PBP Commentary

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

Kemp
vs
Datass

197 cm
32
258 lbs
23 - 5 - 0

215 cm
28
276 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kemp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tappin Datass!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Datass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemp was well out of range. Poor timing from Datass.
Kemp misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Datass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemp slips under a jab from Datass.
Kemp throws a leg kick
and Datass counters with a stiff right hand.
Kemp wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Datass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kemp.
Datass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kemp.
Kemp lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kemp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Datass shoots in but Kemp avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kemp dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Datass. That did some damage!
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kemp connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kemp looks to land a body kick but Datass moved away.
Kemp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemp missing with a left hand there. Datass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.
Adam Kemp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Datass misses the target.
Datass looks to land a combination but Kemp avoids it well.
A good leg kick by Kemp.
Kemp uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datass. Kemp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Datass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kemp can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kemp manages to avoid it.
Datass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemp.
Kemp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kemp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adam Kemp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kemp swings for the body but Datass moves out of range.
Datass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kemp lands a leg kick that knocks Datass off balance momentarily.
Datass looks gassed!
Kemp scoring well with a low kick there.
Kemp throws a sloppy head kick and Datass moves out of range easily.
Datass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kemp lands a nice shot to the body.
Datass on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Datass blocks a head kick by Kemp.
Kemp throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kemp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Datass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kemp lands a big head kick that sends Datass tumbling to the mat! Kemp takes a step backwards and waves Datass back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Tappin Datass has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemp connects with an inside leg kick.
Kemp misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kemp.
Kemp swings for the body but Datass moves out of range.
Good shot there by Kemp.
Kemp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kemp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Datass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Datass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kemp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemp throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kemp fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Datass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kemp lands a nice looking body shot.
Kemp lands a slapping body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp with a nice cross.
Kemp misses the jab.
Datass takes one to the side of the head.
Kemp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Datass manages to avoid it.
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.
Datass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kemp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kemp pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kemp throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Datass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datass looks to throw the jab but Kemp is out of range.
Datass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kemp lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Datass takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Datass cracks Kemp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Datass shoots in and drives through. Kemp sprawls well.
Kemp throws a sloppy head kick and Datass moves out of range easily.
Good work by Datass as he checks the leg kick.
Kemp throws a head kick but Datass moves out of range.
Kemp is looking to wear down Datass with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kemp scores with a body shot.
Datass moves out of range as Kemp strikes.
Kemp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kemp misses the shot to the body.
Datass fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kemp on the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Datass.
Datass is breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Kemp finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp scores with a body shot.
A left lands for Kemp.
Kemp tries to bum rush Datass with a series of wild strikes but Datass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kemp lands with an uppercut that bounces Datass off the cage and back into range.
Kemp fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kemp blocks a head kick by Datass.
Datass avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Datass swings for the body but Kemp moves out of range.
Kemp throws a nice inside leg kick.
Datass avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Datass on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kemp misses with a wild body shot.
Datass misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datass takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kemp punishes Datass's body with a nice straight punch.
Datass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kemp throws out the jab.
Datass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kemp looks to throw the jab but Datass is out of range.
Kemp scores with a punch to the head.

Kemp lands a big head kick that sends Datass tumbling to the mat! Kemp takes a step backwards and waves Datass back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kemp lands a leg kick that knocks Datass off balance momentarily.
A head kick misses from Kemp.
Kemp throws a jab when Datass was well out of range.
Crunch! Kemp slams his shin into Datass's torso.
Kemp misses the shot to the body.
Kemp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp lands a slapping body shot.
Datass moves out of range of the strikes.

Kemp lands a left and a right that send Datass crashing to the mat, dazed. Kemp thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kemp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Datass.
Kemp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Datass can do to turn this around?
Kemp throws a shot from downtown. Datass moves away and avoids it.
Datass moves away from the strike by Kemp.
Kemp is looking to slow Datass down with leg kicks.
Adam Kemp is winning the standup battle so far.
Kemp looks to land a body kick but Datass moved away.
Kemp scores with a one two! Datass had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Datass misses with a body shot.
Kemp comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kemp connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp scores with a sloppy right hand. Datass should have avoided that one.
Kemp missing with a left hand there. Datass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datass. Kemp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemp throws a leg kick
and Datass counters with a stiff right hand.
Datass avoids the body shot from Kemp.
Datass just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kemp. Datass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Datass might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kemp has got the better of the exchanges.
Kemp throws a head kick but Datass moves out of range.
Kemp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Datass with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Datass shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kemp moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kemp rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Datass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Kemp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tappin Datass's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Datass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kemp here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kemp.

Datass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Datass lands in his opponent's guard.
Kemp controlling Datass's posture.
Kemp wants to stand up but Datass is controlling him.
Kemp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Datass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Datass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kemp is pulling down on Datass's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kemp controls Datass momentarily but Datass frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Kemp.
Datass lands a really nice looking cross but Kemp seems unphased.
Datass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kemp moves away.
Kemp tries to score with a low kick but Datass moves his leg out of the way.

Datass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kemp sprawls well initially but Datass persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Datass is keen to just control but Kemp is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kemp tries to get to full guard but Datass has control of the leg.
Datass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kemp won't allow Datass to pass to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Datass controlling the action here.
Datass is trying to control. Kemp wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kemp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Datass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datass controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kemp trying to hold on to Datass's head to control him but Datass postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Datass misses the body punch
and Kemp counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Datass lands.
Kemp takes a swing at Datass's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Datass blocks the low kick.
Nice body kick from Kemp.
Datass takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kemp cracks Datass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kemp connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemp throws a leg kick
enabling Datass to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp scores with a jab to the body.
Datass takes one to the side of the head.
Kemp falls off balance throwing a combination
and Datass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kemp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Datass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Datass misses with a wild body shot.
Datass misses the shot to the body.
Datass ducks under a wild hook from Kemp.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kemp scores with a push kick.
Kemp thuds his right hand into Datass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Datass takes a swing at Kemp's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Kemp clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tappin Datass's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Datass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kemp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Datass.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datass. Kemp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Datass tries to move into range but Kemp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kemp connects with a leg kick. Datass looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kemp takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kemp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kemp tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Datass is able to avoid easily.
Datass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Datass gets a double leg takedown into Kemp's guard.
Datass wants to control from the top but Kemp keeps moving.
Datass has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Datass engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kemp trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Adam Kemp.
Datass's corner calls for a 1-2. Datass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kemp throws a solid leg kick but Datass takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kemp.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kemp is looking to slow Datass down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Kemp misses its intended target.
Kemp throws a nice looking combination but Datass bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Datass misses with an uppercut
and Kemp counters with a good low kick that Datass was not able to check.
Datass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemp.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kemp, right into the meat.
Kemp connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kemp 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 Datass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Datass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kemp throws a leg kick but Datass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kemp misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Datass. Kemp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kemp waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Datass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Datass blocks a leg kick.
Datass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kemp.
Kemp is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Datass.

Datass scores a takedown into full mount!
Datass landing strikes from the mount.
Datass sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tappin Datass has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kemp working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Datass with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Datass in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The referee warns Kemp that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Datass looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Datass with good strikes from the mount here!
Datass postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kemp badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Datass around the waist but Datass pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Datass is the winner by TKO! Datass jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tappin Datass!
Tappin Datass is the new heavyweight champion!