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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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185 lbs
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Excellent 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
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Materla!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenmoghn tries to sprawl out of it but Materla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenmoghn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kenmoghn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Materla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
My spies in Xtreme HGH Fight Club (best in Amsterdam) inform me that Materla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kenmoghn has momentary wrist control but Materla slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenmoghn keeping moving, preventing Materla from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenmoghn is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenmoghn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materla's head.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes from guard but Materla blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla 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 is in close to Materla's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Materla working a defensive guard here.
Materla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materla trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla won't allow Kenmoghn to get back to his feet.
Kenmoghn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenmoghn has his hands on Materla's head, controlling the position.
Kenmoghn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Materla stopping the sweep attempt from Kenmoghn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla prevents Kenmoghn from getting back to his feet.
Materla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kenmoghn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materla trying to control but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
Materla is fighting to break Kenmoghn's control of his arms but Kenmoghn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kenmoghn wants to sweep here but Materla controlling him for the moment.
Materla's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kenmoghn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Materla on his heels. He'll look to pass Materla's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla wants to sweep here but Kenmoghn controlling him for the moment.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kenmoghn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
Kenmoghn throws a big elbow that misses.
Kenmoghn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kenmoghn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Materla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Materla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kenmoghn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Materla is trying to keep Kenmoghn in close.
Materla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenmoghn is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kenmoghn working some strikes from top position.
Materla is looking for a triangle but Kenmoghn pushes his legs off easily.
Materla is trying to keep Kenmoghn in close.
Kenmoghn connects with a couple of short punches.
Kenmoghn stopping the sweep attempt from Materla.
Kenmoghn stands up over Materla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kenmoghn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenmoghn trying to control but Materla is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of digs.
Kenmoghn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Materla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niacisse Kenmoghn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown but Materla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenmoghn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenmoghn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kenmoghn looks to land a combination. Materla sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Materla wants to clinch up but Kenmoghn keeps it at a distance.
Kenmoghn stuffs the takedown.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown. Kenmoghn tries to sprawl out of it but Materla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kenmoghn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheers as Kenmoghn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Materla doesn't seem phased though.
Niacisse Kenmoghn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown but Materla manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenmoghn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Materla shoots in and drives through. Kenmoghn sprawls well.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Materla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown. Materla tries to sprawl out of it but Kenmoghn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Materla manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Materla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenmoghn's waist but Kenmoghn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Materla off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Materla is defended easily by Kenmoghn.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla clinches up with Kenmoghn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kenmoghn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Materla stops a takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn is fighting off a takedown attempt but Materla is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kenmoghn to the mat. Kenmoghn regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kenmoghn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet but Materla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenmoghn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materla can do to turn this around?
Kenmoghn keeping moving, preventing Materla from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kenmoghn is pulling down on Materla's head. It's preventing any offense from Materla, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Materla trying to control but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenmoghn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Materla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kenmoghn scores with a one two! Materla had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Kenmoghn. No joy for Materla on that attempt.
Kenmoghn feinted with a counter takedown.
Kenmoghn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Materla counters with a series of strikes. Kenmoghn will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenmoghn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niacisse Kenmoghn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kenmoghn misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Materla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kenmoghn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Materla is trying to control the position but Kenmoghn postures up.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Materla is retaining full guard.
Kenmoghn works over Materla with some ground and pound from guard.
Materla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenmoghn.
Materla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenmoghn manages to get himself to full guard.
Kenmoghn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Materla wants to sweep here but Kenmoghn controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Materla's head.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla looking for a guillotine here but Kenmoghn defends easily.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
Kenmoghn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kenmoghn landing some decent shots from guard.
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 trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Materla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenmoghn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niacisse Kenmoghn dominated that second round.
That's time! Kenmoghn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Materla drives through with a takedown into Kenmoghn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kenmoghn has control of Materla's left arm, preventing Materla from doing any damage.
Kenmoghn wants to stand up but Materla is controlling him.
Niacisse Kenmoghn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenmoghn is on top in guard.
Kenmoghn with a nice head shot there.
Kenmoghn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materla's head.
Kenmoghn cracks Materla with a solid left hand.
Materla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of elbows.
Kenmoghn with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kenmoghn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn is working Materla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materla throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of elbows.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materla's head.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Kenmoghn from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn stops Materla from standing up.
Materla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
Kenmoghn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenmoghn landing with the ground and pound.
Materla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand.
Kenmoghn is trying to get back to full guard.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kenmoghn is pressing down on Materla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Materla trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenmoghn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kenmoghn wants to stand up but Materla is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kenmoghn is controlling Materla's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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.
Kenmoghn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kenmoghn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Materla quickly recovers to half guard.
Materla gets full guard.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Kenmoghn from controlling successfully.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materla's head.
Materla has control of Kenmoghn's left arm, preventing Kenmoghn from doing any damage.
Materla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michal Materla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenmoghn connects with a couple of short punches.
Kenmoghn is looking to work some ground and pound but Materla has wrist control.
Materla trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niacisse Kenmoghn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kenmoghn, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niacisse Kenmoghn!
During a confident post fight interview, Niacisse Kenmoghn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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hype
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