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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pat Risher (ranked 4390 p4p, 3693 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 215 p4p, 183 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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135
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170 cm
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145
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pat Risher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
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.
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.
Risher looking for a guillotine here but Targaryen defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Risher is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
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.
Risher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen shoots in for a double leg but Risher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
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.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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