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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Hellwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Becker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Justus Köhncke - Timecode. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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186 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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176 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, James Hellwig!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hellwig tries to avoid it but Becker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hellwig to the ground. Hellwig escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Becker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Becker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Becker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hellwig tries to hold on but Becker postures up.
Becker working the ground and pound effectively.
Becker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Becker lands a big elbow.
Hellwig is desperately trying to improve his position but Becker has a good base and remains in mount.
Becker goes for an armbar but Hellwig turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hellwig.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hellwig is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hellwig has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Becker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Becker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hellwig defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker has momentary wrist control but Hellwig slips an elbow through the middle.
Hellwig trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Hellwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker keeping moving, preventing Hellwig from controlling successfully.
Becker wants to sweep but no luck.
Hellwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hellwig stopping the sweep attempt from Becker.
Hellwig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Becker's head.
Hellwig advances to half guard.
Hellwig is trying to control. Becker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig is thwarting Becker's attempts to control the position.
Becker taking some punishment here, with Hellwig in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellwig is looking for a kimura but Becker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hellwig to get the leverage.
Ground and pound from Hellwig.
Hellwig is looking for a kimura but Becker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hellwig to get the leverage.
Hellwig wants to stand up but Becker is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hellwig slips a nice elbow through Becker's hands, connecting with Becker's forehead.
Hellwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hellwig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hellwig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hellwig decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hellwig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker gets caught napping as Hellwig dives in and scores a takedown. Becker manages to retain guard.
Hellwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Becker is retaining full guard.
Hellwig trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker looking for a guillotine here but Hellwig defends easily.
Hellwig stands up over Becker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Becker wants to sweep here but Hellwig controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hellwig tries to stand but Becker is controlling from the bottom.
Becker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hellwig 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.
Hellwig trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Hellwig tries to free his leg and advance position but Becker is retaining full guard.
Becker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Becker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellwig looking to pass the guard.
Hellwig landing with the ground and pound.
Hellwig wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hellwig dominated that round.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Becker shoots in for a double leg but Hellwig sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hellwig throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Becker's waist but Becker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hellwig off to one side.
Becker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hellwig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becker somewhat.
Hellwig misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hellwig scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker is pressing down on Hellwig's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Becker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Becker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hellwig wants to pass the guard but Becker is keeping the position.
Hellwig scoring with some ground and pound.
Hellwig won't allow Becker to sweep him here.
Hellwig pushing down on Becker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hellwig is working for a kimura but Becker is defending it quite comfortably.
Becker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker looking for submissions off his back.
Becker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Becker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hellwig is aware though and is defending well.
Hellwig wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
Hellwig connects with a couple of short punches.
Hellwig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hellwig lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Becker keeping moving, preventing Hellwig from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Becker regains half guard.
Becker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Becker.
James Hellwig has got the better of the ground game so far.
Becker manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hellwig looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hellwig wants to free his trapped foot but Becker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hellwig works his way into full mount!
Hellwig seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Becker is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig landing strikes from the mount and Becker is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Becker working to try and regain half guard.
Hellwig is working for a guillotine from mount but Becker frees his head quite easily.
Hellwig working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Becker is trying desperately to improve position.
Becker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hellwig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Becker wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hellwig passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Becker!
Hellwig wants to finish this one by submission but Becker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hellwig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Hellwig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hellwig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becker circles away.
Hellwig shoots in but no luck this time.
Hellwig shoots in and drives through. Becker sprawls well.
Boris Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Hellwig.
Hellwig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hellwig tries to score a body lock takedown but Becker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hellwig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Becker goes for a takedown attempt but Hellwig pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Becker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hellwig tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Becker is in Hellwig's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hellwig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Becker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Becker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hellwig trying to keep a closed guard but Becker is proving a slippery customer.
Hellwig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Becker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hellwig is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Becker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hellwig has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Becker has managed to get both his arms back between Hellwig's legs - danger averted.
Hellwig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Becker defends well.
Becker slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker is looking for a kimura here.
Hellwig is pressing down on Becker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Becker 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker passes Hellwig's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Becker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hellwig sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hellwig looking for submissions off his back.
Hellwig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Becker pulls his head out easily.
Hellwig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hellwig tries to roll over but Becker keeps him under control.
Hellwig trying to control but Becker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellwig tries to get to full guard but Becker has control of the leg.
Becker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hellwig's head.
Becker throwing shots but Hellwig is blocking nicely.
Becker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hellwig actively working from the bottom here.
Hellwig regains full guard. Nicely done.
Becker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Becker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hellwig is looking for a triangle but Becker pushes his legs off easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellwig is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Becker.
Well Hellwig has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for James Hellwig!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for James Hellwig!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for James Hellwig!
James Hellwig wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Hellwig made sure he mentioned Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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