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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viserys Targaryen (ranked 1769 p4p, 1730 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 105 p4p, 103 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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145
7 - 5 - 0 |
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159 cm
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135
5 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viserys Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Targaryen tries to get to full guard but Henderson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Henderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Henderson seems to be looking for submissions.
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.
Henderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Targaryen sees it coming and defends easily.
Henderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Henderson is trying to work for a kimura but Targaryen is defending well.
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.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Henderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Targaryen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Henderson has gone for a leg lock! Targaryen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Henderson's guard.
Henderson has a closed guard, preventing Targaryen from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
Henderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Targaryen defends well.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Henderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeping full guard, as Targaryen tries to pass.
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.
Henderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Targaryen there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Henderson regains half guard.
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Targaryen wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Henderson actively working from the bottom here.
Targaryen throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Targaryen trying to control the pace.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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