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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
10 - 5 - 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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Shields!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Shields.
Shields misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shields misses with a straight left.
Shields throws a head kick that Kenmoghn semi-blocks.
Sam Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenmoghn slips a jab and a cross from Shields.
Shields throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Kenmoghn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenmoghn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shields defends well and Kenmoghn ends up having to push Shields into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shields breaks the clinch.
Kenmoghn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shields misses with a two punch combination.
Kenmoghn takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kenmoghn finds it's way through Shields's defenses.
Shields uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shields ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kenmoghn checks a leg kick.
Kenmoghn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shields.
Shields swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kenmoghn throws a poor cross that misses
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields prevents Kenmoghn from improving his position.
Shields missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kenmoghn trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn tries to get to full guard but Shields has control of the leg.
Shields tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kenmoghn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shields wants to work for an arm triangle but Kenmoghn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kenmoghn tries to roll over but Shields keeps him under control.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet.
Kenmoghn trying to hold on to Shields's head to control him but Shields postures up.
Kenmoghn is positioning himself well to prevent Shields advancing to mount.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kenmoghn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenmoghn won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields trying to control the action but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
Kenmoghn is trying to improve his position.
Sloppy strikes there by Shields.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenmoghn regains half guard.
Shields is trying to control the action in half guard but Kenmoghn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shields is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kenmoghn sees it coming and defends easily.
Kenmoghn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kenmoghn is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kenmoghn is concentrating on defense, preventing Shields from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields thows a huge punch but Kenmoghn dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields is thwarting Kenmoghn's attempts to control the position.
Kenmoghn tries to roll over but Shields keeps him under control.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand back up but Shields is controlling him
Shields seems to be working for a kimura but Kenmoghn defends the submission attempt.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
Kenmoghn is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kenmoghn moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shields throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenmoghn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenmoghn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kenmoghn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shields is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Shields dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shields has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shields dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Shields.
Shields darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kenmoghn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenmoghn throws a right hand that misses
so Shields counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenmoghn is pulling down on Shields's head. It's preventing any offense from Shields, at least for the moment.
Sam Shields has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn seems keen to control Shields's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shields manages to get himself to full guard.
Shields manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kenmoghn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kenmoghn's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kenmoghn is squirming around, avoiding Shields's attempts to control the action.
Shields prevents Kenmoghn from getting the reversal.
Shields controlling from mount.
Kenmoghn wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shields landing shots from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kenmoghn'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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenmoghn reaches up and holds on to Shields to control the position.
Shields is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kenmoghn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kenmoghn wants to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Shields fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shields fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kenmoghn is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn wants to control but Shields is having none of it.
Kenmoghn tries to reverse the position but Shields maintains control.
Shields fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kenmoghn is working to get back to half guard.
Kenmoghn really wants to buck Shields off and get back to his feet.
Shields avoids the attempt from Kenmoghn to control.
Kenmoghn is looking to improve his position but Shields isn't that keen on the idea.
Kenmoghn wants to hold on but Shields pushes him away.
Shields is landing with some decent strikes but Kenmoghn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shields avoids the attempt from Kenmoghn to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kenmoghn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shields.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shields lands strikes from half guard.
Kenmoghn is not content to let Shields control the position.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand up here but Shields is controlling him well.
Kenmoghn tries to roll over but Shields keeps him under control.
Kenmoghn trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shields seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kenmoghn slips a jab from Shields.
Shields scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kenmoghn connects with a nice looking jab.
Kenmoghn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shields was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenmoghn.
Shields throws a hook but Kenmoghn avoids it easily.
Shields fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kenmoghn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kenmoghn throws a combination. Shields tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kenmoghn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kenmoghn tries to bum rush Shields with a series of wild strikes but Shields uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields misses the shot to the body.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shields is fending him off so far but Kenmoghn persists. Nope, Shields circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenmoghn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields works over Kenmoghn's head and body with a nice combination.
Sam Shields seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenmoghn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shields manages to avoid it.
Shields throws a combination that misses
letting Kenmoghn counter with a right hand.
Kenmoghn checks a leg kick.
Kenmoghn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kenmoghn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shields pinned against the cage. Shields gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shields closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn avoids the head kick by Shields.
Shields tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenmoghn was well out of range. Poor timing from Shields.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Kenmoghn. That snapped Shields's head back.
Shields throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kenmoghn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenmoghn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shields misses with a body shot.
Shields stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shields wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields throws a jab but it's blocked by Kenmoghn.
Shields lands a nice shot that snaps Kenmoghn's head back.
Shields has his takedown stuffed
and Kenmoghn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kenmoghn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shields is rocked!
Kenmoghn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shields listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenmoghn dodges the punch combination from Shields.
Shields displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenmoghn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shields thuds his right hand into Kenmoghn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shields thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Shields shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields scores with a jab. Kenmoghn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Shields lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch lands to the side of Shields 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Shields is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shields throws a nice looking combination but Kenmoghn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shields has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Shields!
Sam Shields seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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