PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niacisse Kenmoghn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Velimir Stojkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stojkovic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Drowning Pool - Numb . Niacisse Kenmoghn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Velimir Stojkovic's chin.

Kenmoghn
vs
Stojkovic

186 cm
26
179 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

175 cm
28
185 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Niacisse Kenmoghn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Velimir Stojkovic!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenmoghn throws out a loose jab but Stojkovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenmoghn fails with a takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stojkovic is fending him off so far but Kenmoghn persists. Nope, Stojkovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Niacisse Kenmoghn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kenmoghn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kenmoghn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stojkovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Stojkovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Stojkovic is trying to control the position but Kenmoghn postures up.
Kenmoghn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kenmoghn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kenmoghn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stojkovic is trying to control the position but Kenmoghn postures up.
Stojkovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stojkovic keeping full guard, as Kenmoghn tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kenmoghn.
Stojkovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stojkovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenmoghn manages to get himself to full guard.

Stojkovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kenmoghn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stojkovic won't allow Kenmoghn to get back to his feet.
Stojkovic wants to pass the guard but Kenmoghn is keeping the position.
Stojkovic preventing the sweep.
Kenmoghn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenmoghn seems keen to control Stojkovic's posture.
Stojkovic stops Kenmoghn from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stojkovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kenmoghn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stojkovic swivels and escapes.
Stojkovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kenmoghn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stojkovic misses with an uppercut.
Kenmoghn avoids the body shot from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenmoghn was well out of range. Poor timing from Stojkovic.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stojkovic, as that shot connected.
Stojkovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Stojkovic shows good takedown defense.

Stojkovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Kenmoghn has clasped his hands together around Stojkovic's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stojkovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kenmoghn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kenmoghn working the ground and pound but Stojkovic is defending the strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stojkovic is not content to let Kenmoghn control the position.
Kenmoghn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic manages to get back to half guard.
Stojkovic is looking to improve his position.
Stojkovic is refusing to be controlled, as Kenmoghn sits in half guard.
Stojkovic gets full guard.
Kenmoghn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kenmoghn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stojkovic on the ground.
Stojkovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kenmoghn wants to pass the guard but Stojkovic is keeping the position.
Stojkovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kenmoghn throwing strikes from guard but Stojkovic blocks nicely.
Kenmoghn trying to control the position from guard on top but Stojkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kenmoghn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kenmoghn throws an elbow that misses. Stojkovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenmoghn's guard. Nice move by Stojkovic!

Kenmoghn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stojkovic slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kenmoghn is looking to escape.
Kenmoghn is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Velimir Stojkovic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stojkovic lands with an overhand left.
Stojkovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Stojkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stojkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kenmoghn moves out of range as Stojkovic strikes.
Stojkovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kenmoghn scores with a body shot.
Stojkovic looks to land a right hand but Kenmoghn moved out of range.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stojkovic but Stojkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenmoghn dives in and grabs Stojkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stojkovic pushes down on Kenmoghn's head and hops out.
Kenmoghn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stojkovic circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenmoghn has a takedown stuffed.
Stojkovic misses with a body kick.
Kenmoghn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stojkovic tries to clinch up but Kenmoghn circles away and keeps his distance.
Stojkovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut there from Stojkovic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stojkovic misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Stojkovic tries to sprawl but Kenmoghn drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stojkovic wants to control but Kenmoghn is keeping busy.
Kenmoghn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kenmoghn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Stojkovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Velimir Stojkovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stojkovic is looking to clinch but Kenmoghn is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn darts in looking for a takedown but Stojkovic gets double underhooks and turns Kenmoghn into the cage.
Stojkovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Stojkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stojkovic tries a body shot but Kenmoghn blocks it.
Kenmoghn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stojkovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stojkovic tries a knee to the head but Kenmoghn blocks it.
Stojkovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stojkovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stojkovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Stojkovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stojkovic pushes Kenmoghn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stojkovic digs a right hand into Kenmoghn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kenmoghn's gas tank.
Kenmoghn looking for a takedown.
Stojkovic stops a takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Stojkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Stojkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Stojkovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stojkovic scores with a shot to the side of Kenmoghn's head.
Nice body punch from Stojkovic - that landed with a thud.
Stojkovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn avoiding damage as Stojkovic throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stojkovic.
A right hook to the body lands for Stojkovic.
Stojkovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stojkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Stojkovic cracks Kenmoghn with a nice body shot.
Stojkovic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Stojkovic on the inside.
Stojkovic pushes Kenmoghn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stojkovic.
Stojkovic scores with a shot to the side of Kenmoghn's head.
Stojkovic lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenmoghn tries to score a body lock takedown but Stojkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stojkovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stojkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Stojkovic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Stojkovic on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stojkovic.
A short body shot lands from Stojkovic as the two fighters clinch.
Stojkovic scores with a hook to the body.
Stojkovic throws an elbow but it misses.
Stojkovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stojkovic lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kenmoghn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stojkovic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stojkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenmoghn is working for takedown but Stojkovic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stojkovic stalling.
Stojkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic pushes Kenmoghn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stojkovic lands a right hand.
Stojkovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Stojkovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Stojkovic as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Velimir Stojkovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Stojkovic feints and then cracks Kenmoghn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kenmoghn down.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Stojkovic shows good takedown defense.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown but Stojkovic sprawls well.

Stojkovic closes the distance and clinches.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown attempt but Stojkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niacisse Kenmoghn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stojkovic throws a head kick that misses.
Stojkovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kenmoghn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kenmoghn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenmoghn moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenmoghn shoots in looking for a takedown but Stojkovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kenmoghn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stojkovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stojkovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kenmoghn takes one on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stojkovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenmoghn was well out of range. Poor timing from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenmoghn.
Kenmoghn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stojkovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Stojkovic clinches up with Kenmoghn and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic gets through Kenmoghn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stojkovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stojkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stojkovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kenmoghn is trying to drag Stojkovic to the mat but Stojkovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kenmoghn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hook to the body lands for Stojkovic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stojkovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kenmoghn backwards.
Kenmoghn wants a takedown but no success here.
Stojkovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stojkovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Stojkovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kenmoghn is trying to stall.
Stojkovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stojkovic lands a nice uppercut.
Stojkovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stojkovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kenmoghns head.
Stojkovic misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stojkovic.
Stojkovic tries to work over Kenmoghn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenmoghn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stojkovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenmoghn fails to land the takedown.

Kenmoghn gets tackled into the cage by Stojkovic. Stojkovic maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stojkovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stojkovic prevents it.
Stojkovic lands with a short shot to the head.
Velimir Stojkovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stojkovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Stojkovic.
Kenmoghn goes for a takedown attempt but Stojkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kenmoghn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velimir Stojkovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stojkovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stojkovic scores with a shot to the body.
Kenmoghn avoids the head kick by Stojkovic.
Stojkovic sizes up Kenmoghn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kenmoghn swats away the attempt to clinch by Stojkovic.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown but Stojkovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kenmoghn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenmoghn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenmoghn shoots in but Stojkovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kenmoghn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stojkovic but Stojkovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kenmoghn.
Stojkovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A shot to the liver by Stojkovic. Beautiful body shot.
Kenmoghn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stojkovic circles away.
Stojkovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stojkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Kenmoghn circles away.
Kenmoghn looks for a takedown but Stojkovic sprawls well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stojkovic.
Kenmoghn sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A swing and a miss from Kenmoghn.
Niacisse Kenmoghn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kenmoghn feints and as Stojkovic raises his hands in defense, Kenmoghn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stojkovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Velimir Stojkovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stojkovic 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Velimir Stojkovic!
Post fight, Velimir Stojkovic stared into the camera and said 'Finally my first win during my time at DSC!'.