PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Hammersmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hammersmith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Thunderhorse. Magnus Hammersmith had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hammersmith
vs
Kenmoghn

185 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
179 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 Tokyo, Magnus Hammersmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown. Hammersmith tries to sprawl out of it but Kenmoghn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hammersmith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A leg kick checked by Kenmoghn.
Hammersmith scores with a jab to the body.
Kenmoghn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kenmoghn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hammersmith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenmoghn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hammersmith counters with a thumping low kick.
Magnus Hammersmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
Hammersmith slaps away a takedown attempt from Kenmoghn, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Kenmoghn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kenmoghn lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammersmith wants to sweep here but Kenmoghn controlling him for the moment.
Kenmoghn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kenmoghn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kenmoghn throws a strike but Hammersmith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn wants to stand and escape but Hammersmith is having none of it.
Kenmoghn controlling Hammersmith's posture.
Kenmoghn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hammersmith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammersmith stopping the sweep attempt from Kenmoghn.
Hammersmith looking to pass the guard.
Kenmoghn keeping moving, preventing Hammersmith from controlling successfully.
Hammersmith wants to pass the guard but Kenmoghn is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammersmith won't allow Kenmoghn to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hammersmith wanted to stand there but Kenmoghn had control of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kenmoghn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Kenmoghn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hammersmith sprawls well initially but Kenmoghn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hammersmith gets back to full guard.
My spies in Xtreme Fight Club (best in Amsterdam) inform me that Kenmoghn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kenmoghn stands up over Hammersmith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kenmoghn throws a strike but Hammersmith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hammersmith wants to control from the top but Kenmoghn keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammersmith throwing strikes from guard but Kenmoghn blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith stops Kenmoghn from standing up.
Kenmoghn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammersmith'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.
Hammersmith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kenmoghn is looking to stand back up but Hammersmith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn is looking for a sweep. Hammersmith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hammersmith trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kenmoghn is trying to stand up here but Hammersmith is controlling him well.
Kenmoghn wants to improve his position but Hammersmith is controlling well.
Hammersmith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hammersmith stops Kenmoghn from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammersmith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenmoghn tries to clinch but Hammersmith moves out of range.
Kenmoghn darts in looking for a takedown but Hammersmith gets double underhooks and turns Kenmoghn into the cage.
Kenmoghn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammersmith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Hammersmith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A slapping leg kick lands for Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws the kick towards the body but Kenmoghn avoids it.

Kenmoghn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hammersmith was covering up waiting for the punch and Kenmoghn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes but missing.
Hammersmith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenmoghn manages to get himself to full guard.

Kenmoghn has Hammersmith pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammersmith stops Kenmoghn from standing up.
Hammersmith wants to pass the guard but Kenmoghn is keeping the position.
Kenmoghn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammersmith wants to control from the top but Kenmoghn keeps moving.
Kenmoghn can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammersmith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kenmoghn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kenmoghn.
Hammersmith postures up.
Hammersmith pushing down on Kenmoghn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hammersmith is keen to just control but Kenmoghn is a slippery customer.
Hammersmith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn is trying to get back to full guard.
Hammersmith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kenmoghn can do to turn this around?
Still in half guard, Hammersmith seems content to control.
Hammersmith trying to control the action but Kenmoghn is working from the bottom.
Hammersmith is thwarting Kenmoghn's attempts to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hammersmith scores with a shot to the body.
Hammersmith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammersmith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kenmoghn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hammersmith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith throws a push kick but Kenmoghn slaps the foot to one side.
Kenmoghn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hammersmith's waist but Hammersmith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kenmoghn off to one side.
Hammersmith scoring well with a low kick there.
Magnus Hammersmith is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammersmith leaves Kenmoghn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magnus Hammersmith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenmoghn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammersmith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammersmith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenmoghn shoots in and drives through. Hammersmith sprawls well.
Magnus Hammersmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hammersmith defends it nicely.
Hammersmith with a jab.
Kenmoghn fails with the takedown.
Hammersmith throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammersmith throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kenmoghn counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenmoghn misses with a takedown
and Hammersmith counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenmoghn lands an overhand right.
A left and a right from Hammersmith both land. Nice combination.
Hammersmith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammersmith throws a wild body kick that Kenmoghn sees coming a mile off.
Kenmoghn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hammersmith counters with an outside leg kick.
Kenmoghn misses with a double jab.
Kenmoghn shoots and misses
and Hammersmith counters with an outside leg kick.
Kenmoghn avoids the head kick by Hammersmith.
Kenmoghn has a takedown stuffed.
Kenmoghn is breathing heavily.
Kenmoghn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hammersmith counters with an outside leg kick.
Hammersmith lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenmoghn off the cage and back into range.
Kenmoghn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammersmith scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Magnus Hammersmith 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. This is the final round!

Kenmoghn misses with a combination
and Hammersmith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammersmith looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenmoghn is just out of range.
Hammersmith scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Hammersmith.
Hammersmith lands with a kick to the temple. Kenmoghn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kenmoghn landing with the ground and pound.
Hammersmith wants to sweep but no luck.
Kenmoghn looking to pass the guard.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Hammersmith keeps moving.
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes from guard but Hammersmith blocks nicely.
Kenmoghn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammersmith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kenmoghn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hammersmith.
Kenmoghn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hammersmith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammersmith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenmoghn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammersmith.
Good leg kick by Hammersmith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kenmoghn walks into a straight right hand from Hammersmith.
Hammersmith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown but Hammersmith sprawls well.
Kenmoghn tries for a takedown but Hammersmith circles away easily
and Hammersmith counters with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a double leg but Hammersmith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magnus Hammersmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niacisse Kenmoghn.

Kenmoghn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hammersmith to the mat! Hammersmith manages to get full guard.
Kenmoghn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!

Hammersmith 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.
Kenmoghn throws an elbow that misses. Hammersmith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenmoghn's guard. Nice move by Hammersmith!

Kenmoghn is trying to keep Hammersmith in close.
Kenmoghn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kenmoghn postures up in Hammersmith's guard and throws a big left but Hammersmith blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn controlling from the top position.
Kenmoghn wants to control from the top but Hammersmith keeps moving.
Kenmoghn throws a big right hand that misses.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammersmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kenmoghn looking to sit in guard and control but Hammersmith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hammersmith wants to control from the top but Kenmoghn keeps moving.
Magnus Hammersmith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenmoghn is on top in guard.

Kenmoghn wants to pass the guard but Hammersmith is keeping the position.
Kenmoghn trying to control but Hammersmith is working from the bottom.
Hammersmith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammersmith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammersmith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenmoghn.

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 Magnus Hammersmith.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammersmith, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Hammersmith!
Magnus Hammersmith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kemists ↑ 5x160Q, into his post fight interview.