PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Lemedson (ranked 24227 p4p, 24214 weight class) and Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf (ranked 660 p4p, 640 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lemedson
vs
Tamdfjsmf

188 cm
19
186
3 - 6 - 1

184 cm
22
190
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Lemedson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lemedson counters with a takedown into side control.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a sweep.
Lemedson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tamdfjsmf tries to escape but Lemedson is in control.

Lemedson is trying to get an arm triangle but Tamdfjsmf is defending well.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemedson working away.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to improve his position.
Lemedson grinds an elbow into Tamdfjsmf's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemedson scores with punches from side control.
Lemedson landing a few strikes.
Tamdfjsmf wants to get back to his feet but Lemedson drags him back down.
Tamdfjsmf dodges the ground and pound from Lemedson.
Tamdfjsmf parries the strikes from Lemedson easily there. Lemedson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tamdfjsmf to escape.

Lemedson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tamdfjsmf, who protects the arm well.
Lemedson scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemedson working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson slows the pace down.
Lemedson working the ground and pound but Tamdfjsmf is defending the strikes.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to regain half guard here but Lemedson keeps moving and retains side control.

Tamdfjsmf throws Lemedson to one side and escapes!
Lemedson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch but Lemedson is having none of it.
Lemedson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemedson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lemedson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson wants a takedown but no success here.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemedson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jon Lemedson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Lemedson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tamdfjsmf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemedson has a takedown stuffed.
Tamdfjsmf throws a counter combo.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to clinch but Lemedson is avoiding it.
Tamdfjsmf doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemedson circles away.
Tamdfjsmf has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tamdfjsmf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lemedson.
Lemedson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemedson keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tamdfjsmf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemedson is controlling him.
Lemedson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemedson throwing strikes from guard but Tamdfjsmf blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tamdfjsmf can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tamdfjsmf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tamdfjsmf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lemedson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lemedson controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lemedson dominated that round.
That's time! Lemedson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tamdfjsmf takes the fight into the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lemedson prevents it.
Tamdfjsmf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tamdfjsmf wants a takedown.
Jon Lemedson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf looking for a takedown.
Tamdfjsmf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lemedson goes for a takedown attempt but Tamdfjsmf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tamdfjsmf prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lemedson is looking for a takedown.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tamdfjsmf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tamdfjsmf gets underhooks to prevent Lemedson's takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tamdfjsmf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lemedson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown attempt but Lemedson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lemedson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tamdfjsmf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tamdfjsmf working a defensive guard but Lemedson manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemedson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Tamdfjsmf.
Lemedson trying to control the position but Tamdfjsmf is working away.
Lemedson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to get back to his feet here but Lemedson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Tamdfjsmf's back.
Lemedson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tamdfjsmf can do to turn this around?
Tamdfjsmf is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tamdfjsmf can't escape the position.
Lemedson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tamdfjsmf has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lemedson.
Tamdfjsmf has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lemedson.

Lemedson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Lemedson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Lemedson throws a sloppy head kick and Tamdfjsmf moves out of range easily.
Tamdfjsmf unleashes a big counter combination but Lemedson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lemedson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tamdfjsmf defends well and Lemedson ends up having to push Tamdfjsmf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

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

Lemedson is rocked!

Lemedson tries to keep at a distance but Tamdfjsmf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.
Tamdfjsmf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemedson is defending well.
Tamdfjsmf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lemedson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jon Lemedson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemedson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemedson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tamdfjsmf prevents it.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemedson is looking for a takedown.
Tamdfjsmf lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemedson won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tamdfjsmf breaks from the clinch.
Lemedson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tamdfjsmf swivels and escapes.
Tamdfjsmf tries to clinch up.

Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lemedson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lemedson throws out a loose jab but Tamdfjsmf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamdfjsmf throws a fast counter high kick but Lemedson manages to duck under it in time.

Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf wants to take the fight to the mat but Lemedson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemedson after a bit of a struggle.
Lemedson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lemedson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lemedson gets underhooks to prevent Tamdfjsmf's takedown attempt.
Tamdfjsmf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemedson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Lemedson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to control but Lemedson passes into side control!
Lemedson cracks Tamdfjsmf with a big right hand but Tamdfjsmf just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Tamdfjsmf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemedson working the ground and pound but Tamdfjsmf is defending the strikes.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Lemedson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tamdfjsmf looks to move to half guard but instead Lemedson has passed into mount! Damn!
Tamdfjsmf is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tamdfjsmf in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemedson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Lemedson controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemedson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lemedson with good strikes from the mount here!
Tamdfjsmf can't escape the position.
Lemedson lands a couple of good shots and Tamdfjsmf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Lemedson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lemedson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jon Lemedson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemedson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Lemedson!