PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Kempton (ranked 2106 p4p, 248 weight class) and Conan Barbarian (ranked 1672 p4p, 199 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kempton
vs
Barbarian

172 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

188 cm
24
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Kempton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conan Barbarian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbarian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kempton.
Kempton has his takedown stuffed
and Barbarian counters with a left to the body.
Kempton throws a series of punches but Barbarian avoids them all with ease.
Kempton shoots in and drives through. Barbarian sprawls well.
Kempton looks to land a combination but Barbarian avoids it well.
Barbarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Kempton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Kempton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbarian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kempton misses with a double jab.
Barbarian digs a good hook to Kempton's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kempton.
Barbarian is looking for the big counter here.
Kempton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kempton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barbarian lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbarian misses with a wild combination.
Kempton throws a right hand that misses
and Barbarian counters with a left and a right that stings Kempton.
Kempton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barbarian throws a series of strikes that have Kempton backpedaling.
Kempton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbarian.
Kempton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Despite the aggression on Barbarian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kempton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barbarian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kempton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Kempton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kempton is breathing heavily.
Kempton tests Barbarian's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbarian misses with a series of wild punches.
Kempton throws a series of punches but Barbarian avoids them all with ease.
Barbarian moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kempton throws a right and a left that Barbarian avoids nicely.
Kempton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barbarian throws a nice looking combination but Kempton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kempton connects with a looping right hand.
Kempton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barbarian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kempton fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbarian counters with a series of strikes. Kempton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kempton moves to clinch but Barbarian breaks away
and Barbarian counters with a two punch combo.
Barbarian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacob Kempton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kempton throws a series of punches but Barbarian moves out of range.
As Kempton backs off Barbarian throws a huge counter combo but Kempton manages to avoid it all.
Kempton misses with a double jab
and Barbarian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Kempton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Barbarian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sloppy strikes from Barbarian. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kempton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kempton closes the distance but Barbarian moves to the side
and Kempton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kempton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbarian is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kempton throws a right hand that Barbarian ducks under and follows up with a left that Barbarian also avoids with ease.
Kempton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Barbarian.
Kempton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Kempton misses.
Kempton fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbarian is looking for the big counter here.
Kempton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Kempton backs off Barbarian throws a huge counter combo but Kempton manages to avoid it all.
Barbarian fails to land with a series of punches.
Conan Barbarian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kempton misses with a double jab
and Barbarian counters with a series of strikes. Kempton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barbarian displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conan Barbarian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kempton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barbarian cracks Kempton with an open hand slap.
Kempton shoots and misses
and Barbarian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kempton misses with a takedown
and Barbarian counters with a two punch combo.
Kempton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barbarian throws a counter combo.
Barbarian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kempton throws a series of punches but Barbarian avoids them all with ease.
As Kempton backs off Barbarian throws a huge counter combo but Kempton manages to avoid it all.
Barbarian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kempton tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Barbarian counter with a right hand.
Barbarian connects with a jab.
Kempton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barbarian counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Kempton! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Barbarian!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conan Barbarian!