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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winford Kemp (ranked 6226 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Marjanovic (ranked 5056 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Marjanovic has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Winford Kemp's chin.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Winford Kemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Marjanovic!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marjanovic moves into the clinch.
Marjanovic is stalling here.
Kemp leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kemp breaks from the clinch.
Marjanovic gets a double leg takedown into Kemp's guard.
Marjanovic trying to control but Kemp is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marjanovic wants to pass the guard but Kemp is keeping the position.
Kemp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marjanovic has picked Kemp up and slammed him! Kemp can't keep hold of the triangle and Marjanovic manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp tries to buck Marjanovic off but Marjanovic is having none of it.
Marjanovic decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kemp manages to break the clinch.
Marjanovic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kemp is looking to get back to is feet but Marjanovic passes into side control.
Kemp is looking for a sweep.
Kemp regains half guard.
Marjanovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marjanovic moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kemp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marjanovic passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kemp!
Kemp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kemp is desperately trying to improve his position but Marjanovic has a good base and remains in mount.
Marjanovic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kemp to take his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemp is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kemp tries to roll but Marjanovic sticks to his back.
Marjanovic is riding his opponent, not letting Kemp buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marjanovic looking to hold on to the position here but Kemp rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Marjanovic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kemp dives on top into guard.
Marjanovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kemp is aware though and is defending well.
Kemp preventing the sweep.
Marjanovic is wriggling around but Kemp manages to pass to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marjanovic trying to control here.
Kemp wants to stand but Marjanovic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kemp seems to be looking for submissions.
Marjanovic wants to sweep but Kemp has passed to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemp working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Marjanovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marjanovic clinches up against the cage.
Marjanovic can't break the clinch.
Kemp effectively controlling the action here.
Marjanovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kemp up against the cage.
Marjanovic decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marjanovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kemp is one step ahead there.
Kemp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marjanovic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kemp passes into side control.
Kemp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kemp is looking to take a break and control but Marjanovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marjanovic wants to control but Kemp postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kemp controls the position from side control.
Marjanovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kemp's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Marjanovic gets full guard.
Kemp won't allow Marjanovic to get back to his feet.
Kemp is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marjanovic is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marjanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemp has his foot on Marjanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marjanovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Marjanovic won't allow Kemp to get back to his feet.
Marjanovic gets to his feet. Kemp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Marjanovic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kemp slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marjanovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marjanovic has picked Kemp up and slammed him! Kemp can't keep hold of the triangle and Marjanovic manages to pass to side control!
Marjanovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kemp is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marjanovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kemp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kemp is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marjanovic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Marjanovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Marjanovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marjanovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kemp, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Marjanovic to work.
Marjanovic lands a takedown into guard.
Marjanovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kemp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marjanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Marjanovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marjanovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kemp, up you get!
Marjanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemp attempts a counter takedown but Marjanovic avoids it well and moves away.
Marjanovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kemp is trying to defend but Marjanovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marjanovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marjanovic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kemp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kemp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marjanovic stalling.
Marjanovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp tries to roll over but Marjanovic keeps him under control.
Max Marjanovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marjanovic prevents Kemp from standing back up.
Kemp is looking to get back to is feet but Marjanovic passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marjanovic throwing shots but Kemp is blocking nicely.
Marjanovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marjanovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Kemp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marjanovic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Marjanovic wants to slow Kemp down by chopping away at his legs.
Kemp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marjanovic clinches up with Kemp and pushes him back against the cage.
Marjanovic jumps guard and drags Kemp to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marjanovic trying to control the position.
Marjanovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marjanovic wants to control the position but Kemp says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kemp throws a strike but Marjanovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marjanovic working for a triangle but Kemp defends it easily.
Kemp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winford Kemp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Marjanovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kemp throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Marjanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marjanovic 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Marjanovic!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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