PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chadwick Kemp (ranked 24558 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Smith (ranked 3453 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Ryan Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kemp
vs
Smith

161 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chadwick Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kemp.
Kemp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kemp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kemp.
Kemp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ryan Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Smith clinches up with Kemp and pushes him back against the cage.
Kemp letting Smith take a breather here.
Smith lands a body shot.
Kemp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smith avoiding damage as Kemp throws knees to the body.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kemp jumps guard but Smith stands there with Kemp around his waist. Kemp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kemp tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kemp tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Kemp backing up. Kemp nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith looks winded!
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith punishes Kemp's body with a nice straight punch.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
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!
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Kemp should have avoided that one.
Smith takes a swing at Kemp's ribcage but misses.
Kemp swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Smith forces Kemp back against the cage and clinches.
Kemp is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Kemp tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Smith gets through Kemp's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith effectively controlling the action here.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Kemp controls the action.
Kemp tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Kemp drops back down to his feet.

Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kemp feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Kemp is having none of it.
We've been informed that Smith has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kemp trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.

Kemp stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.

Kemp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kemp decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kemp gets slowly back to his feet.
Ryan Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kemp misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kemp, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemp tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith pushes Kemp back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Kemp shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kemp shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Kemp keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kemp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kemp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kemp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kemp rather than just go for the knockout.

Kemp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kemp trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.

Kemp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kemp.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kemp is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kemp.
Kemp wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.

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.
Kemp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kemp is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Kemp is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Chadwick Kemp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemp is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Smith 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from Smith.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kemp shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Smith.
Ryan Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kemp pulls guard successfully.
Kemp 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 one minute gone in the round.

Kemp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kemp working a defensive guard here.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Kemp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kemp has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kemp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith looks to land a combination. Kemp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kemp fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chadwick Kemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Kemp fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp takes one to the side of the head.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Kemp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kemp is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Kemp goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Kemp shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Kemp takes one to the chin there.

Smith has closed the distance and engaged Kemp in a clinch.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Smith clinches up with Kemp and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemp is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chadwick Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Smith!