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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Numb/Encore. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenmoghn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Travis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reynolds is looking to reverse the position.
Kenmoghn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kenmoghn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds tries to get to full guard but Kenmoghn has control of the leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Reynolds'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.
Kenmoghn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn prevents Reynolds from standing back up.
Reynolds controlling the position well.
Kenmoghn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reynolds has his hands clasped together around Kenmoghn's back. He's all about the action.
Kenmoghn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenmoghn.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kenmoghn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kenmoghn's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kenmoghn doesn't escape.
Kenmoghn is really stuck here.
Kenmoghn is still trying to improve position.
Reynolds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn tries to roll but Reynolds sticks to his back.
Kenmoghn keeps trying to improve his position.
Kenmoghn controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Reynolds controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn trying to control the hands but Reynolds won't let him.
Kenmoghn tries to roll but Reynolds sticks to his back.
What can Kenmoghn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet.
Kenmoghn trying to control the hands but Reynolds won't let him.
Kenmoghn rolls, trying to escape but Reynolds keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reynolds keeps control of the position easily here as Kenmoghn tries to buck him off.
Kenmoghn trying to get back to his feet but Reynolds is in full control for now.
Kenmoghn just trying to survive but Reynolds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Reynolds controlling from the back.
Reynolds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Will Reynolds go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Reynolds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Kenmoghn tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Niacisse Kenmoghn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenmoghn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Kenmoghn throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Kenmoghn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds throws a push kick but Kenmoghn slaps the foot to one side.
Kenmoghn misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Kenmoghn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
Reynolds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kenmoghn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reynolds as he jumps to the side.
Travis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
Reynolds with a jab.
Kenmoghn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenmoghn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenmoghn can do to turn this around?
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Kenmoghn persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Reynolds thumps Kenmoghn with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kenmoghn, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kenmoghn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Reynolds jabs Kenmoghn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds lands a jab to the nose.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kenmoghn or perhaps it was just good defense by Reynolds, which made it look bad.
Reynolds looks to land a combination. Kenmoghn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kenmoghn dives in and scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds has Kenmoghn pulled in close to control his posture.
Kenmoghn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds is controlling Kenmoghn's posture.
Reynolds is trying to keep Kenmoghn in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenmoghn works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
Kenmoghn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reynolds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenmoghn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kenmoghn's knee momentarily.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kenmoghn's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reynolds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds scores with a jab.
Kenmoghn moves forwards but Reynolds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kenmoghn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenmoghn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Kenmoghn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Kenmoghn ducked under it nicely.
Kenmoghn scores with the left hand. Reynolds knows he should have avoided that one.
Kenmoghn swinging wildly here.
Kenmoghn moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Reynolds takes a swing at Kenmoghn's ribcage but misses.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reynolds as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Reynolds dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Reynolds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reynolds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Kenmoghn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Kenmoghn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Reynolds throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reynolds.
Kenmoghn has his takedown stuffed
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Kenmoghn moves out of range.
Kenmoghn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kenmoghn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenmoghn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Travis Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kenmoghn wants to take the fight to the mat but Reynolds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kenmoghn's face.
Kenmoghn wants to take the fight to the mat but Reynolds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kenmoghn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reynolds scores a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Niacisse Kenmoghn has been cut.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kenmoghn blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kenmoghn is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenmoghn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kenmoghn is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Kenmoghn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenmoghn seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Reynolds.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Kenmoghn wants a takedown.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kenmoghn tries to score a body lock takedown but Reynolds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reynolds is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reynolds utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Reynolds.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reynolds obliges.
Reynolds putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kenmoghn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reynolds landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds thumps Kenmoghn with a low kick.
Reynolds scores with a spinning back kick!
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
And Kenmoghn tries to counter it with a takedown but Reynolds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds prevents the takedown attempt.
Travis Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Kenmoghn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kenmoghn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenmoghn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds lands with a nice body kick.
Reynolds throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reynolds.
Kenmoghn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenmoghn misses with a takedown attempt - Reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reynolds rushes Kenmoghn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Reynolds!
An out of breath Travis Reynolds thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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