PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramazan Temel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lemieux
vs
Temel

180 cm
39
172 lbs
48 - 24 - 2

185 cm
31
180 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Maximum Vitality
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 24 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, David Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Temel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux throws a poor cross that misses
and Temel counters with a head kick.
Lemieux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lemieux sets himself, and Temel steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemieux avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a hook but Temel avoids it easily.
Temel lands a head kick. Lemieux smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lemieux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lemieux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Disciples Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Lemieux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemieux throws a right hand that Temel ducks under and follows up with a left that Temel also avoids with ease.
Lemieux throws a leg kick that is checked

and Temel counters by moving into the clinch.
Lemieux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temel is defending well for now.
Temel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Temel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Temel can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Temel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Temel's head.
Temel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux has Temel pushed against the cage.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Temel is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temel.
Temel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Temel gets through Lemieux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Temel lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temel misses with the head strike.
Temel misses with the head strike.
Lemieux taking a breather.
Temel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Temel lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Temel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temel scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Temel.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Temel.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Temel.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux looking to slow down the pace here.
Temel tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Temel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lemieux lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ramazan Temel has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Temel works on Lemieux's body with a couple of short punches.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
A short right from Temel on the inside.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Temel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Temel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux is looking to control Temel's arms but Temel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemieux has his back to the cage.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temel's elbow.
Lemieux effectively controlling the action here.
Temel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Temel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Temel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Temel throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux stalling in the clinch but Temel improves position.
Temel lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Temel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Temel fails to land.
Temel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemieux or not.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Temel as Lemieux tries to tie him up.
Temel lands a left hand.
Lemieux trying to stall but Temel improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramazan Temel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramazan Temel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A low kick from Lemieux is predictable there
and Temel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lemieux connects with a single shot there.
A nice combination there by Temel.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Temel blocks a head kick by Lemieux.
Lemieux backing away here, and Temel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lemieux connects with a nice looking jab.
David Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Temel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Lemieux moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Lemieux tries to stall but Temel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Temel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Temel tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Temel.
Temel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Temel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Temel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Temel.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramazan Temel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temel.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Temel.
Temel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Temel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Lemieux.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Temel.
Temel pushes Lemieux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Temel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Temel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Temel misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel is leaning against Lemieux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Temel.
Temel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Temel scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Temel lands with a light punch inside.
Temel can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Temel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemieux or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Temel.
A right hand to the body from Temel.
Temel misses with the head strike.
Temel blocks an uppercut.
Temel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Temel tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Temel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Temel controls the action.
Temel pushes Lemieux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Temel lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temel blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Temel tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Temel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temel.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Temel.
Temel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent.
Temel misses with a body punch.
Temel has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Temel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Temel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Temels head.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Temel being controlled against the cage.
Temel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Temel misses with a punch to the body.
Temel tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Temel back against the cage.
Temel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Temel scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Temel tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Temel scores with a shoulder strike.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Temel misses with the head strike.
Lemieux is struggling to control the position.
Lemieux tries to stall but Temel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Temel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Temel.
Temel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramazan Temel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ramazan Temel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Temel.
Lemieux scores with a push kick.
David Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux tries to clinch
and Temel counters with a leg kick.
Lemieux throws a leg kick
and Temel counters with a left to the body.
Lemieux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Temel at a distance.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Temel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Lemieux finds it's target.
Temel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lemieux pushes Temel up against the cage in a clinch.
Temel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temel lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Lemieux stalling in the clinch but Temel improves position.
Temel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Temel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Temel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Temel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Temel blocks an uppercut.
Temel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
Temel misses with some punches.
Temel lands a left hand.
Temel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Temel blocks an uppercut.
Temel tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Temel - that landed with a thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but Temel gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Temel lands a right hand.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Temel's elbow.
Temel misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Temel.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Temel.
Lemieux stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Temel fails to land.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Temel lands a nice uppercut.
Lemieux looking to slow down the pace here.
Temel misses with some punches.
Temel works on Lemieux's body with a couple of short punches.
Temel misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Temel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Temel misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Temel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lemieux looking to slow down the pace here.
Temel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemieux.
Temel lands a left hand.
Temel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Temel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
David Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Temel has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Temel is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
A left hand lands to the body for Temel.
Temel lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux tries to work over Temel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Temel lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Temel misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Temel.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Temel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Temel.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Temel.
Temel misses with a punch on the inside.
Temel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Temel can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Temel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Temel throws a head punch that misses.
Temel struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Temel gets through Lemieux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Temel lands an uppercut.

Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux tries a body shot but Temel blocks it.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lemieux seems to have got his legs back now.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Temel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Temel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Temel!
Ramazan Temel thanked the fans post fight for their support.