PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Lemon (ranked 258 p4p, 24324 weight class) and Derrick Ryker (ranked 39 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lemon
vs
Ryker

180 cm
29
160
18 - 7 - 0

170 cm
30
155
12 - 16 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

30th Century Beer Store

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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Ryker!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lemon clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Lemon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ryker letting Lemon take a breather here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lemon gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Lemon stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon letting Ryker take a breather here.
Lemon'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.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon clinches.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryker is looking to control Lemon's arms but Lemon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryker has his back to the cage.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Stalling in the clinch from Lemon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
Lemon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lemon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon has managed to clinch.
Ryker looking to slow down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lemon.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lemon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lemon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lemon has managed to clinch.
Lemon taking a breather.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemon stalls.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker trying to control the position but instead, Lemon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ryker into the cage.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon moves into the clinch.
Lemon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemon is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryker is looking to control Lemon's arms but Lemon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ryker has his back to the cage.
Lemon effectively controlling the action here.
Lemon content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryker taking a breather.
Lemon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lemon leaning against his opponent.
Lucky Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Ryker gets tackled into the cage by Lemon. Lemon maintains the clinch.
Lemon stalling.
Lemon slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lemon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lemon just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ryker to work.
Lemon taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon has closed the distance and engaged Ryker in a clinch.
Come on Lemon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Lemon dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lemon closes the distance and clinches.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryker trying to stall but Lemon improves his position.
Lemon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
Ryker letting Lemon take a breather here.
Lemon slows down the pace here.
Lemon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lemon is keeping busy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lucky Lemon.

Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon'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.
Ryker is pushing Lemon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Lemon stalls.
Lemon'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.
Ryker just leaning against Lemon, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemon is struggling to control the position.
Derrick Ryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lemon'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lemon 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Lemon!
A victorious Lucky Lemon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.