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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonesy McGuffin (ranked 2111 p4p, 3645 weight class) and Antoine Vargas (ranked 271 p4p, 413 weight class). Jonesy McGuffin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonesy McGuffin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuffin moves out of range of the leg kick from Vargas.
McGuffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vargas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuffin's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuffin looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
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 throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas leaves McGuffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuffin connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuffin is defended easily by Vargas.
Vargas walks into a straight right hand from McGuffin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas is looking to chop away at McGuffin's legs.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from McGuffin.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Antoine Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuffin throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Vargas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vargas tries a low kick but McGuffin avoids it.
McGuffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vargas is looking for the big counter here.
McGuffin's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuffin scores with a nice strike.
McGuffin staying out of range there.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
Vargas scores with a head kick. McGuffin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin scores with a body shot.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas throws a hook but McGuffin blocks it.
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin connects with a right hand. Vargas shakes it off.
Vargas tries to score with a low kick but McGuffin moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas throws a series of punches but McGuffin avoids them all with ease.
McGuffin scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuffin is looking to counter punch.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
McGuffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuffin. That's going to slow Vargas down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuffin, as that shot connected.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuffin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuffin thuds his right hand into Vargas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
Vargas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vargas scrambles back to his feet.
Vargas slips a jab from McGuffin.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuffin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin checks it.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
Vargas throws a big counter head kick but McGuffin avoids it with no problem.
Vargas throws a low kick, looking for McGuffin's leg but McGuffin calmly moves out of range.
Vargas walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from McGuffin.
McGuffin scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuffin looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuffin connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuffin.
McGuffin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vargas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin.
McGuffin connects with a right hand. Vargas shakes it off.
McGuffin throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
McGuffin lands a jab to the nose.
Vargas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuffin.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
McGuffin blocks a leg kick.
McGuffin misses with a looping left.
Vargas takes one on the button.
Vargas takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses.
McGuffin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vargas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuffin checks a leg kick.
McGuffin works the jab nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGuffin.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin dominated that round.
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.
Vargas moves forwards but McGuffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vargas throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
McGuffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vargas throws the left hand but McGuffin avoids the punch easily.
Vargas lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vargas's head.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuffin is defended easily by Vargas.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuffin.
McGuffin jabs Vargas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuffin looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses.
McGuffin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of McGuffin's head but McGuffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuffin.
Vargas lands with a good body shot.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuffin cracks Vargas with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big right from Vargas misses.
Vargas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuffin rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vargas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas tries to land a leg kick but McGuffin saw it coming and moves away.
McGuffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuffin.
Vargas throws out a leg kick but McGuffin moves out of range and Vargas only half commits.
Vargas slips under a jab from McGuffin.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily.
McGuffin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vargas misses with a leg kick.
McGuffin with a hook.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuffin swinging wildly here.
Vargas misses with the combination.
McGuffin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jonesy McGuffin is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
McGuffin moves away from the strike by Vargas.
McGuffin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Antoine Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Vargas slips a straight right by McGuffin.
McGuffin cracks Vargas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuffin.
McGuffin thuds his shin into the meat of Vargas's side.
Nice shot lands for McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuffin scores with a punch to the head.
McGuffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
Vargas tried to score with a low kick but McGuffin checks it.
McGuffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
Vargas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from McGuffin, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Vargas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuffin throws out the jab.
Vargas thumps McGuffin with a low kick.
McGuffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
McGuffin is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuffin lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuffin misses with a head kick.
Vargas tries a low kick but McGuffin avoids it.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuffin is out of range.
McGuffin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but McGuffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGuffin scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuffin. That's going to slow Vargas down.
McGuffin throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Vargas misses.
A jab from Vargas does it's job there.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuffin is wise to it.
McGuffin throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuffin slips under a jab from Vargas.
Vargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuffin wants to land a leg kick but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from McGuffin.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuffin to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Vargas throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Vargas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily.
McGuffin dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vargas momentarily.
A lazy left from McGuffin finds it's target.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin.
Vargas tries to move into range but McGuffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vargas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuffin misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas throws a solid leg kick but McGuffin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vargas.
McGuffin lands with a kick to the temple. Vargas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target.
McGuffin throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuffin moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
McGuffin throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As McGuffin backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but McGuffin manages to avoid it all.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body. McGuffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vargas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but McGuffin slips the punch.
Vargas slips a jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas is looking to chop away at McGuffin's legs.
McGuffin misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuffin.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
McGuffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
McGuffin jabs Vargas right on the nose. Vargas blinks but takes it well.
McGuffin throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuffin throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by McGuffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuffin.
McGuffin slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
McGuffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head.
McGuffin scores with a leg kick.
McGuffin lands an overhand right.
Good work by McGuffin as he checks the leg kick.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but McGuffin moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuffin back to the cage. Vargas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from McGuffin.
McGuffin misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Vargas.
McGuffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuffin duly obliges.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from McGuffin both land. Nice combination.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas scores with a nice head shot.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but McGuffin is out of range.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuffin manages to avoid it.
McGuffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
McGuffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuffin misses with a straight left.
Vargas is looking for the big counter here.
McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuffin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws the left hand but McGuffin avoids the punch easily.
McGuffin throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuffin is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGuffin's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vargas's head.
Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. McGuffin catches Vargas right on the button with a cross.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
McGuffin has a takedown stuffed.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. McGuffin saw that one coming.
A jab from McGuffin does it's job there.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuffin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas walks into a left hand.
McGuffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuffin lands with a cross.
McGuffin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas misses with a hook.
McGuffin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for McGuffin.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
Vargas lands a high kick!
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
McGuffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuffin throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas missing with a left hand there. McGuffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuffin misses the target.
Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from McGuffin.
Vargas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuffin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuffin lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuffin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vargas throws a hook but McGuffin avoids it easily.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuffin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuffin scores with a nice right hand.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Vargas throws a low kick but McGuffin moves out of range easily.
McGuffin lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuffin, as that shot connected.
Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
McGuffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Vargas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuffin looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuffin moves away.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuffin defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuffin misses the target.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
McGuffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for McGuffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin had his way with Antoine Vargas in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from McGuffin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuffin to score with a decent uppercut.
Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuffin is just out of range.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
McGuffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuffin scores with a jab to the head.
McGuffin throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Vargas sprawls well. He's pushed McGuffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Vargas misses.
Vargas throws the kick towards the body but McGuffin avoids it.
McGuffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vargas at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
McGuffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGuffin somewhat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGuffin looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
McGuffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vargas.
McGuffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
McGuffin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuffin throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily.
Vargas wants to land a leg kick but McGuffin is out of range.
McGuffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuffin.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but McGuffin is out of range.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuffin cracks Vargas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from McGuffin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas blocks the body kick.
Vargas throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuffin.
McGuffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vargas as he jumps to the side.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuffin misses with the combination.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuffin.
McGuffin misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Vargas misses.
Vargas throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
McGuffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Vargas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vargas takes one on the button.
McGuffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas lands with a slapping head kick.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGuffin scores with a jab.
McGuffin fails to land the takedown.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
McGuffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vargas tried to score with a low kick but McGuffin checks it.
Vargas throws a one two combo.
Vargas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Antoine Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonesy McGuffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vargas tries to move into range but McGuffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from McGuffin misses.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
Vargas tries to bum rush McGuffin with a series of wild strikes but McGuffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonesy McGuffin.
Well McGuffin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonesy McGuffin!
Jonesy McGuffin retains his welterweight title!
Jonesy McGuffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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