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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Ketrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Lose yourself. Jakub Ketrzynski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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263 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, LeBron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jakub Ketrzynski!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with the takedown
and Ketrzynski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. James is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ketrzynski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ketrzynski showed some decent athleticism there.
Ketrzynski wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Ketrzynski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ketrzynski.
Ketrzynski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ketrzynski moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketrzynski tries to advance to mount but James denies him.
James on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if James tries to get out of the position.
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ketrzynski connects with a decent elbow.
Ketrzynski is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
James manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ketrzynski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ketrzynski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ketrzynski has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ketrzynski is trying to work for a kimura but James is defending well.
Ketrzynski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ketrzynski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ketrzynski seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is controlling Ketrzynski's trapped leg to prevent Ketrzynski from advancing to side control.
James makes his way to full guard. A much better position for James.
Ketrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ketrzynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ketrzynski throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski with a flurry of punches that miss.
James definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ketrzynski stands up from James's guard - Ketrzynski perhaps looking for a knockout.
James closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketrzynski gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Ketrzynski dominated that round.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Ketrzynski counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. James is lucky that one didn't land flush.
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Ketrzynski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ketrzynski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ketrzynski showed some decent athleticism there.
Ketrzynski decides to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James throws a shot from downtown. Ketrzynski moves away and avoids it.
James with a poor takedown
and Ketrzynski counters with a nice leg kick.
Ketrzynski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ketrzynski trying to control from half guard but James is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ketrzynski lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Ketrzynski wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ketrzynski.
Ketrzynski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing James to regain full guard.
Ketrzynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ketrzynski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ketrzynski lands a couple of digs.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ketrzynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski throws a big right hand that misses.
Ketrzynski stands up over James, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ketrzynski decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ketrzynski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. James was covering up waiting for the punch and Ketrzynski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ketrzynski pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed James's head.
Ketrzynski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ketrzynski is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ketrzynski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ketrzynski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in James's half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ketrzynski controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Ketrzynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James shoots and misses
and Ketrzynski counters with a body kick.
Ketrzynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James tries to sprawl but Ketrzynski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ketrzynski working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ketrzynski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ketrzynski controlling the action here.
Ketrzynski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries to roll over but Ketrzynski keeps him under control.
Ketrzynski is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
Ketrzynski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ketrzynski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ketrzynski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows James to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski misses the shot to the body.
Ketrzynski is looking to clinch.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
Ketrzynski shoots in but no luck this time.
Ketrzynski shoots in and gets a takedown into James's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ketrzynski throwing strikes but missing.
Ketrzynski throws a big elbow that misses.
Ketrzynski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jakub Ketrzynski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ketrzynski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ketrzynski advances to half guard.
Ketrzynski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ketrzynski winds up and cracks James with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ketrzynski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, James has managed to free his arm - good work.
LeBron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakub Ketrzynski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ketrzynski.
Ketrzynski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ketrzynski tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
James tries to roll over but Ketrzynski keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Ketrzynski 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jakub Ketrzynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ketrzynski 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakub Ketrzynski!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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