PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas comes to the cage accompanied by No Hands. McBraddish has chosen Broken by 12 Stones as his entrance music. Alex Vargas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny McBraddish's chin.

Vargas
vs
McBraddish

167 cm
21
141 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

150 cm
27
130 lbs
18 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny McBraddish!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBraddish looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McBraddish takes one to the side of the head.
McBraddish throws a leg kick which misses Vargas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vargas tries to avoid it.
McBraddish misses with a low kick.
McBraddish takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vargas misses with a takedown attempt - McBraddish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vargas lands with a good body shot.
Vargas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McBraddish throws out the jab.

Vargas rushes McBraddish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McBraddish scores with a hook to the body.
McBraddish working aggressively here.
McBraddish misses with a body punch.
McBraddish lands a right hand.
McBraddish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McBraddish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas pressing his opponent against the cage.
McBraddish avoiding damage as Vargas throws knees to the body.
McBraddish misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish digs a right hand into Vargas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vargas's gas tank.
Vargas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McBraddish up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McBraddish.
McBraddish is trying to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling him.
McBraddish misses with a body punch.
McBraddish lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas.
McBraddish lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Vargas is trying to maintain a safe position but McBraddish gets an underhook and turns Vargas into the cage.
McBraddish has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McBraddish lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vargas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBraddish just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBraddish tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBraddish.
Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas prevents a body shot from McBraddish.
McBraddish has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Vargas'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.
Vargas jumps guard but McBraddish stands there with Vargas around his waist. Vargas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas can't get the takedown.
McBraddish lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vargas or not.
McBraddish misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for McBraddish.
McBraddish makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from McBraddish.
Vargas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBraddish.
McBraddish scores with a nice hook to the head.
McBraddish misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
McBraddish lands a body punch.
Vargas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McBraddish lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from McBraddish.
McBraddish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBraddish swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McBraddish lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBraddish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vargass head.

McBraddish escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice uppercut lands for McBraddish. That snapped Vargas's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish misses with an uppercut.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by McBraddish.
McBraddish misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McBraddish tries to avoid it but Vargas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McBraddish to the ground. McBraddish escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab lands there for McBraddish.
McBraddish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McBraddish misses with a low kick.
McBraddish lands a jab to the head.
McBraddish looks to land a right hand but Vargas moved out of range.
McBraddish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vargas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McBraddish pinned against the cage. McBraddish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vargas scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from McBraddish.
Johnny McBraddish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McBraddish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnny McBraddish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by McBraddish.
McBraddish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for McBraddish.
McBraddish throws a good cross that connects.
McBraddish misses with a jab to the body
and Vargas counters with a series of strikes. McBraddish will be more careful next time no doubt.
McBraddish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McBraddish scores with a head kick.
Vargas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McBraddish.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny McBraddish dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vargas moves in looking to clinch but McBraddish pushes him off.
McBraddish throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
McBraddish throws a right and a left that both miss.
McBraddish tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vargas is able to avoid easily.
McBraddish throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but McBraddish shows good takedown defense.
McBraddish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
McBraddish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McBraddish.
Nice uppercut there from McBraddish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBraddish.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBraddish.
McBraddish keeps the fight on the outside.
McBraddish misses with a wild body shot.
McBraddish lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish throws a low kick but Vargas avoids it.
McBraddish misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas lands with a hook. McBraddish tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McBraddish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McBraddish tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An inside leg kick from McBraddish misses.
McBraddish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McBraddish throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily.
Vargas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vargas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vargas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McBraddish makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McBraddish dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vargas. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from McBraddish.
Vargas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vargas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McBraddish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Vargas staying out of range there.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. McBraddish saw that one coming.
Vargas throws a hook but McBraddish avoids it easily.
McBraddish throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
McBraddish misses the shot to the body.
McBraddish keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McBraddish lands a nice shot that snaps Vargas's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McBraddish, as that shot connected.
Vargas checks the leg kick.
McBraddish takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vargas is looking to wear down McBraddish with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab, jab by Vargas - just one landing.
McBraddish misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Vargas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McBraddish's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas wants to pass the guard but McBraddish is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McBraddish is looking to stand back up but Vargas counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McBraddish.
Vargas wants to pass the guard but McBraddish is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Vargas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vargas throws a lazy right hand but McBraddish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McBraddish slips under a jab from Vargas.
McBraddish is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
McBraddish throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
McBraddish swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vargas thows a body shot but no joy.

Vargas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McBraddish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish wants to control but Vargas passes easily into half guard.

McBraddish is defending against the submission attempts here by Vargas.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vargas stops McBraddish from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is stalling here. McBraddish is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vargas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McBraddish has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vargas is looking to regain half guard here but McBraddish keeps moving and retains side control.
Vargas can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McBraddish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McBraddish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vargas moves out of range of the leg kick from McBraddish.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McBraddish misses with a body shot.
McBraddish misses with a straight right.
McBraddish misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas counters with a right hand to the body.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
McBraddish is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from McBraddish.
A jab from McBraddish does it's job there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas tries to clinch up.
McBraddish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas stuns McBraddish with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnny McBraddish seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Vargas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vargas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Vargas!