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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viserys Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holden James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying James's choice of entrance music: Aerials. 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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184 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
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184 lbs
27 - 20 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viserys Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Holden James!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen misses with a low kick.
Targaryen shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Targaryen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Targaryen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
James on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Targaryen throws a leg kick
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Targaryen takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
Targaryen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Targaryen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Targaryen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Targaryen misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting James counter with a right hand.
Targaryen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Targaryen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen moves out of range of the strikes.
Targaryen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Targaryen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Targaryen.
Targaryen cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Targaryen.
James avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Targaryen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Targaryen moves out of range of the body kick from James.
Targaryen takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Targaryen circles away.
A low kick from Targaryen is predictable there
and James counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Targaryen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Targaryen won't allow James to sweep him here.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James pulls Targaryen in close to his closed guard and prevents Targaryen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Targaryen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Targaryen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Targaryen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Targaryen swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Targaryen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Targaryen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Targaryen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Targaryen.
Targaryen thows a body shot but no joy.
Targaryen throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Targaryen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James stuffs the takedown.
James lands a nice looking body kick.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Targaryen.
Targaryen jabs James right on the nose. James blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Targaryen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Targaryen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James misses with a hook.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab lands there for Targaryen.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viserys Targaryen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Targaryen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Targaryen lands with a good body shot.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Targaryen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Targaryen throws a sloppy body shot
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
James takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
James cracks Targaryen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Targaryen. Targaryen obviously looking to wear him down.
Targaryen walks into a jab.
Viserys Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Targaryen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James misses with a hook.
James throws a push kick but Targaryen slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick lands there from James.
James tries to clinch but Targaryen moves out of range.
Targaryen thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James slips a jab from Targaryen.
Targaryen is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Targaryen shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Targaryen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Targaryen thows a body shot but no joy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Targaryen.
Targaryen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
Targaryen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James throws a right hand that Targaryen ducks under and follows up with a left that Targaryen also avoids with ease.
Targaryen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Targaryen throws a leg kick
and James counters by clinching up.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Targaryen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but James pulls him back up using the underhooks.
James's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Targaryen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Targaryen controls his hands.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
Targaryen scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James swings away with an uppercut that misses.
James lands a left hand.
James is trying to push Targaryen away but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Targaryen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Targaryen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Targaryen lands a nice shot to the body.
Targaryen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
James tries to work over Targaryen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Targaryen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
James working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Targaryen's elbow.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
A right hand to the body from James.
James tries to throw a body punch but Targaryen avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Targaryen.
James works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen wants to stall.
Targaryen seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but James is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Targaryen blocks a body shot from James.
Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, James creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Targaryen blocks a body shot from James.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land.
Targaryen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Targaryen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of James backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James tries a body shot but Targaryen blocks it.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Targaryen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Targaryen loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Targaryen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Targaryen avoids the head kick by James.
Targaryen cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viserys Targaryen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
Targaryen misses with a body shot.
James has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen walks into a jab.
Targaryen swings for the body but James moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Viserys Targaryen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Targaryen, pushing him back against the cage.
Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Targaryen.
A short right from Targaryen.
James tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
James wants to break free but Targaryen has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from James.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen prevents a body shot from James.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
James lands a right hand that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James misses with a body punch.
Targaryen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James breaks the clinch.
A big right from Targaryen misses.
James takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Targaryen lands a right hook to the body.
Targaryen takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from James.
Viserys Targaryen is winning the standup battle so far.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Targaryen throws out the jab.
Targaryen just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Targaryen. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Targaryen misses with a body punch
and James counters with a slapping leg kick.
James looks to land a body kick but Targaryen moved away.
Holden James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen digs a good hook to James's body.
Targaryen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James throws out a loose jab but Targaryen uses good head movement to avoid it.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Targaryen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Targaryen misses the body punch
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
Targaryen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. James catches Targaryen right on the button with a cross.
Targaryen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Targaryen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Targaryen misses with a wild body shot.
Targaryen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
James misses with an uppercut. Targaryen saw that one coming.
A combination from James does no damage.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Targaryen.
James lands with a cross.
A shot to the body from Targaryen misses
and James counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen thows a body shot but no joy.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James connects with a solid leg kick.
James rushes Targaryen and presses him up against the cage.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Targaryen tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Targaryen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viserys Targaryen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to work over Targaryen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James misses with an elbow strike.
James misses with a punch to the body.
Targaryen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holden James seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
James throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Targaryens head.
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, James throws an elbow but misses.
James tries to work over Targaryen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James tries to throw a body punch but Targaryen avoids it by throwing James back against the cage.
Targaryen blocks the elbow strike.
James misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Viserys Targaryen!
An out of breath Viserys Targaryen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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