PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ace Ventura (ranked 1895 p4p, 241 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 4328 p4p, 439 weight class). Targaryen has chosen Game of Thrones Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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?

Ventura
vs
Targaryen

180 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
27
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ace Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aegon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Targaryen.
Targaryen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura shoots in but no luck this time.
Targaryen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ventura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Targaryen's calf.
Ventura moves out of range of the body kick.
Targaryen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ace Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ventura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Targaryen takes one on the button.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Targaryen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Ventura moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTargaryen.
Ventura looks to throw the jab but Targaryen is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ventura.
Targaryen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ventura with a body shot.
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Targaryen is just out of range.
Ventura throws a leg kick

and Targaryen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Targaryen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen slowing the pace effectively.
Targaryen lands with a left to the head.
Ventura is trying to force a seperation but Targaryen has the dominant position.
Targaryen has Ventura pressed against the cage.
Targaryen's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Targaryen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Targaryen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aegon Targaryen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
Targaryen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Targaryen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ventura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Targaryen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Targaryen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ventura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Targaryen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Targaryen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ventura's efforts to push away.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Targaryen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Targaryen lands with a right to the head.
Targaryen lands a body punch.
Ventura is trying to break the clinch but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Ventura's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Targaryen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Ventura's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Ventura working hard to break the clinch.
Ventura wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Targaryen has him pressed against the cage.
Targaryen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
A right hook to the body lands for Targaryen.
Targaryen lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ventura working hard to break the clinch.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Targaryen misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Targaryen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Targaryen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ventura's elbow.
Ventura wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Targaryen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Targaryen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Targaryen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ventura pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aegon 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.

Good leg kick by Ventura there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ventura throws a nice looking combination but Targaryen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Targaryen blocks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Ventura.

It looks like Aegon Targaryen has been cut.
Ventura misses with a wild body shot.
Targaryen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Targaryen throws a body shot but no joy.
Targaryen blocks a head kick by Ventura.
Ventura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Targaryen avoids the head kick by Ventura.
Ventura throws a big shot that misses.
Targaryen throws a big counter head kick but Ventura avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ventura misses the target.
Ventura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Targaryen swivels and escapes.
Targaryen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Targaryen digs a good body shot into Ventura's ribs.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Targaryen scores with a push kick.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura scores with a head kick. Targaryen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Targaryen's corner calls for a 1-2. Targaryen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ventura misses with a hook. Targaryen ducked under it nicely.
Ventura 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.
Ventura blocks the body kick.
A big right from Ventura misses.
Ventura scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ventura avoids the head kick by Targaryen.
Targaryen is looking to clinch.
Ventura tried to counter with a leg kick but Targaryen avoided it.
Targaryen defending well as Ventura loads up on a big left hand.
Targaryen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ventura.
Targaryen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ventura looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Targaryen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
Targaryen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ventura rather than just go for the knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ventura. Beautiful body shot.
Targaryen checks a low kick from Ventura.
Ventura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Targaryen tries to clinch there but Ventura circles away.
Targaryen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ventura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ventura throws a body shot but no joy.
Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Targaryen slips the punch.
Ventura misses with the combination.
Targaryen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Targaryen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Ventura with that takedown attempt.
Targaryen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Targaryen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ventura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Targaryen moves away.
Ventura misses with a takedown attempt

and Targaryen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Targaryen.
Targaryen tries to work over Ventura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace Ventura dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aegon Targaryen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ventura avoids the body shot from Targaryen.
Ventura fails to land the takedown.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Targaryen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ventura swinging wildly here.
Ventura throws a front kick aimed at Targaryen's knee but Targaryen avoids it well.
Targaryen tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen connects with a solid leg kick.
Targaryen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ventura.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Targaryen circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ventura, right into the meat.
Targaryen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura.
Ventura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Targaryen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Targaryen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ace Ventura is winning the standup battle so far.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and Targaryen moves out of range easily.
And Targaryen responds with a good body kick, but Ventura manages to step out the way in time.
Targaryen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura misses with a head kick.
Targaryen wants to counter the offense by Ventura and move into the clinch position.
Targaryen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Targaryen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen misses with a body punch.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Targaryen misses with a punch on the inside.
Targaryen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ventura tries to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by Targaryen.
Targaryen pushes Ventura back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Targaryen on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Targaryen stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Targaryen.
Targaryen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Targaryen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Nice body punch from Targaryen - that landed with a thud.
Ventura prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen can't find room to land a body shot as Ventura controls the action.
Targaryen scores with a shoulder strike.
Targaryen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Targaryen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ventura tries to break the clinch but Targaryen is controlling the position.
Targaryen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ventura working hard to break the clinch.
Ventura blocking some punches.
Ventura prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen has Ventura pressed against the cage, preventing Ventura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen lands a left hand.
Targaryen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Targaryen.
Ventura is trying to force a seperation but Targaryen has the dominant position.
Targaryen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ventura controls his hands.
Targaryen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Targaryen tries to throw a body punch but Ventura avoids it by throwing Targaryen back against the cage.
Targaryen misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura wants to get back to striking at distance but Targaryen won't allow it.
Targaryen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura prevents a body shot from Targaryen.
Targaryen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aegon Targaryen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Targaryen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aegon Targaryen!
An out of breath Aegon Targaryen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.