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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gahan (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 ring.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gahan pinned against the cage. Gahan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A right-left combo lands from Gahan.
It looks like Boris Becker has been cut.
Becker tries for a takedown but Gahan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gahan wants to clinch
and Becker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gahan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gahan is pulling down on Becker's head to control his posture.
Becker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gahan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Becker has Gahan in his guard.
Gahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gahan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gahan is looking to stand up but Becker won't let him.
Gahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gahan wants to stand but Becker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Becker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gahan is one step ahead there.
Gahan is fighting to break Becker's control of his arms but Becker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Becker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gahan passes into side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Becker is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gahan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Becker defending against the ground and pound.
Gahan is working Becker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Becker is trying to get back to half guard.
Gahan working away.
Becker is looking for a sweep.
Gahan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Becker is avoiding damage well.
Becker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gahan's best efforts.
Becker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gahan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gahan's back!
Becker looking for the choke but no joy.
Becker missing with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gahan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Becker.
Becker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gahan is defending well though. Becker let's go of the attempt for now.
Becker tightening his grip on Gahan, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Becker gets his way!
Gahan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Becker.
Gahan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Becker's arms.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws strikes from the back but Gahan rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Gahan.
Gahan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Becker.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gahan holds on and takes a little breather.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Becker is looking to work some ground and pound but Gahan has wrist control.
Becker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gahan is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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.
Gahan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Becker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gahan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Becker has Gahan in his guard.
Gahan postures up.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gahan.
Becker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Becker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Becker wants to sweep here but Gahan controlling him for the moment.
Becker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gahan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Becker postures up in Gahan's guard and throws a big left but Gahan blocks it.
Gahan has momentary wrist control but Becker slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Becker postures up and lands a big shot to Gahan's brow.
Becker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Becker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Becker throws a big right hand that misses.
Becker wants to stand but Gahan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Becker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gahan dives on top into guard.
Gahan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Becker is trying to hold Gahan in close to prevent damage but Gahan has managed to pass into half guard.
Becker has one foot on Gahan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Gahan. No joy for Becker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gahan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gahan clinches with his opponent.
Gahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Becker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gahan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dave Gahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Becker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gahan thows a body shot but no joy.
Gahan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Becker scores with a takedown into Gahan's guard.
Becker is looking to work some ground and pound but Gahan has wrist control.
Becker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gahan dives on top into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Becker holds on and takes a little breather.
Becker controls Gahan momentarily but Gahan frees himself.
Gahan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Becker, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Becker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Becker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Gahan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Becker fails with a takedown attempt.
Gahan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Becker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Becker.
Becker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gahan pinned against the cage. Gahan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gahan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Becker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan closes the distance and clinches.
Becker has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gahan regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Becker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gahan has Becker pulled in close to control his posture.
Becker has gone for a leg lock! Gahan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Becker's guard.
Becker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gahan is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gahan is looking to stand up but Becker won't let him.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gahan.
Becker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Becker is trying to keep Gahan in close.
Becker keeping full guard, as Gahan tries to pass.
Gahan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gahan won't allow Becker to sweep him here.
Boris Becker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Becker is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Becker is on top in guard.
Becker has gone for a leg lock! Gahan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Becker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gahan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gahan 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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gahan manages to get himself to full guard.
Becker passes Gahan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Becker looking for a submission but Gahan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Becker has gone for a leg lock! Gahan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Becker's guard.
Gahan throwing strikes but missing.
Becker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gahan defends well.
Becker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gahan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gahan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Becker trying to keep a closed guard but Gahan is proving a slippery customer.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gahan wants to get up but he can't break Becker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gahan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Becker's guard.
Becker is trying to maintain the position but Gahan is very close to passing his half guard.
Becker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Becker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Becker has control of Gahan's left arm, preventing Gahan from doing any damage.
Becker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gahan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Becker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gahan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Becker, into his guard.
Gahan wants to pass the guard but Becker is keeping the position.
Becker is trying to control the position but Gahan postures up.
Becker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gahan being controlled here momentarily.
Becker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Becker is trying to control the position but Gahan postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Boris Becker just wasn't active enough.
Becker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Becker dodges the punch combination from Gahan.
Becker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Becker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Becker throws a big right hand that misses.
Becker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gahan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Becker throwing strikes from guard but Gahan blocks nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Becker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Becker stops Gahan from standing up.
Becker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gahan keeping full guard, as Becker tries to pass.
Becker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gahan can't keep his opponent in guard - Becker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Becker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gahan defends it well.
Becker is looking for a kimura here.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Becker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Becker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Boris Becker!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Boris Becker!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Boris Becker!
Boris Becker wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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