PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Legeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legeld comes into the arena with System Of A Down-Metro blaring out of the sound system. Martin Legeld has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Legeld
vs
James

185 cm
27
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

194 cm
22
198 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Legeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Martin Legeld has been cut.
James scores with a one two! Legeld had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Legeld is rocked!
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legeld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from James.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by James.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a right hand that Legeld ducks under and follows up with a left that Legeld also avoids with ease.
Lebron James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Legeld is on the wrong end of a nice combination from James.
Oh Legeld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legeld slips a jab and a cross from James.
Legeld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legeld seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. James catches Legeld right on the button with a cross.
Legeld gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Legeld takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legeld.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Legeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James misses with the combination.
Legeld slips a jab and a cross from James.
Legeld shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James misses with a few strikes there.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James looks gassed!
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Legeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Legeld. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Legeld dodges the punch combination from James.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from James.
James scores with a three punch combo!
Legeld defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
James looks to land a combination but Legeld avoids it well.
James is working the combinations to good effect here.
No luck for Legeld with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Legeld is defended easily by James.
Lebron James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looks to land a combination but Legeld avoids it well.
James leaves Legeld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Legeld.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Legeld in his tracks.
James swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Legeld counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Legeld thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Martin Legeld'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 misses with a jab, cross combination.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legeld.
James scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lebron James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legeld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Legeld looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A right-left combo lands from James.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Legeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Legeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legeld shoots in looking for a takedown but James manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legeld's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Legeld takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Legeld takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Legeld closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James throws a nice looking combination but Legeld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Legeld takes one to the chin there.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
James looks to land a combination. Legeld sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
James looks to land a combination but Legeld avoids it well.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Legeld fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a series of punches but Legeld moves out of range.
James is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from James misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from James.
Legeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. James sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from James.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Legeld.
James misses with the combination.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James connects with a jab.
James moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
James misses with the combination.
Legeld has a takedown stuffed.
James misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James misses with a double jab.
James throws a series of punches but Legeld avoids them all with ease.
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 Martin Legeld's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Legeld shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well.
James scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
James connects with a crisp jab.
James's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and James duly obliges.
Legeld with a lazy takedown attempt
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Legeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legeld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legeld shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James throws a left and a right that both miss

and Legeld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Legeld working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Legeld scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

James has one foot on Legeld's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James sizes up Legeld with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James falls off balance throwing a combination

and Legeld counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for James!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
James has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
James is trying to get back to his feet but Legeld has full control of the position and if anything, James has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James avoids the strikes from Legeld.
Legeld scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
James wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Legeld lands a shot to the body.
James trying to get back to his feet but Legeld is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lebron James.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebron James!