PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Lemon (ranked 5439 p4p, 554 weight class) and Heihachi Mishima (ranked 4922 p4p, 507 weight class). Heihachi Mishima struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lemon
vs
Mishima

182 cm
23
176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Pit Bull Development

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Heihachi Mishima!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishima rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lemon 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.
Mishima wants to land a leg kick but Lemon is out of range.
Mishima finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lemon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mishima looks to land a combination but Lemon avoids it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mishima.
A combination from Mishima does no damage.
Lemon throws a low kick, looking for Mishima's leg but Mishima calmly moves out of range.
Mishima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mishima misses with a kick to the body.
Mishima tries to bum rush Lemon with a series of wild strikes but Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been informed that Mishima 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.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mishima keeps the fight on the outside.

Lemon clinches up with Mishima and pushes him back against the cage.
Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lemon looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lemon has him pressed against the cage.

Mishima breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mishima blocks a head kick by Lemon.
Mishima throws a series of punches but Lemon moves out of range.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishima looks winded!

Lemon gets a clinch.

Lemon breaks from the clinch.
Lemon punishes Mishima's body with a nice straight punch.
Mishima tries to clinch there but Lemon circles away.
Lemon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lemon avoids the head kick by Mishima.
Lemon dodges the punch combination from Mishima.
Lemon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Lemon rushes Mishima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Lemon breaks from the clinch.
Lemon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mishima misses with a body kick.

Mishima gets caught flat footed, as Lemon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Mishima scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Heihachi Mishima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heihachi Mishima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon stalling.
A knee to the head by Lemon.

It looks like Heihachi Mishima has been cut.
Lemon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mishima backwards.
Lemon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lemon misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lemon.
Mishima is trying to break the clinch but Lemon is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon scores with a knee to the head.
Lemon'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.
Lemon misses with a knee strike.

Mishima manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lemon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lemon tries to clinch but Mishima is having none of it.
Mishima misses with a head kick.
Mishima misses with a body kick.
Lemon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mishima swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lemon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mishima is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Lemon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lemon rushes Mishima and presses him up against the cage.

Mishima manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lemon.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lemon.

Lemon moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lemon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mishima avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemon.
Mishima working hard to break the clinch.
Lemon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lemon is pushing Mishima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lemon looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lemon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heihachi Mishima's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lemon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mishima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lemon is looking to counter the offense by Mishima and move into the clinch.
Lemon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mishima can do to turn this around?
Lemon blocks the body kick.
Mishima swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemon.
Heihachi Mishima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mishima throws a nice head kick!
Mishima throws a body kick that misses
and Lemon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mishima on the side of the head.
Mishima is breathing heavily.
Lemon swinging wildly here.
Mishima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lemon tries to land a front kick but Mishima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Lemon rushes Mishima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Lemon.

Mishima breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mishima misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Mishima misses.
Mishima tries to bum rush Lemon with a series of wild strikes but Lemon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Lemon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mishima tries to land knees in the clinch but Lemon avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Lemon to work.
Mishima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemon gets underhooks to prevent Mishima's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemon throws an elbow but misses.
Lemon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mishima blocks it with crossed arms.
Mishima prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mishima tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lemon scores with a shot to the side of Mishima's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemon keeps control of Mishima as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lemon lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mishima avoids a wild elbow strike from Lemon.
Lemon has Mishima pushed against the cage.
Mishima wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lemon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mishima is defending well for now.
Lemon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mishima's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lemon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mishima's brow.
Lemon tries to land a knee to the head but Mishima blocks with his arms.
Mishima is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemon has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishima takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lemon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John Lemon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lemon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lemon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mishima stops a takedown attempt from Lemon.
Mishima tries to circle away but Lemon has him pinned against the cage.
Lemon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mishima's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Mishima's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lemon scores with a knee to the head.
Mishima wants to break free but Lemon has control.
Lemon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lemon misses with a knee strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Lemon manages to break the clinch.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mishima throws a series of punches but Lemon moves out of range.
Mishima moves out of range of the body kick from Lemon.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mishima - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishima gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lemon counters with a stiff right hand.
Heihachi Mishima seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mishima keeps the fight on the outside.
Danga de danga de dang - Mishima scores with a four punch combination!

Lemon moves into the clinch successfully.
Lemon tries a knee to the head but Mishima blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lemon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heihachi Mishima's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lemon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mishima takes one to the side of the head.
Mishima misses with a series of wild punches.
Mishima falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lemon to counter with a crisp jab.
Lemon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mishima swats away the attempt to clinch by Lemon.
Mishima misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mishima throws a series of punches but Lemon moves out of range.
Lemon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lemon shoots in looking for a takedown. Mishima tries to sprawl out of it but Lemon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mishima manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mishima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mishima throws a sloppy head kick and Lemon moves out of range easily.
Lemon tries to clinch but Mishima moves out of range.
Lemon tries to clinch but Mishima is having none of it.
Lemon tries to clinch up but Mishima circles away and keeps his distance.
Mishima pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lemon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lemon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mishima blocks it with crossed arms.
Mishima can't break the clinch.
Lemon avoiding damage.
Lemon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mishimas head.
Lemon misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A bit of stalling here from Lemon.
Lemon working Mishima over with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lemon throws an elbow but misses.
Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lemon'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.
Mishima with a knee to the head.
Mishima drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lemon jumps guard but Mishima stands there with Lemon around his waist. Lemon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lemon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mishima's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lemon.
Mishima is looking to break free of the clinch but Lemon has double underhooks.
Lemon is pushing Mishima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mishima trying to land knees to the body.
Lemon scores with a shoulder strike.
Lemon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mishima.
Lemon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mishimas head.
A short right from Lemon.
Lemon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lemon misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mishima looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Lemon manages to break the clinch.
Mishima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lemon throws a head kick but Mishima moves out of range.
John Lemon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lemon drives through with a takedown into Mishima's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Mishima pushes Lemon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mishima's waist but Mishima gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lemon off to one side.
Mishima lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemon lands a nice shot to the body.

Lemon instigates a clinch.

Lemon breaks from the clinch.
Lemon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mishima unleashes a big counter combination but Lemon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Heihachi Mishima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mishima swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lemon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lemon, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lemon!
John Lemon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview.