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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Chong Jr (ranked 1491 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Walter Vargas (ranked 215 p4p, 268 weight class). Vargas has chosen Long Runs the Fox as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tommy Chong Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tommy Chong Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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185 cm 27 172 5 - 5 - 1 |
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178 cm 26 185 4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt Basic striking Very strong |
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Powerful takedowns Decent boxing Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Chong Jr! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter Vargas! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vargas enables Chong Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vargas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Chong Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vargas working for submissions but it's allowed Chong Jr to get to half guard.
Chong Jr trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom. Chong Jr prevents Vargas from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chong Jr is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chong Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Vargas is defending well.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Chong Jr is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Vargas trying to control but Chong Jr postures up.
Chong Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vargas!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chong Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vargas turns into him and now he's in Chong Jr's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Chong Jr working a defensive guard here.
Vargas trying to control but Chong Jr is working from the bottom.
Chong Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vargas defends it easily. Vargas trying to control but Chong Jr is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chong Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vargas has managed to get both his arms back between Chong Jr's legs - danger averted.
Vargas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chong Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chong Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chong Jr!
Chong Jr is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Vargas regains half guard. Chong Jr trying to control from half guard but Vargas is working away. Chong Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Vargas wants to get back to full guard but Chong Jr has passed into side control. A lull in the action here. Chong Jr is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chong Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Chong Jr dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
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Chong Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Vargas's guard. Chong Jr wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving. Chong Jr 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. Chong Jr pushing down on Vargas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Vargas moves into full guard.
Chong Jr looking to pass the guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Chong Jr is working hard here to advance position. Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Chong Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chong Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vargas's guard. Chong Jr is taking a breather. Vargas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.
Chong Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Chong Jr trying to control the pace.
Chong Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chong Jr. Vargas is looking to improve his position.
Tommy Chong Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Chong Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Vargas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Chong Jr wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving. Vargas can't keep his opponent in guard - Chong Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Chong Jr passes to side control. Chong Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Vargas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Vargas is trying to escape the position but Chong Jr is controlling the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Chong Jr looking to control but instead Vargas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Chong Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Vargas defends the submission attempt. Chong Jr trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom. Chong Jr moves into full mount! Vargas won't be happy about that! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Chong Jr controlling the position easily from mount. Chong Jr tries to control but Vargas wriggling away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Chong Jr dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vargas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Vargas cracks a nice hook into Chong Jr's ribs.
Chong Jr closes the distance and clinches. Vargas misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Vargas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chong Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position. Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chong Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard. Vargas is pushing down on Chong Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chong Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Vargas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vargas wants to work for an arm triangle but Chong Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is trying to work for a kimura but Chong Jr is defending well.
Vargas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Chong Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chong Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vargas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Chong Jr is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up.
Chong Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well. Vargas tries to free his leg and advance position but Chong Jr is retaining full guard. Chong Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chong Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vargas slips nicely into half guard. Vargas trying to control the action but Chong Jr is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Vargas performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Chong Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vargas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vargas's back! Vargas is trying to break free.
Vargas is still trying to improve position. Walter Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chong Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Vargas is defending it well.
Vargas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chong Jr.
Chong Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Vargas is in bad spot here.
Vargas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chong Jr trying to control momentarily.
Chong Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Vargas is controlling his hands well. Chong Jr looking to hold on to the position here but Vargas rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chong Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chong Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Chong Jr controls from within his opponent's guard. Chong Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard. Chong Jr advances to half guard. Chong Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vargas! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vargas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vargas and Chong Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight! Tommy Chong Jr showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chong Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Chong Jr!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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