PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zsasz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsasz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 2Pac: When We Ride ft. Outlawz. Lemieux has chosen Sliwa as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Zsasz
vs
Lemieux

182 cm
31
143 lbs
27 - 12 - 1

179 cm
31
135 lbs
23 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Zsasz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lemieux throws a leg kick but Zsasz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zsasz throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Zsasz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zsasz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lemieux with a hook.
Lemieux connects with the punch.
Zsasz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zsasz tried to score with a low kick but Lemieux checks it.
Lemieux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zsasz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lemieux just manages to avoid it.
Zsasz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zsasz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz blocks a head kick by Lemieux.
Zsasz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lemieux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Lemieux moved away.
Zsasz avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Zsasz is looking to counter punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zsasz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Lemieux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lemieux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zsasz defending well though.
Zsasz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lemieux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Zsasz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemieux.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Zsasz is working away.
Lemieux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zsasz defending well though.
Zsasz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zsasz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Lemieux is working for a kimura but Zsasz is defending it quite comfortably.
Lemieux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zsasz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zsasz is trying to stand up here but Lemieux is controlling him well.
Lemieux thows a huge punch but Zsasz dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz is looking for a sweep. Lemieux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zsasz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lemieux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zsasz is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zsasz avoid being mounted?
Lemieux is nestled in close to Zsasz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lemieux trying to control the action but Zsasz is working from the bottom.
Lemieux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lemieux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zsasz's head.
Lemieux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zsasz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zsasz keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zsasz scores with a nice head shot.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Zsasz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zsasz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zsasz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zsasz looks to land a body kick but Lemieux moved away.
Victor Zsasz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zsasz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zsasz.
Lemieux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Zsasz punishes Lemieux's body with a nice straight punch.
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!

A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zsasz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zsasz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zsasz. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Victor Zsasz is winning the standup battle so far.
Zsasz takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Zsasz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Zsasz is keeping the position.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux won't allow Zsasz to sweep him here.
Zsasz pulls Lemieux in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux postures up in Zsasz's guard and throws a big left but Zsasz blocks it.
Lemieux stays in close to Zsasz's body and controls the position.
Zsasz has momentary wrist control but Lemieux slips an elbow through the middle.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
Zsasz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemieux.
Zsasz keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zsasz tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux throws a jab when Zsasz was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Zsasz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

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.
Zsasz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lemieux misses with a body punch
and Zsasz counters with a thumping low kick.
Zsasz tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Zsasz looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
Zsasz missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zsasz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lemieux misses with a takedown
and Zsasz counters with a nice body shot.
Zsasz is looking to wear down Lemieux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lemieux lands a right hook to the body.
Zsasz lands a leg kick that knocks Lemieux off balance momentarily.
Zsasz with a jab.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Zsasz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zsasz misses with a kick to the body

so Lemieux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Zsasz trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Zsasz wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zsasz is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
Zsasz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zsasz pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux is trying to maintain the position but Zsasz is very close to passing his half guard.
Zsasz is looking to advance position but Lemieux won't allow it.
Zsasz tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lemieux controls his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lemieux controls Zsasz momentarily but Zsasz frees himself.
Zsasz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zsasz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zsasz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux throws a wild body kick that Zsasz sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lemieux is looking to slow Zsasz down with leg kicks.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Lemieux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lemieux throws a hook but Zsasz blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Zsasz lands the left hand.
Zsasz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lemieux - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Zsasz.
Nice uppercut there from Zsasz.
Good leg kick by Zsasz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zsasz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zsasz.
Zsasz throws a low kick, looking for Lemieux's leg but Lemieux calmly moves out of range.
Zsasz thumps Lemieux with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemieux.
A jab lands there for Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zsasz was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Zsasz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Zsasz avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Zsasz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zsasz moves away.
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!
Zsasz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zsasz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big right from Zsasz misses.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Zsasz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Zsasz throws a body shot but no joy.
Zsasz thumps Lemieux with a low kick.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zsasz.
Lemieux changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zsasz throws a solid leg kick but Lemieux takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zsasz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zsasz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the body.
Zsasz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Victor Zsasz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Zsasz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zsasz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zsasz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Zsasz throws a leg kick

and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zsasz won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zsasz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zsasz is trying to improve his position.
Ron Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lemieux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zsasz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zsasz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lemieux.

Lemieux swings around for an armbar but Zsasz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lemieux's guard.
Zsasz stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Zsasz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zsasz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zsasz throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ron Lemieux just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Zsasz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Zsasz throws a leg kick but Lemieux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zsasz defends it well.
Zsasz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Zsasz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lemieux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Lemieux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zsasz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zsasz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zsasz!

Lemieux manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zsasz's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zsasz trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lemieux has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Zsasz. Oh but Lemieux has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Zsasz goes limp - he's gone! Lemieux jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux made sure to mention his sponsor, VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Victor Zsasz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.