PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Vargas (ranked 25063 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magic Mushroom (ranked 6573 p4p, 0 weight class). Magic Mushroom has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luciano Vargas's chin.

Vargas
vs
Mushroom

175 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luciano Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magic Mushroom!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mushroom shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Mushroom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mushroom tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Mushroom.

Vargas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vargas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mushroom wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Mushroom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mushroom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vargas's guard.

Mushroom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vargas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vargas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vargas!

Vargas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mushroom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mushroom wants to control but Vargas postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mushroom is looking for a sweep.
Mushroom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mushroom is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Vargas decides to stand back up.
Mushroom misses with a takedown attempt
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Mushroom.
Mushroom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
Mushroom takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mushroom tries to avoid it but Vargas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mushroom to the ground. Mushroom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas tries to clinch but Mushroom is having none of it.
Mushroom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Mushroom misses the shot to the body.

Mushroom darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.

Mushroom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Mushroom instigates a clinch.
Mushroom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Mushroom ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mushroom no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mushroom pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Mushroom wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mushroom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vargas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mushroom pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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 Luciano Vargas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mushroom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Mushroom throws a leg kick
and Vargas counters with a series of strikes. Mushroom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luciano Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
Mushroom fails to land the takedown.
Vargas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mushroom defends it nicely.

Mushroom clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mushroom leaning against his opponent.
Mushroom prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling him.
Vargas avoiding damage as Mushroom throws knees to the body.
Vargas wants to break free but Mushroom has control.
Mushroom can't get the takedown.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Mushroom has double underhooks.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mushroom wants a takedown but no success here.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magic Mushroom.
Mushroom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

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

Mushroom shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mushroom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas working a defensive guard but Mushroom manages to pass into side control anyway.

Mushroom goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vargas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mushroom but great work by Vargas.
Vargas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Vargas stands up and beckons Mushroom to his feet.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mushroom misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas scores with a head kick.
Mushroom throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Mushroom shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
Vargas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mushroom drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vargas defends it well.
Mushroom closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Mushroom pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Mushroom fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mushroom shoots in but no luck this time.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Mushroom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Mushroom is now in Vargas's guard.
Mushroom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vargas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mushroom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas controls Mushroom momentarily but Mushroom frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mushroom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mushroom stays in close to Vargas's body and controls the position.
Mushroom pushing down on Vargas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 Luciano Vargas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A jab from Mushroom misses.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.

Mushroom moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Mushroom is controlling him.
Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mushroom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mushroom stalling in the clinch.

Mushroom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mushroom leaves Vargas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a head kick that half lands.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown but Mushroom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vargas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mushroom moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Mushroom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vargas did well to prevent Mushroom getting side control.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mushroom is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mushroom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Mushroom has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mushroom is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mushroom tries to pass to full mount but Vargas defends it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mushroom fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Mushroom is now in Vargas's guard.
Mushroom throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mushroom's guard. Nice move by Vargas!

Mushroom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas wants to stand but Mushroom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mushroom has Vargas pulled in close to control his posture.
Magic Mushroom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mushroom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magic Mushroom has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mushroom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vargas defends it easily.
Mushroom has control of Vargas's left arm, preventing Vargas from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mushroom wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas won't allow Mushroom to sweep him here.

Mushroom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Vargas stands up from Mushroom's guard - Vargas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Luciano Vargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mushroom clinches up with Vargas and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magic Mushroom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luciano Vargas!