PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sliwa. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Flodder
vs
Lemieux

169 cm
32
135 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

179 cm
25
135 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lemieux stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flodder misses with a two punch combination.
Flodder lands with an uppercut that bounces Lemieux off the cage and back into range.
Lemieux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Flodder fails to land with a series of punches.
Flodder lands a jab to the nose.
Flodder throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand.
Flodder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lemieux.
Flodder throws a series of punches but Lemieux avoids them all with ease.

Lemieux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flodder is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lemieux connects with a decent elbow.
Flodder on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Flodder tries to get out of the position.
Lemieux laying and praying for a moment but Flodder takes advantage and regains half guard.
Flodder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Lemieux is looking for a kimura but Flodder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemieux to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flodder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lemieux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flodder's head.

Lemieux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lemieux throwing shots but Flodder is blocking nicely.
Lemieux looks to land a strike but Flodder avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lemieux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Flodder keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Flodder has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lemieux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Flodder controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lemieux is looking to get to half guard.
Lemieux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemieux has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Flodder pushes him away.
Flodder controlling his opponent.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Flodder manages to pass to mount!
Lemieux is desperately trying to improve his position but Flodder has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Lemieux dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lemieux dodges the punch combination from Flodder.
Flodder slaps away a takedown attempt from Lemieux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kees Flodder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Flodder ducks down to avoid it.
Flodder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lemieux counters with a nice leg kick.
Flodder swinging wildly here.
Lemieux lands a front kick.
Flodder misses with a wild combination.
Kees Flodder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flodder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flodder.
Flodder swinging wildly here.
Flodder throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.

Lemieux gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux throwing shots but Flodder is blocking nicely.
Flodder is staying active underneath Lemieux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux throwing shots but Flodder is blocking nicely.
Lemieux trying to control the pace.

Lemieux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Flodder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flodder regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lemieux.
Lemieux passes into half guard.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Flodder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux wants to free his trapped foot but Flodder is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Lemieux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flodder is just riding it out for now. Lemieux eventually gives up the hold.

Lemieux wants to work for an arm triangle but Flodder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flodder is trying to get back to full guard.

Lemieux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Flodder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lemieux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Flodder!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flodder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lemieux connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Flodder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lemieux on the ground.
Flodder is trying to escape the mount.
Lemieux scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Flodder?
Lemieux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lemieux moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Flodder has worked his arm free - good work by Flodder!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lemieux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flodder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemieux shoots in and drives through. Flodder sprawls well.
Flodder throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Flodder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Flodder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flodder avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
The fighters circling - Flodder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flodder misses with a wild combination.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Flodder moved out of range.
Nice jab there from Flodder.
Flodder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flodder throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kees Flodder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flodder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kees Flodder is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flodder tries to bum rush Lemieux with a series of wild strikes but Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flodder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lemieux counters with a thumping low kick.

Lemieux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Flodder sprawls well initially but Lemieux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lemieux slips a nice elbow through Flodder's hands, connecting with Flodder's forehead.
Lemieux is pressing down on Flodder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flodder is holding on for now.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flodder keeps working.
Flodder regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lemieux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Flodder is keeping the position.
Lemieux with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux is looking to work some ground and pound but Flodder has wrist control.
Flodder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemieux distracts Flodder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Lemieux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Flodder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lemieux, into his guard.
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flodder manages to get himself to full guard.
Ron Lemieux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Flodder is looking to stand up but Lemieux isn't so interested in that idea.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Flodder keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard.
Kees Flodder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Flodder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lemieux stuns Flodder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Lemieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lemieux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Lemieux!
A very excited looking Ron Lemieux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.