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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 1277 p4p, 1364 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 132 p4p, 143 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Targaryen gets caught flat footed, as Shoenfeld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Targaryen looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Targaryen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
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.
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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!
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!
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!
Shoenfeld dives in for a single leg takedown but Targaryen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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energy
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hype
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RATING
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