PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenrick Nikil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahziki Hendayko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikil comes into the arena with Wait and Bleed by Slipknot blaring out of the sound system. Rahziki Hendayko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nikil
vs
Hendayko

191 cm
26
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
282 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

L.A. Elite Clothing Co ($8.50 shorts and shirt)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenrick Nikil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rahziki Hendayko!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendayko throws a series of punches but Nikil moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hendayko.

It looks like Kenrick Nikil has been cut.
Nikil connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hendayko's hands.

It looks like Rahziki Hendayko has been cut.
Hendayko is looking to score with low kicks.
Hendayko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hendayko misses with a hook. Nikil ducked under it nicely.
Hendayko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nikil.
Nikil checks a leg kick.
Hendayko misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Nikil.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nikil closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hendayko to the mat! Hendayko manages to get full guard.
Nikil landing some decent shots from guard.

Hendayko is looking for a triangle but Nikil pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikil with a nice head shot there.

Hendayko working for a triangle but Nikil defends it easily.
Nikil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hendayko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendayko wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikil wants to pass the guard but Hendayko is keeping the position.
Nikil postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikil works over Hendayko with some ground and pound from guard.
Nikil trying to control but Hendayko is working from the bottom.
Hendayko working a defensive guard here.
Nikil wants to pass the guard but Hendayko is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nikil with a nice head shot there.
Hendayko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hendayko keeping moving, preventing Nikil from controlling successfully.
Nikil postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hendayko 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendayko keeping moving, preventing Nikil from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hendayko wants to sweep but no luck.
Nikil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendayko seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nikil tries to free his leg and advance position but Hendayko is retaining full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nikil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hendayko throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nikil counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hendayko is not content to let Nikil control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nikil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hendayko's head.
Hendayko trying to control here.
Hendayko wants to get back to full guard.
Nikil scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That has opened up Rahziki Hendayko's cut even more.
Hendayko has hold of Nikil's hands but Nikil slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

The cut above Rahziki Hendayko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rahziki Hendayko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kenrick Nikil!
Kenrick Nikil gave a mention to [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).