kenner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nkemakolam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kenner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenner's back!
Nkemakolam struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nkemakolam doesn't have the hooks in and Kenner manages to turn into his guard.
Kenner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nkemakolam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nkemakolam working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenner looking to sit in guard and control but Nkemakolam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kenner working for a triangle but Nkemakolam defends it easily.
DeAngelo Kenner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nkemakolam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenner trying to keep a closed guard but Nkemakolam is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeAngelo Kenner dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on DeAngelo Kenner's cut.
That's time! Nkemakolam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Nkemakolam cracks Kenner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nkemakolam misses with a hook. Kenner ducked under it nicely.
Kenner swings for the body but Nkemakolam moves out of range.
Nkemakolam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenner throws a low kick, looking for Nkemakolam's leg but Nkemakolam calmly moves out of range.
Kenner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kenner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nkemakolam.
Kenner avoids a kick to the body.
Nkemakolam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenner.
Kenner tries to move into range but Nkemakolam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Kenner there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nkemakolam swings widly with a right hand

and Kenner counters with a single leg into guard. Nkemakolam didn't expect that.
Kenner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nkemakolam preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kenner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nkemakolam pulls Kenner in close to prevent any damage.
Nkemakolam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenner manages to get himself to full guard.

Kenner has an active guard here but Nkemakolam has managed to pass into half guard.
Nkemakolam trying to pass the guard but Kenner defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nkemakolam is working away from the top position though.
Nkemakolam wants to control but Kenner is keeping him busy.
Nkemakolam is really struggling to control Kenner but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Kenner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nkemakolam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kenner is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nkemakolam throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nkemakolam works his way into side control.
Kenner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kenner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nkemakolam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nkemakolam's back!
Kenner gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Nkemakolam is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Kenner 's hooks.
Nkemakolam tries to hold on but Kenner postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenner raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Kenner landing strikes from the mount and Nkemakolam is in trouble!
Kenner looking to finish Nkemakolam with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nkemakolam!

Nkemakolam is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kenner! Nkemakolam is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeAngelo Kenner!
DeAngelo Kenner is the new heavyweight champion!
An intense looking DeAngelo Kenner took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '**looks around the arena for a few seconds***....DAMN!'.