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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dub Kong (ranked 5888 p4p, 504 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 4021 p4p, 418 weight class). Targaryen is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Game of Thrones Theme Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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175 cm
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155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dub Kong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aegon Targaryen! The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Targaryen slips under a jab. Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong misses the shot to the body. Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Kong throws a sloppy body shot
and Targaryen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kong is lucky that one didn't land flush. Kong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Targaryen. Kong has closed the distance and engaged Targaryen in a clinch.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch. A short right from Kong. Targaryen works on Kong's body with a couple of short punches. Kong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Targaryen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not. Targaryen working aggressively here.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong is trying to push Targaryen away but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Targaryen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Targaryen tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Targaryen back against the cage. Kong avoiding damage.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Targaryen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it. Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land. Targaryen working aggressively here.
Kong blocks a body shot from Targaryen. Targaryen lands a body shot. Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong wants to break free but Targaryen has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kong blocking some punches.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch. Targaryen tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Targaryen or not. Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Targaryen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it. Targaryen misses with a punch on the inside.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong tries a body shot but Targaryen blocks it.
Targaryen tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Kong digs a right hand into Targaryen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Targaryen's gas tank. Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Kong stalling in the clinch but Targaryen improves position. Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kong tries to circle away but Targaryen has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Targaryen prevents Kong from breaking the clinch. Kong lands a shot to the body. Targaryen looks winded! Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Targaryen's elbow. Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow. Targaryen throws a head punch that misses. Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards. Targaryen tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Targaryen tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong. Kong tries to circle away but Targaryen has him pinned against the cage. Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling him. A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong lands a body shot. Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow. Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong prevents a body shot from Targaryen. Targaryen working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Targaryen. Kong tries to stall but Targaryen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong is trying to push Targaryen away but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kong scores with a shot to the side of Targaryen's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dub Kong will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A punch combination from Kong misses. Targaryen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Targaryen circles away quickly and effectively. Nice body kick there by Targaryen. Dub Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kong scores with a jab. Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Kong loads up on a big right hand but Targaryen slips the punch. Dub Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Kong clinches up with Targaryen and pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Targaryen tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Targaryen works on Kong's body with a couple of short punches. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Targaryen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away. Kong blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around? Targaryen tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kong digs a right hand underneath Targaryen's ribcage. Targaryen let out a lung full of air as it connected. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage. Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Kong leaning his opponent against the cage. Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Targaryen working aggressively here.
Targaryen presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong blocking some punches.
Targaryen working aggressively here.
Kong digs a right hand into Targaryen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Targaryen's gas tank. Targaryen tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Targaryen tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Targaryen lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Targaryen.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong prevents a body shot from Targaryen. Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards. Targaryen throws a head punch that misses. Kong tries a body shot but Targaryen blocks it.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Kong cracks Targaryen with a nice body shot. Targaryen is breathing heavily. Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A short body shot lands from Targaryen as the two fighters clinch.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kong looking to slow down the pace here. Dub Kong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Targaryen tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kong lands a body shot. Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside. Targaryen tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Targaryen back against the cage. Kong blocking some punches.
Targaryen working aggressively here.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Targaryen fails to land. Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow. Kong is trying to push Targaryen away but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kong lands a right hand. Kong pressing his opponent against the cage. Targaryen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling him. Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling the position. Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch. Come on Kong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Targaryen throws a head punch that misses. Kong lands a shoulder strike. Targaryen tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Targaryen back against the cage. Kong is trying to break the clinch but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage. Targaryen prevents a body shot from Kong. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dub Kong dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Kong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Targaryen counters with a nice uppercut. Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong misses with a hook. Targaryen ducked under it nicely. Kong throws a body punch but Targaryen moves out of range. Kong rushes Targaryen and presses him up against the cage. Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Targaryen controls the action.
Targaryen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Targaryen misses with some punches.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen lands a nice shot to the body. Targaryen has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong tries to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling the position. A short right hand to the side of the head by Targaryen. Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong lands a body punch. Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kong is trying to maintain a safe position but Targaryen gets an underhook and turns Kong into the cage. Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Kong.
Targaryen prevents a body shot from Kong. Targaryen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards. Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow. Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Targaryen tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Targaryen prevents a body shot from Kong. Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Aegon Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Targaryen tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Targaryen has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Targaryen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kong misses with a body punch.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Targaryen won't allow it.
Kong scores with a shot to the side of Targaryen's head. Kong lands a nice shot to the body. Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Targaryen has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kong is trying to force a seperation but Targaryen has the dominant position. Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Kong tries to work over Targaryen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kong digs a right hand into Targaryen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Targaryen's gas tank. Kong digs a right hand into Targaryen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Targaryen's gas tank. Targaryen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away. Kong tries to break free but Targaryen pushes him back against the cage. Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong effectively controlling the action here. Targaryen tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Targaryen back against the cage. Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong is pushing Targaryen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kong presses Targaryen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Kong is trying to push Targaryen away but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling him. Kong lands a body punch in the clinch. Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Targaryen backwards. Kong tries to break free but Targaryen pushes him back against the cage. Kong digs a right hand into Targaryen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Targaryen's gas tank. Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A hook to the body from Kong.
Dub Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Kong stalling in the clinch.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Targaryen. Targaryen misses with a hook from the clinch. Kong digs a right hand into Targaryen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Targaryen's gas tank.
And that's the end of the fight! Dub Kong showed his dominance in that final round. Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dub Kong! Dub Kong gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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