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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chief Keef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebron James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chief Keef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lebron James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James throws a nice looking combination but Keef bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from James as Keef shoots in.
Keef fails with an attempt to clinch.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keef napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Keef is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James decides to stand back up.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keef tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keef to the ground. Keef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
James shoots for a takedown but Keef saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chief Keef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James takes one on the button.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keef throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keef.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keef looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keef on his heels. He'll look to pass Keef's guard now, I'm sure.
James won't allow Keef to get back to his feet.
James stands up and waves to Keef to follow him.
Keef misses with a series of wild punches.
Keef shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Keef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James looks winded!
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 pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Keef does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Keef.
Chief Keef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keef.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Keef sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Keef fails to land with a series of punches.
Keef defends well against a solid takedown attempt from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and James holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Keef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keef throws a series of punches but James avoids them all with ease.
Keef shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keef gets slowly back to his feet.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Keef on his heels. He'll look to pass Keef's guard now, I'm sure.
Keef can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as James controls the pace.
Keef knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for James on the ground.
James gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Keef stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keef shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keef doesn't manage to clinch there - James circles away.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keef shoots in but no luck this time.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Keef sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keef tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Keef is looking to control James's arms but James gets an underhook and turns him. Now Keef has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lebron James dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Keef, looking for a takedown. James pushes Keef against the cage but Keef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Keef misses.
Keef tries to clinch up
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Keef is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Keef prevents the takedown attempt.
Keef gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
Chief Keef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
Keef working hard to break the clinch.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keef swivels and escapes.
James is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Keef does it's job there.
Chief Keef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Keef swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
James moves to clinch but Keef breaks away
letting Keef counter with a right hand.
Keef shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keef breaks the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Keef.
Keef throws the left hand but James avoids the punch easily.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Keef darts in looking for a takedown but James gets double underhooks and turns Keef into the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Keef holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James has Keef pressed against the cage, preventing Keef from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Keef circles away.
Keef tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keef misses with a jab, cross combination.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Keef as he jumps to the side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
No joy there for Keef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keef throws a combination that misses
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keef tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Keef tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the cage.
Keef's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James fails with the takedown.
Chief Keef is winning the standup battle so far.
Keef darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
James tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keef sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten James somewhat.
James fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keef shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from James.
Keef darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keef shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keef tries to clinch up.
James pushes Keef up against the cage in a clinch.
James is trying to break free.
Keef wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keef breaks from the clinch.
Keef feints a jab promting James to slip. Keef then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. James slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keef.
James wants to clinch up but Keef keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Keef dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Keef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keef connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Keef moves out of range easily.
Keef clinches.
James misses with a knee strike.
Keef misses with a body punch.
James is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Keef looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Keef is pressed up against the cage. James has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Keef down to the mat. Keef avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Keef, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keef swinging wildly here.
Keef falls off balance throwing a combination
and James counters with a right hand to the body.
Keef loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Keef moves out of range easily.
Keef misses with a jab, cross combination.
James darts in and clinches Keef up against the cage.
Keef wants to break the clinch but can't.
James tries to circle away but Keef has him pinned against the cage.
Keef has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land knees in the clinch but Keef avoids the damage to the body.
James is looking for a takedown.
Chief Keef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lebron James.
James is trying to force a seperation but Keef has the dominant position.
Keef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keef shoots in but James avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keef tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but James swivels and escapes.
Keef throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and James counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keef thinking.
Keef misses with a looping right.
Keef is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Keef shoots in but no luck this time.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
James throws a head kick that misses.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keef fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but James avoids it really well and circles away.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Keef is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Keef circles away and we're back to standing.
James fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keef lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keef moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Keef tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James is looking to clinch.
James moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keef wants to break free but James has control.
Keef is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Keef tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Keef is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James is working for takedown but Keef is calmly controlling the position for now.
James pulls guard successfully.
Keef keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
James has momentary wrist control but Keef slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keef would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keef.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chief Keef showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keef 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chief Keef!
Chief Keef thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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