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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viserys Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cristiano Fereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Targaryen comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones Jr. - Can't be touched. Viserys Targaryen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viserys Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cristiano Fereira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fereira has his takedown stuffed
and Targaryen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Targaryen.
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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Targaryen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Targaryen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fereira dives on top into guard.
Fereira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Targaryen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Targaryen has escaped and now he's on top!
Targaryen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fereira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Targaryen, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen keeping full guard, as Fereira tries to pass.
Targaryen is controlling Fereira's posture.
Fereira throwing strikes from guard but Targaryen blocks nicely.
Fereira preventing the sweep.
Fereira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Targaryen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Targaryen looking for a guillotine here but Fereira defends easily.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Targaryen pushes Fereira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Targaryen gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fereira gets back to half guard.
Fereira looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fereira trying to control but Targaryen postures up.
Targaryen stops Fereira from getting back to his feet.
Fereira is looking to improve his position.
Targaryen wants to control but Fereira is keeping him busy.
Fereira tries to roll over but Targaryen keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Targaryen is looking for a kimura but Fereira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Targaryen to get the leverage.
Fereira wants to get back to full guard.
Targaryen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Targaryen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fereira to get to his feet.
Fereira shoots and misses
and Targaryen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fereira's guard now.
Targaryen trying to control but Fereira is working from the bottom.
Targaryen stands up from Fereira's guard - Targaryen perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s 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!
Fereira thuds his shin into the meat of Targaryen's side.
Fereira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Targaryen!
Targaryen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Targaryen wants to hold on but Fereira pushes him away.
Fereira tries to control but Targaryen wriggling away.
Targaryen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Targaryen is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fereira breaks from Targaryen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Targaryen taking shots to the head.
Targaryen blocking the ground and pound.
Fereira dominating with strikes here.
Targaryen taking shots to the head.
Fereira with a couple of short strikes.
Viserys Targaryen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fereira wants to control the pace but Targaryen is squirming around nicely.
Targaryen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fereira is working the ground and pound. Can Targaryen escape?
Fereira is persistently looking for the submission but Targaryen is defending it well.
Targaryen is covering up but some of the strikes from Fereira are getting through and doing damage.
Fereira is throwing shots to the body but Targaryen manages to wriggle free. Fereira pounces on him again and ends up in Targaryen's guard.
Targaryen is looking for a triangle but Fereira pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen looking to control.
Fereira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fereira wants to pass the guard but Targaryen is keeping the position.
Targaryen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fereira has picked Targaryen up and slammed him! Targaryen can't keep hold of the triangle and Fereira manages to pass to side control!
Fereira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Targaryen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fereira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Targaryen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fereira off and has taken his back!
Targaryen missing with strikes.
Fereira prevents Targaryen from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Fereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fereira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Targaryen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Targaryen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fereira was covering up waiting for the punch and Targaryen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fereira trying to keep a closed guard but Targaryen is proving a slippery customer.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Fereira is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fereira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Targaryen is controlling him.
Fereira keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fereira keeping full guard, as Targaryen tries to pass.
Targaryen trying to control but Fereira is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Targaryen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Targaryen content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Viserys Targaryen.
Targaryen scores a takedown into full mount!
Targaryen moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fereira has worked his arm free - good work by Fereira!
Targaryen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fereira, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen controlling the position from side mount.
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!
Targaryen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fereira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Targaryen but great work by Fereira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom here.
Fereira decides to stand back up.
Fereira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fereira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fereira duly obliges.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fereira misses with a takedown
and Targaryen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Targaryen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fereira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Targaryen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Targaryen 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viserys Targaryen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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