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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jon Targaryen (ranked 3233 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Ferguson (ranked 3744 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Targaryen throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Targaryen misses with a wild body shot.
Targaryen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferguson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Targaryen moves away and avoids it.
Targaryen throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Targaryen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ferguson under the eye.
Targaryen misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Targaryen misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen misses the jab.
Targaryen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Targaryen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferguson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson scores with a sloppy right hand. Targaryen should have avoided that one.
Targaryen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ferguson ducks right into an uppercut from Targaryen.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Targaryen digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson takes one to the side of the head.
Targaryen staying out of range there.
Targaryen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Targaryen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
A telegraphed right hand from Targaryen misses the target.
Targaryen thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Targaryen throws a right hand that misses
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Targaryen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Targaryen ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Targaryen slips under a jab.
Ferguson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Targaryen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ferguson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Targaryen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ferguson momentarily.
Targaryen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ferguson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Targaryen scrambles back to his feet.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Targaryen saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Targaryen.
Ferguson throws a hook but Targaryen avoids it easily.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferguson moves away.
Targaryen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Targaryen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Targaryen.
Targaryen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Targaryen at a distance.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Targaryen saw that one coming.
Targaryen punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ferguson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Targaryen at a distance.
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Targaryen throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson throws a hook but Targaryen blocks it.
Targaryen swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Targaryen throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Targaryen throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Targaryen's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Ferguson both land. Nice combination.
Targaryen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Targaryen.
Ferguson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Targaryen throws out the jab.
Ferguson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Targaryen staying out of range there.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Targaryen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Targaryen. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson tries to bum rush Targaryen with a series of wild strikes but Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Targaryen scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferguson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Targaryen.
Targaryen misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a right hand to the body.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Targaryen slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Targaryen.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Targaryen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Targaryen moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Targaryen moved out of range nicely.
Targaryen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Targaryen connects with a nice looking jab.
Targaryen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Targaryen misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Targaryen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Targaryen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut.
Targaryen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Targaryen uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jon Targaryen will probably get the nod.
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.
Ferguson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Targaryen momentarily.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Targaryen moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Targaryen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Targaryen.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen slips under a jab.
Targaryen slips under a jab.
It looked like Targaryen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Targaryen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Targaryen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fergusons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Targaryen lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
Ferguson clobbers Targaryen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Targaryen moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Targaryen.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Targaryen.
Jon Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targaryen throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ferguson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Targaryen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Targaryen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Targaryen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ferguson has time to react.
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Targaryen.
Targaryen scores with a punch to the head.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Ferguson misses the jab.
Targaryen is looking to counter punch.
Targaryen misses with a straight right.
Ferguson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Targaryen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Targaryen 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Targaryen.
Targaryen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Ferguson.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Targaryen scores with a jab. Ferguson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Targaryen looks to land a left hand but Ferguson moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ferguson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Targaryen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Targaryen finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
Ferguson throws a hook but Targaryen blocks it.
Targaryen scores with a punch to the head.
Targaryen sizes up Ferguson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Targaryen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Targaryen throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson lands an overhand right.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a body punch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson slips a jab from Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Targaryen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Targaryen thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ferguson throws a hook to the side of Targaryen's head but Targaryen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Targaryen loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Targaryen throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ferguson! But no joy.
Targaryen throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Targaryen misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Targaryen lands an overhand right.
Ferguson slips under a jab from Targaryen.
Ferguson throws out a counter right but Targaryen avoids it with no problem.
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Targaryen throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Targaryen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Targaryen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Targaryen takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four 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!
Targaryen throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Targaryen takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targaryen.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Targaryen throws out the jab.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Targaryen avoids the punch easily.
Targaryen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Targaryen.
Ferguson's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferguson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Targaryen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Targaryen lands with a hook. Ferguson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Targaryen swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Targaryen throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferguson.
A counter left hand to the body from Targaryen misses its target.
Ferguson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Targaryen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jon Targaryen will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Targaryen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
Targaryen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut.
Targaryen jabs Ferguson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Targaryen misses with an uppercut.
Ferguson moves away from the strike by Targaryen.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen throws a looping overhand right but Ferguson ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
Targaryen throws out a powerful jab.
Targaryen misses with a straight right.
Targaryen misses with a lunging right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Targaryen.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Targaryen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferguson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson cracks a nice hook into Targaryen's ribs.
Ferguson staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Targaryen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Targaryen saw that one coming.
Targaryen throws a lazy right hand but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Targaryen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Targaryen scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferguson should have avoided that one.
Targaryen throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Targaryen misses.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Targaryen.
It looked like Targaryen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferguson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Targaryen's head.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Ferguson looks to land a left hand but Targaryen moved out of range nicely.
Ferguson cracks Targaryen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ferguson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ferguson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferguson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Targaryen under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Targaryen misses the target.
Ferguson misses with a straight right.
Stan Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Targaryen.
Ferguson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Targaryen staying out of range there.
Targaryen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferguson throws a jab when Targaryen was well out of range.
Ferguson feints a jab promting Targaryen to slip. Ferguson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Targaryen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Targaryen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Targaryen ducked under it nicely.
Ferguson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Targaryen throws out the jab.
It seemed like Ferguson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Targaryen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ferguson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Targaryen looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Targaryen ducks down to avoid it.
Ferguson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Targaryen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Targaryen.
Targaryen connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Targaryen digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
Targaryen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Targaryen misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Targaryen dips to his left and cracks Ferguson with an uppercut!
Targaryen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Targaryen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jon Targaryen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Targaryen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Targaryen avoids them all with ease.
Targaryen lands a slapping body shot.
Targaryen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferguson off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
A big right from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a hook but Ferguson blocks it.
Ferguson drops his hands momentarily and Targaryen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Targaryen.
A jab from Targaryen does it's job there.
Targaryen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ferguson.
Targaryen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Targaryen.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Ferguson misses.
Targaryen scores with a decent looking hook.
Targaryen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Targaryen's shoulder, as Targaryen tries to avoid the shot.
Targaryen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Targaryen throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Jon Targaryen.
Well Targaryen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jon Targaryen!
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