PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SzymonKING SzymonKINGP (ranked 4403 p4p, 4534 weight class) and Remy Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 550 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

SzymonKINGP
vs
Lemieux

200 cm
19
130
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
24
208
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, SzymonKING SzymonKINGP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remy Lemieux !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SzymonKINGP shoots in for a double leg but Lemieux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lemieux unleashes a big counter combination but SzymonKINGP bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by SzymonKINGP or perhaps it was just good defense by Lemieux , which made it look bad.
Lemieux tries to clinch but SzymonKINGP moves away
and SzymonKINGP counters with a series of strikes. Lemieux will be more careful next time no doubt.
SzymonKINGP fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SzymonKING SzymonKINGP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch but SzymonKINGP swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lemieux has SzymonKINGP up against the cage in a clinch.
SzymonKINGP jumps guard but Lemieux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lemieux lands a damaging elbow.
Lemieux is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SzymonKINGP takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
SzymonKINGP tries to break the clinch but Lemieux is controlling the position.
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but SzymonKINGP uses good head movement to avoid it.

SzymonKINGP manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
SzymonKINGP pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
SzymonKINGP tries to land a sweep but no joy.
SzymonKINGP really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now SzymonKINGP is on top in guard.

Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but SzymonKINGP is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SzymonKINGP's corner is telling him to maintain position.
SzymonKINGP throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux wants to get back to his feet but SzymonKINGP is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
SzymonKINGP throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemieux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with SzymonKINGP. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
SzymonKINGP pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lemieux is keeping the position for now.
SzymonKINGP sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux wants to stand and escape but SzymonKINGP is having none of it.
SzymonKINGP trying to control the position from guard on top but Lemieux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux wants to stand but SzymonKINGP is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
SzymonKINGP trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SzymonKINGP throws a big elbow that misses.
Lemieux wants to stand but SzymonKINGP is controlling the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lemieux wants to clinch.
SzymonKINGP avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like SzymonKINGP was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

SzymonKINGP clinches.
Lemieux cracks SzymonKINGP with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux .
SzymonKINGP tries to pull guard but Lemieux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
SzymonKINGP is breathing heavily.
SzymonKINGP is trying to break the clinch but Lemieux has him pressed against the cage.
Lemieux misses with the head strike.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
SzymonKINGP is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lemieux to keep the fight standing.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but SzymonKINGP gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
Lemieux is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Lemieux .
Lemieux swings wildly with an uppercut but SzymonKINGP uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lemieux lands a nice elbow.
Lemieux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lemieux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lemieux as SzymonKINGP tries to tie him up.
Lemieux taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux throws a punch but it's blocked by SzymonKINGP.
Lemieux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but SzymonKINGP is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lemieux content to slow the pace in the clinch.
SzymonKINGP tries to score a body lock takedown but Lemieux shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
SzymonKINGP tries to pull guard but Lemieux won't allow it.
A short left from Lemieux .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemieux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemieux is trying to maintain a safe position but SzymonKINGP gets an underhook and turns Lemieux into the cage.
Lemieux lands a left hand that snaps the head of SzymonKINGP backwards.

SzymonKINGP is rocked!
Lemieux misses with some punches.
Lemieux lands a hook that snaps the head of SzymonKINGP backwards.
Oh SzymonKINGP is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Lemieux .
A short right from Lemieux on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lemieux .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lemieux .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Lemieux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lemieux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SzymonKINGP paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SzymonKINGP shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lemieux defends it nicely.
Lemieux fails in his attempt to clinch.
SzymonKINGP keeps the fight on the outside.
SzymonKINGP seems to have got his legs back now.

Lemieux has managed to clinch.
Lemieux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lemieux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemieux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
SzymonKINGP wants to break free but Lemieux has control.
SzymonKINGP is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemieux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lemieux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux .
A head punch on the inside from Lemieux fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lemieux lands a nice uppercut.
Lemieux avoids a wild elbow strike from SzymonKINGP.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemieux trying to control the position but instead, SzymonKINGP has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemieux into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lemieux .

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux trying to control the position but instead, SzymonKINGP has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lemieux into the cage.
Lemieux is trying to stall.
SzymonKINGP tries to pull guard but Lemieux won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for SzymonKING SzymonKINGP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SzymonKINGP wants to take the fight to the mat but Lemieux manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lemieux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemieux lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
SzymonKINGP letting Lemieux take a breather here.
Lemieux scores with a shoulder strike.
SzymonKINGP blocks an elbow strike from Lemieux .
Lemieux lands a left hand.
Lemieux throws a big uppercut that drops SzymonKINGP! More strikes from Lemieux and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! SzymonKINGP lies dazed against the cage as Lemieux celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Lemieux !