PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Iverson's choice of entrance music: The Champ-nelly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

James
vs
Iverson

185 cm
26
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 1

183 cm
27
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lebron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allen Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson scores with a head kick.
Iverson keeps James at a distance using the push kick.
Iverson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iverson tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Iverson tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iverson somewhat.

James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iverson has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Iverson fails to pull guard.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Iverson fails to pull guard.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Iverson misses with a knee to the head.

Iverson pulls guard successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Iverson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James postures up and lands a big shot to Iverson's brow.
Iverson is looking to stand up but James isn't so interested in that idea.

James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Iverson with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a head kick. That will keep Iverson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iverson checks a low kick from James.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iverson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iverson has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Iverson avoids it.
Iverson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Iverson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Iverson goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iverson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Iverson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iverson off to one side.
Allen Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson looks winded!

James closes the distance and clinches.

Iverson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Iverson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Iverson.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

James moves into range and clinches up with Iverson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Iverson tries to stall but James uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Allen Iverson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Iverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iverson shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iverson leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lebron James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Iverson shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Iverson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iverson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iverson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lebron James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iverson tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iverson to the ground. Iverson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson tries a head kick but it misses.

James forces Iverson back against the cage and clinches.

James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iverson slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iverson connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James tries to clinch but Iverson is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iverson is defended easily by James.
Iverson shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a head kick. Iverson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James throws a nice looking combination but Iverson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iverson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

James drives through with a takedown into Iverson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Iverson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for James!
Iverson looking to finish with strikes here!
James reaches up to try and control the position but Iverson seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! James rolls and tries to escape and now Iverson has his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James is having to fend off submission attempts from Iverson, who is looking to sink in the choke. Iverson doesn't have the hooks in though and James manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
James slips nicely into half guard.
James working the head and body with strikes.
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. James connects with a nice short shot to Iverson's temple.
James prevents Iverson from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is refusing to be controlled, as James sits in half guard.
Iverson wants to control but James is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Iverson is looking to get back to full guard here but James has managed to pass to side control instead.
James moves into full mount!
A nice elbow there by James.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebron James dominated that second round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Iverson tries a head kick but it misses.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iverson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iverson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Iverson.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Iverson.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iverson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.

Iverson clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Iverson jumps guard.

Iverson kicks James off and gets to his feet.
Iverson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a low kick.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James stuffs the takedown.
Iverson scores with a crisp jab that stopped James in his tracks.

Iverson takes the fight into the clinch.
Iverson looking to slow down the pace here.

Iverson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lebron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Iverson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Iverson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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.
Iverson is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
Iverson trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.

Iverson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James misses with a wild combination.
Iverson lands with a nice body punch.
Allen Iverson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iverson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iverson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iverson throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

James gets a clinch.

James jumps guard and drags Iverson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iverson.

Iverson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Iverson is defended easily by James.
Iverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

James shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Iverson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to lay and pray for a moment but James keeps working.
James trying to hold on to Iverson's head to control him but Iverson postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
James is looking for a sweep. Iverson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Iverson is working away from the top position though.

Iverson wants to work for an arm triangle but James is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allen Iverson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iverson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!