PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Januaria Azevedo (ranked 6360 p4p, 24667 weight class) and Jon Lemedson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Azevedo
vs
Lemedson

185 cm
25
188
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
186
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Januaria Azevedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Lemedson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemedson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Azevedo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Azevedo throws a right hand that Lemedson ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemedson also avoids with ease.
Lemedson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Azevedo wants to clinch

and Lemedson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Azevedo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemedson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Azevedo defending well though.
Azevedo tries to kick Lemedson off in order to stand up. Lemedson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Azevedo is looking to regain half guard here but Lemedson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lemedson trying to control the action but Azevedo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lemedson's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Azevedo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lemedson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep. Lemedson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azevedo moves into full guard.
Lemedson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Azevedo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemedson's guard.

Lemedson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Azevedo is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Azevedo gets to his feet - Lemedson follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azevedo.

Azevedo moves into range and clinches up with Lemedson.
Azevedo stalling in the clinch.

Azevedo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Azevedo. No joy for Lemedson on that attempt.
Januaria Azevedo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown but Lemedson shows good takedown defense.
Lemedson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azevedo counters with a nice uppercut.
Azevedo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lemedson.
Januaria Azevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Lemedson.
Lemedson dives in for a single leg takedown but Azevedo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Lemedson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemedson shoots in for a takedown but Azevedo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Azevedo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemedson shoots in and drives through. Azevedo sprawls well.
Azevedo lands a right hook to the body.
Lemedson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemedson looks winded!
Azevedo shoots in but Lemedson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lemedson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azevedo defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lemedson as he jumps to the side.
Lemedson throws a nice looking combination but Azevedo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azevedo tries to clinch there but Lemedson circles away.
Azevedo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lemedson sprawls well. Lemedson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Azevedo gets slowly back to his feet.
And Lemedson tries to counter it with a takedown but Azevedo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemedson darts in looking for a takedown but Azevedo gets double underhooks and turns Lemedson into the cage.
Azevedo wants to clinch but Lemedson slips to the side

and Lemedson counters with a shoot takedown. Azevedo fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Azevedo pushes Lemedson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Januaria Azevedo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Azevedo jabs at Lemedson's body.
Januaria Azevedo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemedson swats away the attempt to clinch by Azevedo.
Azevedo slips a jab from Lemedson.
It looked like Azevedo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lemedson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azevedo tries to avoid it but Lemedson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azevedo to the ground. Azevedo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lemedson throws a head kick that misses.
Azevedo throws a front kick that sends Lemedson stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Azevedo clinches up with Lemedson and pushes him back against the cage.
Lemedson is trying to drag Azevedo to the mat but Azevedo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Azevedo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lemedson takes the fight into the clinch.
Lemedson is looking for a takedown.
Januaria Azevedo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Lemedson.

Azevedo breaks the clinch.
Januaria Azevedo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Azevedo scores with a four punch combination!
Azevedo wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Azevedo with that takedown attempt.
Azevedo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azevedo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lemedson.
Azevedo looks for a takedown but Lemedson sprawls well.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Lemedson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azevedo shoots in for a double leg but Lemedson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemedson tries for a takedown but Azevedo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Azevedo darts in and clinches Lemedson up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemedson goes for a takedown attempt but Azevedo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Azevedo - just one landing.
A punch combination from Lemedson misses.
Azevedo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lemedson. Lemedson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lemedson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Azevedo sprawls well. Azevedo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lemedson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lemedson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Azevedo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo misses with a takedown attempt

and Lemedson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Azevedo!
Lemedson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azevedo keeps working.
Lemedson working the ground and pound but Azevedo is defending the strikes.
Lemedson working the ground and pound.
Lemedson working away.
Azevedo is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Januaria Azevedo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Azevedo dodges the punch combination from Lemedson.
Lemedson dives in for a single leg takedown but Azevedo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Azevedo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemedson.
Lemedson looks to land a right hand but Azevedo moved out of range.
Azevedo tries to counter by clinching up but Lemedson breaks away and moves out of range.
Azevedo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemedson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Azevedo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lemedson is fending him off so far but Azevedo persists. Nope, Lemedson circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemedson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Azevedo misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemedson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lemedson leaves Azevedo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lemedson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lemedson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Januaria Azevedo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to clinch but Lemedson is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Azevedo.
Lemedson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lemedson is defended easily by Azevedo.
Azevedo looks to land a combination. Lemedson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Azevedo misses with a straight right.

Lemedson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lemedson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson is looking to take a break and control but Azevedo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevedo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemedson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jon Lemedson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemedson lands a few punches from side control.

Lemedson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Azevedo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lemedson but great work by Azevedo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemedson is trying to get back to his feet.
Lemedson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson is trying to stand.
Azevedo tries to control but Lemedson wriggling away.
Lemedson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Azevedo thowing shots but they're missing.
Azevedo looking to ground and pound but Lemedson is blocking nicely.

That's four 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.
Lemedson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Azevedo has taken his back!
Lemedson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
A lull in the action here.
Lemedson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lemedson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Azevedo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Januaria Azevedo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azevedo 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Januaria Azevedo!