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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Targaryen clinches up against the cage.
Takashi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Targaryen up against the cage.
Takashi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takashi stalling in the clinch.
Targaryen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Takashi.
Takashi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Takashi leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazuo Takashi.
Targaryen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takashi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Targaryen sprawls and moves away.
Targaryen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Targaryen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Takashi swivels and escapes.
Takashi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Targaryen fails to land the takedown.
Kazuo Takashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.#T1#
Targaryen throws a head kick but Takashi moves out of range.
Takashi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Takashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Targaryen, pushing him back against the cage.
Takashi pushes Targaryen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Targaryen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Takashi can't fight it off and eventually Targaryen manages to take the fight to the floor. Takashi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Takashi is retaining full guard.
Takashi managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Takashi's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Targaryen trying to control but Takashi is working from the bottom.
Targaryen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Takashi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Takashi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Takashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Targaryen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Takashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Targaryen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takashi controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
Takashi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Targaryen trying to control but Takashi flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Targaryen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Takashi wants to take his opponent's back but Targaryen doesn't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Targaryen is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Targaryen tries to clinch up.#CL#
Takashi clinches with his opponent.
Takashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
Takashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takashi is pushing Targaryen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takashi prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Takashi stalling against the cage.
Targaryen wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Targaryen wants to get back to striking at distance but Takashi won't allow it.
Takashi avoiding damage.
Takashi misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Targaryen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Takashi turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Takashi manages to end up in side control.
Targaryen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Takashi trying to control the position but Targaryen is working away.
Takashi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Targaryen!
Targaryen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Takashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takashi controlling his opponent.
Targaryen is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Takashi has taken his back.
#T2#
Targaryen wants to escape the position.
Targaryen keeps trying to improve his position.
Takashi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Targaryen can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Takashi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Targaryen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Targaryen is trying to escape the mount.
Targaryen wants to hold on but Takashi pushes him away.
Targaryen is squirming around, avoiding Takashi's attempts to control the action.
Takashi controlling the pace for now.
Takashi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takashi avoids the attempt from Targaryen to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Takashi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Targaryen fails with the takedown#TD#
and Takashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Targaryen's guard.
Targaryen controls Takashi momentarily but Takashi frees himself.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takashi controls the pace.
Targaryen is trying to control the position but Takashi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Targaryen trying to control the position.
#T1#
Takashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targaryen is keeping the position for now.
Targaryen wants to sweep here but Takashi controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Targaryen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Targaryen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Takashi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Takashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Takashi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Takashi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Targaryen for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Takashi.
Kazuo Takashi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Targaryen wants to control but Takashi is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Targaryen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Takashi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Takashi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but Takashi passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Takashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4##SUB#
Takashi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Targaryen is just riding it out for now. Takashi eventually gives up the hold.
Takashi trying to control the pace.
Viserys Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Targaryen looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Takashi pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Takashi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takashi 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Kazuo Takashi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
The Island Season 12, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Henderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Targaryen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Targaryen is defending well.
Henderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Targaryen is defending well.
Targaryen wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Henderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Targaryen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson blocks the strikes from Targaryen.
#SUB2#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Targaryen tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Targaryen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson. #SUB2#
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Targaryen trying to control but Henderson postures up.
#SUB2#
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Targaryen sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Targaryen is defending against the submission attempts here by Henderson.
Targaryen is trying to stand back up but Henderson is controlling him
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well.
Targaryen keeping hold of Henderson's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Targaryen is looking to control Henderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targaryen avoid being mounted?
Targaryen flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Targaryen is defending well.
#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Targaryen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Targaryen trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Henderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Targaryen is just riding it out for now. Henderson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Henderson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Targaryen to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Henderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Targaryen is retaining full guard.
Targaryen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Targaryen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Targaryen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Henderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Henderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Targaryen's waist but Targaryen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Henderson off to one side.
Henderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Targaryen defends well and Henderson ends up having to push Targaryen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Targaryen is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Henderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Targaryen defends it nicely.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
Henderson closes the distance and clinches up with Targaryen, looking for a takedown. Henderson pushes Targaryen against the cage but Targaryen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Targaryen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Henderson.
Targaryen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Henderson is defended easily by Targaryen.
Henderson misses with a takedown attempt - Targaryen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen throws a shot from downtown. Henderson moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Targaryen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Targaryen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.#REVR#
Henderson has a closed guard, preventing Targaryen from standing up. #T1##SUB2#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Targaryen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henderson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Targaryen has managed to get both his arms back between Henderson's legs - danger averted.
Targaryen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Henderson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Targaryen defends well.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Targaryen passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen advances to mount. #T2#
Targaryen looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Targaryen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Targaryen prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Targaryen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Targaryen has control of Henderson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Henderson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Targaryen misses with a head shot.
Henderson is looking to get to half guard.
Targaryen controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Targaryen thowing shots but they're missing.
Henderson is looking to improve his position but Targaryen isn't that keen on the idea.
Targaryen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Targaryen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson can't escape the position.
Henderson gets back to half guard.
Targaryen is looking to take a break and control but Henderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Henderson is pressing down on Targaryen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Henderson keeping full guard, as Targaryen tries to pass. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Henderson looking for subs off his back but Targaryen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Targaryen wants to take a breather but Henderson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Targaryen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Henderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Targaryen sprawls well. Targaryen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Targaryen shoots in but no luck this time.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Targaryen but Targaryen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Targaryen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Targaryen wants it to stay on the feet.
As Henderson tries to get set, Targaryen tries to push him back and clinch up but Henderson manages to avoid the attempt.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Henderson.
No luck for Henderson with that takedown attempt.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Targaryen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Targaryen wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Targaryen is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Henderson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Targaryen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Henderson.
Targaryen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Targaryen advances to full mount.
Targaryen looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Viserys Targaryen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Targaryen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henderson regains half guard.#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Targaryen wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Targaryen throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Targaryen trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Henderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Targaryen uses his free foot to push down on Henderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Henderson. #T3#
Targaryen prevents Henderson from getting the reversal.
Henderson is squirming around, avoiding Targaryen's attempts to control the action.
Henderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Targaryen controlling his opponent.
Henderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderson is still trying to improve position.
Henderson tries to improve his position but instead Targaryen has taken his back! #T4#
Henderson tries to roll but Targaryen sticks to his back.
Henderson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Targaryen off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Henderson staying busy and making it hard for Targaryen to control.
Henderson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Targaryen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Targaryen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Targaryen misses with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Henderson right now.
#SUB#
Targaryen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henderson is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harry Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Targaryen controlling the position well here. Henderson rolled but Targaryen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Viserys Targaryen!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Viserys Targaryen!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Viserys Targaryen!
Viserys Targaryen wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
IXF LIV
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Crumper or perhaps it was just good defense by Targaryen, which made it look bad.
Crumper misses with a takedown attempt - Targaryen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Crumper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen tries to buck Crumper off but Crumper is having none of it.
My spies in Island project inform me that Crumper has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Targaryen keeps working.
Targaryen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Targaryen is trying to escape the position but Crumper is controlling the position.
Targaryen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crumper's best efforts.
Crumper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Targaryen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Crumper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Targaryen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Targaryen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen trying to hold on to Crumper's head to control him but Crumper postures up.
Crumper sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Targaryen gets caught napping as Crumper dives in and scores a takedown. Targaryen manages to retain guard.
Crumper preventing the sweep.
Targaryen trying to control the position.
Crumper wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
Crumper postures up.
Crumper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Crumper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targaryen is keeping the position for now.
Crumper throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Targaryen is trying to control the position but Crumper postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Crumper closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Targaryen quickly recovers to half guard.
Targaryen tries to roll over but Crumper keeps him under control.
Crumper lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Targaryen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Targaryen gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Targaryen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crumper gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but Crumper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dax Crumper will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Crumper closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Targaryen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Crumper is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Targaryen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crumper.
Targaryen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen looking to control.
#SUB#
Targaryen is looking for a triangle but Crumper pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Crumper postures up in Targaryen's guard and throws a big left but Targaryen blocks it.
Crumper looking to pass the guard.
Targaryen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Crumper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crumper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Targaryen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Crumper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Targaryen.
Targaryen wants to control but Crumper is keeping him busy.
Crumper moves into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Crumper can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crumper controls Targaryen momentarily but Targaryen frees himself.
Targaryen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Crumper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Targaryen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Crumper keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Crumper shoots in but no luck this time.
Targaryen is looking to counter with head kicks.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crumper but Crumper pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Crumper shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Targaryen just misses with a punch to the body.
Crumper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Targaryen's waist but Targaryen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crumper off to one side.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.#CL#
Targaryen gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Crumper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crumper is trying to drag Targaryen to the mat but Targaryen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Targaryen looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Targaryen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Targaryen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Targaryen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crumper is controlling him.
Crumper wants to pass the guard but Targaryen is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Targaryen misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Targaryen tries to sprawl but Crumper drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Targaryen is trying to stand up here but Crumper is controlling him well.
Crumper is looking to advance position but Targaryen won't allow it.
Targaryen is looking to control Crumper's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targaryen avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper trying to control the pace.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Crumper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crumper shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Targaryen defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Targaryen. No joy for Crumper on that attempt.
Crumper fails with a takedown attempt.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dax Crumper.
Crumper dives in for a single leg takedown but Targaryen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Crumper darts in looking for a takedown but Targaryen gets double underhooks and turns Crumper into the cage.
Crumper leaves Targaryen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Crumper swats away the attempt to clinch by Targaryen.
Crumper slips a jab and a cross from Targaryen.
Crumper feints the counter takedown.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Crumper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Targaryen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crumper to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Crumper won't allow Targaryen to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Targaryen has an active guard here but Crumper has managed to pass into half guard.
Nice strikes from Crumper there. #T3#
Targaryen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Targaryen.
Targaryen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Crumper has passed into side control.
Crumper working the ground and pound.
Crumper is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen holds on to Crumper's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4#
Targaryen is trying to get back to his feet.
Targaryen tries to bench press Crumper off him but Crumper keeps the position.
Targaryen is working hard here to advance position.
Targaryen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Crumper looks up at the clock and then as Targaryen takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Crumper smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dax Crumper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crumper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crumper working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Crumper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crumper has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Crumper! |
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Event:
IXF LIII
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Orange shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Targaryen has his hands on Orange's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Targaryen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orange is aware though and is defending well.
Orange wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
Orange controlling from the top position.
Targaryen pulls Orange in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targaryen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Targaryen looking for a sweep. Not yet Targaryen, not yet.
Targaryen looking to control.
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.
Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orange looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orange is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Targaryen swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Targaryen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Orange manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Targaryen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Targaryen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Targaryen postures up.
#SUB#
Orange looking for a guillotine here but Targaryen defends easily.
Targaryen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orange might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Targaryen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Orange's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Orange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orange can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Targaryen controls the pace.#T3#
Targaryen looking to sit in guard and control but Orange gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Orange controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Orange won't allow Targaryen to sweep him here.
Targaryen trying to keep a closed guard but Orange is proving a slippery customer.
Orange not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orange looking to sit in guard and control but Targaryen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Orange can't keep his opponent in guard - Targaryen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Targaryen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Targaryen is looking to take a break and control but Orange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like Targaryen is going to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Orange is defending against the submission attempts here by Targaryen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Orange keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Targaryen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Orange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Targaryen as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Targaryen pushes Orange up against the cage in a clinch.
Orange drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Targaryen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Targaryen wants the takedown. Orange is fighting it off but Targaryen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Orange's guard against the cage.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Orange keeps moving.
Orange looking to control but Targaryen passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen is looking to take a break and control but Orange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orange is pressing down on Targaryen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Targaryen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Targaryen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Targaryen throws a strike aimed at the side of Orange's head but Orange avoids it well.
Targaryen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viserys Targaryen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Targaryen is looking to take a break and control but Orange is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen wants to stand but Orange has his arm trapped. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Targaryen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orange keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Orange's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Targaryen tries to stand but Orange is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Targaryen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orange is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orange wants to control but Targaryen postures up.#T3#
Orange seems a little lost for a moment, as Targaryen dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Targaryen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Orange swivels and escapes.
Orange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Targaryen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orange somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agent Orange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen looks to land a combination but Orange avoids it well.
Targaryen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by Orange.
Orange displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Targaryen.
Orange swats away the attempt to clinch by Targaryen.
Orange fails with a takedown attempt.#T4##TD#
Orange drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Targaryen is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Orange is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Targaryen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Targaryen misses with a strike from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Orange is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Targaryen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Orange working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Targaryen throws out a leg kick but Orange moves out of range and Targaryen only half commits. #CL2#
Orange gets tackled into the cage by Targaryen. Targaryen maintains the clinch.
Orange blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Targaryen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Targaryen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orange defends it easily.
Orange showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Targaryen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen is pulling down on Orange's head. It's preventing any offense from Orange, at least for the moment.
Orange postures up.
#T1#
Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orange is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Targaryen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Orange's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Orange looking for a guillotine here but Targaryen defends easily.
#SUB#
Orange is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Targaryen defends well.
Targaryen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Agent Orange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Targaryen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Orange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targaryen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Targaryen slips nicely into half guard.
Targaryen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Targaryen is working for a kimura but Orange is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Orange wants to get back to full guard.
Targaryen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Orange has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Targaryen escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Targaryen!
Targaryen advances to full mount.
Targaryen controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orange holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Targaryen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Targaryen tries to control but Orange wriggling away.
Targaryen avoids the attempt from Orange to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Targaryen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viserys Targaryen! |
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Event:
IXF XLIX
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Shoenfeld looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targaryen is keeping the position for now.
Targaryen is trying to keep Shoenfeld in close.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Targaryen is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shoenfeld controls the pace.
Targaryen wants to stand up but Shoenfeld is controlling him.
Shoenfeld pushing down on Targaryen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Targaryen is trying to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld tries to pass to full mount but Targaryen defends it.
Targaryen is trying to maintain the position but Shoenfeld is very close to passing his half guard.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Targaryen is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Targaryen gets caught flat footed, as Shoenfeld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Targaryen looking to control.
#T2#
Targaryen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Targaryen wants to hit a sweep here but Shoenfeld passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Targaryen there!
Shoenfeld has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Targaryen can't escape the position.
Targaryen stops Shoenfeld from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Shoenfeld fails to advance to Targaryen's back. #T3#
Targaryen wants to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Targaryen is having none of it.
Shoenfeld wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shoenfeld wants to control the pace but Targaryen is squirming around nicely.
Targaryen stops Shoenfeld from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Targaryen is trying to escape the mount.
Shoenfeld takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Shoenfeld is looking to work his way around to Targaryen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shoenfeld has hold of Targaryen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Targaryen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Targaryen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Shoenfeld fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Targaryen sprawls well initially but Shoenfeld persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Targaryen trying to hold on to Shoenfeld's head to control him but Shoenfeld postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shoenfeld controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Targaryen is having none of it. #SUB#
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Shoenfeld avoids the attempt from Targaryen to control.
Shoenfeld controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shoenfeld sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shoenfeld has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Targaryen is having none of it.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is having none of it.#SUB#
Shoenfeld is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Targaryen is surviving well by controlling Shoenfeld's body position as best he can.
Shoenfeld trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Shoenfeld controlling his opponent.
Shoenfeld pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Targaryen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shoenfeld stops Targaryen from getting back to his feet.
Targaryen is staying active underneath Shoenfeld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shoenfeld is thwarting Targaryen's attempts to control the position.
Shoenfeld is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Shoenfeld looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Targaryen!#SUB#
Shoenfeld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Targaryen, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Shoenfeld is trying to get an arm triangle but Targaryen is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Shoenfeld dives in for a single leg takedown but Targaryen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Targaryen has hold of one of Shoenfeld's legs. Shoenfeld is fighting the takedown attempt but Targaryen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Targaryen wants to stand but Shoenfeld has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Targaryen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shoenfeld working for a triangle but Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Targaryen wants to stand but Shoenfeld has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shoenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Targaryen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shoenfeld is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Targaryen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoenfeld prevents Targaryen from breaking the clinch.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Targaryen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Targaryen walks away with a smile on his face. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Targaryen slaps away a takedown attempt from Shoenfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Shoenfeld tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Targaryen.
Targaryen slaps away a takedown attempt from Shoenfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Targaryen fails with the takedown.
Shoenfeld fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shoenfeld keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shoenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Targaryen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Targaryen sprawls well. Targaryen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet.
Shoenfeld looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Targaryen is fending him off so far but Shoenfeld persists. Nope, Targaryen circles away and we're back to standing.#T3##TD#
Shoenfeld drives through with a takedown into Targaryen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shoenfeld is standing up over Targaryen. Targaryen looks to escape but Shoenfeld dives into side control.
#REVB#
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Targaryen!
Targaryen is trying desperately to improve position.
Targaryen is squirming around, avoiding Shoenfeld's attempts to control the action.
Shoenfeld is trying to control here but Targaryen has managed to regain half guard.
Targaryen looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Shoenfeld wants to take a breather but Targaryen is having none of it.
Targaryen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shoenfeld is working away from the top position though.
Targaryen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Targaryen is a slippery customer.
Targaryen trying to control from the bottom.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shoenfeld sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shoenfeld 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld! |
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Event:
IXF XLVI
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Sneakers lands a two punch combo.
Nice shot lands for Sneakers.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sneakers scores with a jab.
Sneakers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sneakers lands a jab to Targaryen's midsection.
Targaryen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Targaryen takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Targaryen is looking to clinch but Sneakers is avoiding it.
Targaryen wants to clinch up but Sneakers keeps it at a distance.
Sneakers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Targaryen momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sneakers misses the target.
Targaryen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a right hand to the body.
Targaryen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Targaryen takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Sneakers misses the shot to the body.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sneakers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Targaryen shoots in but Sneakers avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Targaryen looking to score a takedown here. Sneakers is defending well but Targaryen drives through and ends up in Sneakers's guard.
Sneakers is pulling down on Targaryen's head to control his posture.
Sneakers wants to sweep here but Targaryen controlling him for the moment.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Sneakers is retaining full guard. #T2#
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers 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.
Sneakers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Targaryen is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Targaryen throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Sneakers. Those never looked like landing.
Targaryen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Sneakers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers shows good takedown defense.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.#T3#
Targaryen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sneakers is fending him off so far but Targaryen persists. Nope, Sneakers circles away and we're back to standing.
Targaryen tries to move into range but Sneakers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Sneakers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sneakers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Squeaky Sneakers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sneakers.
Sneakers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneakers lands the left hand.
Sneakers lands with a good body shot.
Sneakers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Targaryen's hands.
Sneakers scores with a nice head shot.
Targaryen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sneakers is fending him off so far but Targaryen persists. Nope, Sneakers circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Sneakers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Targaryen.
Targaryen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen walks into a left hand.
Sneakers lands a body shot.
#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sneakers.
Sneakers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Sneakers does it's job there.
Sneakers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Targaryen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sneakers defends it well.
Sneakers misses with a wild combination.
Sneakers throws an overhand right that lands on Targaryen's shoulder, as Targaryen tries to avoid the shot.
Targaryen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sneakers is looking for a counter combo.
Sneakers lands a nice looking body shot.
Targaryen shoots in for a double leg but Sneakers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sneakers throws a shot to the body.
Targaryen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sneakers throws a good cross that connects.
Sneakers lands a nice hook to Targaryen's body. Targaryen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Sneakers.
Targaryen feints a counter leg kick.
Sneakers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Squeaky Sneakers is winning the standup battle so far.
Targaryen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Sneakers.
#ROC#Targaryen is rocked!
Targaryen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sneakers counters with a huge right that knocks Targaryen out cold! Sneakers is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers is the new featherweight champion!
Squeaky Sneakers thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
IXF XLII
Date: Jul 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Field.
Targaryen takes one to the side of the head.
Targaryen blocks a jab.
Targaryen dives in and grabs Field's left leg, looking for a takedown. Field pushes down on Targaryen's head and hops out.#CL2#
Targaryen moves into the clinch.
Field blocks an elbow strike from Targaryen.
A frustrated look appears on Field's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Field wants to break the clinch but can't.
Targaryen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Field manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Targaryen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Targaryen drags the fight down to the ground.
Field definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Targaryen pulls Field in to control the position.
Targaryen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Targaryen trying to keep a closed guard but Field is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Targaryen has his feet on Field's thighs here. He's pushed Field off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Field screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viserys Targaryen! |
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Event:
IXF XL
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hansen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Targaryen swivels and escapes.
Targaryen throws a counter high kick but Hansen was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hansen dives in for a single leg takedown but Targaryen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasper Hansen.
Hansen staying out of range there.
Targaryen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Hansen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Targaryen regains half guard.
Targaryen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hansen trying to control from half guard but Targaryen is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hansen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Targaryen controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Targaryen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hansen is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Targaryen lands with a kick to the temple. Hansen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Kasper Hansen has been cut.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Targaryen.
Hansen shoots and misses
and Targaryen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD2#
Hansen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Targaryen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hansen trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Targaryen is looking to stand up but Hansen isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Hansen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Targaryen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Targaryen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Targaryen! #REVR#
Hansen can't do much from the bottom here.
Targaryen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Targaryen wants to stand but Hansen is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen tries to move to mount but Hansen blocks the move with his legs.
Targaryen wants to control but Hansen is keeping him busy.
Targaryen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Targaryen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hansen is defending well.
Hansen tries to buck Targaryen off but Targaryen is having none of it.
Targaryen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hansen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hansen can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Targaryen wants to stand but Hansen has his arm trapped.
Hansen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've been informed that Hansen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hansen wants to advance to full mount but Targaryen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Targaryen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hansen defends it easily.
Hansen postures up in Targaryen's guard and throws a big left but Targaryen blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Targaryen is pulling down on Hansen's head. It's preventing any offense from Hansen, at least for the moment.
Hansen sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kasper Hansen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Targaryen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hansen is trying to improve his position.
Targaryen wants to stand but Hansen is controlling his arm.
Targaryen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Hansen regains half guard.
Hansen is looking for a sweep. Targaryen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hansen pulls Targaryen in close to his closed guard and prevents Targaryen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hansen can't keep his opponent in guard - Targaryen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Targaryen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hansen's head.
Targaryen trying to control from half guard but Hansen is working away.
Hansen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Targaryen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Targaryen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Viserys Targaryen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hansen is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hansen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Targaryen working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Targaryen keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.
Targaryen is trying to control the position but Hansen postures up.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
Hansen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hansen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Targaryen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Targaryen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hansen's guard. #REVR#
Hansen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hansen is trying to keep Targaryen in close.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Hansen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Targaryen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Targaryen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hansen 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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Hansen has wrist control.
Hansen is looking to sweep but instead, Targaryen has passed into half guard.
Hansen is trying to get back to full guard.
Targaryen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Targaryen tries to pass to full mount but Hansen defends it. #T4#
Hansen is not content to let Targaryen control the position.
Hansen wants to control but Targaryen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hansen wants to improve his position but Targaryen is controlling well.
Targaryen trying to control the action but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Targaryen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Targaryen trying to control the action but Hansen is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kasper Hansen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Targaryen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hansen is trying to drag Targaryen to the mat but Targaryen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Targaryen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Targaryen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Targaryen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Targaryen is one step ahead there.
Hansen keeps trying to improve his position.
Hansen controls Targaryen momentarily but Targaryen frees himself. #T1#
Hansen has Targaryen pulled in close to control his posture.
Hansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Hansen is trying to control the position but Targaryen postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hansen has a takedown stuffed.
Targaryen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hansen.
Viserys Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kasper Hansen.
Targaryen tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.
#TD2#
Targaryen gets caught napping as Hansen dives in and scores a takedown. Targaryen manages to retain guard.
Targaryen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Targaryen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
Targaryen wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment.
Hansen pushing down on Targaryen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Targaryen wants to get back to full guard.
Targaryen won't allow Hansen to pass to mount.
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Hansen is controlling well.
Hansen wants to pass to mount but Targaryen is defending the position. #T3#
Well, if Hansen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Targaryen is refusing to be controlled, as Hansen sits in half guard.
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Hansen is controlling well.
Hansen wants to pass to mount but Targaryen is defending the position.
Targaryen tries to roll over but Hansen keeps him under control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hansen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Targaryen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hansen's guard. #REVR#
Hansen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Targaryen is one step ahead there.
Hansen looking to control.
Hansen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Targaryen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hansen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kasper Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Targaryen looking to pass the guard.
Targaryen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen showed his dominance in that final round.
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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viserys Targaryen! |
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Event:
IXF XXXIV
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Just Stingray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Targaryen tries to counter by clinching up but Just Stingray breaks away and moves out of range.
Just Stingray looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Just Stingray tries to clinch but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Just Stingray moves in looking to clinch but Targaryen pushes him off.
Just Stingray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Targaryen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Targaryen moves into range and clinches up with Just Stingray.
Targaryen is trying to break the clinch but Just Stingray has him pressed against the cage.
Targaryen slows down the pace here.
Just Stingray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Just Stingray prevents Targaryen from breaking the clinch.
Targaryen just leaning against Just Stingray, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen just leaning against Just Stingray, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Targaryen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Just Stingray stops a takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Just Stingray pushes Targaryen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Targaryen.
Just Stingray lands a hook that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
Just Stingray misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Just Stingray swings wildly with an uppercut but Targaryen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Just Stingray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Targaryen has hold of one of Just Stingray's legs. Just Stingray is fighting the takedown attempt but Targaryen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Targaryen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Targaryen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Targaryen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Targaryen passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Targaryen in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Targaryen throws a strike but Just Stingray avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SU#
Targaryen stands up from Just Stingray's guard - Targaryen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Just Stingray tries to clinch but Targaryen is having none of it.
Just Stingray wants to clinch#TD#
and Targaryen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Targaryen content to control rather than advance.
Targaryen trying to pass the guard but Just Stingray defending well.
Targaryen controlling the action here.
Targaryen landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Targaryen seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Targaryen trying to mount his opponent but Just Stingray defends it.
Targaryen prevents Just Stingray from standing back up.
Targaryen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Targaryen wants to work for an arm triangle but Just Stingray is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Targaryen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Targaryen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Just Stingray wants to clinch but Targaryen slips to the side#TD#
and Targaryen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Just Stingray won't be happy with that.
Just Stingray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Targaryen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Targaryen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Targaryen throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Targaryen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Targaryen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Just Stingray gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Poor strikes thrown by Targaryen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen controlling his opponent.
Targaryen working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Targaryen content just to control the position here.
Targaryen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Targaryen controlling from mount.
Targaryen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Just Stingray for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Targaryen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Just Stingray blocking the ground and pound.
Targaryen controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Targaryen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Targaryen controlling the pace for now.
Targaryen throwing strikes here but Just Stingray is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Targaryen lands a heavy elbow.
Just Stingray holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Targaryen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Targaryen scoring with strikes but Just Stingray is staying in there.
Just Stingray avoids a series of strikes thrown by Targaryen.
Targaryen content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Just Stingray tries to clinch but Targaryen moves away #TD#
so Targaryen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Targaryen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Targaryen gets to his feet. Just Stingray looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Targaryen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Just Stingray is trying to defend but Targaryen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Just Stingray manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Targaryen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen is trying to pull guard but Just Stingray has him pressed against the cage.#T1##TD#
Targaryen pulls Just Stingray into guard.
#SUB#
Just Stingray is posturing up here but Targaryen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Just Stingray tries to roll out but it's too tight and Just Stingray has to tap! Slick submission there by Targaryen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viserys Targaryen!
Stingray Just Stingray spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm really really sad that I lost but I'm still sexy af!!!'. |
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Event:
IXF XXVIII
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
A low kick from Targaryen misses #TD#
and Killoshaw counters with a shoot takedown. Targaryen fights it but they end up in guard.
Targaryen trying to control the position here.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killoshaw wants to get up but he can't break Targaryen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 has control of Killoshaw's left arm, preventing Killoshaw from doing any damage.
Targaryen is looking to stand up but Killoshaw isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killoshaw is fighting to break Targaryen's control of his arms but Targaryen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Killoshaw wants to stand but Targaryen has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Targaryen is defended easily by Killoshaw.
Killoshaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Targaryen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killoshaw tries to avoid it but Targaryen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killoshaw to the ground. Killoshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Killoshaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Targaryen sprawls and moves away.
Targaryen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Killoshaw moves into range and connects with a jab.
Killoshaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Killoshaw lands with a kick to the temple. Targaryen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Targaryen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killoshaw avoids it really well and circles away.
BJ Killoshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but Killoshaw shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Targaryen shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Targaryen looking to score a takedown here. Killoshaw is defending well but Targaryen drives through and ends up in Killoshaw's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Killoshaw wants to get back to his feet but Targaryen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Killoshaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Targaryen on the ground.
Targaryen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Targaryen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Killoshaw is looking to stand back up but Targaryen counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Killoshaw.
Killoshaw wants to get back to his feet.
Targaryen trying to control the pace.
Killoshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Targaryen. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Targaryen is taking a breather. Killoshaw says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Targaryen is working for a submission of some sort.
Killoshaw won't allow Targaryen to pass to mount.
Targaryen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Killoshaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Killoshaw is trying to stand back up but Targaryen is controlling him
Well, if Targaryen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Killoshaw dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Targaryen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Targaryen or perhaps it was just good defense by Killoshaw, which made it look bad.
Killoshaw appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Killoshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
Targaryen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killoshaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killoshaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Targaryen sprawls and moves away.
BJ Killoshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.#TD2#
Targaryen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Killoshaw keeps moving.
Killoshaw wants to stand and escape but Targaryen is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen is standing up over Killoshaw. Killoshaw looks to escape but Targaryen dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Targaryen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killoshaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Killoshaw tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Viserys Targaryen has got the better of the ground game so far.
What can Killoshaw do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Killoshaw is trying to get back to his feet but Targaryen has full control of the position and if anything, Killoshaw has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Targaryen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Killoshaw is trying to stand back up.
Killoshaw has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Targaryen.#T2#
Killoshaw covering up well and avoiding damage.
Targaryen lands strikes to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Targaryen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Killoshaw has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Killoshaw is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Targaryen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3#
Targaryen missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Targaryen looking for the choke from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Targaryen controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Targaryen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Killoshaw prevents Targaryen from getting a body triangle.
Targaryen keeps control of the position easily here as Killoshaw tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Killoshaw wants to get back to his feet.
Targaryen controlling from the back.
Killoshaw wants to get back to his feet.
Targaryen controls the position.
Killoshaw trying to get back to his feet but Targaryen is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Targaryen is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Killoshaw won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Targaryen off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viserys Targaryen!
In defeat, BJ Killoshaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'You won but you didn't beat me dude.'. |
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Event:
IXF XXII
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Shoenfeld is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Targaryen's half guard.
Targaryen trying to control here.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy.
Shoenfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld tries to control but Targaryen wriggling away.
Targaryen has given up his back. Will we see Shoenfeld going for some submissions?
#T1##SUB#
Targaryen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shoenfeld gets his way!
Targaryen is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Targaryen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Shoenfeld.#SUB#
Targaryen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Targaryen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Shoenfeld is controlling well.
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Targaryen won't allow it.
Shoenfeld is working hard here to advance position.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Targaryen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Targaryen!
Targaryen tries to reverse the position but Shoenfeld maintains control.#T3#
Shoenfeld wants to take Targaryen's back here but Targaryen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Shoenfeld moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Targaryen has worked his arm free - good work by Targaryen!
Targaryen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shoenfeld is controlling him well.
Targaryen prevents Shoenfeld from moving into mount.
Shoenfeld is trying to move to mount but Targaryen reverses beautifully and ends up in Shoenfeld's guard.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Targaryen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Targaryen has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Shoenfeld wants to sweep here but Targaryen controlling him for the moment.
Targaryen being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Shoenfeld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Targaryen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Targaryen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Shoenfeld working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Targaryen has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld tries to roll over but Targaryen keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoenfeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Shoenfeld closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Targaryen stops Shoenfeld from passing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Shoenfeld's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Targaryen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shoenfeld moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shoenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Targaryen is one step ahead there.
Targaryen is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Shoenfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Targaryen is proving a slippery customer.
Shoenfeld pulls Targaryen in to control the position.
Targaryen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoenfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shoenfeld holds on and takes a little breather.
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld keeping full guard, as Targaryen tries to pass. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shoenfeld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Targaryen as he avoids it easily.
Targaryen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Targaryen fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Shoenfeld fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Targaryen sprawls well initially but Shoenfeld persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to stall here but Targaryen recovers full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to move into half guard but instead Targaryen has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3#
Targaryen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shoenfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Targaryen is proving a slippery customer.
Targaryen throwing strikes but missing.
Shoenfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position but Targaryen postures up.
Targaryen looking to sit in guard and control but Shoenfeld gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Shoenfeld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom here.
Targaryen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Targaryen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Targaryen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Targaryen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is 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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Shoenfeld shoots for a takedown but Targaryen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Targaryen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shoenfeld shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Targaryen pinned against the cage. Targaryen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Targaryen clinches up with Shoenfeld and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Targaryen.
Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Targaryen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Shoenfeld gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Targaryen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shoenfeld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Targaryen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Targaryen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Targaryen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Targaryen is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targaryen keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
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.
Shoenfeld has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shoenfeld works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Targaryen pushes Shoenfeld off looking to stand but Shoenfeld dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Targaryen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Targaryen is trying to keep Shoenfeld in close.
Shoenfeld is fighting to break Targaryen's control of his arms but Targaryen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Targaryen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shoenfeld has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Targaryen!#T3#
Shoenfeld seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Targaryen is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Targaryen is having none of it.
Shoenfeld throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Targaryen because Shoenfeld loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Targaryen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4##SUB#
Targaryen is defending against the submission attempts here by Shoenfeld.
Targaryen is trying to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
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 Brett Shoenfeld.
I think Shoenfeld 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld! |
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Event:
IXF XVII
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Targaryen goes for a double leg but Risher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Risher continues to drive forward.
Risher tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Targaryen manages to circle out of the way.
A shot to the liver by Risher. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Risher as he connects with a hook.
Pat Risher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targaryen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Risher tries to clinch up.
Targaryen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Risher does it's job there.#TD2#
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Targaryen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Risher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Targaryen on the ground.
Targaryen's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Risher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Risher is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Risher throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Risher looking for a guillotine here but Targaryen defends easily.
#T1#
Targaryen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Risher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Risher has his foot on Targaryen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Targaryen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Targaryen 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. #SUB#
Risher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Risher escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Targaryen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Targaryen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Risher keeping full guard, as Targaryen tries to pass.
Targaryen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Risher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Risher's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Risher has a closed guard, preventing Targaryen from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Risher tries to close the distance and clinch but Targaryen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Targaryen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Risher to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Targaryen shoots in for a double leg but Risher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Risher gets a clinch.
Targaryen wants to get back to striking at distance but Risher won't allow it.
Risher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Risher can't find room to land a body shot as Targaryen controls the action.
#TD2#
Targaryen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Targaryen manages to end up in side control.
Risher tries to bench press Targaryen off him but Targaryen keeps the position. #SUB2#
Targaryen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Risher looks calm but he's in trouble here. Targaryen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Risher is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Targaryen lets go of the hold and Risher can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viserys Targaryen! |
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Event:
IXF XIII
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Mice gets caught napping as Targaryen dives in and scores a takedown. Mice manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Mice working for a triangle but Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Targaryen throwing strikes from guard but Mice blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mice had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
Mice looking for a sweep. Not yet Mice, not yet. #T1#
Targaryen won't allow Mice to get back to his feet.
Mice can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Targaryen controls the pace.
Targaryen throwing strikes but missing.
Targaryen preventing the sweep.
Mice trying to control the position here.
Targaryen won't allow Mice to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mice is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Mice. No joy for Targaryen on that attempt. #TD2#
Targaryen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mice looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mice bucks up and tries to throw Targaryen off but instead Targaryen has got his back!
Mice tries to escape but Targaryen has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Mice is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Targaryen gets his way!
Targaryen misses with punches from the back. #T3#
Good control from Targaryen.
I really don't envy Mice right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Targaryen keeps control of the position easily here as Mice tries to buck him off.
Targaryen trying to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
I really don't envy Mice right now.
Mice trying to control the hands but Targaryen breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Targaryen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mice defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mice trying to control the action but Targaryen just sinks the hooks in.
Mice is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen 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.#R2#
Targaryen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mice pinned against the cage. Mice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mice tries to clinch but Targaryen is having none of it. #CL2#
Targaryen has Mice up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Targaryen pulls guard effortlessly.
Mice throwing strikes but missing.
Targaryen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mice forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mice is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mice thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Targaryen's head. #T1#
Targaryen wants to control but Mice is keeping busy.
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Mice is controlling well.
Mice wants to stand up but Targaryen has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position.
Targaryen is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Mice wants to work for an arm triangle but Targaryen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Targaryen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mice seems to be looking for submissions.
Targaryen is pressing down on Mice's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but Mice is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mice throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Targaryen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Mice. #T3#
A head kick misses from Targaryen. #CL2#
Targaryen closes the distance and clinches.
Targaryen blocking some punches.
#TD2#
Targaryen jumps into guard, dragging Mice to the mat.
Mice slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Targaryen.
Mice prevents Targaryen from standing back up.
Mice trying to control from half guard but Targaryen is working away.
Mice is thwarting Targaryen's attempts to control the position.
Mice is just content to waste time from the top position. Targaryen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T4#
Mice pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targaryen is keeping the position for now.
Mice passes into half guard.
Targaryen trying to control from the bottom.
Mice is trying to control. Targaryen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mice is working away from the top position though.
Mice controlling the pace.
And that is 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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Targaryen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mice quickly recovers to half guard.
Mice is trying to escape back to his feet but Targaryen uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mice dodges the ground and pound from Targaryen.
Mice is looking for a sweep.
Targaryen wants to control but Mice is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Targaryen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Targaryen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen tries to stand but Mice is controlling his head. #T1#
Targaryen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mice!
Targaryen looking to ground and pound but Mice is blocking nicely.
Targaryen controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Targaryen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mice could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mice really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Targaryen looking to land elbow strikes but Mice uses the position to regain half guard. #T2#
Mice punching from the bottom.
Targaryen is thwarting Mice's attempts to control the position.
Targaryen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mice missing with punches from the bottom.
Targaryen controlling the action here.#T3#
Targaryen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mice is staying active underneath Targaryen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Targaryen misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Mice misses its target.#TD#
Mice shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Targaryen is trying to defend but Mice finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mice thows a huge punch but Targaryen dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Mice is thwarting Targaryen's attempts to control the position.
Targaryen tries to get to full guard but Mice has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Targaryen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mice trying to pass the guard but Targaryen defending well.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen is refusing to be controlled, as Mice sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Targaryen 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viserys Targaryen! |
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Event:
IXF IX
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Targaryen closes the distance and clinches.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Smalls manages to get underhooks.
Targaryen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smalls fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Smalls throws a punch but it's blocked by Targaryen.
Smalls throws a head punch that misses.
Smalls struggles to land a body shot inside as Targaryen controls his hands.
#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Targaryen takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smalls darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Targaryen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smalls slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD2#
Targaryen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smalls on his heels. He'll look to pass Smalls's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Targaryen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Targaryen is stalling in the full guard.
Targaryen postures up in Smalls's guard and throws a big left but Smalls blocks it.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Smalls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smalls trying to control the position here. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Targaryen won't allow Smalls to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but Smalls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen wants to take a breather but Smalls is having none of it.
Targaryen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Targaryen is keen to just control but Smalls is a slippery customer.
Targaryen stalling. #T3#
Smalls on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smalls tries to get out of the position.
Targaryen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Targaryen trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smalls wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Targaryen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Targaryen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Targaryen.
Leon Smalls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.
Smalls lands with a hook. Targaryen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Smalls has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smalls throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smalls misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smalls lands a left hand.
Smalls misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Targaryen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smalls swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Smalls breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon Smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smalls lands a nice hook to Targaryen's body. Targaryen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smalls jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Targaryen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smalls defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smalls 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.#R2#
Targaryen moves out of range as Smalls throws a body kick.
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Viserys Targaryen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Targaryen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smalls lands a nice shot that snaps Targaryen's head back.
Smalls scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smalls jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smalls smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab from Smalls.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smalls darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Targaryen is rocked!
Smalls lands a nice hook to Targaryen's body. Targaryen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Targaryen is still on wobbly legs! Can Smalls finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Targaryen square on the jaw! Damn, Targaryen is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Smalls! |
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