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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Puska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Strong Will Continue -- Damian Marley. Puska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by You Ain't Stoppin Me !!!! . Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
28 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Puska!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas looks for the body kick but Puska saw that one coming.
Vargas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vargas connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Puska.
Puska throws a right hand that misses
and Vargas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Mike Puska has been cut.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Puska misses with a looping right.
Puska scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vargas scores with a leg kick.
Puska thows a body shot but no joy.
Puska throws a body kick that misses.
Puska clobbers Vargas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puska throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puska lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vargas at a distance.
Puska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vargas.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Puska swings widly with a right hand
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puska's hands.
Puska punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
Puska lands a right hook to the body.
Puska on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vargas thows a leg kick but Puska checks it
and Puska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vargas shoots in but no luck this time.
A left lands for Puska.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puska bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but Puska drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vargas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puska is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Puska is trying to get an arm triangle but Vargas is defending well.
Puska working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Puska tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Puska has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vargas is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puska is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vargas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vargas is not content to let Puska control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas manages to get back to half guard.
Puska controlling the action here.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vargas has one foot on Puska's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vargas walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Puska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vargas leaves Puska with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vargas staying out of range there.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Puska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vargas rather than just go for the knockout.
Vargas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puska does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Puska counters with a two punch combo.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Puska decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vargas's guard.
Puska is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vargas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vargas has escaped and now he's on top!
Puska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas distracts Puska with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vargas works over Puska with some ground and pound from guard.
Vargas pushes down on Puska's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Puska is looking for a sweep. Vargas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Vargas there.
Vargas lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Puska manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Puska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puska is trying to keep Vargas in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
Puska keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puska's head.
Vargas works over Puska with some ground and pound from guard.
Puska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vargas controls the pace.
Puska isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vargas stacks Puska on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vargas!
Check out the look on Vargas's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Puska sneaks back into half guard.
Vargas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska wants to sweep but Vargas has passed to side control!
Puska tries to buck Vargas off but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas grinds an elbow into Puska's temple.
Puska is looking for a sweep.
Puska sneaks back into half guard.
Puska looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Puska is breathing heavily.
Vargas is trying to control the action in half guard but Puska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vargas connects with a nice short shot to Puska's temple.
Puska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puska taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Alex Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas controlling the pace.
Vargas throwing shots but Puska is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas moves nicely into side control.
Puska gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Puska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Puska misses with a body shot.
Puska throws a big shot that misses.
Puska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
Puska on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Puska with a nice cross.
Vargas feints and then cracks Puska's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puska down.
Vargas scores with a shot to the body.
Vargas misses with a hook.
Puska misses with a left hand
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puska throws a big shot that misses.
Puska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vargas. Vargas obviously looking to wear him down.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Puska.
Alex Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
Puska shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Puska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas blocks a leg kick.
Vargas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vargas looks for the body kick but Puska saw that one coming.
Puska gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Puska takes one on the button.
Puska connects with an inside leg kick.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Puska fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas avoids it really well and circles away.
Alex Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Puska.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puska, as that shot connected.
Puska misses with a looping left.
Puska throws a body punch but Vargas moves out of range.
Mike Puska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska thows a body shot but no joy.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Puska misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vargas is looking to chop away at Puska's legs.
Puska throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Puska lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vargas.
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!
Puska fails with the takedown.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Puska moved out of range nicely.
Vargas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Puska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Puska's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vargas avoids the body shot from Puska.
Vargas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puska shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Puska keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas lands with an uppercut that bounces Puska off the cage and back into range.
Vargas tries to land a leg kick but Puska saw it coming and moves away.
Puska throws a sloppy body shot
and Vargas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Puska on his heels. He'll look to pass Puska's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vargas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vargas is looking to work some ground and pound but Puska has wrist control.
Vargas landing some decent shots from guard.
Vargas 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 with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puska working a defensive guard here.
Puska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Puska looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Puska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Puska throws a wild body kick that Vargas sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick there by Puska.
Puska shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Puska shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Puska scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vargas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Vargas tenderised Puska's leg. Puska is trying to keep his angry face on.
Puska bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vargas is not content to let Puska control the position.
Vargas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Puska off and has taken his back!
Puska is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puska can't escape the position.
Vargas lands a shot to the head.
Vargas is landing with strikes from the back.
Vargas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Puska is rocked!
Puska tries to escape but Vargas has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Puska is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Puska hold on?!
Puska breaks Vargas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puska won't allow Vargas to sweep him here.
Puska tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
Puska seems to have recovered his senses.
Vargas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Vargas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vargas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Puska looks a forlorn figure.
Vargas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Puska manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vargas in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas wants to take a breather but Puska is having none of it.
Puska tries to roll over but Vargas keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas controlling the action here.
Puska wants to improve his position but Vargas is controlling well.
Vargas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Puska is positioning himself well to prevent Vargas advancing to mount.
Puska wants to improve his position but Vargas is controlling well.
Puska is not content to let Vargas control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vargas works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands an elbow.
Puska is trying to get back to half guard.
Vargas cracks Puska with a big right hand but Puska just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vargas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Puska manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vargas's best efforts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas prevents Puska from improving his position.
Vargas wants to control but Puska is keeping him busy.
Puska tries to kick Vargas off but Vargas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Puska is in a horrible position here. Vargas smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Vargas had his way with Mike Puska in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Puska's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Puska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vargas.
Vargas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Puska drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Puska trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Puska is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vargas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vargas has escaped and now he's on top!
Puska 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 one minute gone in the round.
Vargas advances to half guard.
Puska tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vargas has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Puska is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vargas lands a big elbow.
Vargas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Puska is trying desperately to improve position.
Vargas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puska is squirming around, avoiding Vargas's attempts to control the action.
Vargas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puska can't escape the position.
Vargas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vargas prevents Puska from getting the reversal.
Vargas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vargas looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vargas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Alex Vargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puska manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Puska is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vargas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vargas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Puska has a hand on Vargas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vargas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Puska is trying to escape the mount.
Vargas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vargas avoids the attempt from Puska to control.
Mike Puska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puska really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vargas looking to finish Puska with some ground and pound. This is bad for Puska!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vargas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Puska is looking to improve his position but Vargas isn't that keen on the idea.
Vargas with shots to the head and body - Puska looks very uncomfortable down there.
Puska is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vargas trying to control but Puska is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Puska is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vargas 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Vargas!
Alex Vargas retains his bantamweight title!
Alex Vargas took some time post fight to say the following; 'Pablo Soriano, you should've known better than to mess with the Phenom. The Phenom is just too much for the likes of you.'.
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