PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes into the arena with CUZ I GOT HIGH blaring out of the sound system. Viserys Targaryen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stone
vs
Targaryen

185 cm
30
179 lbs
28 - 7 - 0

190 cm
29
184 lbs
18 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

TWGC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

Conquer
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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 28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone wants to slow Targaryen down by chopping away at his legs.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stone connects with a leg kick. Targaryen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stone throws a quick inside leg kick.

Stone clinches up against the cage.
Stone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Targaryen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stone misses with some punches.
Targaryen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone lands an elbow just above Targaryen 's eye.
Targaryen avoids the elbow strike from Stone, against the cage.
Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Stone lands an elbow that stopped Targaryen in his tracks for a moment.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Stone controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Targaryen avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
Targaryen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone lands an elbow inside that Targaryen shrugs off.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stone stops a takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Targaryen is defending well for now.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Targaryen blocks it with crossed arms.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Targaryen tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stone works on Targaryen's body with a couple of short punches.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Targaryen.
Stone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Targaryen or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
Targaryen blocks an elbow strike.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Targaryens head.
Targaryen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Stone.
Stone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone stalling.
Targaryen stalling against the cage.
Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stone prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Stone throws an elbow that misses.
Targaryen prevents a body shot from Stone.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stone lands an elbow that stopped Targaryen in his tracks for a moment.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Targaryen's head.
Targaryen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Targaryen's defenses.
Targaryen avoids a wild elbow strike from Stone.
Stone tries a knee to the head but Targaryen blocks it.
Targaryen taking a breather.
Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Targaryen - that landed with a thud.
Targaryen tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Targaryen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Targaryen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stone is leaning against Targaryen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stone lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen blocks the elbow strike.
Stone pushes Targaryen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone misses with an elbow strike.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Targaryen blocks an elbow strike from Stone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Targaryen's brow.
Stone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Stone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stone scores with a body shot.
Stone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stone misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Stone.
Targaryen slips under a jab.
Targaryen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stone missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stone takes a swing at Targaryen's ribcage but misses.
Stone gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Targaryen counters with a shoot takedown. Stone fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone pulls Targaryen in close to his closed guard and prevents Targaryen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Targaryen advances to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Targaryen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Targaryen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Stone wants to control but Targaryen is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control the pace.
Targaryen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stone is concentrating on defense, preventing Targaryen from advancing position.
Stone tries to roll over but Targaryen keeps him under control.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Targaryen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Targaryen thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Stone is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Targaryen lands a nice short elbow.
Stone trying to control but Targaryen postures up.
Targaryen stalling away here and it's allowed Stone to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stone trying to control the position.
Targaryen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stone pulls Targaryen in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ben Stone has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stone throws a head kick but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Targaryen - that landed with a thud.
Stone gets through Targaryen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stone lands an elbow inside.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.

Targaryen has hold of one of Stone's legs. Stone is fighting the takedown attempt but Targaryen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting 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!
Stone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Targaryen postures up and lands a big shot to Stone's brow.
Viserys Targaryen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stone is trying to control the position but Targaryen postures up.
Stone seems keen to control Targaryen's posture.
Targaryen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Stone just wasn't active enough.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Targaryen moves out of range easily.
Stone misses with a body punch

and Targaryen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Targaryen.
Targaryen postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Viserys Targaryen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Good shot there by Stone.
Targaryen lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone scores with a nice body kick.
Targaryen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Stone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Targaryen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stone lands with a kick to the temple. Targaryen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Targaryen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Targaryen blocks a jab.
Stone takes a swing at Targaryen's ribcage but misses.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Targaryen moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stone, right into the meat.
Stone pushes Targaryen away with a front kick.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws the kick towards the body but Targaryen avoids it.
Targaryen avoids a kick to the body.
Targaryen moves out of range of the body kick from Stone.
Stone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Targaryen moves out of range of the body kick.
Targaryen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Targaryen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
Stone lands a glancing blow to the side of Targaryen's head.
Targaryen works Stone's body with a nice hook.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Targaryen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Targaryen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Targaryen lands a jab-cross combination.
Targaryen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Targaryen slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen throws a leg kick but Stone moved away.
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
Ben Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen connects with a body shot that sends Stone's belly button to the back.
Targaryen moves out of range of the body kick.
Stone takes a swing at Targaryen's ribcage but misses.
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
Targaryen lands a leg kick that knocks Stone off balance momentarily.
Targaryen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stone tries to land a leg kick but Targaryen saw it coming and moves away.
Targaryen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stone on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Targaryen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Targaryen lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone tries to bum rush Targaryen with a series of wild strikes but Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone throws a good cross that connects.
Targaryen moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick by Stone misses

and Targaryen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone moves into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone managing to control the position.
Targaryen throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone controls Targaryen momentarily but Targaryen frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Targaryen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Targaryen postures up in Stone's guard and throws a big left but Stone blocks it.
Targaryen postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stone has Targaryen pulled in close to control his posture.

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 Ben Stone.
I think Stone 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Stone!
After winning the bout, Ben Stone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Viserys Targaryen had this to say: 'It was an honor to face a top manager and fighter. I know I will bounce back.'.