PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux comes into the arena with Sliwa blaring out of the sound system. Tutov has chosen 7B - Young Winds as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lemieux
vs
Tutov

179 cm
28
135 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

169 cm
24
144 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tutov scores with a jab. Lemieux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tutov misses with a low kick.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Tutov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lemieux dips to his left and cracks Tutov with an uppercut!
Tutov cracks the inside of Lemieux's front leg.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Tutov is out of range.
Tutov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemieux under the eye.
Tutov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lemieux to score with a decent uppercut.
Lemieux lands a nice shot that snaps Tutov's head back.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the body

and Tutov counters with a takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tutov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lemieux keeping his opponent close.
Lemieux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tutov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
Tutov controlling the action here.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Tutov is very close to passing his half guard.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Tutov is keen to just control but Lemieux is a slippery customer.
Lemieux missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux trying to hold on to Tutov's head to control him but Tutov postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lemieux throws a solid leg kick but Tutov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lemieux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Lemieux tenderised Tutov's leg. Tutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
Andrey Tutov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Lemieux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Lemieux stands and throws Tutov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tutov is trying to control Lemieux's posture but Lemieux avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is not content to let Lemieux control the position.
Tutov can't do much from the bottom here.
Lemieux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tutov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lemieux scores with punches from side control.
Lemieux tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tutov tries to bench press Lemieux off him but Lemieux keeps the position.
Tutov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Tutov is working away.
Lemieux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux prevents Tutov from improving his position.

Tutov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Tutov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutov taking some punishment here, with Lemieux in his half guard.

Tutov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lemieux.
Tutov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemieux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but Tutov defending well.
Lemieux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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 Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tutov throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Tutov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lemieux finds it's way round the side to connect with Tutov's head.
Tutov swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Tutov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux misses with a takedown attempt - Tutov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tutov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lemieux in his tracks.
Tutov misses with an uppercut

and Lemieux counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tutov tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg.
Tutov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to pass to full mount but Tutov defends it.

Lemieux seems to be looking for submissions.
Tutov keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
Tutov is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux working the head and body with strikes.
Tutov trying to control but Lemieux postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lemieux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lemieux is looking for a kimura but Tutov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lemieux to get the leverage.
Tutov is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tutov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lemieux is one step ahead there.
Tutov has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position.
Tutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tutov, not yet.
Tutov controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrey Tutov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tutov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tutov blocks a low kick nicely.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick from Tutov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux connects with a nice looking jab.
Tutov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemieux on the side of the head.
Tutov scores with a nice right hand.
Tutov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tutov motions for Lemieux to come forward. Tutov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov misses with a looping left.
Tutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov throws a nice head kick!
Tutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lemieux can pounce on him.
Tutov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemieux on the side of the head.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Tutov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lemieux takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Tutov misses with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lemieux lands with a nice body punch.
Tutov looks to throw a body kick

so Lemieux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tutov keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Tutov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemieux passes into side control.
Lemieux just content to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux throws a strike aimed at the side of Tutov's head but Tutov avoids it well.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Tutov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lemieux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lemieux misses with a leg kick.
Tutov scores with a kick to the body.
Tutov takes one to the side of the head.
Tutov scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux misses with a low kick.

Lemieux is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tutov's half guard.
Lemieux working over Tutov with some ground and pound. Tutov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tutov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemieux.

Lemieux seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux thows a huge punch but Tutov dodges it nicely.
Tutov is trying to control but can't.
Ron Lemieux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tutov is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lemieux throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tutov keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Tutov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lemieux!
Tutov working Lemieux over with strikes here.
Lemieux looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tutov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lemieux up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov has the hooks in. Lemieux is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lemieux is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Beast II, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lemieux trying to control the position but Tutov manages to sink in the hooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux is trying to break free.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Tutov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tutov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tutov not allowing Lemieux to control his hands.
Tutov doesn't have the hooks in and Lemieux manages to turn into his guard.
Lemieux trying to control but Tutov is working from the bottom.
Tutov is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Tutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tutov, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lemieux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lemieux looking to sit in guard and control but Tutov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tutov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Lemieux is looking for a triangle here but Tutov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tutov working away.
Lemieux tries to buck Tutov off but Tutov is having none of it.

Tutov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lemieux tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov tries to advance to mount but Lemieux denies him.
Tutov wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tutov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tutov wants to pass to mount but Lemieux is defending the position.
Tutov wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ron Lemieux did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.

A nice leg kick lands there from Lemieux.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Tutov saw that one coming.
Tutov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tutov misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tutov.
Lemieux blocks the body kick.
A head kick misses from Tutov.
A jab from Tutov misses.
Good work by Tutov as he checks the leg kick.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Tutov throws a sloppy body shot

and Lemieux counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tutov!
Tutov struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lemieux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lemieux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lemieux working away.
Lemieux in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tutov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tutov tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Tutov is looking to regain half guard here but Lemieux keeps moving and retains side control.
Lemieux sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tutov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lemieux lands a decent elbow from side control.

Lemieux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tutov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is looking for a sweep.
Tutov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemieux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lemieux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Tutov gets full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Tutov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tutov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemieux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard.

Lemieux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tutov is aware though and is defending well.
Lemieux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lemieux, not yet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Lemieux has an active guard here but Tutov has managed to pass into half guard.
Tutov wants to take a breather but Lemieux is having none of it.
Tutov prevents Lemieux from improving his position.

Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.

Tutov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tutov throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux has momentary wrist control but Tutov slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod.
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!

Tutov throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux connects with a solid leg kick.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Tutov misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Tutov saw that one coming.
Lemieux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tutov to score with a decent uppercut.
Tutov misses with an uppercut.
Tutov takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks the body kick.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses

and Lemieux counters with a single leg into guard. Tutov didn't expect that.
Tutov keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.

Tutov is looking for a triangle but Lemieux pushes his legs off easily.

Tutov working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Tutov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tutov keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Tutov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemieux manages to get himself to full guard.

Lemieux looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tutov passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tutov connects with a nice short shot to Lemieux's temple.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
Tutov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lemieux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tutov prevents Lemieux from improving his position.
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux won't allow Tutov to pass to mount.
Ron Lemieux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemieux trying to hold on to Tutov's head to control him but Tutov postures up.
Lemieux wants to improve his position but Tutov is controlling well.
Lemieux is trying to control but Tutov passes into side control!
Tutov misses with the ground and pound.
Lemieux regains half guard.

Tutov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux is not content to let Tutov control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Tutov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux looking to control.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Tutov from controlling successfully.
Lemieux looking to control.

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 Ron Lemieux.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemieux, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46

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