PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hale has chosen Pillar - For Love Of The Game as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Niacisse Kenmoghn has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kenmoghn
vs
Hale

186 cm
22
179 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

174 cm
22
184 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hale!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Hale as Kenmoghn shoots in.
Hale connects with the punch.
Kenmoghn darts in looking for a takedown but Hale gets double underhooks and turns Kenmoghn into the cage.
Hale lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hale prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenmoghn wants a takedown.
Hale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Kenmoghn working hard to break the clinch.
Hale lands a shot to the body.
Kenmoghn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
A right hand to the body from Hale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hale fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice body punch from Hale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale lands a body shot.
Hale tries to clinch up.
Kenmoghn connects with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hale. Those never looked like landing.
Hale ducks under a wild hook from Kenmoghn.
Hale pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kenmoghn is out of range and Hale settles back down.
Hale throws a nice looking combination but Kenmoghn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenmoghn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hale misses with a two punch combination.
Kenmoghn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale lands a right hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenmoghn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hale prevents the takedown attempt.
Good body shot from Hale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hale is working Kenmoghn over against the cage.
Hale is pressed up against the cage. Kenmoghn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hale down to the mat. Hale avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hale stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hale wants it to stay on the feet.
Kenmoghn is breathing heavily.
Kenmoghn throws the left hand but Hale avoids the punch easily.
Kenmoghn throws a right hand that misses
letting Hale counter with a right hand.
Kenmoghn moves out of range as Hale strikes.
Hale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kenmoghn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenmoghn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A right-left combo lands from Hale.
Hale displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenmoghn.
Hale misses with an uppercut. Kenmoghn saw that one coming.
No joy there for Hale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenmoghn throws a right and a left that Hale avoids nicely.
Hale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenmoghn.
Hale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Hale misses.
A big right from Hale misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kenmoghn circles away quickly and effectively.
Hale throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn throws a hook but Hale avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn lunges at Hale with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hale's hand.
Kenmoghn misses the jab.
Kenmoghn throws a nice looking combination but Hale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kenmoghn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice defenses there by Hale.
Kenmoghn lands a nice shot that snaps Hale's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kenmoghn moves out of range as Hale strikes.
Hale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandon Hale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hale cracks Kenmoghn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hale moves out of range as Kenmoghn strikes.
A jab lands there for Kenmoghn.
Hale tries to bum rush Kenmoghn with a series of wild strikes but Kenmoghn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hale lands with a straight right. Kenmoghn didn't see that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kenmoghn.
Hale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenmoghn thows a body shot but no joy.
Hale goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hale feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kenmoghn sprawling to the canvas! Kenmoghn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hale finish him?!

Kenmoghn is rocked!
Kenmoghn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Kenmoghn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandon Hale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenmoghn goes for a double leg but Hale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hale continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenmoghn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hale pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kenmoghn seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenmoghn throws a hook but Hale blocks it.
Hale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenmoghn misses with a straight right.
Brandon Hale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenmoghn throws a hook but Hale blocks it.
Kenmoghn tries for a takedown but Hale circles away easily
and Hale makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hale rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kenmoghn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hale has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn misses with a hook. Hale ducked under it nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kenmoghn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kenmoghn counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenmoghn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hale tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kenmoghn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kenmoghn is putting a hurting on Hale here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hale is looking for a sweep.
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Kenmoghn throwing strikes but Hale manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hale content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kenmoghn is pushing Hale's head away, looking to escape. Hale manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kenmoghn keeps working.
Kenmoghn tries to control but Hale manages to take his back.
Kenmoghn can't escape the position.
Hale slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hale has the hooks in. Kenmoghn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Hale.
Kenmoghn tries to break free.
Kenmoghn trying to control but not successfully.
Hale keeps control of the position as Kenmoghn tries to break free.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand back up.
Kenmoghn is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kenmoghn wants to escape the position.
Kenmoghn is trying to get back to his feet but Hale has full control of the position and if anything, Kenmoghn has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hale slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Kenmoghn trying to control but not successfully.
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!
Kenmoghn tries to break free.
Hale biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kenmoghn looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Kenmoghn prevents Hale from getting a body triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
I really don't envy Kenmoghn right now.
Kenmoghn has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Hale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kenmoghn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kenmoghn looks to land a right hand but Hale moved out of range.
Hale misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Kenmoghn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenmoghn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hale looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenmoghn is just out of range.
Hale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hale keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenmoghn.
A big left from Hale misses.
Kenmoghn cracks Hale with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kenmoghn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hale.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale works over Kenmoghn's head and body with a nice combination.
Hale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hale lands a right hook to the body.
Kenmoghn misses with a hook

and Hale counters with a crisp one two that drops Kenmoghn! Hale thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kenmoghn to his feet! Kenmoghn is in big trouble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hale throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown. Hale tries to sprawl out of it but Kenmoghn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hale throws a hook but Kenmoghn avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hale misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenmoghn tests Hale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kenmoghn stalks Hale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hale's face. Hale staggers backwards, shaken.
A left lands for Kenmoghn.

Hale drops Kenmoghn with a beautiful combination! Kenmoghn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hale is looking for the KO!
Kenmoghn shoots and misses
and Hale counters with a crisp right that sends Kenmoghn to the canvas! Hale follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Hale! Brandon Hale retains his welterweight title!