PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Juan
vs
Kenmoghn

179 cm
24
183 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
179 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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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, Sean Juan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Kenmoghn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kenmoghn lands in his opponent's guard.

Juan has his foot on Kenmoghn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenmoghn works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenmoghn chips away with some ground and pound.

Juan is looking for a triangle but Kenmoghn pushes his legs off easily.
Kenmoghn landing with the ground and pound.
Kenmoghn distracts Juan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Juan looking for a guillotine here but Kenmoghn defends easily.
Kenmoghn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juan is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenmoghn is in close to Juan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kenmoghn wants to pass the guard but Juan is keeping the position.
Kenmoghn landing some decent shots from guard.
Kenmoghn postures up and lands a big shot to Juan's brow.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Juan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kenmoghn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of elbows.
Kenmoghn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenmoghn stands up over Juan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Juan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenmoghn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Juan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Juan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kenmoghn landing with the ground and pound.

Juan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kenmoghn!
Juan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kenmoghn is holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn is working to get back to half guard.

Juan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kenmoghn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Kenmoghn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenmoghn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Juan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kenmoghn tries to bench press Juan off him but Juan keeps the position.
Kenmoghn wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kenmoghn gets back to half guard.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to full guard.
Kenmoghn moves into full guard.
Kenmoghn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Juan!
Juan is looking to improve his position but Kenmoghn isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kenmoghn landing shots from mount.
Kenmoghn lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Juan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenmoghn lands a big shot to the head and Juan winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (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.