Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1#
Barnes misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Barnes has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes wants to counter the offense by Lemieux and move into the clinch position.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo.
Lemieux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lemieux takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Barnes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemieux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.#CL#
Barnes gets tackled into the cage by Lemieux. Lemieux maintains the clinch.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes tries to circle away but Lemieux has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Barnes's head.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent.
Barnes wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
A short right from Lemieux. #ROC#Barnes is rocked!
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!
Barnes blocks an elbow strike.
Barnes is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Lemieux controlling the action here for a moment.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Barnes.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lemieux really felt that one!
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Barnes scores with a spinning back kick!
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Lemieux. #T3#
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Barnes looks to land a combination. Lemieux sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lemieux is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Barnes Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Lemieux is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bob Barnes!
After winning the bout, Bob Barnes thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 40: Smith v Knox
Date: Oct 21, 2022

#R1#
Noriega throws a body kick that misses.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Noriega's shoulder, as Noriega tries to avoid the shot.
Noriega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Noriega moves away.
Noriega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Noriega breaks away and moves out of range.
Lemieux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Noriega momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Noriega.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noriega throws a big shot that misses.#KD#
Lemieux cracks Noriega with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Noriega looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him? #ROC#Noriega is rocked!
Lemieux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega connects with a jab.#T1#
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Noriega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Noriega feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Noriega.
Noriega fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lemieux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemieux moves out of range as Noriega throws a body kick.
Noriega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Noriega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux slips under a jab from Noriega.
Noriega walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noriega lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Noriega is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Noriega slips a jab from Lemieux.
Both fighters circling a little - Noriega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
That kick from Noriega tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
It seemed like Noriega was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Noriega tries a head kick but it misses.
Lemieux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noriega manages to avoid it.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noriega.
Lemieux moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemieux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Noriega throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Noriega breaks away and moves out of range.
Lemieux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemieux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
Noriega avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Noriega replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lemieux blocks it well.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Noriega breaks away and moves out of range.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Noriega's head but Noriega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noriega misses with a low kick.
Noriega throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Noriega jabs at Lemieux's body.
Noriega fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lemieux.
Noriega is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Lemieux staying out of range there.
Noriega throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Noriega back into the cage.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Noriega.
Noriega struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lemieux avoiding damage as Noriega throws knees to the body.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noriega blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux pushes Noriega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux avoiding damage.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Noriega will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pablo Noriega's cut.
That's time! Lemieux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Noriega throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lemieux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noriega connects with a crisp jab.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Noriega pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Noriega moved out of range.
Noriega throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux walks into a straight right hand from Noriega.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Noriega bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noriega throws a leg kick #CL#
and Lemieux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux is leaning against Noriega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noriega looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Noriega avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Noriega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Noriega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Noriega lands a slapping body shot.
Noriega thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lemieux if he has to take too many more of those.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Noriega misses with a body kick.
Lemieux jabs Noriega to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Noriega swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Noriega tries to get set, Lemieux tries to push him back and clinch up but Noriega manages to avoid the attempt.
Noriega moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Noriega flicks out a counter leg kick but Lemieux steps away.
Noriega feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
Lemieux scores with a nice right hand.
Noriega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Noriega tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux misses the body punch
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noriega misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Noriega.
Noriega digs a good body shot into Lemieux's ribs.
Lemieux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Noriega.
Noriega throws a head kick that misses.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Noriega slips a jab from Lemieux.
Noriega looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
A combination from Lemieux does no damage.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Noriega is just out of range.
Noriega scores with a one two! Lemieux had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pablo Noriega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noriega throws a one two combo.
Noriega is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Noriega avoids them all with ease.
Noriega will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noriega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lemieux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lemieux 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.#KD#
Lemieux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Noriega sprawling to the canvas! Noriega rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lemieux finish him?!
Noriega is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! Lemieux connects with the perfect overhand right and Noriega falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lemieux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!
Pablo Noriega spoke after the fight, saying 'Don’t Worry Im Gonna Put A Hit On Him Ese'.

Event: WVT 33: West v Bouncer
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
Hawthorne needs to keep his hands up - Lemieux had a free shot at his head there.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemieux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Hawthorne sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Hawthorne avoids it this time.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Hawthorne works over Lemieux's head and body with a nice combination.
Hawthorne lands with an overhand left.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body. Hawthorne takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Hawthorne slips a straight right by Lemieux.
Lemieux catches Hawthorne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lemieux takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawthorne lands a leg kick that knocks Lemieux off balance momentarily.
Hawthorne connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Hawthorne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawthorne staying out of range there.
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Hawthorne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lemieux works Hawthorne's body with a nice hook.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Lemieux rushes Hawthorne and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawthorne.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Hawthorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
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 misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawthorne.
Hawthorne blocks an elbow strike.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawthorne.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawthorne backwards.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawthorne's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawthorne misses with some punches.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hawthorne misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Hawthorne working aggressively here.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Lemieux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hawthorne lands a left hand.
A short right from Hawthorne on the inside.
Lemieux takes a shot to the head.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Hawthorne breaks from the clinch.
Hawthorne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lemieux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawthorne jabs Lemieux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lemieux's head backwards.#T4#
Jab by Hawthorne.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Lemieux walks into a left hand.
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawthorne. Hawthorne obviously looking to wear him down.
Lemieux throws out a powerful jab.
Hawthorne walks into a straight right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawthorne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne lands a jab to the nose.
Hawthorne connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Lemieux is rocked!
Hawthorne drops Lemieux with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hawthorne follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Hawthorne!
During a confident post fight interview, Damien Hawthorne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: WVT 28: West v Hawthorne
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Maestre lands a jab to the nose.
Maestre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lemieux circles away quickly and effectively.
Maestre Throws a clean left jab. Maestre Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Lemieux's chin! Lemieux crumbles to the ground and Maestre follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Maestre!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luis Maestre!
Luis Maestre took some time post fight to say the following; 'UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY'.

Event: WVT 22: Halo v Son
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux wants to clinch up but Hanayama keeps it at a distance.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lemieux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lemieux throws a sloppy body shot
and Hanayama counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanayama throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanayama manages to circle out of the way.
Hanayama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hanayama cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanayama moves away.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanayama lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hanayama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanayama connects with a crisp jab.
Hanayama misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Lemieux counters by moving into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanayama.
Hanayama lands a body shot. #T1#
Hanayama lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Hanayama lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanayama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Hanayama manages to break the clinch.
Lemieux swings for the body but Hanayama moves out of range.
Lemieux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lemieux misses with a body punch
and Hanayama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux is looking to wear down Hanayama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lemieux glances at the clock... BAM! Hanayama nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Lemieux crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Lemieux is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kaoru Hanayama!
Kaoru Hanayama decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: WVT 17: McDonald v Sharma
Date: Jul 17, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Shabazz moved out of range.
Shabazz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Shabazz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lemieux did well to prevent Shabazz getting side control.

Lemieux has one foot on Shabazz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rahim Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Lemieux.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Shabazz has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux has Shabazz pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemieux throws an elbow but misses.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Shabazz has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemieux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shabazz lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shabazz lands a shot to the body.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Shabazz lands with a left to the head.
Shabazz lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux taking a breather.
Lemieux avoiding damage as Shabazz throws knees to the body.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shabazz looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shabazz obliges.
Lemieux looks winded!
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shabazz's elbow.
Shabazz lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lemieux is defending well for now.
Shabazz pushes Lemieux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks with his arms.
Shabazz lands with a light punch inside.
Shabazz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemieux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahim Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Shabazz.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shabazz obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shabazz scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head. #TD#
Shabazz jumps into guard, dragging Lemieux to the mat. #T2#
Shabazz pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
Lemieux postures up.
Shabazz keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Shabazz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lemieux drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shabazz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lemieux has Shabazz in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shabazz looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Shabazz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shabazz throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux trying to keep a closed guard but Shabazz is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux wants to control but Shabazz passes easily into half guard.
Lemieux is trying to stand back up but Shabazz is controlling him #SUB#
Shabazz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shabazz.
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but Lemieux defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shabazz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Shabazz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lemieux is defending against the submission attempts here by Shabazz.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Shabazz keeps him under control.
Lemieux trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lemieux taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rahim Shabazz dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lemieux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lemieux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shabazz.
Shabazz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shabazz.
Shabazz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shabazz throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shabazz shoots in but Lemieux avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD#
Shabazz drops Lemieux with a right and a left! Shabazz comes rushing in but Lemieux regains his composure and manages to keep Shabazz in guard. #ROC#Lemieux is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from Lemieux.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shabazz controls the pace.#ES2#
Lemieux manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shabazz is keeping busy.
Shabazz lands a body shot. #T1#
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Shabazz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux is pressed up against the cage. Shabazz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemieux down to the mat. Lemieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahim Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shabazz misses with the combination.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabazz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lemieux tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shabazz ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Shabazz avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Shabazz connects with a solid leg kick. #TD#
Shabazz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Shabazz is trying to control. Lemieux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB#
Shabazz is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lemieux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shabazz wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Shabazz postures up.
Shabazz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shabazz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shabazz wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lemieux is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Shabazz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shabazz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
Shabazz decides to stand back up.
Shabazz misses the jab.
Shabazz lands with a cross.
Shabazz slips a jab from Lemieux.
Shabazz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lemieux defends well and Shabazz ends up having to push Lemieux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lemieux.
A short left from Lemieux.
Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Shabazz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Lemieux gets through Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemieux throws an elbow but misses.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Lemieux presses Shabazz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux gets through Shabazz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shabazz backwards.
Lemieux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shabazz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lemieux avoids it.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it misses.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it misses.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vincent Lemieux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Shabazz misses with a few strikes there.
Shabazz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
It looked like Shabazz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shabazz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux tries to counter with a clinch but Shabazz shakes him off and moves away.
Lemieux takes one to the chin there.
Lemieux works Shabazz's body with a nice hook.
Shabazz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemieux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Shabazz does no damage.
Shabazz sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Shabazz avoids it this time.
Shabazz misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabazz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shabazz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lemieux lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shabazz takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Shabazz moved out of range.
Lemieux scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shabazz.
Shabazz takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Lemieux has Shabazz up against the cage in a clinch.
Lemieux misses with an elbow strike. #TD#
Shabazz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lemieux is trying to keep an underhook but Shabazz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lemieux gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux seems keen to control Shabazz's posture.
Shabazz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Shabazz from controlling successfully. #T2#
Shabazz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rahim Shabazz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lemieux doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lemieux working a defensive guard here.
Lemieux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shabazz's guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SU2#
Lemieux gets to his feet - Shabazz follows without any prompting.
Lemieux avoids a kick to the body.
Shabazz shoots in but Lemieux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shabazz misses with a body shot. #T3#
Shabazz moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Shabazz sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Shabazz avoids it this time.
Lemieux scores with a nice right hand.
Shabazz misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Shabazz. Those never looked like landing.
Shabazz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahim Shabazz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lemieux just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shabazz's brow.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shabazz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Shabazz back against the cage.
Shabazz lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Shabazz.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Shabazz.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Shabazz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shabazz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Shabazz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shabazz blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux lands an elbow that stopped Shabazz in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Rahim Shabazz has been cut.
Shabazz blocking some punches.
Lemieux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shabazz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shabazz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Lemieux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lemieux 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Lemieux!

Event: WVT 11: Newton v Lemieux
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
Newton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newton shoots in looking for a takedown but Lemieux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Newton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Newton shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemieux sprawls well. He's pushed Newton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lemieux tries to clinch up.#TD#
Newton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lemieux!#SUB#
Newton has hold of Lemieux's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lemieux tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Newton cranks the arm and Lemieux screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lemieux, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bill Newton!

Event: WVT 6: Honda v Newton
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux lands a slapping body shot.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux tests Kraag's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lemieux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kraag slips a straight right by Lemieux.
Kraag blocks a jab.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Kraag. That snapped Lemieux's head back.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Kraag is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kraag scores with a hook to the body. Lemieux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Kraag avoids it this time.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kraag.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Desi Kraag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Kraag tries to pull guard but Lemieux won't allow it. #BC#
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.#CL2#
Kraag tries to keep at a distance but Lemieux has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemieux has double underhooks.
Lemieux gets through Kraag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kraag is breathing heavily.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Kraag wants to break free but Lemieux has control.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemieux presses Kraag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Kraag is rocked!
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Kraag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux drops Kraag with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Kraag is out cold! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: WVT 3: Mogg v Granger
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
A big right from Lemieux misses.
Darwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lemieux's hands.
Darwin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darwin throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Lemieux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Darwin manages to circle out of the way.
Darwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux moves forwards but Darwin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Darwin wants to land a leg kick but Lemieux is out of range. #KD#
Lemieux lands a big right hand that sends Darwin crashing to the mat! Lemieux stays standing though and waves Darwin back to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Charlie Darwin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. #CL#
Lemieux drives through and clinches with Darwin against the cage.
Darwin is trying to break the clinch but Lemieux is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemieux. #T1#
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darwin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Darwin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Darwin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Darwin controls the action.
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud.
Darwin avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux avoiding damage as Darwin throws knees to the body.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Darwin.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Darwin.
Darwin blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darwin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darwin blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Darwin stalling in the clinch but Lemieux improves position.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Darwin's head.
Darwin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside. #ROC#Darwin is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Darwin fails to land.
Darwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Darwin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
Darwin seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darwin trying to stall but Lemieux improves his position.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Darwin.
Darwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darwin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards. #BC2#
Darwin manages to break the clinch.
Lemieux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Darwin moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darwin! But no joy.
Lemieux moves in looking to clinch but Darwin pushes him off.
Darwin misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Darwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darwin looks for the body kick but Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Darwin is having none of it. #T3#
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Lemieux sends Darwin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lemieux is motioning to the referee to let Darwin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Darwin lands the left hand.
Darwin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux is looking to counter the offense by Darwin and move into the clinch.
Darwin scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux digs a good hook to Darwin's body.
Lemieux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darwin throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target. #T4#
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Darwin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Darwin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Darwin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darwin throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemieux walks into a stiff left hand from Darwin.
Darwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lemieux on the side of the head.
Darwin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lemieux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#KD#
Lemieux cracks Darwin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Darwin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Darwin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lemieux lands an uppercut, right on the button! Darwin tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!
In defeat, Charlie Darwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm contemplating my future.. I don't think I have what it takes anymore. This might've been my last fight of my career. '.

Event: RISE 58: Svyatogor v Kozlow
Date: May 01, 2022

#R1#
Honda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Honda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lemieux quickly recovers to half guard.
Lemieux trying to hold on to Honda's head to control him but Honda postures up.
Lemieux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Honda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Honda's back!
Honda tries to roll but Lemieux sticks to his back.
Lemieux is riding his opponent, not letting Honda buck him off.
Honda tries to escape but Lemieux has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lemieux lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lemieux's guard. Nice work there by Honda. #T1#
Honda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemieux pulls Honda in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a triangle but Honda pushes his legs off easily.
Honda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux wants to sweep here but Honda controlling him for the moment.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Honda postures up.
Honda is looking to work some ground and pound but Lemieux has wrist control.
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Honda with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lemieux is trying to control the position but Honda postures up.
Honda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Honda connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Honda escapes and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Honda trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #T3#
Honda tries to advance to mount but Lemieux denies him.
Honda lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB#
Honda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lemieux has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lemieux defending against the ground and pound.
Lemieux gets back to half guard.
Honda slips a nice elbow through Lemieux's hands, connecting with Lemieux's forehead.#T4#
Honda frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Honda pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Honda landing strikes from the mount and Lemieux is in trouble!
Lemieux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.
Honda with shots to the head and body - Lemieux looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC#Lemieux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lemieux goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Honda!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Edmond Honda!
Edmond Honda seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux misses with a jab to the body
and Kozlow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kozlow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kozlow moves away.#KD#
Kozlow cracks Lemieux with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lemieux looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kozlow finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kozlow circles away quickly and effectively.
Kozlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Krzysztof Kozlow has been cut.
Lemieux loads up on a big right hand but Kozlow slips the punch.
BOOM! Kozlow lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lemieux. Lemieux tries to recover but Kozlow is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lemieux lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krzysztof Kozlow!

Event: RISE 46: Hunter v Cobb
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Ship clinches with his opponent.
Ship blocks an uppercut.
Ship is trying to pull guard but Lemieux turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.#TD#
Ship pulls Lemieux into guard.
Lemieux sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lemieux's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemieux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemieux would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Lemieux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ship has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lemieux has managed to get both his arms back between Ship's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ship's guard.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##SUB#
Ship working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemieux has passed into half guard!
Lemieux has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lemieux looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lemieux trying to control but Ship is having none of it. #T2#
Lemieux thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lemieux controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ship is looking to get to half guard.
Lemieux trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Lemieux sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lemieux lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ship is desperately trying to improve his position but Lemieux has a good base and remains in mount.
Lemieux looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #CUT2#Roman Ship's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roman Ship's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: RISE 40: Philippe v Officer
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lemieux moves forwards but Half Assed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Half Assed connects with a nice looking jab.
Half Assed throws a looping overhand right but Lemieux ducks down to avoid it.
Half Assed slips a jab from Lemieux.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Lemieux seems unphased.
Half Assed lands a two punch combo.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Half Assed scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Half Assed! But no joy.#T1#
Half Assed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lemieux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Half Assed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lemieux.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lemieux napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lemieux tries to improve position but can't.
Half Assed taking a break here but Lemieux is having none of it and regains half guard. #ES#
Lemieux manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Half Assed misses. #T2#
Lemieux wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Lemieux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the body from Lemieux misses
and Half Assed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Lemieux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lemieux continues to drive forward.
Half Assed punishes Lemieux's body with a nice straight punch.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Half Assed throws out the jab.
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1-2. Half Assed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Lemieux. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed keeps the fight on the outside.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Lemieux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Half Assed.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Half Assed misses with a looping left.
Half Assed scores with a hook.
Lemieux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Half Assed.
Half Assed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lemieux sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemieux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Half Assed cracks Lemieux with a good jab.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Half Assed walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lemieux drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Half Assed swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lemieux's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anti Half Assed!
A victorious Anti Half Assed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 33: Lemieux v Hunter
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Lemieux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Commie Hunter has been cut.
Lemieux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Lemieux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Hunter has knocked Lemieux down with a huge combo! Hunter steps away and waves a wobbly Lemieux back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunter throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Lemieux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Lemieux rushes Hunter and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Hunter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Hunter! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Commie Hunter!
Commie Hunter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Warrior Fight Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: AWC 2022 - Round 1 A
Date: Feb 06, 2022

#R1#
Irrawaddy is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws the left hand but Irrawaddy avoids the punch easily.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Irrawaddy drives through and clinches with Lemieux against the cage.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Lemieux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irrawaddy or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Irrawaddy.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Irrawaddy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Irrawaddy misses with a body punch.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux. #T1#
Irrawaddy is trying to force a seperation but Lemieux has the dominant position.
Nice body punch from Irrawaddy - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Irrawaddy fails to land.
Lemieux pushes Irrawaddy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lemieux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lemieux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Irrawaddy or not.
Irrawaddy looks winded!
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irrawaddy blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Irrawaddy blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux stalling the fight. #BC2#
Irrawaddy manages to break the clinch.
Irrawaddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT#It looks like Ken Irrawaddy has been cut.#CL#
Lemieux drives through and clinches with Irrawaddy against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Irrawaddy swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Irrawaddy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Irrawaddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy pushes Lemieux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irrawaddy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irrawaddy avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemieux.
Irrawaddy is leaning against Lemieux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irrawaddy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irrawaddy backwards.
Irrawaddy blocks an elbow strike from Lemieux.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux. #T3#
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Irrawaddy tries to pull guard but Lemieux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Irrawaddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Irrawaddy pulls guard effortlessly.
Lemieux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Irrawaddy has a closed guard, preventing Lemieux from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lemieux's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Lemieux decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lemieux misses with a straight left. #CL#
Lemieux clinches with his opponent.
Irrawaddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.#T4#
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irrawaddy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Irrawaddy is rocked!
Irrawaddy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lemieux walks away with a smile on his face. Irrawaddy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vincent Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Irrawaddy.
Lemieux lands a right hook to the body.
Lemieux takes one to the chin there.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Irrawaddy.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Lemieux drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Irrawaddy right on the button. Irrawaddy goes down! Lemieux follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lemieux gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: RISE 19: Granger v Lemieux
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Granger. Those never looked like landing.
Granger sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Granger moves out of range.
Granger throws a one two combo.
Lemieux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemieux scrambles back to his feet.
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Granger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Granger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Granger tries to clinch up.#CL#
Lemieux tries to keep at a distance but Granger has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Granger. #T1#
Lemieux tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a shot to the body.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Granger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Granger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.#BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Granger walks into a stiff left hand from Lemieux.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Granger has been cut.#T2#
Nice body punch from Granger.
Granger throws a body shot but no joy.
Granger scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Granger moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Granger back into the cage.
Lemieux throws an elbow that misses.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Granger's head backwards.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Granger throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Granger tries to clinch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Granger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Granger sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.#T3#
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Granger.
Granger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Granger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger keeps Lemieux at a distance using the push kick.
Granger throws a nice looking combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Granger lands a jab.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Granger swinging wildly here.
Granger tries a head kick but it misses.
Granger sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Granger avoids it this time.
Lemieux wants to clinch up but Granger keeps it at a distance.
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Granger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemieux doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Granger. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Granger lands a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Granger connects with a crisp jab.
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Granger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Granger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Granger misses with a hook.
Granger dips to his left and cracks Lemieux with an uppercut!
Granger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Granger swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger lands a jab to Lemieux's midsection.
Granger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux tries to clinch up but Granger circles away and keeps his distance.
Granger was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Granger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Granger misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux wants to counter with a clinch but Granger pushes him away.
Granger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Granger.
Granger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
Lemieux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Lemieux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lemieux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Granger.
A punch combination from Granger misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Granger can pounce on him.
Lemieux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lemieux duly obliges.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T1#
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Granger.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Granger slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Granger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Granger's shoulder, as Granger tries to avoid the shot.
Granger looks to land a combination but Lemieux avoids it well.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lemieux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger misses with a wild body shot.
Granger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
Granger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Lemieux forces Granger back against the cage and clinches.
Granger is trying to push Lemieux away but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger. #BC#
Granger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Granger throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Granger fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Granger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lemieux finds it's way round the side to connect with Granger's head.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target. #CL#
Granger drives through and clinches with Lemieux against the cage.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Lemieux keeps him there for the moment.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands a damaging elbow.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granger is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemieux has double underhooks.
Granger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lemieux leaning against his opponent. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemieux throws an elbow but misses.
Granger has had enough of the clinch but Lemieux keeps him there for the moment.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granger backwards.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Granger avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Granger blocks it.
Lemieux slowing the pace effectively.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granger.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Granger.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux tries to work over Granger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Granger blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Granger being controlled against the cage.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Granger avoids the elbow strike from Lemieux, against the cage.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granger avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemieux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Granger's cut.
That's time! Granger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lemieux takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Granger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemieux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Lemieux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lemieux throws a jab when Granger was well out of range.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux lands with a nice body punch.
Granger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lemieux is able to avoid easily.
Lemieux steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Granger.
Granger misses with a two punch combination.
Granger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Granger throws out the jab.
Granger lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Lemieux does no damage.
Granger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target. #T1#
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Granger walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lemieux checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Granger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Granger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Granger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Granger clobbers Lemieux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granger.
Granger misses with a body shot.
Granger jabs at Lemieux's body.
Lemieux takes a swing at Granger's ribcage but misses.
Granger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lemieux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Granger counters with a thumping low kick.
Granger misses with a body shot. #T2#
Granger misses with a low kick.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Granger.
Granger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Granger is looking to wear down Lemieux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Granger moves away.
Granger tries to bum rush Lemieux with a series of wild strikes but Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lemieux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Granger.
Lemieux is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Granger lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for Granger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Granger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Granger.
Lemieux tries to counter with a clinch but Granger shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Lemieux tries to bum rush Granger with a series of wild strikes but Granger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Granger throws a wild body kick that Lemieux sees coming a mile off.
Lemieux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frank Granger is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux scores with a sloppy right hand. Granger should have avoided that one.
Lemieux moves out of range as Granger strikes.
Granger throws a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Lemieux is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemieux swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Granger.
Lemieux cracks a nice hook into Granger's ribs.
Lemieux thuds a left hand into Granger's body.
Lemieux scores with a punch to the head.
Lemieux punishes Granger's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granger was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
Granger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Granger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lemieux cracks Granger with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: RISE 14: Veainu v Maestre
Date: Jan 02, 2022

#R1#
Martynov scores with a jab to the head.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martynov blocks a jab.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martynov stuns Lemieux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lemieux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Martynov breaks away and moves out of range.
Martynov throws a hook but Lemieux blocks it.
Martynov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lemieux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martynov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martynov. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martynov lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Martynov misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Martynov.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martynov.
Martynov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#It looks like Mikhail Martynov has been cut.
Martynov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lemieux.
As Martynov tries to get set, Lemieux tries to push him back and clinch up but Martynov manages to avoid the attempt.
Lemieux lands with a shot to the body.
Martynov moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Lemieux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big left from Martynov misses. #CL2#
Martynov has closed the distance and engaged Lemieux in a clinch.
Martynov throws an elbow that misses.
Martynov leaning his opponent against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemieux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Martynov or not.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Martynov controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Martynov. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Martynov is trying to maintain a safe position but Lemieux gets an underhook and turns Martynov into the cage.
Martynov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martynov pushes off an throws an elbow but Lemieux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Lemieux presses Martynov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martynov looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martynov has Lemieux pressed against the cage.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Martynov blocks it.
Lemieux is looking to control Martynov's arms but Martynov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lemieux has his back to the cage.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Martynov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martynov blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martynov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T3#
Martynov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Martynov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lemieux slowing the pace effectively.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Martynov blocking some punches.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martynov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martynov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Martynov misses with the head strike.
Lemieux blocks an elbow strike from Martynov.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Martynov digs a right hand into Lemieux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lemieux's gas tank.
Martynov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martynov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Martynov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux moves out of range as Martynov strikes.
Lemieux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martynov.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Martynov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Lemieux is looking to counter the offense by Martynov and move into the clinch.
Martynov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Martynov.
Martynov throws a nice looking combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Martynov clinches up against the cage.
Martynov pushes Lemieux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martynov leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mikhail Martynov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Martynov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lemieux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lemieux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martynov lunges at Lemieux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lemieux's hand.
Martynov misses with a looping left.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martynov misses with a wild combination.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lemieux moves out of range as Martynov strikes.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Martynov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Martynov looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
Martynov throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martynov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a shot to the body.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martynov is breathing heavily.#T1#
A short right from Martynov on the inside.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martynovs head.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Martynov throws a head punch that misses.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martynov backwards.
Lemieux digs a right hand into Martynov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martynov's gas tank.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martynovs head.
Lemieux is working Martynov over against the cage.
Martynov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of Martynov backwards. #ROC#Martynov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Martynov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Lemieux is unloading with more strikes now! Martynov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: RISE 13: Assed v Gustavsson
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux moves out of range as Chugman strikes.
Lemieux tries to counter with a clinch but Chugman shakes him off and moves away.
Chugman doesn't manage to clinch there - Lemieux circles away.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Chugman slips under a jab from Lemieux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chugman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lemieux swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Lemieux gets caught napping as Chugman dives in and scores a takedown. Lemieux manages to retain guard.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chugman trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Chugman stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman is in close to Lemieux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lemieux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chugman manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Chugman has his hands on Lemieux's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Chugman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Chugman has his feet on Lemieux's thighs here. He's pushed Lemieux off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lemieux screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: RISE 9: Chugman v Granger
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Panayotov.
Lemieux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemieux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panayotov as he jumps to the side.
Panayotov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lemieux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panayotov with a body shot.
Panayotov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Panayotov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Panayotov.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Panayotov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Panayotov misses #CL2#
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux jumps guard but Panayotov stands there with Lemieux around his waist. Lemieux gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Panayotov fails to land.
We've been informed that Lemieux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Lemieux managing to block the knees to the body from Panayotov.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Panayotov is pressed up against the cage. Lemieux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Panayotov down to the mat. Panayotov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
Panayotov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Lemieux #TD#
and Panayotov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lemieux trying to strike off his back.
Lemieux tries to strike from the bottom.
Panayotov preventing the sweep.
Panayotov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panayotov wants to pass the guard but Lemieux is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Panayotov from controlling successfully.
Panayotov content to stall in guard here.
Panayotov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lemieux.
A quick step to the side and Panayotov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux dives in and grabs Panayotov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Panayotov pushes down on Lemieux's head and hops out.
No luck for Lemieux with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.#T3#
A low kick from Lemieux is predictable there
and Panayotov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Panayotov misses.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt.
Panayotov swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemieux.
It looked like Panayotov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panayotov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panayotov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lemieux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lemieux wants to clinch.#T4#
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 throws a series of punches but Panayotov moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
Lemieux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Panayotov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lemieux shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Panayotov as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decent striking displayed by Panayotov there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Panayotov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panayotov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lemieux.
Lemieux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Panayotov swivels and escapes.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux shoots in for a double leg but Panayotov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Panayotov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lemieux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolay Panayotov has been cut.
Lemieux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Panayotov. #T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lemieux. #TD#
Panayotov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Panayotov decides to stand up.
Nice takedown defense from Panayotov. No joy for Lemieux on that attempt.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown. Panayotov tries to sprawl out of it but Lemieux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Panayotov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panayotov throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panayotov's head.#T2#
Panayotov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Lemieux moves into range and clinches up with Panayotov.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Panayotov blocks it.
Panayotov slowing the pace effectively.
Panayotov has Lemieux pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lemieux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Panayotov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Panayotov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Panayotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Panayotov.
Lemieux tries to land a knee to the head but Panayotov blocks with his arms.
Panayotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Panayotov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Lemieux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lemieux or perhaps it was just good defense by Panayotov, which made it look bad.
Panayotov lands a high kick!
Vincent Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panayotov. #CL#
Panayotov has managed to clinch.
Lemieux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Panayotov misses with some punches. #T4#
Panayotov tries to land a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks with his arms.
Come on Panayotov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Panayotov pushes off an throws an elbow but Lemieux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Panayotov lands with a left to the head.
Panayotov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panayotov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Panayotov stands and steps away. Lemieux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lemieux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panayotov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemieux scrambles back to his feet.
Panayotov loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Panayotov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Panayotov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lemieux defending well as Panayotov loads up on a big left hand.
Panayotov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lemieux has his takedown stuffed
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lemieux.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Panayotov.
Panayotov keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux with a poor takedown
and Panayotov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nikolay Panayotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Panayotov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lemieux throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panayotov's waist but Panayotov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lemieux off to one side. #CL2#
Lemieux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Panayotov, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Lemieux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Panayotov taking a breather.
Nikolay Panayotov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Panayotov walks away with a smile on his face. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Lemieux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Panayotov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lemieux's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Panayotov can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Lemieux pulls guard successfully.
Lemieux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lemieux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panayotov's guard. #REVB#
Panayotov wants to stand up but Lemieux is controlling him.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Panayotov keeps moving. #T2#
Panayotov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lemieux is controlling him. #SU2#
Lemieux gets to his feet - Panayotov follows without any prompting.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown but Panayotov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lemieux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Panayotov is looking to counter punch.
Lemieux looks to clinch
and Panayotov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Panayotov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lemieux's head.
Lemieux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Panayotov counters with a nice uppercut.
Panayotov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panayotov cracks a nice hook into Lemieux's ribs.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Panayotov is fending him off so far but Lemieux persists. Nope, Panayotov circles away and we're back to standing.
Panayotov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux tries for a takedown but Panayotov circles away easily
and Panayotov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemieux swings for the body but Panayotov moves out of range. #T4#
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Panayotov throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Lemieux tries to counter with a clinch but Panayotov shakes him off and moves away.
Lemieux has his takedown stuffed
letting Panayotov counter with a right hand.
Panayotov misses the shot to the body.
Nikolay Panayotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lemieux shoots and misses
and Panayotov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice jab there from Panayotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov cracks Lemieux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vincent Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panayotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lemieux doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Panayotov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Panayotov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Panayotov!
Our winner, Nikolay Panayotov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 6: Hunter v Assed
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Ihantala has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ihantala misses with a looping left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ihantala, as that shot connected.
Lemieux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ihantala scores with the left hand. Lemieux knows he should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Ihantala sends Lemieux crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ihantala is motioning to the referee to let Lemieux up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ihantala.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ihantala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ihantala counters with a good low kick that Lemieux was not able to check.
Ihantala is stalking Lemieux. Lemieux circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Ihantala, and it's lights out! Lemieux really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 3: Lemieux v Kraag
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown. Kraag tries to sprawl out of it but Lemieux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kraag manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Kraag has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lemieux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lemieux wants to clinch.
Kraag avoids a kick to the body.
Kraag swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemieux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kraag drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lemieux stalling. #T1#
Kraag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemieux is defending well.#TD#
Lemieux tightens his grip and picks Kraag up, before dumping him to the ground. Kraag manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Kraag has an active guard here but Lemieux has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Kraag has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lemieux. Oh but Kraag has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lemieux goes limp - he's gone! Kraag jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Desi Kraag!
Desi Kraag thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RISE 1: Resurrection
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
Martynov works Lemieux's body with a nice hook.
Martynov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemieux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martynov cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
Lemieux is looking to clinch but Martynov is avoiding it. #CL#
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Martynov tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Martynov back against the cage.
Martynov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lemieux blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martynov.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Martynov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Martynov breaks from the clinch.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lemieux shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martynov pinned against the cage. Martynov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Lemieux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Martynov misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Lemieux counters by moving into the clinch.
Martynov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martynov is pushing Lemieux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martynov has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Martynov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Martynov letting Lemieux take a breather here.
Lemieux takes a shot to the head.
Martynov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Lemieux stalling against the cage.
Martynov is looking to control Lemieux's arms but Lemieux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Martynov has his back to the cage. #T2##TD#
Lemieux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemieux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Martynov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lemieux is proving hard to escape from.
Lemieux pulls Martynov in to control the position. #SU2#
Martynov gets to his feet. Lemieux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martynov is fending him off so far but Lemieux persists. Nope, Martynov circles away and we're back to standing.
Martynov looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Martynov takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Martynov clinches up with Lemieux and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Martynov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Martynov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Martynov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
A punch combination from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Martynov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Lemieux throws a hook but Martynov blocks it.
Martynov tries to counter with a clinch but Lemieux shakes him off and moves away.
Martynov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martynov throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Martynov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lemieux, pushing him back against the cage.
Martynov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #TD#
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground.
Lemieux is looking to stand up but Martynov isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Martynov stands and steps away. Lemieux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux tries to clinch up.
Martynov misses with a wild body shot.
Martynov missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lemieux is defended easily by Martynov.
Lemieux throws a wild body kick that Martynov sees coming a mile off.
Martynov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemieux on the side of the head.
Martynov jabs Lemieux to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lemieux tries for a takedown but Martynov circles away easily
and Martynov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Martynov misses with a hook. Lemieux ducked under it nicely.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Martynov.
Martynov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Martynov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Martynov jabs at Lemieux's body.
Lemieux throws a sloppy head kick and Martynov moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mikhail Martynov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Lemieux's cut.
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.#R2#
Martynov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martynov wants it to stay on the feet.
Martynov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Lemieux darts in and clinches Martynov up against the cage.
Lemieux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martynov walks away with a smile on his face. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux is looking to clinch but Martynov is avoiding it.
Martynov scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martynov is working Lemieux over against the cage.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Lemieux breaks the clinch.
Martynov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Martynov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux. #BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
Martynov misses with a hook.
Martynov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lemieux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Lemieux. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Martynov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martynov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Martynov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martynov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lemieux somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Martynov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Martynov lands.
Martynov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Martynov stops a takedown attempt from Lemieux.
I was talking to Lemieux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lemieux lands a good knee to the midsection. Martynov won't want to take too many of those.
Mikhail Martynov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2##BC2#
Martynov breaks the clinch.
Martynov throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Martynov.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Martynov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martynov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martynov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Martynov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Martynov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lemieux won't want to take too many of those.
Martynov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lemieux to his knees! Martynov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Martynov!
Mikhail Martynov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 840 Mfer vs. Jean
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Inarritu looks to land a left hand but Lemieux moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Lemieux finds it's target.
Inarritu avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Inarritu counters with a body kick.
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Inarritu to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemieux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Inarritu dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Inarritu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lemieux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
and Inarritu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lemieux staying out of range there.
It looked like Lemieux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Inarritu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inarritu is looking to land body kicks.
Inarritu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Inarritu takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Inarritu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Inarritu throws a body shot but no joy.
Inarritu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the body from Lemieux misses
and Inarritu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lemieux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Inarritu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Lemieux moves away from the strike by Inarritu.
Inarritu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Inarritu counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux misses with a hook to the body
and Inarritu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A solid leg kick lands there for Inarritu.
Inarritu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Inarritu!
A victorious Felix Inarritu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 830 Krison vs. Duranto III
Date: Sep 05, 2021

#R1#
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Lemieux lands a jab to Pearson's midsection.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Pearson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Pearson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab from Lemieux.#CUT#It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Lemieux throws a shot to the body.
Lemieux connects with the punch.#KD#
Lemieux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pearson sprawling to the canvas! Pearson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lemieux finish him?! #ROC#Pearson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Lemieux doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Pearson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Pearson's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!
The defeated Norman Pearson had this to say: 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.

Event: SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Kraag stuns Lemieux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lemieux lands with a cross. #CL#
Lemieux has Kraag up against the cage in a clinch.
Kraag looking for a takedown.
Kraag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemieux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Kraag tries to break free but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Kraag. #BC2#
Kraag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kraag doesn't seem bothered though.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Lemieux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kraag manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kraag moves out of range of the strikes.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1##CL#
Lemieux darts in and clinches Kraag up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Kraag is trying to break free.
I was talking to Lemieux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraag wants a takedown but no success here.
Vincent Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Lemieux pushes Kraag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kraag tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag looks winded!#BC2#
Kraag escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lemieux jabs Kraag right on the nose. Kraag blinks but takes it well.#KD#
Lemieux cracks Kraag with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lemieux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kraag to stand back up!
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!#CL#
Lemieux rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraag ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Lemieux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Kraag misses with a body punch
and Lemieux scores with a counter punch that sends Kraag to the canvas! Lemieux smells blood - he's punishing Kraag with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kraag has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: SYN 806 Trump vs. Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Saric closes the distance but Lemieux moves to the side
and Lemieux counters with a nice body shot.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Lemieux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saric scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric works the jab nicely.
Saric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Saric catches Lemieux right on the button with a cross.
Saric drops Lemieux with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saric follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 800 Monkey vs. Divisek
Date: May 30, 2021

#R1#
Murhapuro stuns Lemieux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murhapuro needs to keep his hands up - Lemieux had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Pauke Murhapuro has been cut.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick from Murhapuro.
Lemieux went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice shot by Lemieux.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murhapuro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Murhapuro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murhapuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhapuro scoring well with a low kick there.
Murhapuro moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Murhapuro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Murhapuro misses. #T1#
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Lemieux is out of range.
Murhapuro throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Lemieux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Murhapuro! Lemieux lets Murhapuro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Murhapuro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD#
Lemieux cracks Murhapuro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murhapuro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Murhapuro darts in and clinches Lemieux up against the cage.
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhapuro.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Murhapuro controls his hands.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Murhapuro tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Murhapuro back against the cage.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murhapuro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lemieux avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Murhapuro has clasped his hands together around Lemieux's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Lemieux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES#
Lemieux explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Lemieux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lemieux moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murhapuro lands with an overhand left.
Lemieux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murhapuro. #T3#
Murhapuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot. #KD#
Lemieux cracks Murhapuro with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lemieux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Murhapuro to stand back up!#ROC#Murhapuro is rocked!
Lemieux lands a jab to Murhapuro's midsection.
Murhapuro is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Murhapuro looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro blocks a jab.
Murhapuro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Murhapuro seems to have recovered his senses.
Lemieux moves out of range as Murhapuro strikes.
Lemieux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murhapuro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Murhapuro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Murhapuro ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Murhapuro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Murhapuro counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lemieux enables Murhapuro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lemieux manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Murhapuro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
Murhapuro trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pauke Murhapuro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Murhapuro throws out a loose jab but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Lemieux.
Lemieux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhapuro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murhapuro! But no joy.
Lemieux scores with a body shot.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Murhapuro moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
and Murhapuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Lemieux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murhapuro moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.#T1#
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Murhapuro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws a poor cross that misses
and Murhapuro counters with a right hand to the body.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Murhapuro cracks Lemieux with an open hand slap.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lemieux on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhapuro. Murhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown attempt from Murhapuro. Murhapuro gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Murhapuro loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Murhapuro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Murhapuro's head but Murhapuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhapuro manages to avoid it.
Lemieux scores with a jab. Murhapuro acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Lemieux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhapuro looking to pass the guard.
Lemieux pulls Murhapuro in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Lemieux keeping moving, preventing Murhapuro from controlling successfully.
Murhapuro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Murhapuro controlling from the top position.
Murhapuro is fighting to break Lemieux's control of his arms but Lemieux is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lemieux is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murhapuro moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Lemieux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhapuro.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
letting Murhapuro counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhapuro slips under a jab.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Murhapuro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murhapuro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauke Murhapuro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauke Murhapuro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lemieux lands with a straight right. Murhapuro didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Lemieux misses
enabling Murhapuro to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemieux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhapuro can do to turn this around?
Murhapuro with a jab.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Murhapuro moves away and avoids it.
Vincent Lemieux is winning the standup battle so far.
Murhapuro tries to move into range but Lemieux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Murhapuro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lemieux. Lemieux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Murhapuro scores with a counter punch that sends Lemieux to the canvas! Murhapuro smells blood - he's punishing Lemieux with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lemieux has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pauke Murhapuro!

Event: ALPHA-1: Super Series I
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1#
Steelers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemieux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pittsburgh Steelers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steelers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steelers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Steelers throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Steelers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Steelers's shoulder, as Steelers tries to avoid the shot.
Steelers circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lemieux to the canvas! Lemieux doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Steelers keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers retains his super heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Pittsburgh Steelers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: SMASH: Dionsy vs Archer
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele misses with a hook to the body
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nekele moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele lands with an overhand left.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemieux is looking to counter punch.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Nekele with a nice cross.
Nekele walks into a straight right hand from Lemieux.
Lemieux avoids the head kick by Nekele.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemieux misses the target.#T1#
Lemieux moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Nekele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele lands a nice hook to Lemieux's body. Lemieux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick by Nekele misses
and Lemieux counters with a three punch combo that has Nekele backing up. Nekele nods at Lemieux to acknowledge the strikes.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Nekele saw that one coming.
Lemieux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Nekele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux scores with a sloppy right hand. Nekele should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Nekele misses with a head kick. #T2#
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Nekele misses
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand.
Nekele blocks a jab.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Lemieux ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Lemieux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nekele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nekele thows a leg kick but Lemieux checks it
and Lemieux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nekele throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Nekele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nekele misses with a body shot #KD#
and Lemieux counters with a nice right hand that sends Nekele toppling to the canvas! Nekele scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lemieux finish him?!
Nekele jabs at Lemieux's body.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lemieux punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele looks winded!#T3##KD#
Lemieux cracks Nekele with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nekele looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him? #ROC#Nekele is rocked!
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nekele is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Nekele's head, knocking him out cold! Lemieux is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Lynn
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Lemieux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawse misses the target.
Lemieux throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Rawse has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rawse cracks Lemieux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rawse missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Nice uppercut there from Lemieux.
Rawse scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD2#
Lemieux lands a big right hand that sends Rawse crashing to the mat! Lemieux stays standing though and waves Rawse back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Lemieux lands a jab.#T1#
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rawse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux slips a jab from Rawse.
Lemieux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Lemieux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lemieux takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Rawse.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut
and Rawse counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheers as Rawse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lemieux doesn't seem phased though.
Rawse slips under a jab.#T2#
Rawse throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Rawse misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Lemieux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rawse! Lemieux lets Rawse back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rawse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Rawse misses.
Rawse misses with a straight right.
Rawse slips a jab from Lemieux.
Rawse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rawse moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rawse just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux slips under a jab.#T3#
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemieux counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rawse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lemieux slips a jab from Rawse.
Rawse misses with a body shot
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux fails to land with a series of punches.
Rawse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Rawse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricky Rawse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawse moves away.
Rawse scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lemieux staying out of range there.#T4#
Rawse throws a series of punches but Lemieux moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawse connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Rawse.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawse is just out of range.
Lemieux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
A swing and a miss from Rawse.
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lemieux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rawse is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Rawse.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Rawse will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rawse misses the jab.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Rawse moved out of range.
Rawse moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse digs a good body shot into Lemieux's ribs.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Lemieux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawse moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux slips under a jab from Rawse.
Lemieux throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Lemieux ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Rawse throws a hook but Lemieux blocks it.
Rawse throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.#T1#
Rawse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rawse.
Lemieux dodges the punch combination from Rawse.
Rawse moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
Lemieux lands a nice shot that snaps Rawse's head back. #KD2#
Lemieux cracks Rawse with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rawse looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him? #ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux walks into a jab.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux slips a straight right by Rawse.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Lemieux catches Rawse with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Rawse forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: SYN 773 Gusmao vs Turner
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Cruz Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz Jr blocks a jab.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Cruz Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Lemieux misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
Lemieux takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've been informed that Cruz Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
Cruz Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Cruz Jr moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Cruz Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lemieux lands a jab to the nose.
Cruz Jr cracks Lemieux with a hook to the temple - Lemieux is on wobbly legs here! Cruz Jr swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Lemieux falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Cruz Jr wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn Magufuli I V vs Cobb 2
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones with the inside leg kick.
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lemieux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lemieux blocks a leg kick.
Lemieux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemieux throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
A big right from Jones misses.
Good work by Lemieux as he checks the leg kick.
Lemieux throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jab by Jones.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones throws a leg kick but Lemieux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lemieux tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
Lemieux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones misses the jab.
Lemieux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That kick from Jones tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Lemieux keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemieux is looking to counter punch.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Lemieux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jones.
Jones jabs at Lemieux's body.
Jones feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down. #T2#
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Lemieux seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lemieux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lemieux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones connects with the punch.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Jones appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Lemieux.
Lemieux throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lemieux. That did some damage!
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.#T3#
Lemieux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lemieux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lemieux blocks it well.
Lemieux slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones with a hook.
A slow jab from Lemieux misses its intended target.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bubba Jones has been cut.#T4#
Jones lands a nice hook to Lemieux's body. Lemieux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick lands for Jones.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux checks the leg kick.
Lemieux swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lemieux had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Jones takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lemieux swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bubba Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Jones misses
enabling Lemieux to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones throws the left hand but Lemieux avoids the punch easily.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Lemieux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a leg kick. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Lemieux counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Lemieux lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones throws a leg kick but Lemieux moved away.#T2##KD#
Lemieux lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Lemieux stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Lemieux moves out of range easily.
Jab from Jones.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lemieux is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Lemieux shuts the power down on Jones. Lights out, game over! Lemieux is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Syn 721
Date: Oct 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley tries to clinch but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux throwing a counter right hand but Daley manages to avoid it.
Daley looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daley. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Lemieux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Daley.
Lemieux staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Daley there.
Daley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Daley is looking to chop away at Lemieux's legs.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Daley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daley tries to land a body kick
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Conor Daley has been cut.#CL2#
Daley closes the distance and clinches.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Daley swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daley prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Daley working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A hook to the body from Lemieux.
Daley looks winded!
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Lemieux pushes Daley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux pushes Daley against the cage. Lemieux is working some dirty boxing. Lemieux pushes off with a quick right hook! Daley goes down! Daley tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lemieux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Syn 712
Date: Sep 04, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux works Bell's body with a nice hook.
Bell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Bell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Lemieux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Bell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Bell counters with a crisp right that sends Lemieux to the canvas! Bell follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug Bell!

Event: Syn YB Sol 1st round
Date: Aug 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bystrom throws a lazy head kick
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Torkel Bystrom has been cut.
Lemieux misses with a hook. Bystrom ducked under it nicely.
Bystrom unleashes a big counter combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lemieux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Lemieux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#KD2#
Bystrom lands a big head kick that sends Lemieux tumbling to the mat! Bystrom takes a step backwards and waves Lemieux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Lemieux is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bystrom throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bystrom is looking to slow Lemieux down with leg kicks.
Lemieux seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Bystrom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bystrom unleashes a big counter combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bystrom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lemieux thuds his right hand into Bystrom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lemieux misses with a double jab
enabling Bystrom to counter with a crisp jab.
Bystrom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
and Bystrom comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Lemieux stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Bystrom is on him like rabid pit bull! Lemieux slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torkel Bystrom!

Event: CFC 430
Date: Jul 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiotio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
and Tiotio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiotio has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tiotio misses the target.
Tiotio throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ara Tiotio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Tiotio.
A jab from Tiotio does it's job there.#CUT#It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
A big right from Tiotio misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Lemieux misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tiotio. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Tiotio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Lemieux misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Lemieux. Beautiful body shot.
Tiotio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Tiotio circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lemieux to the canvas! Lemieux doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tiotio keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ara Tiotio!
Ara Tiotio really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: PF27 Dimitrov v Lemieux
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimitrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimitrov momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Lemieux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Lemieux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dimitrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Dimitrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Dimitrov blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Lemieux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov. #BC#
Dimitrov breaks from the clinch.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Dimitrov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimitrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Lemieux.#CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Dimitrov dips to his left and cracks Lemieux with an uppercut!
Lemieux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimitrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimitrov.#CL2#
Lemieux darts in and clinches Dimitrov up against the cage.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dimitrov backwards. #T2#
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Dimitrov.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimitrov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimitrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dimitrov misses with some punches.
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!
Dimitrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Dimitrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimitrov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux. #BC#
Dimitrov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dimitrov.
Lemieux looks to land a left hand but Dimitrov moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Lemieux scores with a jab. Dimitrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Dimitrov tries to land a leg kick but Lemieux saw it coming and moves away.
Lemieux misses with a body shot
and Dimitrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Lemieux looks winded!
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a left to the body.
Dimitrov lands a really nice looking cross but Lemieux seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Dimitrov.#T4#
Dimitrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dimitrov drops Lemieux with a big left hand! Lemieux is injured, injured bad! Dimitrov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov retains his heavyweight title!
Daniel Dimitrov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mircea is looking to counter punch.
Lemieux throws a shot from downtown. Mircea moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Mircea tenderised Lemieux's leg. Lemieux is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Lemieux forces Mircea back against the cage and clinches.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Mircea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Mircea lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Mircea.
Lemieux digs a right hand into Mircea's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mircea's gas tank.
Mircea misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
Mircea is breathing heavily.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mircea's elbow.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemieux. #T1#
Lemieux lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mircea.
Mircea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Lemieux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mircea tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemieux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lemieux pushes Mircea back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lemieux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Mircea swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Mircea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mircea throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Mircea.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mircea.
Mircea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mircea backwards.
Mircea misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Mircea is rocked!
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Mircea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux throws a big uppercut that drops Mircea! More strikes from Lemieux and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mircea lies dazed against the cage as Lemieux celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!
Vincent Lemieux is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: Dominance X
Date: May 12, 2020

#R1#
Lemieux throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemieux's head.
Lemieux cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemieux counters with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel. That snapped Lemieux's head back.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemieux punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lemieux staying out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
and Steel counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Steel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lemieux. Lemieux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Lemieux is rocked!
Steel misses with a straight left.
Lemieux is still on wobbly legs! Can Steel finish him?
Lemieux is looking to clinch but Steel is avoiding it.
Lemieux seems to have recovered his senses.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux moves out of range as Steel strikes.
Lemieux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lemieux checks a low kick from Steel.
A nice side step and Lemieux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux throws a counter combo.
Lemieux slips a jab from Steel.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Steel throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Steel darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Steel misses with an uppercut.
Steel swinging wildly here.
Lemieux blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Lemieux misses.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Lemieux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lemieux eats them both and turns towards Steel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Steel tries for a takedown but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lemieux lands a head shot.
Lemieux lands a jab to the head.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux walks into a straight right hand from Steel.#CL2#
Lemieux has managed to clinch.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel. #T3#
Lemieux digs a right hand into Steel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
A short right from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lemieux avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lemieux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel blocking some punches.
Steel is working for takedown but Lemieux is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Steel's head.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lemieux can turn it around.#T4#
Steel tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steel blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vincent Lemieux will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Lemieux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Lemieux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lemieux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Steel avoids it this time.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jerome Steel is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Steel does no damage. #CL2#
Lemieux clinches up against the cage.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel blocking some punches. #T1#
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lemieux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Steel throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Steel scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Lemieux cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lemieux pushes Steel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux. #ROC2#
Steel is rocked!
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Steel is trying to drag Lemieux to the mat but Lemieux just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Lemieux cracks Steel with a nice body shot.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Steel's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Steel drops to his knees and Lemieux pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: WPFA XV: Tiotio vs Alatalo
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Samsonov misses
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#KD#
Samsonov catches Lemieux napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lemieux to the canvas! #ROC#
Lemieux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samsonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lemieux is retaining full guard.
Samsonov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lemieux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Samsonov looking for a guillotine here but Lemieux defends easily. #SUB#
Samsonov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemieux passes into half guard. #T1#
Lemieux lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Samsonov moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Samsonov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Lemieux stands up and waves to Samsonov to follow him.
Lemieux throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Lemieux. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Lemieux with a jab.
Samsonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the body
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Samsonov slips under a jab.
Samsonov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Lemieux tries to clinch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Samsonov misses the target.
Samsonov throws a sloppy body shot
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samsonov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Lemieux.
Samsonov scores with the left hand. Lemieux knows he should have avoided that one.
Lemieux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samsonov's head backwards.
Samsonov works the jab nicely.
A nice combination there by Lemieux. #T4##KD#
Samsonov throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lemieux tumbling to the canvas!
Lemieux is still in real trouble! Can Samsonov finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov pushing down on Lemieux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samsonov passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Samsonov looking to secure an arm triangle but Lemieux defends it well. #SUB#
Samsonov has hold of Lemieux's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lemieux manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lemieux seems to have recovered his senses.
Samsonov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Samsonov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lemieux manages to control the position for a moment.
Samsonov tries to take Lemieux's back but instead Lemieux uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB#
Samsonov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lemieux defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Samsonov 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.
#R2#
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Samsonov counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux tests Samsonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samsonov moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Samsonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot.
Samsonov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samsonov there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to clinch but Samsonov slips to the side#KD#
and Samsonov counters with a left and a right that hurts Lemieux! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Samsonov jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB#
Samsonov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lemieux turns into him and now he's in Samsonov's guard.
Lemieux throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Lemieux seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Lemieux stands up and waves to Samsonov to follow him.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samsonov tries to clinch up but Lemieux circles away and keeps his distance.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lemieux defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
Samsonov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samsonov misses with an uppercut
enabling Lemieux to counter with a crisp jab.
Samsonov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Samsonov throws an off balance right hand
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a really nice looking cross but Samsonov seems unphased.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Samsonov.
Lemieux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
It looks like Samsonov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Lemieux darts in and clinches Samsonov up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
Samsonov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Samsonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samsonov tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Samsonov back against the cage.
Samsonov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Lemieux tries a body shot but Samsonov blocks it.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samsonov misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux digs a right hand underneath Samsonov's ribcage. Samsonov let out a lung full of air as it connected.#KD2#
Lemieux drops Samsonov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Samsonov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Samsonov is rocked!
Lemieux creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Samsonov with a big uppercut! Samsonov tries to clinch up but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Samsonov to the mat! Samsonov covers up and Lemieux unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lemieux! But no joy.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from McDonald misses.
McDonald takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Lemieux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lemieux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Lemieux.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemieux.
Lemieux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lemieux throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lemieux or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald. #T2#
McDonald working aggressively here.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McDonald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Lemieux as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McDonald.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
A left hand lands to the body for Lemieux.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
McDonald is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Lemieux as the two fighters clinch.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux. #T4#
Lemieux blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing McDonald back against the cage.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
McDonald throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux cracks McDonald with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.

Event: EMP Asham vs Marley
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Koniu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lemieux looks to land a left hand but Koniu moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick from Koniu.
Lemieux cracks Koniu with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Lemieux doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koniu throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koniu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux misses with a hook. Koniu ducked under it nicely.
Japa Koniu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemieux takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lemieux looks winded!
Koniu lands a right hand.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koniu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koniu lands an elbow just above Lemieux 's eye.
Koniu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koniu.
Koniu is leaning against Lemieux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Nice body punch from Koniu.
Lemieux takes an elbow to the temple.
Koniu with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Koniu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koniu lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Lemieux is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Koniu.
Lemieux is still on wobbly legs! Can Koniu finish him?
Nice body punch from Koniu.
Koniu has Lemieux pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lemieux is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Koniu - that's hurt Lemieux badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lemieux is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lemieux doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Japa Koniu!
Japa Koniu thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Tower vs Piano
Date: Nov 24, 2019

#R1#
Impaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Lemieux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Impaler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lemieux.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Impaler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lemieux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Impaler.
Lemieux connects with a body shot that sends Impaler's belly button to the back.
Impaler feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Impaler is just out of range.
It looked like Impaler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Lemieux has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Impaler.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Impaler.
Impaler tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Impaler lands an uppercut.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Impaler's elbow.
Impaler tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Impaler can't break the clinch.
Impaler lands a shot to the body.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Impaler blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Impaler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Impaler lands with a short shot to the head.
Impaler cracks Lemieux with a nice body shot.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Impaler.
Impaler tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Impaler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemieux.
Lemieux looks winded!
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Impaler scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Nice body punch from Impaler.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Impaler controls his hands.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Impaler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Impaler digs a right hand into Lemieux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lemieux's gas tank. #T2#
Impaler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Impaler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Impaler. #BC#
Impaler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lemieux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Impaler.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Impaler takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Impaler.
Impaler sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Impaler avoids it this time.
Impaler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but Impaler moved out of range.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Impaler's head but Impaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Impaler takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Impaler misses its target.#T3##CL2#
Lemieux moves into the clinch successfully.
Impaler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Impaler gets through Lemieux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
Impaler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Impaler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Impaler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Impaler breaks the clinch.
Impaler slips a straight right by Lemieux.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Impaler.
Impaler misses with a looping right.
A combination from Lemieux does no damage. #CL2#
Lemieux closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Impaler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Impaler blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Impaler.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Impaler as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Impaler.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Impaler gets through Lemieux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Impaler manages to break the clinch.
Impaler slips a straight right by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a combination
and Impaler counters with a big right hand! Oh Lemieux is in trouble here! Impaler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Impaler!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vladimir Impaler made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Toivonen 4
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Lemieux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Menshikov throws a hook but Lemieux blocks it.
Menshikov lands a nice shot that snaps Lemieux's head back.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
Menshikov throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Menshikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lemieux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lemieux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menshikov at a distance.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Menshikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lemieux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lemieux throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menshikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemieux scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Menshikov moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov cracks Lemieux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Lemieux misses
and Menshikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Lemieux is still on wobbly legs! Can Menshikov finish him?
Lemieux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Menshikov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Lemieux's defenses. It connects perfectly with Lemieux's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Menshikov!
A victorious Maxim Menshikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Araujo vs Lemieux 3
Date: Sep 06, 2019

#R1##CL#
Araujo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Araujo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux is working Araujo over against the cage.#TD#
Araujo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Araujo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lemieux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Araujo pulls Lemieux in close to his closed guard and prevents Lemieux from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lemieux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lemieux avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lemieux passes into side control. #T1#
Araujo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Araujo wants to improve his position but Lemieux is controlling well. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.
Araujo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Araujo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lemieux has passed into half guard!
Lemieux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Araujo tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet.
Araujo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Lemieux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but Lemieux has control of the leg. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Araujo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo wants to control but Lemieux is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Lemieux throws a hook but Araujo blocks it.
Lemieux misses with the combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lemieux counters with a series of strikes. Araujo will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Lemieux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Araujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Araujo.
Lemieux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Lemieux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Araujo ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Lemieux gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Araujo throws a strike but Lemieux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Araujo controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Lemieux is looking to stand up but Araujo won't let him.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass.
Lemieux sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Araujo trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Araujo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemieux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lemieux slows the pace down in half guard.
Araujo trying to control but Lemieux postures up. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
Vincent Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lemieux not doing much here.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Lemieux defends it easily.
Araujo wants to control but Lemieux passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily.
Araujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Araujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Araujo is trying to control the position but Lemieux postures up.
Araujo trying to strike off his back. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Araujo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lemieux uses it to pass to side control.
Araujo tries to bench press Lemieux off him but Lemieux keeps the position.
Araujo wants to control but Lemieux postures up.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Lemieux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Araujo tries to improve position but can't.
Araujo can't do much from the bottom here.
Araujo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lemieux's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lemieux moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Araujo.
Lemieux working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lemieux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.#CL2#
Lemieux clinches up with Araujo and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Araujo has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux works on Araujo's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lemieux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Lemieux. #T1#
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux digs a right hand underneath Araujo's ribcage. Araujo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Araujo to his knees! Lemieux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: EMP Zulu vs Rain
Date: Jul 26, 2019

#R1#
Fortier keeps Lemieux at a distance using the push kick.
Fortier stuns Lemieux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lemieux lands an overhand right.
We've been hearing reports that Fortier has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fortier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fortier moves out of range of the strikes.
Fortier tries a low kick but Lemieux avoids it.
Fortier just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lemieux! But no joy.
No joy there for Lemieux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fortier tries to bum rush Lemieux with a series of wild strikes but Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fortier connects with a leg kick. Lemieux looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hercules Fortier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fortier swings widly with a right hand
and Fortier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Hercules Fortier has been cut.
Fortier throws a series of punches but Lemieux avoids them all with ease.
Fortier throws a body punch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Fortier lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lemieux lands with a hook. Fortier tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Lemieux circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Fortier. Lemieux falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Fortier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hercules Fortier!
After winning the bout, Hercules Fortier thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EMPLA8
Date: Jul 05, 2019

#R1#
Piano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemieux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piano swings for the body but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux lands a nice looking body shot.
Lemieux closes the distance but Piano moves to the side
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Piano counters by moving into the clinch.
Piano tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux tries to work over Piano 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux avoids the elbow strike from Piano , against the cage.
I was talking to Lemieux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Piano lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Piano lands a body punch.
Piano lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux takes an elbow to the forehead.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses. #KD2#
Piano drops Lemieux onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lemieux is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux tries to circle away from danger but Piano catches him off guard and hits him in the side of the head with a sharp elbow. Lemieux looks like he's been hit by a taser charge, he's shivering as he falls to the canvas! I bet he can't even remember his own name right now - he's in bits!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EMP Kansalainen Vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jun 14, 2019

#R1#
Lemieux falls off balance throwing a combination
and IsMore counters with a nice uppercut.
IsMore misses with a looping left.
Lemieux is looking to counter the offense by IsMore and move into the clinch.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from IsMore misses the target.
Lemieux throws a combination that misses
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux misses with a body shot
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
IsMore scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
IsMore throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lemieux wants to clinch
and IsMore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Lemieux's head coaches at Empire MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Lemieux lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like More IsMore has been cut.
Lemieux tries to clinch but IsMore moves away
and IsMore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux looks to land a right hand but IsMore moved out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Lemieux scores with a four punch combination!
IsMore moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Lemieux cracks IsMore with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
IsMore is rocked!
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IsMore circles away quickly and effectively.
IsMore is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
IsMore staying out of range there.
IsMore tries to bum rush Lemieux with a series of wild strikes but Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from IsMore.#T2#
IsMore takes one to the side of the head.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lemieux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
IsMore drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lemieux defends it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
letting IsMore counter with a right hand.
IsMore throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of IsMore's head but IsMore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
IsMore looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lemieux throws an overhand right that lands on IsMore's shoulder, as IsMore tries to avoid the shot.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws a poor cross that misses
and IsMore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
IsMore swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lemieux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps IsMore thinking.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination. #T3#
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
IsMore moves forwards but Lemieux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lemieux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
IsMore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
IsMore is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lemieux avoids the body shot from IsMore.
Lemieux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
IsMore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but IsMore ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and IsMore releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
IsMore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lemieux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and IsMore counters with a stiff right hand.
IsMore throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Lemieux misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like IsMore was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IsMore circles away quickly and effectively.
Lemieux throws a left and a right that both miss
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemieux throws a combination that misses
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lemieux with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IsMore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
IsMore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body. IsMore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
IsMore misses with an uppercut
letting Lemieux counter with a right hand.
IsMore slips a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but IsMore circles away quickly and effectively.
IsMore circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vincent Lemieux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on More IsMore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
IsMore avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
and IsMore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
IsMore has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsMore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemieuxs head.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
IsMore lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as IsMore controls his hands. #T1#
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore.
IsMore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux tries to work over IsMore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
IsMore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux tries a body shot but IsMore blocks it.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux. #T2##TD2#
IsMore works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Lemieux uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IsMore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
IsMore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
IsMore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemieux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemieux throws a combination that misses
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemieux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that IsMore can do to turn this around?
IsMore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vincent Lemieux is winning the standup battle so far.
IsMore lands with a cross.
Lemieux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3##KD#
Lemieux drops IsMore with a beautiful combination! IsMore stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lemieux is looking for the KO!
IsMore is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lemieux misses with a double jab
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
IsMore seems to have recovered his senses.
Lemieux looks to land a left hand but IsMore moved out of range nicely.
Lemieux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
IsMore dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
A jab from Lemieux misses.
IsMore misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from IsMore finds it's way through Lemieux's defenses. #T4#
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling IsMore to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Lemieux is rocked!
IsMore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by IsMore. Lemieux falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for IsMore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
More IsMore gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EMP Araujo vs Lemieux
Date: May 10, 2019

#R1#
Lemieux lands a nice shot that snaps Araujo's head back.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Lemieux has knocked Araujo down with a huge combo! Lemieux steps away and waves a wobbly Araujo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Araujo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Lemieux connects with a stiff jab that staggers Araujo - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: EMP Jodson vs Boaz
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Lemieux getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Lemieux forces Chandler back against the cage and clinches.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
Chandler looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Chandler is trying to stall.
Chandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Chandler.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Chandler's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Lemieux lands a body punch.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Chandler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lemieux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chandler can turn it around.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Lemieux.
A right hook to the body lands for Chandler.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lemieux tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Lemieux lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
A hook to the body from Chandler.
Chandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow. #T2#
Chandler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
A short right from Chandler.
Chandler tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Chandler tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Chandler back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chandler lands a body punch.
Chandler misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chandler scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Chandler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards. #BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Chandler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lemieux moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
enabling Chandler to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Lemieux is rocked!
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lemieux.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Chandler misses with a body punch
and Lemieux counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chandler thinking.
Lemieux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.#CL#
Lemieux has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Chandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lemieux lands a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lemieux as Chandler tries to tie him up.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lemieux.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lemieux.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vincent Lemieux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Lemieux counters with a crisp one two that drops Chandler! Lemieux thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chandler to his feet! Chandler is in big trouble!
Vincent Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lemieux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chandler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Lemieux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lemieux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chandler counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
Lemieux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chandler, pushing him back against the cage.
Chandler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Chandler breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux swinging wildly here. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lemieux.
Lemieux looks to score with a jab to the body but Chandler is just out of range.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Lemieux has knocked Chandler down with a huge combo! Lemieux steps away and waves a wobbly Chandler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
Chandler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Lemieux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemieux looks to land a combination but Chandler avoids it well.
Lemieux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chandler counters with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Chandler gets tackled into the cage by Lemieux. Lemieux maintains the clinch.
Chandler throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Vincent Lemieux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chandler gets through Lemieux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chandler's elbow.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands. #T2#
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Chandler avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Chandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chandler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lemieux moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD#
Lemieux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chandler sprawling to the canvas! Chandler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lemieux finish him?! #ROC#
Chandler is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like William Chandler has been cut.
Chandler misses with an uppercut
and Lemieux counters with a huge right that knocks Chandler out cold! Lemieux is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: EMP Tower vs S.Heavyweight 4
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1#
Boss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boss takes a swing at Lemieux's ribcage but misses.
Boss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Boss walks into a jab.
Lemieux throws a combination. Boss tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Boss pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Lemieux has closed the distance and engaged Boss in a clinch.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
Boss is trying to break the clinch but Lemieux is controlling him.
Boss has had enough of the clinch but Lemieux keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Boss cracks Lemieux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boss misses with a right hand
and Lemieux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Boss. #BC#
Boss manages to break the clinch.
Boss misses with a looping left.
Lemieux avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Boss uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lemieux has time to react.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lemieux as he connects with a hook.
Boss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD2#
Lemieux lands a left and a right that send Boss crashing to the mat, dazed. Lemieux thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Boss is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OH! Boss has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Lemieux smells blood and charges in for the finish! Lemieux unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Boss sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!
In defeat, Like Boss stepped up to the mic, saying 'Give me Super Heavyweight. I'll smash that punk ass bitch!'.

Event: EMP OWF Bunyasarn v Paddington
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lemieux counters with a three punch combo that has Murhaa backing up. Murhaa nods at Lemieux to acknowledge the strikes.
Lemieux connects with a nice looking jab.
Lemieux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa misses with a body shot.
Lemieux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Murhaa throws a hook but Lemieux blocks it.#TD#
Murhaa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa prevents Lemieux from standing back up.
Murhaa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Lemieux is trying to control but can't.
Murhaa thows a huge punch but Lemieux dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Murhaa there.
Lemieux is trying to stand back up but Murhaa is controlling him
Murhaa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lemieux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murhaa.
Murhaa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lemieux regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Murhaa.
Murhaa advances to half guard. #T2#
Murhaa thows a huge punch but Lemieux dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Murhaa there.
Lemieux told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Murhaa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murhaa with the ground and pound but Lemieux uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Murhaa's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Murhaa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lemieux has momentary wrist control but Murhaa slips an elbow through the middle.
Lemieux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murhaa works over Lemieux with some ground and pound from guard.
Murhaa distracts Lemieux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murhaa throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Murhaa throws an elbow that misses. Lemieux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Murhaa's guard. Nice move by Lemieux!#REVB#
Murhaa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murhaa trying to control the position here.
Murhaa is looking to sweep but instead, Lemieux has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murhaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murhaa seems keen to control Lemieux's posture.#T4#
Murhaa working a defensive guard here.
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murhaa wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Murhaa clinches with his opponent.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Lemieux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Murhaa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lemieux throws a right and a left that Murhaa avoids nicely.
Murhaa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Murhaa tries to clinch but Lemieux moves away
and Lemieux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murhaa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murhaa fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Murhaa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lemieux, pushing him back against the cage.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Murhaa lands an uppercut.
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lemieux after a bit of a struggle.
Lemieux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Murhaa pushes Lemieux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lemieux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Murhaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Murhaa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Murhaa works on Lemieux's body with a couple of short punches.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Lemieux pushes Murhaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Lemieux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhaas head.
Lemieux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murhaa's elbow.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux works on Murhaa's body with a couple of short punches.
Lemieux is leaning against Murhaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Lemieux. #T3#
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lemieux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lemieux.
Lemieux gets through Murhaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Murhaa with a big uppercut! Murhaa tries to clinch up but Lemieux pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Murhaa to the mat! Murhaa covers up and Lemieux unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: EMP Impaler vs Koniu
Date: Jan 13, 2019

#R1#
Coco moves in looking to clinch but Lemieux pushes him off.
Lemieux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lemieux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Coco. Beautiful body shot.
Lemieux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coco circles away quickly and effectively.
Lemieux connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#
It looks like Fanta Coco has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coco.
Coco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coco lands a jab to Lemieux's midsection.
Nice jab there from Lemieux.
Coco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lemieux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Coco throws a head kick but Lemieux moves out of range. #T1#
Coco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux closes the distance but Coco moves to the side
and Coco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lemieux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lemieux takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Coco moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coco slips a jab and a cross from Lemieux.
Nice jab there from Lemieux.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coco moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Coco avoids the body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Coco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Coco moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemieux throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Lemieux darts in and clinches Coco up against the cage.#T2#
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lemieux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Coco struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Coco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Coco.
Coco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Coco breaks from the clinch.
Coco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Coco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
That has opened up Fanta Coco's cut even more.
Coco looks to throw the jab but Lemieux is out of range.
Lemieux scores with a jab.
and Lemieux counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Coco! He's just covering up as Lemieux starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: IFCXS3: Hammerfall v Araujo
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Lemieux misses the shot to the body.
Nekele has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London BALLS OF STEEL in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Nekele.
Lemieux misses with a body shot.
Nekele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele connects with a body shot.
Lemieux's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nekele looks to land a right hand but Lemieux moved out of range.
Nekele dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Nekele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nekele looks to land a body kick but Lemieux moved away.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Nekele makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Nekele scores with a leg kick.
Nekele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lemieux misses with a left hand
and Nekele makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lemieux really felt that one!
Lemieux takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux throws a combination that misses
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#CL2#
Lemieux has closed the distance and engaged Nekele in a clinch. #T2#
Lemieux tries a body shot but Nekele blocks it.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Nekele controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Nekele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses.
Nekele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Lemieux working aggressively here. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux.
Nekele misses with some punches.
Lemieux tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nekele prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lemieux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nekele's hands.
Lemieux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nekele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lemieux swings widly with a right hand
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nekele moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nekele circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lemieux drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Nekele follows Lemieux to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naiki Nekele!
An out of breath and clearly excited Naiki Nekele thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: IFC81: S.Heavyweight v Impaler
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that Araujo avoids nicely.
Araujo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lemieux sprawls and moves away.
Araujo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown.
Lemieux misses the jab.
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Araujo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lemieux prevents Araujo from moving into mount. #SUB#
Araujo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemieux is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lemieux striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lemieux is trying to get back to his feet.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Araujo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lemieux is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Araujo!

Event: IFC MW47: Lemieux vs Impaler
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Lemieux moves out of range of the strikes.
Lemieux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Impaler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Impaler slips under a jab.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Impaler moves out of range.
A jab from Lemieux does it's job there.
A combination from Lemieux does no damage.
Lemieux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Impaler, as that shot connected.
Lemieux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lemieux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Impaler blocks a jab.
Impaler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Impaler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Impaler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lemieux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Impaler in his tracks.
Lemieux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lemieux connects with a looping right hand.
Lemieux throws a combination that misses
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lemieux misses the jab.
Lemieux looks to land a left hand but Impaler moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Impaler misses.
Lemieux misses with a straight left.
Impaler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Vladimir Impaler has been cut.
Lemieux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Impaler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemieux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemieux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Impaler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Lemieux misses
and Impaler counters with a straight right hand.
Lemieux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Impaler is looking for the big counter here.
Lemieux throws the left hand but Impaler avoids the punch easily.
Impaler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lemieux with a body shot.
Impaler misses with a looping right.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination.
Impaler lands with a nice body punch.
Lemieux misses with a double jab.
Impaler misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Lemieux ducks right into an uppercut from Impaler.
Impaler throws a lazy right hand but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemieux throwing a counter right hand but Impaler manages to avoid it.
Lemieux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Impaler works the jab nicely.
Lemieux looks to clinch
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux slips under a jab.
Lemieux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lemieux misses with a combination
and Lemieux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lemieux misses with a combination
and Impaler counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Lemieux is rocked!
BOOM! Impaler lands a beautiful left hook that drops Lemieux. Lemieux tries to recover but Impaler is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Lemieux lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Impaler!
Vladimir Impaler tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: IFC 74: Paulin vs Impaler
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Foreman misses.
Lemieux unleashes a big counter combination but Foreman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Foreman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Foreman moves out of range.
Foreman slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux throws a big shot that misses.
Lemieux moves to clinch but Foreman breaks away
enabling Foreman to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foreman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Foreman throwing a counter right hand but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux lands a glancing blow to the side of Foreman 's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Foreman has been cut.
Lemieux dips to his left and cracks Foreman with an uppercut!
Lemieux throws a right and a left that Foreman avoids nicely. #T1#
Lemieux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foreman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Foreman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foreman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux throws a jab when Foreman was well out of range.
Lemieux connects with a right hand. Foreman shakes it off.
Foreman slips a jab and a cross from Lemieux.
Lemieux works over Foreman 's head and body with a nice combination.
Foreman walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Foreman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foreman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Lemieux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!#CL2#
Lemieux takes the fight into the clinch.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Foreman .
Foreman looking to stall.
Foreman prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
A short uppercut from Foreman .
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Foreman .
Foreman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux being controlled against the cage.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Foreman is breathing heavily.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Foreman . #T3#
Nice body punch from Lemieux.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux. #CUT2#
Joe Foreman 's cut is getting worse.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Foreman .
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foreman backwards. #ROC2#
Foreman is rocked!
Foreman blocks an uppercut.
Oh Foreman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Joe Foreman 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Foreman seems to have got his legs back now.
Foreman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Foreman .
Lemieux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Foreman is stalling here.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Foreman trying to control the position but instead, Lemieux has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foreman into the cage.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foreman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lemieux's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Foreman is looking to control Lemieux's arms but Lemieux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Foreman has his back to the cage.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Foreman .
Good body shot from Lemieux.
Foreman looking to slow down the pace here.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Joe Foreman 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foreman backwards.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by Foreman .
Lemieux is leaning against Foreman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Foreman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Lemieux.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joe Foreman 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: S02:E03 135lbs Grand Prix
Date: Oct 07, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Murhaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murhaa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a head shot.#CL#
Murhaa tries to keep at a distance but Lemieux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a body punch.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
I was talking to Lemieux's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Murhaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Murhaa looks winded!
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lemieux as the two fighters clinch.
Lemieux lands a body punch. #T2#
Lemieux tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Murhaa's head.
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 lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards. #ROC#
Murhaa is rocked!
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux is leaning against Murhaa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemieux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Murhaa to his knees! Lemieux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: IFC 68: Heavyweight vs Choo
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Seventeen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Lemieux uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lemieux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux looks to land a combination but Seventeen avoids it well. #TD2#
Seventeen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux is not content to let Seventeen control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seventeen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom here.
Lemieux prevents Seventeen from moving into mount.
Lemieux is not content to let Seventeen control the position.
Seventeen throws an elbow but Lemieux slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SU2#
Seventeen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Seventeen misses with an uppercut.
Seventeen scores with a spinning back kick!
Seventeen has his takedown stuffed
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.
Nice cross by Lemieux.
Lemieux closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD2#
Seventeen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lemieux!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seventeen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Seventeen controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Seventeen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lemieux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Seventeen moves into full mount!
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Seventeen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lemieux wants to try and get back to his feet.
Seventeen looking to control but Lemieux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Seventeen landing shots from mount.
Seventeen throwing strikes here but Lemieux is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Seventeen trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux tries to hold on but Seventeen pushes him away.
Seventeen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seventeen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Seventeen 's attempts to control the action. #T4##SU2#
Seventeen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Seventeen fails to land the takedown.
Lemieux throwing a counter right hand but Seventeen manages to avoid it.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Lemieux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seventeen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Seventeen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lemieux is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Seventeen is controlling him.
Seventeen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Android Seventeen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Android Seventeen 's cut.
That's time! Lemieux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Seventeen tries to keep at a distance but Lemieux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Seventeen blocking some punches. #TD2#
Seventeen pulls guard.
Seventeen controls Lemieux momentarily but Lemieux frees himself.
Seventeen 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.
Seventeen trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Lemieux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Seventeen is controlling Lemieux's posture.
Seventeen is trying to keep Lemieux in close. #SU#
Lemieux gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Seventeen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lemieux sprawls well. Lemieux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Seventeen gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Lemieux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemieux misses with a wild combination. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lemieux lands a jab.
Seventeen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Seventeen dives in and grabs Lemieux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lemieux pushes down on Seventeen 's head and hops out.
Seventeen ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Seventeen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lemieux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seventeen somewhat.
Vincent Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Seventeen .
Seventeen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Seventeen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Seventeen breaks the clinch.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seventeen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lemieux swivels and escapes.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Seventeen moves out of range. #T3#
Lemieux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seventeen .
Seventeen is breathing heavily.
Lemieux dodges the punch combination from Seventeen .
Lemieux lands a jab-cross combination.
Lemieux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seventeen .
Lemieux tries to counter by clinching up but Seventeen breaks away and moves out of range.
Seventeen with a poor takedown
and Lemieux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Lemieux moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemieux is leaning against Seventeen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemieux lands with a short shot to the head.
Lemieux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seventeen can do to turn this around?
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Seventeen 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Android Seventeen 's cut even more.
Lemieux pushes Seventeen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
Lemieux digs a right hand into Seventeen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seventeen 's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#
Seventeen is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Seventeen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Android Seventeen 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the side of Seventeen 's head.
Lemieux has Seventeen pressed against the cage. Seventeen drops his hands and Lemieux takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Seventeen tumbling to the canvas! Lemieux rains down with more punches but Seventeen was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Lemieux!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: IFC 65: Choo vs Jones
Date: Aug 25, 2018

#R1#
Jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux jabs Bell right on the nose. Bell blinks but takes it well.
Bell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lemieux lands a two punch combo.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
and Lemieux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lemieux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick by Bell misses
and Lemieux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lemieux stuffs the takedown.
Lemieux throws a series of strikes that have Bell backpedaling.
Lemieux is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bell wants to clinch up but Lemieux keeps it at a distance.
Lemieux feints a jab promting Bell to slip. Lemieux then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bell slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lemieux is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lemieux lands a lovely overhand right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lemieux.
Bell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lemieux tries to avoid it but Bell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lemieux to the ground. Lemieux escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Bell looks to move away, Lemieux throws a big counter combo but Bell just gets out of the way.
Vincent Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Bell.
Bell looks winded!#T1#
Lemieux sizes up Bell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lemieux has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#CL#
Lemieux gets a clinch.
A short left from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bell or not.
Lemieux pushes Bell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Lemieux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bell or not.
Still in the clinch, Lemieux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bell takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux lands a shot to the body.
Lemieux lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux. #T2#
Bell takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Lemieux.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux.
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lemieux gets through Bell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
A short right from Lemieux on the inside. #ROC#
Bell is rocked!#KD#
Lemieux drops Bell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bell is still on wobbly legs! Can Lemieux finish him?
Lemieux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud.
Bell seems to have recovered his senses.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
Lemieux scores with a hook to the body.
Lemieux lands a nice shot to the body.
Lemieux works on Bell's body with a couple of short punches.
Lemieux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Lemieux works on Bell's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands a right hand.
Lemieux lands a right hand. #KD#
Lemieux drops Bell onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bell is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux mutters something to Bell before pushing him back against the cage. As Bell comes back towards him, Lemieux unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Bell clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: IFC 62 Murhaa vs Jones
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Dupree misses with a wild combination. #KD2#
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Lemieux tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Lemieux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lemieux is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut
and Dupree counters with a thumping low kick.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dupree steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Dupree throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Dupree misses with a double jab
enabling Lemieux to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree dances in with a quick combination. Lemieux is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Dupree snaps Lemieux's head back. Lemieux stumbles backwards against the cage. Dupree steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Lemieux's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Lemieux just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christophe Dupree!
A relieved looking Christophe Dupree thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: IFC 57 Fischer vs Dali
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy throws a series of punches but Lemieux avoids them all with ease.
Lemieux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Rooy misses with a left hand
and Lemieux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Lemieux missing with a left hand there. Van Rooy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rooy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lemieux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Rooy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lemieux misses with a double jab.
Van Rooy lands a lovely overhand right.
Lemieux throws a jab when Van Rooy was well out of range.
Van Rooy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Rooy is looking to clinch but Lemieux is avoiding it.
Lemieux's coach down at Death Valley Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rooy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rooy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Rooy throws a series of punches but Lemieux avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Lemieux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rooy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Van Rooy.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Van Rooy avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage. #T2#
Van Rooy lands a shoulder strike.
Lemieux working aggressively here.
Van Rooy working aggressively here.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rooy is leaning against Lemieux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemieux is working Van Rooy over against the cage.
A short right from Lemieux.
Van Rooy misses with some punches.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rooy misses with the head strike.
Van Rooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux works on Van Rooy's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rooy is working Lemieux over against the cage.
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage.
Lemieux gets through Van Rooy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux tries to work over Van Rooy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rooy misses with some punches.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Lemieux avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
Van Rooy scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Lemieux controls the action.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
A right handed body shot lands from Lemieux.
Van Rooy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rooy prevents a body shot from Lemieux.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy.
Lemieux looks winded!#T4#
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rooy lands with a light punch inside.
Lemieux misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lemieux.
Van Rooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux cracks Van Rooy with a nice body shot.
Van Rooy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Van Rooy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rooy pushes Lemieux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to work over Van Rooy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux blocking some punches.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Albert Van Rooy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No joy there for Lemieux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lemieux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Lemieux lands with a hook. Van Rooy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lemieux lands a jab to the head.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Rooy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lemieux lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Rooy scores with a punch to the head.
Lemieux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Rooy throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Van Rooy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rooy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Van Rooy connects with the punch.
Lemieux throws a hook but Van Rooy blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a combination
and Lemieux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vincent Lemieux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
It looked like Van Rooy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lemieux with a nice cross.
Lemieux tries to bum rush Van Rooy with a series of wild strikes but Van Rooy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rooy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #KD2#
Lemieux lands a left and a right that send Van Rooy crashing to the mat, dazed. Lemieux thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Van Rooy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rooy misses with an uppercut. Lemieux saw that one coming.
Oh Van Rooy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rooy dodges the punch combination from Lemieux.
Van Rooy seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Van Rooy avoids them all with ease.
Lemieux misses with a double jab #CL#
and Van Rooy moves into the clinch.
Van Rooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rooy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemieux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rooy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Lemieux blocks it.
Lemieux blocks a body shot from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy scores with a shot to the side of Lemieux's head.
Albert Van Rooy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Rooy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
A short right from Van Rooy on the inside. #ROC#
Lemieux is rocked!
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Lemieux is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rooy finish him?#T3#
Van Rooy throws a big uppercut that drops Lemieux! More strikes from Van Rooy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lemieux lies dazed against the cage as Van Rooy celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Van Rooy!

Event: IFC MW 28 Island vs Thomas
Date: May 23, 2018

#R1#
Lemieux looks to land a combination but Impaler avoids it well.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Impaler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lemieux misses the body punch
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemieux closes the distance looking to clinch
and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lemieux thinking.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Impaler counters with a nice body shot.
Lemieux throws a poor cross that misses
and Impaler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Impaler is having none of it.
Impaler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lemieux with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impaler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lemieux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Impaler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Impaler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch lands to the side of Lemieux 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Lemieux lands with an overhand left.
Impaler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Impaler scores with a counter punch that sends Lemieux to the canvas! Impaler smells blood - he's punishing Lemieux with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lemieux has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Impaler!

Event: IFC 48 Chugman VS Island
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Lemieux lands a jab to the head.
A cross from Thot lands.
Thot throws a jab when Lemieux was well out of range.
Lemieux misses with a right hand
and Thot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lemieux misses with a double jab.
Lemieux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Thot tries to keep at a distance but Lemieux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lemieux struggles to land a body shot inside as Thot controls his hands.
Lemieux misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lemieux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in the clinch, Thot scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lemieux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Thot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lemieux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thot misses with a hook.
Lemieux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1##KD#
Lemieux lands a big right hand that sends Thot crashing to the mat! Lemieux stays standing though and waves Thot back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Huge Thot has been cut.#CL#
Lemieux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thot works on Lemieux's body with a couple of short punches.
Thot blocking some punches.
Thot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thot looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thot takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Thot softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thot obliges.#BC2#
Thot breaks from the clinch.
Thot throws a hook to the side of Lemieux's head but Lemieux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux missing with a left hand there. Thot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux tries to clinch but Thot is having none of it. #T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Thot scores with a four punch combination!
A punch lands to the side of Lemieux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lemieux dances in with a quick combination. Thot is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Lemieux snaps Thot's head back. Thot stumbles backwards against the cage. Lemieux steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Thot's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Thot just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: IFC MW21 Island V Sainty
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1#
Lemieux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bandichoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lemieux blocks a head kick by Bandichoo. #CL#
Lemieux rushes Bandichoo and presses him up against the cage.
Bandichoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux. #BC2#
Bandichoo manages to break the clinch.
Bandichoo slips under a jab.
Bandichoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bandichoo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lemieux on the side of the head.
Lemieux swinging wildly here.
Lemieux misses with the combination. #CL#
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Lemieux keeps control of Bandichoo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lemieux prevents a body shot from Bandichoo.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bandichoo tries to break the clinch but Lemieux is controlling the position.
Bandichoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bandichoo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Lemieux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemieux misses with a punch to the body.
Bandichoo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lemieux pushes Bandichoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lemieux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Lemieux takes a shot to the head.
Lemieux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
Bandichoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lemieux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandichoo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lemieux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bandichoo under the eye.#KD2#
Bandichoo lands a big head kick that sends Lemieux tumbling to the mat! Bandichoo takes a step backwards and waves Lemieux back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Lemieux is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bandichoo.
Oh Lemieux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandichoo feints a jab and as Lemieux dips his head, Bandichoo unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lemieux right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lemieux falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Bandichoo smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taz Bandichoo!
Taz Bandichoo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: IFC Mid Week 18
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lemieux! #CUT2#
It looks like Steve Butabi has been cut.
We've been told by Butabi's head coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lemieux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butabi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butabi takes one to the chin there.
Butabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemieux at a distance.
Lemieux has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Butabi is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Butabi closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Butabi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lemieux closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Butabi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lemieux misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Butabi manages to break the clinch.
Butabi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Butabi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Butabi rushes Lemieux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Butabi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lemieux throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Butabi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butabi.#T1#
Lemieux misses with a looping left.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butabi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butabi swinging wildly here.
Lemieux throws a jab but it's blocked by Butabi.
Lemieux lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
Steve Butabi's cut is getting worse.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Butabi.
Lemieux tries to throw a body punch but Butabi avoids it by throwing Lemieux back against the cage.
Lemieux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Butabi has a couple of punches blocked by Lemieux. #BC#
Butabi manages to break the clinch.
Lemieux looks to throw the jab but Butabi is out of range.
Butabi takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Lemieux works the jab nicely.
Lemieux misses with a looping right.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
Lemieux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Butabi throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Butabi moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butabi.
Butabi misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Butabi.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux. #CUT2#
Steve Butabi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lemieux tries a body shot but Butabi blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Butabi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Butabi.
Lemieux digs a right hand underneath Butabi's ribcage. Butabi let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Butabi breaks the clinch. #T3#
Butabi misses with a straight right.
Lemieux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux throws a body punch but Butabi moves out of range.
Butabi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lemieux under the eye.
Lemieux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butabi.
Butabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lemieux is just out of range.
A nice side step and Lemieux releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Butabi loads up on a big right hand but Lemieux slips the punch.
Lemieux unleashes a big counter combination but Butabi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Butabi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Butabi tries to clinch but Lemieux moves out of range.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Butabi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemieux.
Butabi tests Lemieux's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD#
Butabi cracks Lemieux with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lemieux looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Butabi finish him? #ROC#
Lemieux is rocked!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Butabi scores with a body shot.
Butabi misses with a series of wild punches.
Lemieux gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Butabi gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lemieux is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Butabi!
Steve Butabi gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: IFC Mid Week 16
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Serpico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lemieuxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Serpico avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemieux throws a hook to the side of Serpico's head but Serpico sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vinicio Serpico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Serpico fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Serpico throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the body.
Serpico lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Serpico bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serpico jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Lemieux. Those never looked like landing.
Serpico shapes to counter with a head kick.
Serpico lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Serpico ducks under a wild hook from Lemieux.
Serpico swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serpico is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lemieux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Serpico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serpico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serpico is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lemieux with a body shot.
Serpico lands with an uppercut that bounces Lemieux off the cage and back into range.
Serpico moves away from the strike by Lemieux.
Serpico slips under a jab from Lemieux.
Lemieux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Serpico.
Serpico's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Serpico duly obliges.
Serpico lands a nice hook to Lemieux's body. Lemieux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Lemieux misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemieux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Serpico connects with a looping right hand.
Serpico lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lemieux at a distance.
Serpico connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Lemieux is rocked!#T2#
Serpico closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lemieux! Serpico dives in looking to finish! Lemieux is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinicio Serpico!
Vinicio Serpico was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Round 2
Date: Feb 04, 2018

#R1#
Lemieux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Hughes misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hughes.
Lemieux misses the jab.
A head kick from Hughes lands but Lemieux takes it in his stride.
Lemieux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hughes scores with a jab.#CL#
Lemieux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hughes, pushing him back against the cage.
Lemieux has a couple of punches blocked by Hughes. #BC2#
Hughes breaks the clinch. #KD#
Lemieux lands a big right hand that sends Hughes crashing to the mat! Lemieux stays standing though and waves Hughes back to his feet!
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 drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hughes right on the button. Hughes goes down! Lemieux follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lemieux gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: IFC XXXIII
Date: Jan 13, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Bogard scores with a jab to the head.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that Bogard avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Lemieux.
It seemed like Bogard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. #KD#
Lemieux cracks Bogard with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bogard looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him? #CUT#
It looks like Terry Bogard has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bogard.
Lemieux throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
Bogard cracks Lemieux with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bogard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lemieux to stand back up!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bogard.
Lemieux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lemieux throws a right hand that misses
and Bogard counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Lemieux off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bogard follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Lemieux was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Terry Bogard!
Terry Bogard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

Event: IFC Mid Week 12
Date: Dec 27, 2017

#R1#
Lemieux avoids the body shot from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lemieux! But no joy.
Lemieux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Wilson Reyes has been cut.
Reyes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lemieux.
Reyes scores with a nice right hand.
Reyes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#KD2#
Lemieux cracks Reyes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reyes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lemieux finish him? #CUT2#
Wilson Reyes's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Lemieux takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reyes.
Lemieux's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lemieux's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Lemieux controls his hands.
Lemieux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
Wilson Reyes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lemieux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemieux lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Reyes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lemieux digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reyes tries to work over Lemieux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemieux lands with a light punch inside.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reyes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lemieux working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
Jeez, Wilson Reyes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wilson Reyes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: IFC Midweek 11
Date: Dec 06, 2017

#R1#
Wilder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemieux was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilder.
Lemieux fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaxson Wilder has been cut.
Lemieux slips a straight right by Wilder.
Lemieux lands with a right hand.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
Lemieux throws a series of punches but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilder throws a shot from downtown. Lemieux moves away and avoids it.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Lemieux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux lands a jab.
Wilder lands with a hook. Lemieux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lemieux throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
Jaxson Wilder's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lemieux moves away.
Wilder seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lemieux throws a monster overhand right that drops Wilder! Lemieux follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Steel Penn - ICON V
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Quintana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lemieux paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quintana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL#
Lemieux clinches up with Quintana and pushes him back against the cage.
Quintana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quintana backwards.
Quintana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lemieux's elbow.
Lemieux lands a shoulder strike.
Quintana throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemieux.
Quintana avoiding damage.
Quintana taking a breather.
Lemieux lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lemieux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quintana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemieux works on Quintana's body with a couple of short punches.
Lemieux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quintana.
Lemieux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
A short left from Lemieux.
Lemieux misses with a body punch.
Quintana lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lemieux backwards.
Quintana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Quintana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quintana takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Fernando Quintana has been cut.
Lemieux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Quintana looks winded!
Quintana working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux.
A hook to the body from Lemieux.
A right hook to the body lands for Lemieux.
A hook to the body from Lemieux.
Lemieux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
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 is working Quintana over against the cage.
Lemieux works on Quintana's body with a couple of short punches.
Lemieux lands a body shot.
Lemieux pushes Quintana against the cage. Lemieux is working some dirty boxing. Lemieux pushes off with a quick right hook! Quintana goes down! Quintana tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lemieux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Steel Penn - ICON III
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Varnersson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lemieux throws a looping overhand right but Varnersson ducks down to avoid it.
Lemieux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Know Squat in the buildup to the fight.
Varnersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lemieux misses with an uppercut. Varnersson saw that one coming.
Varnersson unleashes a big counter combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lemieux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varnersson throws a counter combo.
Lemieux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Varnersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lemieux.
Varnersson unleashes a big counter combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lemieux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Bjorg Varnersson has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Lemieux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lemieux.
Varnersson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lemieux misses with a combination
and Varnersson counters with a three punch combo that has Lemieux backing up. Lemieux nods at Varnersson to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Varnersson on the side of the head.
Lemieux throws a hook but Varnersson blocks it.
Varnersson is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Lemieux lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Varnersson falls backwards - clearly groggy! Lemieux dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2017

#R1#
Lemieux connects with a stiff jab that staggers Sagat - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunes backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Diego Nunes has been cut.
Lemieux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Lemieux. #KD2#
Lemieux drops Nunes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nunes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nunes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage.
Lemieux keeps control of Nunes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lemieux pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Nunes out cold! The fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 28, 2017

#R1#
Nice shot by Colnago.
Lemieux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Know Squat in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Lemieux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Colnago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lemieux misses with a two punch combination.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Colnago.
Colnago is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lemieux.#CUT#
It looks like Cesar Colnago has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemieux misses the target.
Colnago circles away from the clinch attempt.
Colnago misses with a straight right.
Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Colnago.
Lemieux takes a swing at Colnago's ribcage but misses.
Colnago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lemieux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colnago moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lemieux, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Colnago does it's job there.
Lemieux scores with a shot to the body. #KD#
Lemieux drops Colnago with a beautiful combination! Colnago stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lemieux is looking for the KO!
Lemieux batters Colnago with a massive right followed by a huge left! Colnago is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Lemieux lands a final crushing right hand to drop Colnago to the mat with a gruesome thud! Lemieux is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017

#R1#
Lemieux misses with a hook.
Lemieux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Varnersson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Varnersson takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT#
It looks like Bjorg Varnersson has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Varnersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Varnersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lemieux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varnersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lemieux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Varnersson misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux throws a nice looking combination but Varnersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Varnersson throws a counter combo.
Lemieux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lemieux could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lemieux cracks Varnersson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Lemieux backs off Varnersson throws a huge counter combo but Lemieux manages to avoid it all.#T1##CL#
Lemieux clinches.
Varnersson is trying to push Lemieux away but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Varnersson can't get the takedown.
Lemieux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Lemieux.
Varnersson misses with a knee strike.
Varnersson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lemieux fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lemieux throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Varnersson counters with a left and a right that stings Lemieux. #CL#
Lemieux takes the fight into the clinch.
Varnersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Lemieux - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Varnersson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Varnersson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lemieux won't allow it. #BC2#
Varnersson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lemieux misses with a wild body shot.
Lemieux swats away the attempt to clinch by Varnersson.
Some wild striking there from Lemieux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lemieux. Varnersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux throws a hook but Varnersson avoids it easily.
Varnersson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Lemieux clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lemieux as Varnersson tries to tie him up.
Lemieux is pressed up against the cage. Varnersson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lemieux down to the mat. Lemieux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vincent Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorg Varnersson.
Varnersson takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Lemieux forces Varnersson back against the cage and clinches.
Lemieux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varnersson backwards.
Lemieux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Varnersson working hard to break the clinch.
Varnersson tries to pull guard but Lemieux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lemieux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lemieux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
Varnersson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Lemieux pushes Varnersson against the cage. Lemieux is working some dirty boxing. Lemieux pushes off with a quick right hook! Varnersson goes down! Varnersson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lemieux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Lemieux 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.
Clark tries to close the distance and clinch but Lemieux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lemieux has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lemieux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clark counters with a left and a right that stings Lemieux.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lemieux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lemieux pinned against the cage. Lemieux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Lemieux cracks Clark with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lemieux has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Clark to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Carmelo Clark has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemieux lands a brutal uppercut that launches Clark off his feet! Clark tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vincent Lemieux!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Lemieux keeps the fight on the outside.
Lemieux lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Sal Craig has been cut.
Craig really is a fat lump.#CL#
Craig closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Lemieux gets control of Craig's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lemieux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Craig lands a couple of elbows.#SU#
Craig gets to his feet. Lemieux looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Lemieux moves into the clinch successfully.
Craig is trying to push Lemieux away but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig fails to pull guard.
Lemieux can't break the clinch.
Come on Lemieux - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Craig trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1##BC#
Craig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vincent Lemieux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lemieux shoots in and gets a takedown into Craig's guard.
Craig seems keen to control Lemieux's posture.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Craig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craig is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES#
Craig uses the cage to get back to his feet. #TD2#
Lemieux shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES#
Craig kicks Lemieux off and gets back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Lemieux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Craig might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lemieux prevents Craig from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Craig looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Craig is retaining full guard.
Craig pulls Lemieux in to control the position.
Craig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lemieux misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Craig is trying to work for a kimura but Lemieux is defending well.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Craig is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Craig connects with a nice short shot to Lemieux's temple. #SUB#
Craig is working for a submission of some sort.
Craig is controlling the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lemieux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craig tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lemieux. #T4##SU#
Craig stands up and beckons Lemieux to join him on the feet.
Lemieux lands a nice hook to Craig's body. Craig takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Craig is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Craig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Lemieux looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sal Craig will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sal Craig's cut.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Lemieux takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Craig working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Lemieux gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Craig kicks off Lemieux and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lemieux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Craig to the mat! Craig manages to get full guard. #ES#
Craig kicks Lemieux off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Lemieux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Craig sprawls well initially but Lemieux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Craig is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Craig avoid being mounted?#T1#
Lemieux stops Craig from getting back to his feet.
Craig keeping control of the position.
Craig trying to control from the bottom.
Craig wants to get back to his feet.
Craig is pressing down on Lemieux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Craig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lemieux manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Craig scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Lemieux has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lemieux looking to control.
Sal Craig overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Lemieux is trying to hold Craig in close to prevent damage but Craig has managed to pass into half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Craig winds up and cracks Lemieux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lemieux trying to hold on to Craig's head to control him but Craig postures up. #SU#
Craig decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Craig wants to clinch up but Lemieux keeps it at a distance.
Lemieux tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Lemieux darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Craig trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Craig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Craig striking from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craig is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.
Craig continues to stall.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Craig manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Craig is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lemieux controls Craig momentarily but Craig frees himself.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Craig controls the pace.#SU#
Craig stands and steps away. Lemieux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sal Craig dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sal Craig's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lemieux dives in and scores a takedown into Craig's guard.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Craig throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back. #SUB#
Lemieux is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Craig has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lemieux is looking to defend but Craig has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lemieux! Craig pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lemieux taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sal Craig!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017

#R1#
Lemieux misses with a takedown #CL#
and Sanders counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanders.
Lemieux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanders after a bit of a struggle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lemieux working hard to break the clinch.
Lemieux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lemieux fails to pull guard.
Lawrence Sanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Lemieux effectively controlling the action here.
Lemieux taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanders after a bit of a struggle.
Lemieux effectively controlling the action here.
Sanders could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1##BC#
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Lemieux with a poor takedown #TD#
and Sanders counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but Sanders passes into half guard. #REVB#
Sanders performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Lemieux tries to kick Sanders off in order to stand up. Sanders Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sanders has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lemieux!#SUB#
Sanders has isolated one of Lemieux's arms. Lemieux looking to fight him off but Sanders twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lawrence Sanders!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Lemieux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lemieux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardin's efforts to push away.
Lemieux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardin jumps guard but Lemieux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardin tries to pull guard but Lemieux holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardin drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
Lemieux decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux wants to stand but Hardin is controlling the position.
Hardin connects with a couple of short punches.
Lemieux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hardin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardin with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Lemieux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lemieux's head.#SUB#
Hardin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hardin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Hardin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hardin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardin lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hardin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lemieux should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hardin stays in close to Lemieux's body and controls the position.
Hardin is working Lemieux over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lemieux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lemieux has momentary wrist control but Hardin slips an elbow through the middle.
Hardin cracks Lemieux with a solid left hand.
Hardin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lemieux's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lemieux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hardin distracts Lemieux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hardin drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hardin as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lemieux screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hardin! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Edmundo Hardin!

Event: QFC Tournament 774 Round 1
Date: Jul 21, 2017

#R1#
Tolentino throws a right and a left that Lemieux avoids nicely.
Tolentino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tolentino 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 Lemieux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lemieux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tolentino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tolentino wants it to stay on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Tolentino.
Tolentino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lemieux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tolentino swivels and escapes.
Tolentino throws a nice looking combination but Lemieux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Lemieux changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tolentino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lemieux working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Lemieux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tolentino wants to control but Lemieux postures up.
Lemieux should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
Lemieux decides to stand back up. Lemieux steps back and let's Tolentino get back to his feet.
Lemieux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kidlat Tolentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.#T1#
Tolentino misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Lemieux counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lemieux.
Tolentino tries a knee to the head but Lemieux blocks it.
Tolentino lands with a light punch inside.
Tolentino misses with a knee to the head.
Lemieux wants to get back to striking at distance but Tolentino won't allow it.
Lemieux working hard to break the clinch.
Tolentino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lemieux just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lemieux is trying to push Tolentino away but Tolentino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tolentino avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemieux.
Tolentino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lemieux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tolentino avoids it.
Tolentino has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lemieux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lemieux pulls guard. #SU#
Tolentino stands and steps away. Lemieux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
A punch combination from Tolentino misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux.
Tolentino misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemieux is controlling Tolentino's posture.
Lemieux looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lemieux has an active guard here but Tolentino 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 doing well to control the position and prevent Tolentino from advancing to side control.#T3#
Tolentino passes into side control, despite Lemieux's attempt to control the position.
Lemieux is trying to strike from the bottom but Tolentino has passed into full mount.
Lemieux flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lemieux tries to improve his position but instead Tolentino has taken his back!
Lemieux wants to control his opponent's hands but Tolentino gets his hands free. #T4#
Tolentino tries to get the hooks in deep but Lemieux pushed the leg off.
Lemieux looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lemieux tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kidlat Tolentino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tolentino fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lemieux checks it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Lemieux blocks the leg kick.
Tolentino misses with a low kick.
Tolentino feints and then cracks Lemieux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemieux down.
Tolentino throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Tolentino with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tolentino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lemieux can do to turn this around?
Tolentino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolentino looking to throw knees to the head but Lemieux is blocking nicely.
Lemieux wants a takedown but no success here.
Lemieux is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lemieux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tolentino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lemieux's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolentino misses with a knee to the head.
Lemieux is pushing Tolentino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tolentino pushes off an throws an elbow but Lemieux leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Lemieux works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lemieux controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vincent Lemieux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tolentino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES#
Tolentino pushes Lemieux off and gets back to his feet. #T2#
Tolentino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolentino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lemieux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kidlat Tolentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tolentino 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 Lemieux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lemieux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#KD#
Nice combo by Tolentino! Oh, that's hurt him - Lemieux falls to the canvas and Tolentino follows him into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Vincent Lemieux has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux looking for a sweep but Tolentino has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lemieux is breathing heavily.
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
Tolentino can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape. #T3#
Lemieux has given up his back here.
Tolentino trying to control.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tolentino is really struggling to control Lemieux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lemieux tries to escape but Tolentino has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tolentino is looking to control Lemieux but Lemieux is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Tolentino not allowing Lemieux to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kidlat Tolentino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Lemieux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Tolentino misses. #CL2#
Lemieux clinches up with Tolentino and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lemieux turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Tolentino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tolentino thumps Lemieux with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolentino checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tolentino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolentino throws an overhand right that lands on Lemieux's shoulder, as Lemieux tries to avoid the shot.
Tolentino misses with a series of wild punches.
Kidlat Tolentino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolentino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lemieux checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tolentino.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown but Tolentino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lemieux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tolentino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolentino misses with a double jab. #T1#
Tolentino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lemieux checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tolentino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD2#
Tolentino tries to sprawl but Lemieux drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Tolentino makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tolentino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lemieux sizes up Tolentino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tolentino wants to slow Lemieux down by chopping away at his legs.
Tolentino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lemieux manages to avoid it.
Tolentino sets himself, and Lemieux steps forward looking for the clinch! Tolentino avoids it this time.
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!
Tolentino fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolentino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lemieux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lemieux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tolentino throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
A punch combination from Tolentino misses.
Tolentino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lemieux counters with a two punch combo.
Tolentino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kidlat Tolentino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Lemieux.
Lemieux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tolentino swivels and escapes.
Tolentino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolentino thows a leg kick but Lemieux checks it #CL2#
and Lemieux moves into the clinch.
Tolentino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lemieux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tolentino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tolentino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lemieux blocks it with crossed arms.
Tolentino goes for a takedown attempt but Lemieux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tolentino stuffs the takedown attempt from Lemieux. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Tolentino misses.
Lemieux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kidlat Tolentino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Tolentino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lemieux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tolentino misses with a hook
and Lemieux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lemieux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tolentino falls off balance throwing a combination #CL2#
and Lemieux counters by moving into the clinch.
Lemieux wants to take the fight to the mat but Tolentino manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tolentino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lemieux blocks it with crossed arms.
Lemieux takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tolentino with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lemieux can't get the takedown.
Tolentino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tolentino misses with a knee strike.
Lemieux throws an elbow but it misses.
Tolentino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolentino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kidlat Tolentino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4##TD2#
Lemieux drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Tolentino stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lemieux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tolentino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A leg kick checked by Lemieux.
Tolentino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemieux counters with a three punch combo that has Tolentino backing up. Tolentino nods at Lemieux to acknowledge the strikes.
Tolentino stuffs the takedown attempt from Lemieux. Lemieux gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolentino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tolentino connects with an inside leg kick.
Vincent Lemieux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolentino. That's going to slow Lemieux down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kidlat Tolentino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tolentino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight for Kidlat Tolentino!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Kidlat Tolentino!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight for Kidlat Tolentino!

Kidlat Tolentino wins by unanimous decision!

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