PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ashnault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ashnault
vs
Kenmoghn

180 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
179 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ashnault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ashnault is fending him off so far but Kenmoghn persists. Nope, Ashnault circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashnault looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashnault throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony Ashnault seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashnault lands a glancing blow to the side of Kenmoghn's head.
Kenmoghn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ashnault.
Ashnault misses with a hook.
Kenmoghn moves out of range as Ashnault strikes.
Kenmoghn misses with the combination.
Ashnault looks to land a right hand but Kenmoghn moved out of range.
Ashnault misses with a straight right.
Ashnault dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenmoghn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Ashnault gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kenmoghn regains guard.
Ashnault is stalling in the full guard.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn wants to stand up but Ashnault is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ashnault trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashnault controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Anthony Ashnault just wasn't active enough.
Ashnault takes a swing at Kenmoghn's ribcage but misses.
Kenmoghn walks into a straight right hand from Ashnault.
Kenmoghn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ashnault tries to avoid it but Kenmoghn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ashnault to the ground. Ashnault escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ashnault throws a shot from downtown. Kenmoghn moves away and avoids it.
Ashnault closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kenmoghn circles away.
Kenmoghn avoids the body shot from Ashnault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn walks into a left hand.
Ashnault misses with a hook. Kenmoghn ducked under it nicely.
Ashnault throws an off balance right hand

and Kenmoghn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenmoghn works over Ashnault with some ground and pound from guard.
Ashnault pulls Kenmoghn in close to prevent any damage.
Kenmoghn postures up in Ashnault's guard and throws a big left but Ashnault blocks it.
Ashnault on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ashnault tries to get out of the position.
Ashnault working a defensive guard here.
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenmoghn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kenmoghn working some strikes from top position.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashnault is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ashnault managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kenmoghn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenmoghn sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenmoghn shoots in and drives through. Ashnault sprawls well.
Anthony Ashnault has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ashnault avoids it really well and circles away.
Kenmoghn ducks under a wild hook from Ashnault.
Kenmoghn leaves Ashnault with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kenmoghn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ashnault working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenmoghn.
Ashnault wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ashnault is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kenmoghn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashnault has wrist control.
Kenmoghn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashnault avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenmoghn is looking to advance position but Ashnault has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kenmoghn regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kenmoghn is trying to maintain the position but Ashnault is very close to passing his half guard.
Kenmoghn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ashnault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Niacisse Kenmoghn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ashnault throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenmoghn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ashnault stuffs the takedown.
Ashnault fails with the takedown.
Kenmoghn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kenmoghn tries for a takedown but Ashnault sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anthony Ashnault has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
Ashnault jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Niacisse Kenmoghn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ashnault uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn staying out of range there.
Ashnault throws a lazy uppercut

and Kenmoghn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Ashnault keeps moving.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashnault wants to sweep here but Kenmoghn controlling him for the moment.
Kenmoghn throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenmoghn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashnault has momentary wrist control but Kenmoghn slips an elbow through the middle.
Kenmoghn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashnault is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Ashnault is rocked!
Ashnault preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Ashnault is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kenmoghn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ashnault seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashnault wants to stand but Kenmoghn is controlling the position.
Ashnault is trying to keep Kenmoghn in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenmoghn trying to control but Ashnault is working from the bottom.
Kenmoghn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ashnault is trying to control the position but Kenmoghn postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ashnault utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenmoghn with a nice head shot there.
Kenmoghn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashnault is pulling down on Kenmoghn's head to control his posture.

Ashnault has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kenmoghn is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ashnault manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ashnault prevents it.
Kenmoghn wants a takedown.
Kenmoghn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ashnault gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kenmoghn can't get the takedown.
Ashnault prevents the takedown attempt.

Ashnault has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kenmoghn regains guard immediately.
Ashnault throwing strikes from guard but Kenmoghn blocks nicely.
Ashnault trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn wants to sweep here but Ashnault controlling him for the moment.
Kenmoghn wants to stand but Ashnault is controlling the position.
Ashnault trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn wants to stand up but Ashnault is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kenmoghn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashnault trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenmoghn wants to stand and escape but Ashnault is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenmoghn darts in looking for a takedown but Ashnault gets double underhooks and turns Kenmoghn into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ashnault stalling the fight.
Ashnault is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn trying to stall but Ashnault improves his position.
Kenmoghn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niacisse Kenmoghn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ashnault.
Ashnault misses with a lunging right hand

and Kenmoghn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ashnault!
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ashnault gets back to half guard.
Ashnault is trying to get back to full guard.
Ashnault is staying active underneath Kenmoghn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ashnault is trying to get back to full guard.
Ashnault keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenmoghn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashnault keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ashnault regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kenmoghn.
Ashnault is trying to keep Kenmoghn in close.
Kenmoghn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenmoghn trying to control but Ashnault is working from the bottom.
Ashnault working a defensive guard here.
Ashnault is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kenmoghn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kenmoghn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Anthony Ashnault has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ashnault napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kenmoghn throws a strike aimed at the side of Ashnault's head but Ashnault avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault regains half guard, as Kenmoghn was trying to land strikes.
Kenmoghn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ashnault to regain full guard.
Ashnault is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kenmoghn won't allow Ashnault to sweep him here.
Kenmoghn scoring with some ground and pound.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Ashnault keeps moving.
Kenmoghn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kenmoghn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kenmoghn throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing.
Ashnault is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ashnault preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashnault utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenmoghn is looking to work some ground and pound but Ashnault has wrist control.
Kenmoghn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenmoghn preventing the sweep.
Kenmoghn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kenmoghn looking to pass the guard.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashnault is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ashnault's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashnault looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashnault working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kenmoghn looking to pass the guard.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashnault is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashnault's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ashnault not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kenmoghn with a nice head shot there.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenmoghn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashnault's head.
Anthony Ashnault has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenmoghn trying to control but Ashnault is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niacisse Kenmoghn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kenmoghn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niacisse Kenmoghn!
Niacisse Kenmoghn was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.