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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moribe's entrance music is Krayzie Bone - Drama. A fine choice. Lemieux has chosen Sliwa as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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135 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Moribe.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Moribe counters with a low kick, right behind Lemieux 's knee.
Moribe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lemieux dips to his left and cracks Moribe with an uppercut!
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it.
Moribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux lands with a shot to the body.
Moribe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moribe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lemieux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moribe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moribe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moribe.
Azusa Moribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Lemieux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Moribe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moribe throws a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
We've been told by Moribe's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moribe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemieux takes a swing at Moribe's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux moves out of range of the leg kick from Moribe.
A jab from Moribe does it's job there.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Moribe ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux checks a leg kick nicely.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Lemieux is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donk. Lemieux catches Moribe right on the button with a cross.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Moribe connects with the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moribe.
Moribe throws a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moribe. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moribe looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux feints the counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
and Moribe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Moribe cracks the inside of Lemieux's front leg.
Moribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moribe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lemieux somewhat.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Lemieux there.
Moribe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moribe won't be happy with that.
Lemieux tries to move to mount but Moribe blocks the move with his legs.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Moribe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moribe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moribe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lemieux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Moribe down.
Moribe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lemieux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lemieux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lemieux scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moribe to see if he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lemieux working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moribe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 wants to take a breather but Moribe manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lemieux.
Lemieux landing some decent shots from guard.
Moribe wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Moribe is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moribe defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Moribe ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moribe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lemieux might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moribe throws a body kick that misses.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
Moribe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Lemieux tries to get set, Moribe tries to push him back and clinch up but Lemieux manages to avoid the attempt.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Moribe.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lemieux was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ron Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moribe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemieux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lemieux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe is looking to improve his position.
Moribe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moribe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moribe trying to control here.
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moribe defends it well.
Lemieux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lemieux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lemieux thows a huge punch but Moribe dodges it nicely.
Moribe tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moribe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lemieux.
Lemieux wants to pass to mount but Moribe is defending the position.
Lemieux seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moribe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe actively working from the bottom here.
Moribe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moribe is concentrating on defense, preventing Lemieux from advancing position.
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Moribe is defending it quite comfortably.
Lemieux working Moribe over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lemieux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moribe is trying to maintain the position but Lemieux is very close to passing his half guard.
Moribe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux wants to land a leg kick but Moribe is out of range.
Moribe thumps Lemieux with a low kick.
Moribe looks to land a combination but Lemieux avoids it well.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Moribe ducks down to avoid it.
Moribe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lemieux.
Moribe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lemieux darts in looking for a takedown but Moribe gets double underhooks and turns Lemieux into the cage.
The crowd cheers as Lemieux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Moribe doesn't seem phased though.
Moribe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemieux drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moribe defends it well.
Moribe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Moribe misses.
And Lemieux tries to counter it with a takedown but Moribe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lemieux shoots in but Moribe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moribe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moribe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lemieux is looking to slow Moribe down with leg kicks.
Azusa Moribe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Moribe misses with a head kick.
Lemieux tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moribe. Lemieux shrugs it off though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lemieux shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moribe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lemieux is looking to work some ground and pound but Moribe has wrist control.
Lemieux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moribe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lemieux controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lemieux is looking to work some ground and pound but Moribe has wrist control.
Lemieux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moribe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moribe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moribe!
Lemieux defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moribe wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moribe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Moribe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lemieux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemieux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moribe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moribe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lemieux working for a triangle but Moribe defends it easily.
Moribe stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Moribe wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lemieux is pulling down on Moribe's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Moribe throws a push kick but Lemieux slaps the foot to one side.
Lemieux scores with the left hand. Moribe knows he should have avoided that one.
Lemieux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moribe's head backwards.
Moribe cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
Moribe takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lemieux throws a push kick but Moribe slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Moribe. Lemieux shrugs it off though.
Lemieux closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moribe's guard.
Moribe is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lemieux throws a body punch but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe scores with a leg kick.
Moribe slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Moribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moribe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lemieux's head.
Lemieux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moribe throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Lemieux moves out of range as Moribe strikes.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Moribe is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Moribe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lemieux throws a low kick but Moribe moves out of range easily.
Moribe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lemieux works Moribe's body with a nice hook.
Moribe cracks Lemieux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lemieux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moribe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Moribe misses with a leg kick.
Moribe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Moribe.
Moribe tries to counter by clinching up but Lemieux breaks away and moves out of range.
Moribe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Moribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moribe slips a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moribe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moribe misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moribe misses the shot to the body.
Moribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moribe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moribe tried to counter with a leg kick but Lemieux avoided it.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Moribe is just out of range.
Lemieux misses the body punch
and Moribe counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moribe tries to counter by clinching up but Lemieux breaks away and moves out of range.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moribe throws out the jab.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Moribe.
Lemieux with the counter takedown but Moribe avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lemieux - that will leave a mark!
Lemieux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moribe takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Moribe scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moribe is looking to score with low kicks.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Moribe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moribe takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moribe can pounce on him.
Lemieux tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux swings for the body but Moribe moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux thows a leg kick but Moribe checks it
and Moribe counters by clinching up.
Moribe tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moribe.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but Moribe gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
Moribe misses with some punches.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Lemieux looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemieux tries to work over Moribe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
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 Azusa Moribe 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!
Moribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lemieux.
Moribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux stuns Moribe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moribe is looking to score with low kicks.
Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lemieux throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moribe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lemieux is in Moribe's guard.
Lemieux postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moribe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lemieux, into his guard.
Moribe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux keeping full guard, as Moribe tries to pass.
Lemieux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moribe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moribe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lemieux looking for a triangle here. Moribe is fighting it but it looks tight! Lemieux pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Moribe is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ron Lemieux!
Ron Lemieux is the new featherweight champion!
Ron Lemieux made sure to mention his sponsor, VIRAL COMBAT in his post fight interview.
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