PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Cavalcante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niacisse Kenmoghn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marco Cavalcante's chin.

Kenmoghn
vs
Cavalcante

186 cm
19
179 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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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 3 - 0 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Cavalcante!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavalcante fails with the takedown.
Cavalcante moves out of range of the strikes.

Kenmoghn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cavalcante manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cavalcante tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cavalcante bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kenmoghn's guard.
Kenmoghn is pulling down on Cavalcante's head. It's preventing any offense from Cavalcante, at least for the moment.
Cavalcante prevents Kenmoghn from getting back to his feet.
Kenmoghn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenmoghn, not yet.
Kenmoghn is looking to stand up but Cavalcante isn't so interested in that idea.
Cavalcante preventing the sweep.
Kenmoghn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kenmoghn tries to get out of the position.
Cavalcante trying to control but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
Kenmoghn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet but Cavalcante is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante trying to control but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Cavalcante gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kenmoghn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kenmoghn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of digs.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Cavalcante keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cavalcante holds on and takes a little breather.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Cavalcante keeps moving.
Cavalcante is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cavalcante manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenmoghn manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante stops Kenmoghn from standing up.
Kenmoghn looking to control.
Cavalcante looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalcante preventing the sweep.

We're going to have a standup here because Niacisse Kenmoghn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cavalcante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenmoghn shoots in but Cavalcante avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenmoghn fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Cavalcante as Kenmoghn shoots in.
Kenmoghn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cavalcante tries to avoid it but Kenmoghn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cavalcante to the ground. Cavalcante escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kenmoghn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cavalcante sprawls well initially but Kenmoghn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kenmoghn is breathing heavily.
Cavalcante wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Kenmoghn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cavalcante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cavalcante.
Cavalcante avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cavalcante is trying to keep Kenmoghn in close.
Cavalcante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kenmoghn being controlled here momentarily.
Cavalcante keeping full guard, as Kenmoghn tries to pass.
Cavalcante is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Marco Cavalcante.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cavalcante is fending him off so far but Kenmoghn persists. Nope, Cavalcante circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cavalcante circles away.
Cavalcante loads up on a big right hand but Kenmoghn slips the punch.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cavalcante as he avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown but Cavalcante sprawls well.
Kenmoghn tries for a takedown but Cavalcante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn avoids a punch combination nicely.

Kenmoghn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cavalcante's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalcante seems keen to control Kenmoghn's posture.
Cavalcante is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenmoghn wants to get back to his feet.

Cavalcante seems to be looking for submissions.
Kenmoghn is looking for a sweep. Cavalcante is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niacisse Kenmoghn dominated that 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.

Cavalcante throws a right hand that Kenmoghn ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenmoghn also avoids with ease.
Kenmoghn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn throws a hook but Cavalcante avoids it easily.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cavalcante defends it nicely.
Kenmoghn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cavalcante swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavalcante ducks under a wild hook from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn moves out of range of the body kick.
Kenmoghn misses with a few strikes there.
Cavalcante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenmoghn throws the left hand but Cavalcante avoids the punch easily.
Kenmoghn fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cavalcante but Cavalcante pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalcante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cavalcante throws the left hand but Kenmoghn avoids the punch easily.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cavalcante tries to work over Kenmoghn's front leg with a kick but Kenmoghn checks it.
Cavalcante moves out of range as Kenmoghn strikes.

Kenmoghn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cavalcante wants to control but Kenmoghn postures up.
Cavalcante is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kenmoghn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cavalcante's head.
Cavalcante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenmoghn is thwarting Cavalcante's attempts to control the position.
Kenmoghn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cavalcante makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cavalcante.
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!
Cavalcante trying to control the position.
Kenmoghn trying to control but Cavalcante is working from the bottom.
Kenmoghn throws an elbow that misses. Cavalcante uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenmoghn's guard. Nice move by Cavalcante!
Kenmoghn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kenmoghn keeping moving, preventing Cavalcante from controlling successfully.
Cavalcante controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kenmoghn looking for a sweep. Not yet Kenmoghn, not yet.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Marco Cavalcante was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cavalcante slips under a jab from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn looks to land a right hand but Cavalcante moved out of range.
Cavalcante throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cavalcante misses the shot to the body.
Cavalcante throws a half hearted mid kick.

Kenmoghn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cavalcante sprawls well initially but Kenmoghn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kenmoghn passes into side control, despite Cavalcante's attempt to control the position.
Cavalcante gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kenmoghn moves into full mount! Cavalcante won't be happy about that!
Kenmoghn is landing with some decent strikes but Cavalcante is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Niacisse Kenmoghn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavalcante holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kenmoghn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cavalcante is looking to improve his position but Kenmoghn isn't that keen on the idea.
Cavalcante tries to lock up and control but Kenmoghn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kenmoghn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cavalcante hang on?
Kenmoghn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kenmoghn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cavalcante is in a horrible position here. Kenmoghn smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cavalcante is looking to improve his position but Kenmoghn isn't that keen on the idea.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niacisse Kenmoghn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kenmoghn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kenmoghn is trying to ground and pound but Cavalcante uses the momentary lack of control by Kenmoghn to regain half guard.
Kenmoghn trying to mount his opponent but Cavalcante defends it.
Cavalcante tries to roll over but Kenmoghn keeps him under control.
Kenmoghn winds up and cracks Cavalcante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cavalcante manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kenmoghn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavalcante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kenmoghn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cavalcante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Marco Cavalcante hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kenmoghn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cavalcante!
Cavalcante sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cavalcante 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!
Cavalcante doesn't have the hooks in and Kenmoghn manages to turn into his guard.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing.
Kenmoghn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of digs.
Kenmoghn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavalcante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante trying to control the position.
Kenmoghn preventing the sweep.
Kenmoghn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cavalcante trying to control the position.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Cavalcante keeps moving.
Cavalcante looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cavalcante controlling Kenmoghn's posture.
Kenmoghn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kenmoghn postures up in Cavalcante's guard and throws a big left but Cavalcante blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cavalcante is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes from guard but Cavalcante blocks nicely.
Cavalcante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cavalcante looking for a sweep. Not yet Cavalcante, not yet.
Cavalcante is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cavalcante looking to control.

Marco Cavalcante has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kenmoghn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kenmoghn tries for a takedown but Cavalcante circles away easily

and Cavalcante counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kenmoghn!
Cavalcante trying to control the action but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
Kenmoghn tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cavalcante trying to control the action but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenmoghn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kenmoghn tries to hold on but Cavalcante pushes him away.

Cavalcante jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kenmoghn manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Cavalcante is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kenmoghn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenmoghn stops Cavalcante from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Niacisse Kenmoghn.
Well Kenmoghn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niacisse Kenmoghn!
Niacisse Kenmoghn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.