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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Stuus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Heart of a Lion -- Kid Cudi. 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?
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130 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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141 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stanley Stuus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stuus.
Vargas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Stuus on that attempt.
Stuus stuffs the takedown.
Vargas is looking to slow Stuus down with leg kicks.
Vargas throws a hook but Stuus avoids it easily.
Stuus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vargas.
Vargas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stuus is able to avoid easily.
Nice shot lands for Stuus.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Stuus.
Vargas wants to clinch up but Stuus keeps it at a distance.
Vargas closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas tries a body shot but Stuus blocks it.
Stuus is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vargas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stuus to the mat. Stuus regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Stuus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stuus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stuus has Vargas pulled in close to control his posture.
Stuus wants to sweep but no luck.
Stuus working a defensive guard here.
Stuus keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stuus slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stuus. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stuus.
Stuus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Vargas. Beautiful body shot.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stuus scores with a hook.
Stuus lands a nice looking body shot.
Stuus thows a body shot but no joy.
Stuus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vargas is trying to defend but Stuus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas manages to get to full guard.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Stuus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuus pushes down on Vargas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stuus is looking for a kimura but Vargas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stuus to get the leverage.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stuus.
Vargas is trying to stand up here but Stuus is controlling him well.
Vargas won't allow Stuus to pass to mount.
Stuus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stuus wants to control but Vargas is keeping him busy.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stuus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vargas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stuus.
Stuus tries to pass to full mount but Vargas defends it.
Vargas is trying to stand up here but Stuus is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stuus is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stuus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
Stuus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vargas is just riding it out for now. Stuus eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas pushes Stuus off looking to stand but Stuus dives back in and keeps control.
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 Stanley Stuus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stuus throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
Vargas tries to work over Stuus's front leg with a kick but Stuus checks it.
Vargas gets a double leg takedown into Stuus's guard.
Stuus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stuus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vargas sees it coming and defends easily.
Stuus trying to control the pace.
Stuus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vargas.
Stuus controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vargas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stuus prevents Vargas from standing back up.
Vargas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stuus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stanley Stuus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stuus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vargas!
Stuus misses with a head shot.
Vargas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stuus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.
Stuus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vargas to regain full guard.
Stuus postures up.
Stuus trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stuus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas regains half guard.
Vargas is controlling Stuus's trapped leg to prevent Stuus from advancing to side control.
Stuus thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
Stuus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vargas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
A left lands for Vargas.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Stuus slips the punch.
Stuus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Stuus misses its intended target.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Stuus slips the punch.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown. Stuus tries to sprawl out of it but Vargas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stuus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Vargas tries to land a front kick but Stuus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from Vargas as Stuus shoots in.
Stuus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head.
Stuus throws the kick towards the body but Vargas avoids it.
Vargas clinches with his opponent.
Stuus tries to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Stuus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stuus tries to score a body lock takedown but Vargas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuus working hard to break the clinch.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Stuus controls the action.
Stuus working hard to break the clinch.
Stuus lands a damaging elbow.
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 Stanley Stuus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vargas shoots in for a double leg but Stuus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That kick from Stuus tenderised Vargas's leg. Vargas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stuus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vargas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stuus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stuus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vargas cracks Stuus with an open hand slap.
Stuus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stuus throws a wild body kick that Vargas sees coming a mile off.
Stuus lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vargas tests Stuus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vargas blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stuus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas catches Stuus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Stuus is out of range.
Vargas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stuus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vargas can pounce on him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stuus. Vargas shrugs it off though.
Stuus with a hook.
Stuus throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Stuus lands with an overhand left.
Vargas moves out of range of the body kick from Stuus.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Stuus misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stuus fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vargas is out of range.
Stuus throws a chopping leg kick but Vargas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stuus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stuus misses with the body kick
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuus tries to score with a low kick but Vargas moves his leg out of the way.
Vargas lands with a right hand.
Stuus throws a chopping leg kick but Vargas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alex Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stuus throws a leg kick but Vargas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An inside leg kick lands from Stuus.
Stuus takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas dips to his left and cracks Stuus with an uppercut!
Stuus avoids the body shot from Vargas.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Stuus slips the punch.
Stuus throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stuus.
Stuus defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Vargas misses
and Stuus counters with a series of strikes. Vargas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vargas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vargas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stuus on the side of the head.
Stuus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.
Vargas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stuus counters with a body kick that stops Vargas in his tracks momentarily.
Stuus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vargas's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stuus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vargas scrambles back to his feet.
Vargas is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That kick from Vargas tenderised Stuus's leg. Stuus is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A right-left combo lands from Vargas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuus. That's going to slow Vargas down.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stuus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stuus wants to clinch up but Vargas keeps it at a distance.
Vargas connects with a solid leg kick.
Vargas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stuus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vargas cracks Stuus with a good jab.
Stuus throws a leg kick
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Alex Vargas just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stuus as he avoids it easily.
Stuus scoring well with a low kick there.
Stuus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vargas.
Stuus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vargas at a distance.
Vargas moves out of range as Stuus strikes.
Stuus cracks a nice hook into Vargas's ribs.
Stuus digs a good body shot into Vargas's ribs.
Vargas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stuus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuus manages to avoid it.
Vargas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stuus fails with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stuus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas lands with a nice body punch.
Vargas misses with an uppercut.
Stuus swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Stuus misses with a low kick.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Stuus looks for the body kick but Vargas saw that one coming.
Stuus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Vargas connects with a right hand. Stuus shakes it off.
Stuus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vargas, pushing him back against the cage.
Vargas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to score a body lock takedown but Stuus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stuus.
Vargas blocks the elbow strike.
Stuus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vargas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stuus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas avoiding damage as Stuus throws knees to the body.
Stuus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stuus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stuus moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stuus.
Good leg kick by Stuus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuus misses with a body kick.
Vargas misses with a body punch
and Stuus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That kick from Vargas tenderised Stuus's leg. Stuus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stuus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Stuus's shoulder, as Stuus tries to avoid the shot.
Stuus dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Stuus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Stuus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stuus lands a nice looking body shot.
Stuus shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vargas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stuus's calf.
Vargas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stuus throws a lazy head kick
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vargas. Vargas obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Vargas misses its intended target.
Vargas tries to bum rush Stuus with a series of wild strikes but Stuus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stuus stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stuus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuus has managed to clinch.
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Stuus clinches.
Stuus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Good body shot from Vargas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Alex Vargas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vargas tries to clinch but Stuus moves out of range.
Vargas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stuuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuus manages to avoid it.
Stuus throws a sloppy head kick
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vargas sizes up Stuus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stuus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vargas.
Vargas avoids the head kick by Stuus.
Stuus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stuus tries a head kick but it misses.
Stuus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Vargas catches Stuus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vargas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stuus doesn't seem bothered though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Stuus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas moves out of range as Stuus throws a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Stuus.
Stuus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stuus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.
Stuus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vargas works Stuus's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stuus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Stuus throws a wild body kick that Vargas sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stuus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stuus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vargas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stuus trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Vargas.
Vargas wants to break free but Stuus has control.
Stuus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Vargas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stuus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stuus misses with a kick to the body
and Vargas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stuus thuds his shin into the meat of Vargas's side.
Stuus is looking to wear down Vargas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vargas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Stuus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stuus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stuus misses with a body shot.
Stuus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vargas cracks Stuus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stuus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stuus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stuus.
Stuus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stuus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stuus walks into a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stuus scores with a jab to the head.
Stuus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Stuus slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Vargas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vargas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Vargas!
Alex Vargas is the new bantamweight champion!
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