PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eskil Lemmelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Methuselah Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemmelin comes to the cage accompanied by Fönt ja en körv. Couture is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by wait, nvmnd! thats just the tapping of his cane as he walks.. On his way into the cage it seems that Eskil Lemmelin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eskil Lemmelin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lemmelin
vs
Couture

193 cm
33
240 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

225 cm
31
290 lbs
22 - 18 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Granite chin

Steel Penn's All 160
Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eskil Lemmelin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Methuselah Couture!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemmelin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Couture to score with a decent uppercut.
Couture tries to move into range but Lemmelin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemmelin.
Lemmelin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lemmelin throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Couture misses with a body kick.
Couture throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Couture throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lemmelin was covering up waiting for the punch and Couture finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lemmelin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemmelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Couture controls the pace.
Couture won't allow Lemmelin to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to control but Lemmelin is working from the bottom.
Lemmelin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lemmelin prevents Couture from improving his position.
Lemmelin is looking to take a break and control but Couture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemmelin working Couture over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lemmelin wants to control but Couture is keeping him busy.
Couture is trying to control but can't.
Couture is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemmelin from advancing to side control.
Lemmelin drops an elbow to the side of Couture's head.
Couture is staying active underneath Lemmelin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Couture is looking to control Lemmelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Couture avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lemmelin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemmelin misses with a hook
and Couture counters with an inside leg kick.
Couture connects with a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lemmelin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice straight punches there by Lemmelin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemmelin.
Lemmelin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Couture gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Couture throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lemmelin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Couture is in Lemmelin's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemmelin keeping moving, preventing Couture from controlling successfully.
Couture engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Methuselah Couture wasn't active enough on the ground.
Couture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sloppy strikes from Lemmelin. Those never looked like landing.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Methuselah Couture will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Couture lands a jab to the head.

Couture shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lemmelin is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemmelin tries to roll over but Couture keeps him under control.

Couture seems to be working for a kimura but Lemmelin defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmelin wants to get back to full guard.
Lemmelin is not content to let Couture control the position.
Lemmelin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lemmelin wants to get back to full guard.
Couture controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin is staying active underneath Couture, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Methuselah Couture hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Couture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Couture has his takedown stuffed
and Lemmelin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Couture shoots for a takedown but Lemmelin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Couture misses with a low kick as Lemmelin jumps back.
Lemmelin throws a nice looking combination but Couture bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Couture gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lemmelin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemmelin misses with a combination

and Couture counters with a single leg into guard. Lemmelin didn't expect that.
Couture preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemmelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eskil Lemmelin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Couture throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Couture scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemmelin doesn't seem bothered though.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Lemmelin throws a lazy uppercut

and Couture decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lemmelin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemmelin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lemmelin can't keep his opponent in guard - Couture advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Couture looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Methuselah Couture has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemmelin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Couture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Methuselah Couture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Couture digs a good body shot into Lemmelin's ribs.
A jab from Couture does it's job there.
Lemmelin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Couture.
Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lemmelin throws an off balance right hand

and Couture counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemmelin trying to control here.
Couture is keen to just control but Lemmelin is a slippery customer.
Couture passes to side control.
Couture works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemmelin is trying to get back to half guard.
Couture wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemmelin keeps working.
Lemmelin is trying to get back to half guard.
Lemmelin is working hard here to advance position.
Methuselah Couture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin prevents Couture from improving position.
Lemmelin is being controlled here.
Couture trying to control the position but Lemmelin is working away.
Lemmelin tries to improve position but can't.
Couture controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Methuselah Couture was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Couture misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lemmelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Couture fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemmelin manages to avoid it.
Methuselah Couture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Couture throws a leg kick which misses Lemmelin's front leg but catches the back leg as Lemmelin tries to avoid it.
Couture pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Couture lands with an overhand left.
Couture tests Lemmelin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lemmelin misses with the combination.
Couture scoring well with a low kick there.
Couture bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lemmelin's head.
Couture is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Couture lands with a good body shot.
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemmelin throws out the jab.

Couture dives in and scores a takedown into Lemmelin's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemmelin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Couture!
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!
Couture is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Couture is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lemmelin is staying active.
Couture tries to reverse the position but Lemmelin maintains control.
Lemmelin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Couture is looking to escape.
Eskil Lemmelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lemmelin throws a strike there. Couture manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemmelin looks to land a strike but Couture avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Methuselah Couture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Couture 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 Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Methuselah Couture!
An out of breath Methuselah Couture thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.