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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raul Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ibarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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 The Island, Raul Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Ibarra!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Targaryen misses.
Ibarra takes one on the button.
Targaryen scores with a jab.
Targaryen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibarra counters with a shoot takedown. Targaryen fights it but they end up in guard.
Targaryen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibarra has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Targaryen after a bit of a struggle.
Targaryen breaks from the clinch.
Targaryen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibarra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ibarra must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Ibarra from controlling successfully.
Ibarra throws a big right hand that misses.
Ibarra cracks Targaryen with a solid left hand.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Ibarra from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to stand up but Ibarra is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ibarra trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Targaryen kicks Ibarra off and gets to his feet.
Targaryen gets caught napping as Ibarra dives in and scores a takedown. Targaryen manages to retain guard.
Ibarra with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ibarra is looking to work some ground and pound but Targaryen has wrist control.
Ibarra tries to free his leg and advance position but Targaryen is retaining full guard.
Ibarra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Targaryen is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ibarra presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen breaks the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Ibarra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen lands a lovely overhand right.
Targaryen tries to bum rush Ibarra with a series of wild strikes but Ibarra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibarra circles away quickly and effectively.
Targaryen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Targaryen throws a big shot that misses.
Targaryen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Targaryen duly obliges.
Targaryen misses with a few strikes there.
Targaryen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen fails to land with a series of punches.
Targaryen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibarra.
Ibarra fails with a takedown attempt.
Raul Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ibarra.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Targaryen enables Ibarra to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Targaryen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ibarra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ibarra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Targaryen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Targaryen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ibarra is looking to work some ground and pound but Targaryen has wrist control.
Ibarra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ibarra chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ibarra shoots for a double leg takedown but Targaryen sprawls well. He's pushed Ibarra's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ibarra shoots in but Targaryen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ibarra takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ibarra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Targaryen misses with a double jab.
Ibarra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Targaryen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibarra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Targaryen throws a one two combo.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Targaryen throws a jab when Ibarra was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Targaryen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Targaryen misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Targaryen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Targaryen enables Ibarra to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Targaryen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ibarra throws a big elbow that misses.
Ibarra trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Ibarra throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibarra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ibarra lands a couple of elbows.
Ibarra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibarra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ibarra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Targaryen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Targaryen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibarra's head backwards.
Targaryen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Targaryen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibarra can do to turn this around?
Targaryen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Targaryen throws a nice looking combination but Ibarra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Targaryen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen stuffs the takedown.
Targaryen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck for Ibarra with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a right hand that Ibarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibarra also avoids with ease.
Raul Targaryen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ibarra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Targaryen.
Ibarra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ibarra has Targaryen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Targaryen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Raul Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ibarra.
Targaryen can't break the clinch.
Targaryen is pressed up against the cage. Ibarra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Targaryen down to the mat. Targaryen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Targaryen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ibarra off the cage and back into range.
Raul Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Targaryen cracks Ibarra with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Ibarra dodges the punch combination from Targaryen.
Targaryen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ibarra or perhaps it was just good defense by Targaryen, which made it look bad.
Ibarra slips a jab and a cross from Targaryen.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ibarra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Targaryen throws a hook but Ibarra blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Targaryen.
Ibarra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Targaryen to the ground. Ibarra is now in Targaryen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibarra throws a big elbow that misses.
Ibarra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ibarra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Targaryen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Targaryen keeping full guard, as Ibarra tries to pass.
Ibarra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ibarra working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Targaryen's head.
Ibarra is looking to work some ground and pound but Targaryen has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ibarra dodges the punch combination from Targaryen.
Ibarra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raul Targaryen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ibarra or perhaps it was just good defense by Targaryen, which made it look bad.
Targaryen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Targaryen fails to land with a series of punches.
Ibarra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Targaryen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Targaryen defending against the ground and pound.
Ibarra throws a strike aimed at the side of Targaryen's head but Targaryen avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibarra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Targaryen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ibarra working the ground and pound.
Ibarra throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ibarra landing a few strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ibarra is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Let's hope that Ibarra has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
The strikes coming from Ibarra are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ibarra throws a strike aimed at the side of Targaryen's head but Targaryen avoids it well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Targaryen misses with the combination.
Ibarra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Targaryen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Targaryen. Those never looked like landing.
Ibarra instigates a clinch.
Targaryen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Raul Targaryen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Ibarra.
Ibarra looking for a takedown.
Targaryen is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Targaryen wants to break free but Ibarra has control.
Targaryen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ibarra is trying to drag Targaryen to the mat but Targaryen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Targaryen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ibarra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Targaryen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Targaryen tries to circle away but Ibarra has him pinned against the cage.
Targaryen manages to break the clinch.
Ibarra 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 Ibarra off to one side.
Raul Targaryen is winning the standup battle so far.
Targaryen looks to land a combination but Ibarra avoids it well.
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.
No joy there for Targaryen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Targaryen throws a series of punches but Ibarra avoids them all with ease.
Jake Ibarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Targaryen gets caught napping as Ibarra dives in and scores a takedown. Targaryen manages to retain guard.
Ibarra scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ibarra loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ibarra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ibarra cracks Targaryen with a solid left hand.
Jake Ibarra has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibarra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ibarra is looking to work some ground and pound but Targaryen has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Raul Targaryen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibarra throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Ibarra.
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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raul 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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