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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pudzian Band - Dawaj na ring. Lebron James will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Becker is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Becker circles away and we're back to standing.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Becker, looking for a takedown. James pushes Becker against the cage but Becker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Becker sprawls well. Becker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Gary Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James moves in looking to clinch but Becker pushes him off.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James tries to clinch up but Becker circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Becker.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
so Becker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
James being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Becker distracts James with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Becker landing with the ground and pound.
Becker wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Becker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
James trying to keep a closed guard but Becker is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Becker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Becker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Becker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
James keeping moving, preventing Becker from controlling successfully.
Becker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Becker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Becker tries to clinch but James moves away
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. James doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. James manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Becker has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Becker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
Becker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Becker's head.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
James trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Becker keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Becker has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from James.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. James gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Becker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Becker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
James clinches.
James fails to pull guard.
Becker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. James is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
James is working for takedown but Becker is calmly controlling the position for now.
James looking for a takedown.
Gary Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Becker can't get the takedown.
James has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Becker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Becker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Becker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James tries for a takedown but Becker circles away easily
and Becker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Becker with a couple of short strikes.
Becker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Becker landing punches.
Gary Becker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Becker cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Becker lands a heavy elbow.
Becker landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Becker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Becker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Becker lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Becker.
Becker is landing with some decent strikes but James is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Becker landing strikes from the mount and James is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Becker lands a big elbow.
Becker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Becker wants to control the pace but James is squirming around nicely.
Becker lands a big elbow.
Becker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
James holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Becker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
James taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James working to try and regain half guard.
Becker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Becker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Becker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
Becker punching from mount but James doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Becker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker prevents James from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Becker dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Becker shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Becker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Becker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Becker working some strikes from top position.
James trying to control the position.
Becker thows a big elbow that misses.
Becker thows a big elbow that misses.
Becker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Becker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Becker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
James has his takedown stuffed
and Becker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!
Becker looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Becker lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Becker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Becker with the ground and pound from mount.
Becker lands a heavy elbow.
James tries to reverse the position but Becker maintains control.
Becker looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker has hold of James's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and James manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Becker.
Becker with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
James is bucking up trying to escape but Becker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
James is trying to escape the mount.
James taking shots to the head.
Becker cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Becker lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker with the ground and pound from mount.
Becker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Becker.
Becker with the ground and pound from mount.
Becker with good strikes from the mount here!
Becker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
James is in a horrible position here. Becker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Becker lands a big elbow.
Gary Becker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Becker prevents James from getting the reversal.
Becker controlling from the full mount.
Lebron James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Becker is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. James is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. James flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Becker anticipates the leg and manages to get behind James and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Becker slips an arm under James chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Becker has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Becker is squeezing on James like an anaconda would it's prey. James fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gary Becker!
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