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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Patterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Patterson catches Targaryen right on the button with a cross.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Targaryen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Patterson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Targaryen trying to mount his opponent but Patterson defends it.
Patterson wants to improve his position but Targaryen is controlling well.
Targaryen is looking to advance position but Patterson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Targaryen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Targaryen's back!
Patterson has the hooks in. Targaryen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Patterson is trying to stick to Targaryen's back but Targaryen is turning into Patterson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Patterson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Patterson is retaining full guard.
Targaryen preventing the sweep.
Patterson 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.
Targaryen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Targaryen looking to pass the guard.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson 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.
Patterson looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Targaryen motions for Patterson to come forward. Targaryen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson tries to clinch there but Targaryen circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Targaryen is predictable there
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Patterson misses with a head kick.
Targaryen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Patterson is out of range and Targaryen settles back down.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Targaryen is out of range.
Targaryen is looking to land body kicks.
Targaryen thumps Patterson with a low kick.
Targaryen connects with a leg kick. Patterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hank Patterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Targaryen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Targaryen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Targaryen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is trying to keep Targaryen in close.
Patterson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Targaryen pushing down on Patterson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Patterson wants to get back to full guard.
Patterson is defending against the submission attempts here by Targaryen.
Targaryen is trying to control. Patterson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Targaryen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Patterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Patterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patterson tried to score with a low kick but Targaryen checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Patterson. No joy for Targaryen on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Targaryen.
Targaryen swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson tries to clinch there but Targaryen circles away.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Targaryen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Patterson checks a low kick from Targaryen.
Patterson throws a hook but Targaryen avoids it easily.
Targaryen tries to land a leg kick but Patterson saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Targaryen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Targaryen cracks the inside of Patterson's front leg.
A good leg kick by Targaryen.
Patterson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Targaryen backs up against the cage.
Viserys Targaryen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patterson lands with a cross.
Targaryen looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Targaryen scores with a leg kick.
Patterson blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A lazy left from Patterson finds it's target.
Targaryen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Targaryen throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Patterson stuns Targaryen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Targaryen misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Viserys Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson blocks a leg kick.
Targaryen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Targaryen is avoiding it.
Targaryen throws the kick towards the body but Patterson avoids it.
Targaryen is looking to slow Patterson down with leg kicks.
Patterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Targaryen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a big right hand that misses.
Targaryen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Patterson 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 trying to control but Patterson is working from the bottom.
Targaryen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Patterson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Targaryen is defending well.
Targaryen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Patterson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Patterson's back!
Targaryen landing with strikes.
Well, with Targaryen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Patterson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Patterson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Targaryen's guard. Nice work there by Patterson.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Patterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Patterson cracks Targaryen with a solid left hand.
Targaryen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Patterson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Patterson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Targaryen uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen working the body and head with strikes.
Patterson struggling a bit here.
Patterson is trying to improve his position.
Targaryen wants to control but Patterson is keeping him busy.
Patterson regains half guard.
Viserys Targaryen has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Targaryen seems to be working for a kimura but Patterson defends the submission attempt.
Targaryen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Patterson defending well though.
And that’s 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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Patterson wants to clinch up but Targaryen keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Patterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Targaryen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Targaryen throws a chopping leg kick but Patterson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Targaryen connects with the punch.
Patterson connects with a jab.
Patterson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Targaryen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Patterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Targaryen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Targaryen checks a leg kick nicely.
Targaryen slips under a jab from Patterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throws a low kick, looking for Targaryen's leg but Targaryen calmly moves out of range.
Targaryen misses the shot to the body.
Targaryen throws a leg kick
and Patterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Targaryen keeps it at a distance.
Patterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Targaryen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen connects with a solid leg kick.
Patterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Targaryen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Targaryen circles away and keeps his distance.
Targaryen misses with a takedown attempt - Patterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Patterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Targaryen slips a jab from Patterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Targaryen. That's going to slow Patterson down.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Targaryen circles away and keeps his distance.
Patterson tries to clinch up but Targaryen circles away and keeps his distance.
Patterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Targaryen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Targaryen thows a body kick. Patterson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Targaryen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Some wild striking there from Patterson.
Patterson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Targaryen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Targaryen checks it.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Targaryen jabs Patterson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Targaryen moves out of range as Patterson strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Targaryen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Patterson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Patterson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Targaryen, right into the meat.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Targaryen avoids the body shot from Patterson.
Patterson tries to clinch but Targaryen is having none of it.
Patterson digs a good body shot into Targaryen's ribs.
Patterson throws a head kick but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Targaryen connects with a leg kick. Patterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Targaryen shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Patterson defends it nicely.
Hank Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.
Patterson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Targaryen momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Targaryen. That's going to slow Patterson down.
Patterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Targaryen.
Patterson tries to bum rush Targaryen with a series of wild strikes but Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patterson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Targaryen lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Targaryen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Viserys Targaryen just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Targaryen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Targaryen shoots for a double leg takedown but Patterson sprawls well. He's pushed Targaryen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Targaryen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Patterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Targaryen circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Targaryen.
Patterson is looking to clinch.
Targaryen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Targaryen fails with the takedown.
Targaryen tried to score with a low kick but Patterson checks it.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Targaryen.
Targaryen swats away the attempt to clinch by Patterson.
Targaryen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Targaryen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Targaryen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
Targaryen misses with a leg kick
and Patterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Targaryen.
Hank Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.
Patterson swings for the body but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen lands a nice hook to Patterson's body. Patterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Targaryen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Patterson rather than just go for the knockout.
Patterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Targaryen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Targaryen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
The fighters circling - Patterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Patterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Targaryen is just out of range.
Targaryen shoots in but no luck this time.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Targaryen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Targaryen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Targaryen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Patterson.
Targaryen throws a leg kick which misses Patterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Patterson tries to avoid it.
Targaryen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Patterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Targaryen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Targaryen blocks a head kick by Patterson.
Targaryen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patterson throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Targaryen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson looks to land a combination but Targaryen avoids it well.
Patterson throws a jab when Targaryen was well out of range.
Patterson misses with a low kick.
Targaryen ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Targaryen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
Targaryen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Patterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Targaryen.
Targaryen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Patterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but Targaryen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Targaryen keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Patterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Targaryen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Patterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Targaryen shoots in and bounces Patterson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson keeping full guard, as Targaryen tries to pass.
Patterson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Targaryen uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patterson dodges the ground and pound from Targaryen.
Patterson tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hank Patterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Targaryen misses with a body kick.
Targaryen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Patterson checks it well.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Targaryen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Patterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Patterson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Patterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Patterson swings for the body but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen connects with an inside leg kick.
Targaryen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Patterson checks a low kick from Targaryen.
Patterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patterson moves in looking to clinch but Targaryen pushes him off.
Patterson checks the leg kick.
Patterson clinches up against the cage.
Targaryen trying to control the position but instead, Patterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Targaryen into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Targaryen circles away quickly and effectively.
Patterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Targaryen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Targaryen avoids nicely.
Targaryen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Targaryen cracks the inside of Patterson's front leg.
Targaryen tries to land a front kick but Patterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Targaryen misses with a low kick.
Targaryen dips to his left and cracks Patterson with an uppercut!
A big left from Patterson misses.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Patterson sprawls well. Patterson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Targaryen gets slowly back to his feet.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
Hank Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Targaryen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Targaryen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Patterson.
Patterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Targaryen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hank Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viserys Targaryen.
Patterson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Patterson wants to clinch.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Targaryen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Targaryen's head but Targaryen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Targaryen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Targaryen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Targaryen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Targaryen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Targaryen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Targaryen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Targaryen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Patterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Targaryen looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Targaryen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Patterson's calf.
Patterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Patterson misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen shoots in looking for a takedown. Patterson tries to sprawl out of it but Targaryen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Patterson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Targaryen connects with an inside leg kick.
Patterson tries to clinch
so Targaryen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Patterson looking for a guillotine here but Targaryen defends easily.
Patterson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Targaryen defends it easily.
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 Hank Patterson.
I think Targaryen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viserys Targaryen!
Viserys Targaryen is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Viserys Targaryen said 'Suckland McHasBeen no longer has what it takes to compete at this level. He woke the dragon and it left him broken and beaten. A fighter like Suckland is no match for a Targaryen. Maybe he should go to a second rate org so he can string a few wins together, ending his career on a high note.'.
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