PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justice Washington (ranked 1709 p4p, 1185 weight class) and Danny Vargas (ranked 186 p4p, 121 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Danny Vargas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Washington
vs
Vargas

185 cm
25
156
4 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
160
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Vargas throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
As Vargas tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
As Vargas tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas lands an overhand right.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vargas manages to circle out of the way.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses the jab.
Vargas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Vargas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Vargas moved out of range nicely.
Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vargas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington slips a straight right by Vargas.
Washington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Washington slips under a jab from Vargas.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vargas throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Vargas missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Vargas throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vargas manages to circle out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vargas manages to circle out of the way.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Nice straight punches there by Vargas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vargas.
Vargas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Vargas throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
A big left from Vargas misses.
As Vargas tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a left hand

and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Vargas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vargas is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Vargas misses with an uppercut.
Washington moves away from the strike by Vargas.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Vargas misses with a right hand

and Washington counters by moving into the clinch.
Vargas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vargas connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
Vargas throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
As Vargas tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Vargas.

Washington is rocked!
Washington slips a straight right by Vargas.
Washington tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Nice shot lands for Vargas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas misses the jab.
Vargas cracks Washington on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Washington falls backwards against the cage. Vargas follows up with more strikes that drop Washington to his knees. Vargas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Washington! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Vargas!