PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zackary Kemp (ranked 25287 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Fowler (ranked 7594 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kemp
vs
Fowler

167 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zackary Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mac Fowler!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fowler clinches.

Fowler has picked Kemp up - he's going for a ride! Fowler dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Fowler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kemp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fowler.

Fowler seems to be looking for submissions.
Kemp missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Fowler might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kemp is holding on to half guard well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fowler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fowler lands in his opponent's guard.

Kemp has his feet on Fowler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fowler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kemp's guard.
Fowler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kemp working a defensive guard here.
Kemp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fowler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kemp's guard.
Fowler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kemp is on top in guard.

Kemp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kemp with a flurry of punches that miss.

Fowler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kemp defends it easily.
Kemp throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kemp is one step ahead there.
Kemp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kemp throws a big elbow that misses.
Fowler trying to keep a closed guard but Kemp is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fowler striking off his back but it's not causing Kemp any problems.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fowler is trying to control the position but Kemp postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mac Fowler will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fowler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kemp is looking to control Fowler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kemp avoid being mounted?
Mac Fowler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fowler thows a huge punch but Kemp dodges it nicely.
Fowler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowler tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kemp.
Kemp is trying to maintain the position but Fowler is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fowler scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Kemp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fowler trying to pass the guard but Kemp defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fowler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kemp keeps working.
Fowler tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kemp controls his leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kemp just misses with a punch to the body.

Fowler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kemp, pushing him back against the cage.
Kemp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kemp fails to pull guard.
Kemp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fowler pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zackary Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kemp clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fowler decides to pull guard.
Kemp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kemp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fowler's head.
Kemp trying to control but Fowler is working from the bottom.
Kemp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kemp preventing the sweep.
Kemp throws an elbow that misses. Fowler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kemp's guard. Nice move by Fowler!

Fowler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fowler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
Fowler wants to pass the guard but Kemp is keeping the position.
Fowler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kemp is proving hard to escape from.
Fowler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kemp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Fowler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kemp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kemp throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Fowler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fowler misses with a double jab.

Fowler moves into the clinch.
Kemp tries to pull guard but Fowler holds him up against the cage and eventually Kemp drops back down to his feet.

Fowler jumps into guard, dragging Kemp to the mat.
Fowler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fowler trying to keep a closed guard but Kemp is proving a slippery customer.
Kemp stopping the sweep attempt from Fowler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp wants to stand but Fowler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kemp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kemp trying to control but Fowler is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Fowler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kemp is trying to defend but Fowler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Fowler is working for a kimura but Kemp is defending it quite comfortably.
Fowler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fowler not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fowler tries to stand and escape but Kemp is controlling the position.
Fowler is looking to take a break and control but Kemp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kemp is controlling Fowler's trapped leg to prevent Fowler from advancing to side control.
Kemp missing with punches from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp is not content to let Fowler control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fowler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kemp manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kemp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fowler working some strikes from top position.
Kemp wants to stand and escape but Fowler is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fowler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kemp is trying to control the position but Fowler postures up.
Fowler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Fowler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kemp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fowler.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Fowler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fowler 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Fowler!