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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augusto Vargas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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181 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Sparrow! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augusto Vargas! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sparrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Sparrow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vargas shoots in but no luck this time. Vargas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sparrow to the ground. Vargas is now in Sparrow's guard. Vargas pushes down on Sparrow's leg and manages to get into half guard. Sparrow moves into full guard.
Sparrow pulls Vargas in to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vargas drops back looking for a leg! Sparrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sparrow manages to kick Vargas off! Vargas jumps back into Sparrow's guard. Sparrow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vargas passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Sparrow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Vargas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sparrow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vargas but great work by Sparrow. Vargas is looking for a sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sparrow lands some shots froms side control. Sparrow tries to advance to mount but Vargas denies him. Sparrow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working. Sparrow connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vargas some visible discomfort.
Vargas is looking for a sweep. Vargas is not content to let Sparrow control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sparrow in side control lands a decent elbow. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Vargas is looking for a sweep. Sparrow has knee on belly and moves into mount. BOOM! Sparrow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparrow lands a couple of good shots and Vargas has given up his back, trying to escape the position! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sparrow keeps control of the position as Vargas tries to break free.
Will Sparrow go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sparrow is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sparrow.
Vargas can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparrow lands shots from the back. Vargas breaks Sparrow's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Vargas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sparrow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sparrow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sparrow! Vargas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Sparrow raining down shots from the mount! Sparrow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Vargas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sparrow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparrow cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vargas manages to regain half guard. Good work. Vargas looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vargas looks winded! Vargas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice strikes from Sparrow there. Vargas actively working from the bottom here. Sparrow works his foot free and advances to mount. Vargas tries to get back to half guard but can't. The referee warns Vargas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Sparrow connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparrow lands a nice shot to the head. Vargas is working to get back to half guard.
Sparrow is in the full mount, landing strikes. Sparrow lands a couple of good shots and Vargas has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Sparrow scores with strikes from the back.
Sparrow is hanging on to Vargas's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sparrow dominated that round. That's time! Sparrow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparrow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Vargas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sparrow defends it well. Vargas looks for a takedown but Sparrow sprawls well. Vargas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparrow pinned against the cage. Sparrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Sparrow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sparrow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sparrow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Vargas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Sparrow has picked Vargas up and slammed him! Vargas can't keep hold of the triangle and Sparrow manages to pass to side control! Vargas is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparrow lands a decent elbow from side control. Sparrow landing strikes. Vargas tries to bench press Sparrow off him but Sparrow keeps the position. Vargas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Vargas is looking for a sweep. Sparrow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Vargas is breathing heavily. Sparrow trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom. Sparrow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Sparrow tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Sparrow trying to control but he's not successful this time. Sparrow lands a big elbow. Sparrow prevents Vargas from getting the reversal. Sparrow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sparrow looking to finish Vargas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vargas! Sparrow sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Sparrow prevents Vargas from getting the reversal. 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! Sparrow unloading with bombs! Sparrow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vargas looks a forlorn figure.
Sparrow with shots to the head and body - Vargas looks very uncomfortable down there. Vargas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparrow trying to control but Vargas is having none of it. Vargas is looking to get to half guard. Sparrow tries to control but Vargas wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sparrow lands a couple of good shots and Vargas has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Sparrow has the hooks in. Vargas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Sparrow controls the position. Vargas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Sparrow connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Vargas to escape the position.
Sparrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around? Sparrow tries to get the hooks in deep but Vargas pushed the leg off. You can see the frustration on Vargas's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sparrow cracks Vargas with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Vargas from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
A lull in the action here.
Sparrow has the hooks in. Vargas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Sparrow is punishing Vargas with some ground and pound. Sparrow tries to keep control of the position but Vargas is staying busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sparrow punishes Vargas with strikes from the back mount. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sparrow lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Vargas.
Sparrow has good solid back control here. Sparrow scores with punches to the body. Vargas is in bad spot here.
Vargas keeps trying to improve his position. Sparrow struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vargas is trying to remain composed but Sparrow is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Sparrow controls the position. Sparrow wants to control but Vargas is keeping busy. Vargas tries to escape the position.
Sparrow softening up his opponent with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sparrow dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparrow is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Sparrow circles away and we're back to standing. Sparrow shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sparrow was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Vargas is trying to get back to half guard. Vargas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Vargas is bucking up trying to escape but Sparrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sparrow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vargas is looking to escape. Vargas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparrow landing shots from mount. Sparrow with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sparrow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vargas looks a forlorn figure.
Vargas is looking to get to half guard. Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Sparrow lands a nice shot to the head. Vargas tries to reverse the position but Sparrow maintains control. Sparrow with shots to the head and body - Vargas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vargas is rocked! Sparrow raining down shots from the mount! Vargas is still in real trouble! Can Sparrow finish him? Sparrow softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Vargas is out cold! Sparrow jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Sparrow!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
74% |
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