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Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Aegon Targaryen (ranked 2183 p4p, 258 weight class) and Cain Diaz (ranked 4633 p4p, 421 weight class). Targaryen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Game of Thrones Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin
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Solid chin
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aegon Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a combination that misses
and Targaryen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Targaryen tries to move into range but Diaz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Targaryen.
It looks like Aegon Targaryen has been cut.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Targaryen moves away and avoids it.
Diaz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Targaryen counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Targaryen avoids the body shot from Diaz.
An attempted straight right counter from Targaryen misses the target.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Targaryen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Targaryen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Targaryen counters with a nice body shot.
Targaryen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Targaryen's head.
Diaz throws a hook but Targaryen avoids it easily.
Targaryen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cain Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Targaryen tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
Diaz throws out a powerful jab.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Targaryen back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Targaryen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Diaz takes a swing at Targaryen's ribcage but misses.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen misses with a body kick.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Diaz connects with a jab.
Diaz tries to bum rush Targaryen with a series of wild strikes but Targaryen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Targaryen throws a body kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Targaryen throws a quick counter head kick but Diaz was just out of range.
Targaryen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Targaryen.
Targaryen is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aegon Targaryen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diaz throws a jab when Targaryen was well out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Targaryen manages to avoid it.
Diaz throws a hook but Targaryen blocks it.
Targaryen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diaz just manages to avoid it.
Targaryen slips under a jab.
Targaryen is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Targaryen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Targaryen throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Targaryen throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Targaryen doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Targaryen is looking to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Targaryen counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
Diaz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Targaryen.
Targaryen thumps Diaz with a low kick.
A jab from Diaz does it's job there.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Targaryen in his tracks.
Diaz digs a good hook to Targaryen's body.
Cain Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Targaryen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Targaryen slips under a jab.
Targaryen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Targaryen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Targaryen's shoulder, as Targaryen tries to avoid the shot.
Diaz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTargaryen.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Targaryen - that will leave a mark!
Diaz lands a right hook to the body.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Targaryen's head but Targaryen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Targaryen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
Targaryen takes one to the side of the head.
Targaryen defending well as Diaz loads up on a big left hand.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Targaryen counters with a body kick that stops Diaz in his tracks momentarily.
Targaryen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aegon Targaryen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Targaryen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Targaryen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aegon Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Targaryen walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
Diaz connects with the punch.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Targaryen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Targaryen misses the jab.
Diaz scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Targaryen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cain Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Targaryen moves out of range of the strikes.
Diaz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Targaryen doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Targaryen back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Targaryen moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Targaryen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Targaryen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Targaryen back to the ropes. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Targaryen.
Targaryen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Targaryen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cain Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz looks to land a combination. Targaryen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Targaryen drops his hands momentarily and Diaz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Targaryen on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Diaz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Diaz!
After winning the bout, Cain Diaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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