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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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279 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mickey Valenzuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rhaegar Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzuela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Valenzuela just content to control the position.
Targaryen is trying to get back to half guard.
Valenzuela sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Targaryen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom here.
Valenzuela slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Targaryen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Valenzuela sprawls well initially but Targaryen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Targaryen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valenzuela could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Targaryen is keen to just control but Valenzuela is a slippery customer.
Targaryen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valenzuela is just riding it out for now. Targaryen eventually gives up the hold.
Valenzuela actively working from the bottom here.
Targaryen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Valenzuela wants to control but Targaryen is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is keen to just control but Valenzuela is a slippery customer.
Valenzuela avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Targaryen.
Valenzuela 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!
Good control from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela has the hooks in. Targaryen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valenzuela is punishing Targaryen with some ground and pound.
Valenzuela loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Targaryen hold on?
Even with his hooks in, Valenzuela manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Targaryen turns into Valenzuela and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen won't allow Valenzuela to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Valenzuela moves out of range of the strikes.
Valenzuela manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Targaryen on his heels. He'll look to pass Targaryen's guard now, I'm sure.
Valenzuela throws a big right hand that misses.
Valenzuela missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Valenzuela is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Valenzuela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Targaryen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valenzuela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valenzuela throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valenzuela has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Targaryen wants to sweep but no luck.
Targaryen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Targaryen swats away the attempt to clinch by Valenzuela.
Targaryen misses with a combination
and Valenzuela counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Valenzuela dominated that round.
That's time! Valenzuela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Targaryen dives in for a single leg takedown but Valenzuela sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valenzuela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Valenzuela shoots in looking for a takedown but Targaryen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Valenzuela's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Valenzuela has Targaryen up against the cage in a clinch.
Valenzuela working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela drags the fight down to the ground.
Valenzuela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Targaryen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Valenzuela preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Valenzuela keeps moving.
Valenzuela is looking to stand up but Targaryen isn't so interested in that idea.
Targaryen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valenzuela's head.
Targaryen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valenzuela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Targaryen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Valenzuela keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Targaryen throws a big right hand that misses.
Targaryen trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Targaryen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Targaryen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Valenzuela manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
We've been informed that Targaryen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Valenzuela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Targaryen looking for a sweep. Not yet Targaryen, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Targaryen throws a hook to the side of Valenzuela's head but Valenzuela sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Targaryen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Valenzuela pinned against the cage. Valenzuela gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valenzuela drives through and clinches with Targaryen against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela is pressed up against the cage. Targaryen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Valenzuela down to the mat. Valenzuela avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mickey Valenzuela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhaegar Targaryen.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Targaryen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Valenzuela shoots in but Targaryen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Valenzuela is defended easily by Targaryen.
Valenzuela moves into range and clinches up with Targaryen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to pull guard but Valenzuela forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valenzuela is trying to pull guard but Targaryen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Valenzuela tries to pull guard but Targaryen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Targaryen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valenzuela just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen looking for a takedown.
Targaryen is trying to drag Valenzuela to the mat but Valenzuela just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Valenzuela dominated that second round.
That's time! Valenzuela's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Valenzuela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Targaryen pinned against the cage. Targaryen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valenzuela drives through and clinches with Targaryen against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Targaryen.
Valenzuela jumps guard but Targaryen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Valenzuela. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela is trying to push Targaryen away but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valenzuela breaks from the clinch.
Targaryen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valenzuela fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Targaryen to the ground. Valenzuela is now in Targaryen's guard.
Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
Targaryen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valenzuela is one step ahead there.
Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
Targaryen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valenzuela can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rhaegar Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mickey Valenzuela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valenzuela lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valenzuela postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Valenzuela working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Targaryen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Valenzuela wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
Valenzuela postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Valenzuela fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Targaryen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Targaryen moves into range and clinches up with Valenzuela.
Valenzuela throws a knee to the head but misses.
Targaryen wants a takedown.
Valenzuela pulls guard effortlessly.
Valenzuela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
Valenzuela utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen looking to pass the guard.
Valenzuela 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.
Valenzuela pulls Targaryen in close to his closed guard and prevents Targaryen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Targaryen throwing strikes but missing.
Targaryen trying to control but Valenzuela is working from the bottom.
Targaryen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valenzuela works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Targaryen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mickey Valenzuela is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valenzuela scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Valenzuela showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Valenzuela, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Valenzuela!
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