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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Sirven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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168 cm
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacque Sirven!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sirven misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
As Sirven looks to move away, Vargas throws a big counter combo but Sirven just gets out of the way.
Sirven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sirven moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Vargas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sirven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sirven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirven, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sirven is on top in guard.
Sirven won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet.
Sirven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vargas's head.
Sirven throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas has momentary wrist control but Sirven slips an elbow through the middle.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirven on the ground.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but Sirven is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vargas's head.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirven stands up over Vargas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sirven with a nice head shot there.
Sirven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sirven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sirven throws a big right hand that misses.
Sirven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vargas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vargas tries to get out of the position.
Sirven with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Sirven is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas defending well as Sirven loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Sirven's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vargas under the eye.
Sirven misses with a lunging right hand
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vargas's guard.
Sirven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirven is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sirven working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sirven seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sirven throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirven.
Sirven stands and throws Vargas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Sirven dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sirven lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirven digs a good body shot into Vargas's ribs.
Sirven rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.
Sirven has hold of one of Vargas's legs. Vargas is fighting the takedown attempt but Sirven gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven landing some decent shots from guard.
Sirven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Sirven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two 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.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirven is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johny Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas slips a jab from Sirven.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Vargas's head coaches at Mist Of Pandaria that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sirven fails with the takedown.
Vargas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sirven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Sirven.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sirven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sirven throws a sloppy body shot
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sirven looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Sirven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirven might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sirven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacque Sirven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sirven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Sirven persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirven fails to land the takedown.
Sirven lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven moves into the clinch.
Sirven drags the fight down to the ground.
Sirven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vargas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sirven is controlling him.
Vargas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sirven lands a couple of elbows.
Sirven chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two 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.
Sirven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirven stands and throws Vargas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vargas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sirven.
Sirven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirven throws an elbow but Vargas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jacque Sirven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sirven working the ground and pound.
Sirven lands a nice forearm strike.
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas regains half guard, as Sirven was trying to land strikes.
Oh Vargas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sirven is nestled in close to Vargas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Sirven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
Sirven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirven.
Sirven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vargas is staying active underneath Sirven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sirven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sirven is pressing down on Vargas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vargas is holding on for now.
That's four 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirven lands a nice short elbow.
Sirven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working.
Sirven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sirven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sirven is nestled in close to Vargas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vargas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirven scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johny Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacque Sirven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vargas taking some punishment here, with Sirven in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Sirven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Sirven!
A victorious Jacque Sirven thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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RATING
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