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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Argivas Kerenzikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, LeBron James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Argivas Kerenzikov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerenzikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
James gets a clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kerenzikov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James misses with an elbow strike.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerenzikov is defending well for now.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kerenzikov avoids it.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerenzikov blocks it with crossed arms.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kerenzikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kerenzikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Kerenzikov blocks with his arms.
Kerenzikov stalling in the clinch.
James throws an elbow that misses.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kerenzikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerenzikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kerenzikov has his back to the cage.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerenzikov avoids the damage to the body.
Kerenzikov just leaning against James, taking a breather.
Kerenzikov missing with knees to the body.
James with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kerenzikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Kerenzikov to work.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerenzikov is defending well for now.
Kerenzikov avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
Kerenzikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerenzikov dodges an elbow strike from James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
James tries a knee to the head but Kerenzikov blocks it.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Kerenzikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James misses with a knee to the head.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage.
A short right from Kerenzikov on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James landing knees to the head.
It looks like Argivas Kerenzikov has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Kerenzikov is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kerenzikov is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kerenzikov has his back to the cage.
Kerenzikov taking a breather.
Kerenzikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James lands an elbow that stopped Kerenzikov in his tracks for a moment.
Kerenzikov has James pressed against the cage.
James using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kerenzikov effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James throws an elbow but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerenzikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by James after a bit of a struggle.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Kerenzikov takes an elbow to the temple.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerenzikov is defending well for now.
James landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
James trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kerenzikov tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerenzikov lands with a light punch inside.
James landing knees to the head.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Argivas Kerenzikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
James thows a leg kick but Kerenzikov checks it
and Kerenzikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from James.
James misses with an uppercut.
James lands a head shot.
James throws a jab when Kerenzikov was well out of range.
James moves into the clinch successfully.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
Kerenzikov looking to slow down the pace here.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Kerenzikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerenzikov avoids the elbow strike from James, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James tries a knee to the head but Kerenzikov blocks it.
Kerenzikov looking to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov slowing the pace effectively.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kerenzikov blocks an elbow strike.
Kerenzikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kerenzikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kerenzikov is defending well for now.
Kerenzikov stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
Kerenzikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for James.
Kerenzikov is breathing heavily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
Kerenzikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James dodges an elbow strike from Kerenzikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James pushes off an throws an elbow but Kerenzikov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kerenzikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
LeBron James has scored more points in the clinch so far.
James scores with a knee to the head.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
James scores with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Argivas Kerenzikov's cut even more.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
James throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kerenzikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but James is keeping busy.
Kerenzikov avoiding damage as James throws knees to the body.
James lands a good knee to the midsection. Kerenzikov won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James lands a damaging elbow.
James unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerenzikov avoids the damage to the body.
James misses with an elbow strike.
A knee to the head by James.
Kerenzikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kerenzikov avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
Kerenzikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kerenzikov avoids a wild elbow strike from James.
Kerenzikov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LeBron James dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Argivas Kerenzikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
James clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kerenzikov throws a strike but James avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kerenzikov.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kerenzikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerenzikov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerenzikov stopping the sweep attempt from James.
Kerenzikov postures up.
Kerenzikov wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Kerenzikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBron James has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
James throws a leg kick
and Kerenzikov counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
James with an attempt at a knee that misses.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerenzikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kerenzikov looking to stall.
James misses with a knee strike.
Kerenzikov looking to stall.
Kerenzikov blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
James throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerenzikov blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kerenzikov.
James misses with an elbow over the top.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Kerenzikov avoids the damage to the body.
James looking to throw knees to the head but Kerenzikov is blocking nicely.
Argivas Kerenzikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James missing with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Kerenzikov.
Kerenzikov goes for a takedown in the clinch but James prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. James obliges.
James misses with a knee to the head.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerenzikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
James using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kerenzikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James tries to land a knee to the head but Kerenzikov blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Come on Kerenzikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
James lands an elbow that stopped Kerenzikov in his tracks for a moment.
Kerenzikov managing to block the knees to the body from James.
Kerenzikov is trying to stall.
James tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kerenzikov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBron James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, James just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kerenzikov's brow.
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 LeBron James.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for James, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LeBron James!
A victorious LeBron James thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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