PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George McTrigger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Kemp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kemp
vs
McTrigger

197 cm
36
258 lbs
29 - 7 - 0

187 cm
31
241 lbs
23 - 7 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zentrope Fighting Universe
Syndicate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kemp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, George McTrigger!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp looks for the body kick but McTrigger saw that one coming.
McTrigger throws a wild body kick that Kemp sees coming a mile off.
McTrigger cracks the inside of Kemp's front leg.
McTrigger lands a jab to Kemp's midsection.
McTrigger avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Adam Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp checks a low kick from McTrigger.
Kemp has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McTrigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTrigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kemp is breathing heavily.
Kemp throws a big shot that misses.
Kemp takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McTrigger delivers a nice body kick.
McTrigger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McTrigger lands a nice looking body shot.
McTrigger thuds his shin into the meat of Kemp's side.
McTrigger scores with a leg kick.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.
McTrigger throws a head kick but Kemp moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kemp tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adam Kemp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kemp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Adam Kemp has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTrigger throws a leg kick that misses.
McTrigger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kemp's sensitive parts.
Kemp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McTrigger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kemp as he avoids it easily.

McTrigger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McTrigger is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kemp is not content to let McTrigger control the position.

McTrigger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kemp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kemp's shoulder. That is not cool.
McTrigger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kemp keeps working.
Kemp prevents McTrigger from improving position.
McTrigger controls the position from side control.
Kemp gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger wants to take a breather but Kemp is having none of it.
McTrigger is taking a breather. Kemp says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by George McTrigger.
Kemp throws a chopping leg kick but McTrigger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kemp blocks a leg kick.
Kemp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemp lands with a hook. McTrigger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kemp cracks McTrigger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kemp throws out a loose jab but McTrigger uses good head movement to avoid it.
McTrigger misses with a leg kick.
Kemp misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp misses with a body shot.
Kemp tries to work over McTrigger's front leg with a kick but McTrigger checks it.
That kick from McTrigger tenderised Kemp's leg. Kemp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kemp tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTrigger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kemp.
Kemp is looking to wear down McTrigger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kemp slips a straight right by McTrigger.
McTrigger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kemp throws a head kick but McTrigger moves out of range.

McTrigger scores with a takedown into Kemp's guard.
McTrigger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kemp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTrigger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McTrigger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kemp is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George McTrigger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kemp's cut.
That's time! Kemp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kemp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTrigger.
McTrigger lands a jab to the head.
George McTrigger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kemp misses with a right hand
and McTrigger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kemp takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McTrigger checks a low kick from Kemp.
Kemp bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McTrigger's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McTrigger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kemp on the side of the head.
McTrigger lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTrigger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McTrigger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kemp blocks a head kick by McTrigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from McTrigger.
McTrigger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from McTrigger tenderised Kemp's leg. Kemp is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kemp looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kemp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McTrigger to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McTrigger sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McTrigger is looking to work some ground and pound but Kemp has wrist control.
Kemp keeping moving, preventing McTrigger from controlling successfully.
Kemp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McTrigger.
McTrigger tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
McTrigger wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

McTrigger has gone for a leg lock! Kemp slips out almost immediately though and dives into McTrigger's guard.
McTrigger wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

McTrigger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kemp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

McTrigger is looking for a triangle here but Kemp uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kemp wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
George McTrigger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kemp trying to control the position but McTrigger is working away.
Kemp working away.
McTrigger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McTrigger is not content to let Kemp control the position.
McTrigger can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McTrigger trying to control the action but Kemp is working from the bottom.
McTrigger trying to mount his opponent but Kemp defends it.
McTrigger passes to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Kemp's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George McTrigger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam Kemp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kemp looks to land a left hand but McTrigger moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kemp, right into the meat.
Kemp takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kemp is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McTrigger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kemp misses with a hook. McTrigger ducked under it nicely.
McTrigger works the jab nicely.
Kemp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McTrigger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kemp tries to sprawl but McTrigger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McTrigger passes to side control.
McTrigger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kemp will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The strikes coming from McTrigger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger moves into full mount!
McTrigger looking to control but Kemp is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McTrigger throwing strikes here but Kemp is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McTrigger trying to control but Kemp is having none of it.
McTrigger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger controlling from the full mount.
McTrigger raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by McTrigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTrigger controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kemp is looking to escape.
Kemp is desperately trying to improve his position but McTrigger has a good base and remains in mount.

Kemp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McTrigger.
Kemp tries to hold on but McTrigger pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger trying to control but Kemp is having none of it.
McTrigger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McTrigger wants to control the pace but Kemp is squirming around nicely.
McTrigger throws some wild stikes that Kemp manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McTrigger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George McTrigger really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kemp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McTrigger shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense.
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp misses with an uppercut. McTrigger saw that one coming.
McTrigger scores with a shot to the body.
McTrigger fails to land with a series of punches.
Kemp throws a lazy head kick
and McTrigger counters with a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Kemp.
McTrigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kemp throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp throws a sloppy body shot
and McTrigger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kemp lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kemp takes a swing at McTrigger's ribcage but misses.
Kemp slaps away a takedown attempt from McTrigger, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp connects with a body shot.
Kemp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McTrigger.
Kemp throws a leg kick but McTrigger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kemp sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McTrigger.
Kemp checks a leg kick.
McTrigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kemp lands with a right hand.
Kemp delivers a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McTrigger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kemp has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kemp and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kemp stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTrigger throws a head kick that half lands.
McTrigger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McTrigger fails to land the takedown.
Adam Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McTrigger.
Kemp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kemp connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McTrigger is looking to slow Kemp down with leg kicks.
McTrigger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kemp.
Kemp connects with an inside leg kick.
McTrigger ducks under a wild hook from Kemp.
A shot to the body from Kemp misses
letting McTrigger counter with a right hand.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTrigger slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McTriggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kemp. McTrigger shrugs it off though.
McTrigger cracks the inside of Kemp's front leg.
Kemp throws a hook to the side of McTrigger's head but McTrigger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Kemp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTrigger moves away from the strike by Kemp.
McTrigger thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp is looking to score with low kicks.
McTrigger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kemp.
McTrigger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McTrigger blocks a low kick nicely.
McTrigger tries to land a leg kick but Kemp saw it coming and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp thows a body shot but no joy.
Kemp throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McTrigger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kemp - the referee stops the clock and McTrigger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kemp. McTrigger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McTrigger moves out of range of the strikes.
McTrigger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kemp counters with a body kick.
Kemp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTrigger manages to avoid it.
Kemp moves out of range of the body kick from McTrigger.
McTrigger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTrigger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kemp bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Kemp.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Kemp had his way with George McTrigger in that round.
The cut man is working on Adam Kemp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

McTrigger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McTrigger throws a sloppy head kick and Kemp moves out of range easily.
Kemp connects with a right hand. McTrigger shakes it off.
McTrigger shoots in for a double leg but Kemp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McTrigger tests Kemp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kemp connects with a leg kick. McTrigger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kemp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kemp throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
McTrigger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTrigger ducks under a wild hook from Kemp.
Kemp avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A shot to the body from Kemp misses
and McTrigger counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTrigger throws a lazy body kick
and Kemp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kemp defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McTrigger.
McTrigger throws a body kick that misses.
Kemp scores with a nice right hand.
Kemp avoids a kick to the body.
Kemp connects with a body shot.
Kemp jabs at McTrigger's body.
Kemp scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McTrigger doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Kemp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kemp thuds a left hand into McTrigger's body.
McTrigger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp scores with a leg kick.
Kemp checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kemp looks to land a left hand but McTrigger moved out of range nicely.
McTrigger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from McTrigger does no damage.
McTrigger avoids the head kick by Kemp.
A head kick by McTrigger misses
and Kemp counters with a right hand to the body.
McTrigger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kemp connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McTrigger scrambles back to his feet.
Kemp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McTrigger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George McTrigger.
McTrigger throws a leg kick but Kemp sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kemp.
Kemp swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTrigger takes one to the side of the head.

Kemp feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McTrigger sprawling to the canvas! McTrigger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kemp finish him?!

McTrigger is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kemp fakes the leg kick and cracks McTrigger in the body.
McTrigger is still on wobbly legs! Can Kemp finish him?
Kemp is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kemp drops McTrigger with a naaaaasty hook - McTrigger is in real trouble here! Kemp dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Kemp!
Adam Kemp retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Adam Kemp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.