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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Barrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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278 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Barry Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barrera half committed to a counter leg kick.
James thuds his right hand into Barrera's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Barry Barrera has been cut.
James lands a slapping body shot.
Barrera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barrera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Barrera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a low kick but Barrera moves out of range easily.
Barrera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for James to work.
Barrera fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Barrera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barrera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barrera is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barrera keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrera has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Barrera uses from the top position.
James is pulling down on Barrera's head. It's preventing any offense from Barrera, at least for the moment.
Barrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Barrera won't allow James to sweep him here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
James misses with the body kick
enabling Barrera to counter with a crisp jab.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrera leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barrera defends it nicely.
Barrera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barrera counters with a stiff right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for James with that takedown attempt.
Barrera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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 Barry Barrera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
James fails to land the takedown.
James shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barrera as he avoids it easily.
Barrera fails in his attempt to clinch.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
James clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera won't allow James to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
James keeping moving, preventing Barrera from controlling successfully.
James wants to sweep here but Barrera controlling him for the moment.
James trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
James pulls Barrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Barrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barrera is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Barrera circles away and we're back to standing.
Barry Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Barrera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from James misses.
James tries to clinch up.
Barry Barrera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barrera circles away.
James clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Barrera gets to his feet. James looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Barrera avoids the body shot from James.
Barrera attempts a counter takedown but James avoids it well and moves away.
James is looking to clinch.
James throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barrera.
James throws a head kick that misses.
Barrera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James shoots for a takedown but Barrera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barrera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James is breathing heavily.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barrera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As James looks to move away, Barrera throws a big counter combo bu James just gets out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws a one two combo.
Barrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Barrera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Barrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrera gets slowly back to his feet.
James shapes to counter with a head kick.
Barrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but James defends well and Barrera ends up having to push James into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James dives in and grabs Barrera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barrera pushes down on James's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Barry Barrera's cut.
That's time! Barrera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Barrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from James.
Barrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but James sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
James shoots in looking for a takedown. Barrera tries to sprawl out of it but James keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barrera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barry Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to get back to full guard.
James is trying to stand up here but Barrera is controlling him well.
James wants to get back to full guard.
James tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Barrera manages to move to mount!
Barrera trying to control but James is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
James wants to control but Barrera is having none of it.
Barrera thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Barry Barrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to control but Barrera is having none of it.
Barrera prevents James from getting the reversal.
James slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
James gets back to full guard.
Barrera knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barrera trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barrera swivels and escapes.
Barrera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrera tries for a takedown but James manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Barrera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think James 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron James!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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