PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Kemp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarek Szwagier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kemp comes to the cage accompanied by versace. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kemp
vs
Szwagier

217 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dewayne Kemp !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jarek Szwagier!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szwagier slaps away a takedown attempt from Kemp , before circling back to the center of the mat.

Kemp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kemp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szwagier is defending well for now.
Kemp '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.
Szwagier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kemp can't break the clinch.
Kemp wants a takedown.

Kemp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Szwagier uses from the top position.
Kemp pulls Szwagier in close to prevent any damage.
Kemp really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szwagier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Kemp looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kemp looking for a sweep. Not yet Kemp , not yet.
Szwagier being controlled here momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Szwagier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Szwagier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kemp 's waist but Kemp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szwagier off to one side.
Dewayne Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarek Szwagier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szwagier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Szwagier tries to clinch there but Kemp circles away.
Kemp throws a head kick but Szwagier moves out of range.
Kemp tries to clinch but Szwagier moves out of range.
Kemp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kemp has managed to clinch.

Szwagier gets control of Kemp 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Szwagier will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Szwagier trying to control the position.
Kemp wants to control from the top but Szwagier keeps moving.
Kemp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp wants to pass the guard but Szwagier is keeping the position.

Kemp gets to his feet. Szwagier looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Szwagier tries to clinch up but Kemp circles away and keeps his distance.
Szwagier goes for a double leg but Kemp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kemp continues to drive forward.
Kemp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Szwagier's efforts to push away.

Kemp decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kemp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szwagier is aware though and is defending well.
Szwagier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kemp 's guard.
Kemp controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Szwagier preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szwagier wants to pass the guard but Kemp is keeping the position.
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.

Dewayne Kemp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A big left from Szwagier misses.
Kemp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Szwagier defends well and Kemp ends up having to push Szwagier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kemp is working for takedown but Szwagier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Szwagier is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Szwagier breaks from the clinch.

Kemp clinches with his opponent.
Kemp tries for a takedown but Szwagier manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewayne Kemp . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szwagier tries to circle away but Kemp has him pinned against the cage.
Kemp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Szwagier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Szwagier wants to take the fight to the mat but Kemp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Szwagier tries to pull guard but Kemp won't allow it.
Kemp effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szwagier wants a takedown but no success here.
Kemp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Szwagier's efforts to push away.
Szwagier goes for a takedown attempt but Kemp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Szwagier sprawls well. Szwagier wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kemp gets slowly back to his feet.
Szwagier goes for a double leg but Kemp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kemp continues to drive forward.
Szwagier is breathing heavily.
Szwagier prevents Kemp from breaking the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kemp is trying to force a seperation but Szwagier has the dominant position.
Kemp is looking to take this one to the mat.

Szwagier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szwagier fails with the takedown.

Kemp gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Kemp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Szwagier uses from the top position.
Kemp looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemp can't keep his opponent in guard - Szwagier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kemp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kemp keeping hold of Szwagier's head, controlling as best he can.
Kemp is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp controlling the position well.
Szwagier blocks the strikes from Kemp .
Kemp is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szwagier is thwarting Kemp 's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dewayne Kemp dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kemp circles away from the clinch attempt

and Kemp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Szwagier is working for takedown but Kemp is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kemp wants a takedown.

Szwagier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szwagier misses with a few strikes there.
Kemp throws a sloppy head kick and Szwagier moves out of range easily.
Kemp tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Szwagier defends well and Kemp ends up having to push Szwagier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Szwagier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kemp is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Szwagier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Szwagier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Szwagier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Szwagier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kemp has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Szwagier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szwagier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kemp is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Szwagier's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kemp working away.
Kemp wants to control but Szwagier is keeping him busy.
Kemp throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Szwagier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szwagier prevents Kemp from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here as Kemp stalls from top position.

Kemp decides to stand back up.
Kemp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Szwagier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dewayne Kemp . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Szwagier gets tackled into the cage by Kemp . Kemp maintains the clinch.
Kemp is trying to pull guard but Szwagier has him pressed against the cage.
Szwagier stalling the fight.
Szwagier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szwagier fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Kemp pulls guard successfully.

Kemp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Szwagier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Szwagier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kemp has Szwagier pulled in close to control his posture.
Kemp throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Szwagier being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemp will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kemp wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kemp manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Kemp looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jarek Szwagier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dewayne Kemp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kemp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dewayne Kemp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kemp has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dewayne Kemp !
A pretty intense looking Dewayne Kemp took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.