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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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198 cm
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256 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rhaegar Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Targaryen. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Targaryen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Targaryen tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Targaryen doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Targaryen doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Targaryen's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but Johnson drags him back down.
Johnson happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson stands up.
Targaryen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Targaryen is looking to clinch.
Targaryen tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Targaryen tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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.
Johnson takes a swing at Targaryen's ribcage but misses.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Targaryen shoots in.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Targaryen throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Targaryen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Targaryen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Targaryen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson looks gassed!
Targaryen misses with a double jab.
Targaryen knocks Johnson to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Johnson is rocked!
It looks like Chris Johnson has been cut.
Targaryen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Targaryen finish him?
Johnson wants to control but Targaryen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen stands up.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Targaryen on that attempt.
Targaryen with a poor takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhaegar Targaryen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Targaryen looking to control.
Targaryen wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Targaryen looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Targaryen keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Targaryen working a defensive guard here.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Johnson manages to pass to side control.
Johnson passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Targaryen throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Targaryen circles away and keeps his distance.
Targaryen wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Targaryen wants a takedown but no success here.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Targaryen closes the distance but Johnson moves to the side
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Targaryen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Targaryen wants to clinch
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Targaryen is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Targaryen.
Johnson just content to control the position.
Johnson decides to stand back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Targaryen sprawls well.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Targaryen misses
and Johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Targaryen didn't expect that.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Targaryen is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Targaryen circles away and we're back to standing.
Rhaegar Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Johnson.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Targaryen moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Targaryen.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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!
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Targaryen is keeping the position.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Johnson controls the pace.
Targaryen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets to his feet - Targaryen follows without any prompting.
Targaryen wants to clinch but Johnson slips to the side
and Johnson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Johnson has Targaryen pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Targaryen tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Targaryen's guard.
Johnson passes Targaryen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson stands up and beckons Targaryen to join him on the feet.
Targaryen tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Targaryen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Targaryen tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Targaryen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Targaryen's guard.
Chris Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Johnson stays in close to Targaryen's body and controls the position.
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson stands and steps away. Targaryen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Targaryen tries to pull guard but Johnson holds him up against the cage and eventually Targaryen drops back down to his feet.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen clinches but Johnson breaks the clinch
and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Targaryen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Targaryen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Targaryen is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Rhaegar Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targaryen looks to clinch
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Targaryen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rhaegar Targaryen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to throw a body punch but Targaryen avoids it by throwing Johnson back against the cage.
Targaryen breaks from the clinch.
Targaryen tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Targaryen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Targaryen stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Targaryen's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
Targaryen kicks Johnson off and gets to his feet.
Targaryen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Targaryen tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Targaryen pinned against the cage. Targaryen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Targaryen moves into the clinch successfully.
Targaryen managing to block the knees to the body from Johnson.
Targaryen keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Targaryen is looking to break free of the clinch but Johnson has double underhooks.
Targaryen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short right from Targaryen on the inside.
Targaryen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Targaryen's guard now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson stands and steps away. Targaryen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnson rushes Targaryen and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Targaryen to the mat.
Targaryen wants to stand but Johnson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Targaryen's side.
Targaryen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Targaryen moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson pulls Targaryen into guard.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Targaryen from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Targaryen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
Johnson trying to keep a closed guard but Targaryen is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rhaegar Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Targaryen dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Targaryen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Johnson!
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