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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemieux comes to the cage accompanied by Sliwa. Moribe has chosen Krayzie Bone - Drama as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
25 - 12 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
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
36 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moribe ducks right into an uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
Moribe misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moribe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lemieux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moribe's coach down at Green Line was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Moribe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Moribe avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a punch to the head.
Moribe misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a sloppy head kick
and Moribe counters by moving into the clinch.
Lemieux wants to stall.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Moribe lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe lands a right hand.
Lemieux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Moribe misses.
Moribe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lemieux throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Moribe counters with a nice body kick.
Moribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Moribe misses with a jab to the body
and Lemieux counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moribe pushes Lemieux off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Moribe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lemieux - the referee stops the clock and Moribe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lemieux. Moribe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Moribe.
Moribe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Moribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moribe is looking to slow Lemieux down with leg kicks.
Lemieux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Moribe throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux wants to slow Moribe down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a hook
and Moribe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemieux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moribe's head.
Lemieux throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lemieux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lemieux sets himself, and Moribe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lemieux avoids it this time.
Moribe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moribe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Decent striking displayed by Lemieux there.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Moribe saw that one coming.
Lemieux clobbers Moribe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lemieux throws a low kick, looking for Moribe's leg but Moribe calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe misses with a body shot.
Lemieux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lemieux lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux misses the jab.
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.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Lemieux attempts a counter takedown but Moribe avoids it well and moves away.
Moribe tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemieux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemieux tests Moribe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moribe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Moribe moves forwards but Lemieux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Lemieux dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lemieux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moribe misses with a hook to the body
and Lemieux decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moribe's guard.
Moribe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moribe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lemieux - that will leave a mark!
Moribe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux catches Moribe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Moribe with a nice cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Moribe.
A left lands for Lemieux.
Ron Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Lemieux.
Moribe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lemieux rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moribe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lemieux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moribe can do to turn this around?
Moribe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Moribe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Moribe is looking to clinch.
Moribe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
Moribe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lemieux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moribe keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Moribe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Moribe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Moribe is retaining full guard.
Lemieux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Moribe pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ron Lemieux is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Moribe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Moribe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Moribe checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Moribe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lemieux throws a low kick, looking for Moribe's leg but Moribe calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Moribe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lemieux misses with a body kick.
Lemieux scores with a jab.
Lemieux takes a swing at Moribe's ribcage but misses.
Moribe slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Moribe tries to counter with a clinch but Lemieux shakes him off and moves away.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moribe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moribe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Moribe.
Lemieux circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a leg kick
and Moribe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 shoots in for a takedown but Moribe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moribe wants to counter with a clinch but Lemieux pushes him away.
Lemieux lands a glancing blow to the side of Moribe's head.
Lemieux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moribe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moribe misses with a body punch.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Moribe controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Lemieux will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moribe as he jumps to the side.
Lemieux lands a jab.
Moribe checks a low kick from Lemieux.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
Moribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Moribe unleashes a big counter combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moribe wants to slow Lemieux down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Moribe jabs Lemieux right on the nose. Lemieux blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lemieux, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moribe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Ron Lemieux has been cut.
Moribe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lemieux lands a jab to Moribe's midsection.
Moribe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moribe checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries a low kick but Moribe avoids it.
Moribe moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Moribe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Moribe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moribe throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux feinted with a counter takedown.
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moribe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moribe wants to clinch.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Moribe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lemieux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moribe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemieux.
Moribe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moribe has time to react.
Moribe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lemieux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lemieux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moribe is fending him off so far but Lemieux persists. Nope, Moribe circles away and we're back to standing.
Lemieux shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moribe's guard.
Moribe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Moribe.
Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moribe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moribe as Lemieux tries to tie him up.
Moribe is leaning against Lemieux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws a head punch that misses.
Moribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moribe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux jumps guard and drags Moribe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lemieux trying to control the position.
Lemieux is trying to hold Moribe in close to prevent damage but Moribe has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux is looking to control Moribe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lemieux avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Azusa Moribe just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Ron Lemieux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moribe throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moribe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lemieux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lemieux gets tackled into the cage by Moribe. Moribe maintains the clinch.
Moribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Moribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lemieux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moribe has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux trying to stall but Moribe improves his position.
Moribe presses Lemieux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Moribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemieux.
Moribe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moribe misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux trying to land knees to the body.
Moribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
Lemieux slows down the pace here.
Lemieux is trying to break the clinch but Moribe has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Moribe on the inside.
Moribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lemieux's efforts to push away.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Moribe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux is trying to trip Moribe. He has hold of a leg but Moribe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lemieux persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Moribe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moribe pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Moribe is retaining full guard.
Lemieux being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lemieux trying to control but Moribe is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Lemieux blocks the low kick.
Lemieux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lemieux swats away the attempt to clinch by Moribe.
Lemieux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moribe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moribe closes the distance and pushes Lemieux back into the cage.
Moribe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Moribe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moribe presses Lemieux against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Lemieux.
Lemieux gets control of Moribe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lemieux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Moribe is proving a slippery customer.
Moribe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Moribe controlling him for the moment.
Moribe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lemieux looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moribe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lemieux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lemieux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moribe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Azusa Moribe dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ron Lemieux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lemieux lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Moribe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Moribe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lemieux lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moribe will feel that in the morning.
Moribe takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Lemieux finds it's target.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Moribe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux backing away here, and Moribe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lemieux tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moribe defends well and Lemieux ends up having to push Moribe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lemieux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moribe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Moribe is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Lemieux lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Moribe slips the punch.
Lemieux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moribe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moribe counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux misses with a low kick.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moribe connects with a leg kick. Lemieux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lemieux.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux moves out of range as Moribe strikes.
Lemieux changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe closes the distance and pushes Lemieux back into the cage.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux working hard to break the clinch.
Moribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Moribe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Moribe prevents Lemieux from breaking the clinch.
Moribe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
Moribe working aggressively here.
Lemieux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Lemieux as the two fighters clinch.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moribe.
Moribe lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux tries to stall but Moribe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Moribe.
Lemieux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Moribe tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux just leaning against Moribe, taking a breather.
Moribe tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Moribe back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud.
Lemieux leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moribe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
Moribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moribe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lemieux's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moribe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lemieux looking to stall.
A body shot lands from Moribe.
Moribe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemieux.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Moribe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux breaks the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
enabling Moribe to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moribe pinned against the cage. Moribe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moribe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azusa Moribe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moribe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azusa Moribe!
Azusa Moribe is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Azusa Moribe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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