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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chekhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux's entrance music is Sliwa. A fine choice. Chekhov has chosen КАТЮШA as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Chekhov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chekhov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lemieux counters with a shoot takedown. Chekhov fights it but they end up in guard.
Chekhov trying to control the position here.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chekhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chekhov keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Chekhov controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
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.
Chekhov working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
Lemieux throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lemieux cracks Chekhov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lemieux is chipping away with strikes.
Chekhov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lemieux's best efforts.
Lemieux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lemieux thows a huge punch but Chekhov dodges it nicely.
Lemieux prevents Chekhov from improving his position.
Chekhov is staying active underneath Lemieux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lemieux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chekhov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chekhov wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well.
Chekhov is trying to control but can't.
Lemieux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chekhov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chekhov is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throwing strikes from guard but Chekhov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
Lemieux postures up.
Chekhov keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Chekhov wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Chekhov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lemieux scoring with some ground and pound.
Lemieux controlling from the top position.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemieux trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is pushing down on Chekhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chekhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lemieux has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lemieux throwing shots but Chekhov is blocking nicely.
Lemieux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chekhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux trying to control from Chekhov's half guard. Chekhov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lemieux is looking to work some ground and pound but Chekhov has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lemieux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chekhov wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chekhov is controlling Lemieux's posture.
Lemieux with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux stopping the sweep attempt from Chekhov.
Lemieux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chekhov looking to control.
Chekhov is adopting a defensive guard.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
Chekhov is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anton Chekhov.
Chekhov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lemieux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chekhov's guard now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lemieux postures up in Chekhov's guard and throws a big left but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Chekhov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Chekhov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chekhov circles away quickly and effectively.
Lemieux throws a chopping leg kick but Chekhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chekhov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux moves out of range of the leg kick from Chekhov.
Donk. Chekhov catches Lemieux right on the button with a cross.
A lazy body kick from Chekhov
and Lemieux counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chekhov's guard now.
Lemieux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chekhov dives on top into guard.
Chekhov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Chekhov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Chekhov from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Anton Chekhov.
Chekhov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemieux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Chekhov ducks down to avoid it.
Chekhov misses the body punch
so Lemieux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chekhov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chekhov is controlling Lemieux's posture.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chekhov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is controlling Lemieux's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chekhov wants to sweep here but Lemieux controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lemieux landing with the ground and pound.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chekhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chekhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemieux has managed to get both his arms back between Chekhov's legs - danger averted.
Lemieux is fighting to break Chekhov's control of his arms but Chekhov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ron Lemieux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Chekhov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses.
Chekhov is controlling Lemieux's posture.
Chekhov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chekhov swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Chekhov saw that one coming.
Chekhov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lemieux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chekhov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lemieux is in Chekhov's guard.
Chekhov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lemieux passes into half guard.
Lemieux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chekhov trying to control from the bottom.
Chekhov is trying to get back to full guard.
Lemieux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chekhov to regain full guard.
Lemieux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chekhov's head.
Chekhov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lemieux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chekhov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chekhov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lemieux if he has to take too many more of those.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov walks into a jab.
Anton Chekhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux shoots in but Chekhov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Chekhov.
Chekhov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
Chekhov scores with a jab. Lemieux acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
Chekhov's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Chekhov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Chekhov cracks Lemieux with a good jab.
Lemieux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Chekhov lands with a nice body punch.
Chekhov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lemieux rather than just go for the knockout.
Chekhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chekhov walks into a left hand.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Lemieux.
Lemieux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chekhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chekhov slips under a jab.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lemieux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chekhov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Anton Chekhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chekhov connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Chekhov throws a good cross that connects.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Chekhov lands with a cross.
Chekhov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anton Chekhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chekhov. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Chekhov lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chekhov moves away.
Chekhov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chekhov throws a leg kick which misses Lemieux's front leg but catches the back leg as Lemieux tries to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lemieux.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chekhov - that will leave a mark!
That kick from Chekhov tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chekhov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lemieux on the side of the head.
Chekhov connects with a single shot there.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Chekhov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lemieux's head backwards.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Chekhov.
Chekhov misses with a low kick.
Chekhov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chekhov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chekhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chekhov misses with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Chekhov.
Chekhov lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chekhov.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Chekhov slips the punch.
Chekhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Chekhov lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Chekhov really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lemieux tries to move into range but Chekhov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chekhov throws a leg kick but Lemieux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chekhov leaves Lemieux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chekhov swings widly with a right hand
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chekhov won't be happy with that.
Chekhov is trying to control Lemieux's posture but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chekhov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Chekhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lemieux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chekhov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lemieux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lemieux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chekhov pulls his head out easily.
Lemieux trying to control but Chekhov postures up.
Chekhov wants to pass to mount but Lemieux is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to get back to full guard.
Chekhov is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chekhov wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Anton Chekhov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Chekhov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov lands a slapping body shot.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body kick.
Lemieux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chekhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Chekhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Chekhov pushes Lemieux away with a front kick.
Lemieux takes one on the button.
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chekhov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chekhov has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Chekhov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux wants to control but Chekhov is keeping him busy.
Lemieux tries to advance to mount but Chekhov denies him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lemieux working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chekhov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chekhov struggling a bit here.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chekhov looks to land a body kick but Lemieux moved away.
Nice straight punches there by Chekhov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chekhov.
Lemieux throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chekhov throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux motions for Chekhov to come forward. Lemieux throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chekhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
Lemieux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lemieux pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chekhov is out of range and Lemieux settles back down.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Chekhov ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Chekhov.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chekhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chekhov misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chekhov throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Chekhov.
Chekhov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chekhov throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Chekhov moves out of range.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Chekhov.
Lemieux shoots in for a double leg but Chekhov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chekhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Chekhov.
Anton Chekhov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chekhov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lemieux tries a head kick but it misses.
Lemieux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot.
Chekhov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!
Chekhov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chekhov.
Chekhov moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Chekhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chekhov tries to avoid it but Lemieux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chekhov to the ground. Chekhov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick
so Lemieux counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chekhov pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ron Lemieux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemieux postures up in Chekhov's guard and throws a big left but Chekhov blocks it.
Chekhov wants to sweep but no luck.
Chekhov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.
Lemieux trying to control but Chekhov is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Ron Lemieux just wasn't active enough.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chekhov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chekhov misses with a leg kick.
Chekhov avoids the head kick by Lemieux.
Chekhov loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Lemieux tries to keep at a distance but Chekhov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chekhov tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Chekhov back against the cage.
Chekhov misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Chekhov's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chekhov has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chekhov is posturing up here but Lemieux has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chekhov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chekhov has to tap! Slick submission there by Lemieux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux retains his bantamweight title!
Ron Lemieux thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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