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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drake - Trophies. Clark has chosen Alone by Falling in Reverse as his entrance music. Anthony Clark has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Clark!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vargas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark 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.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is pulling down on Vargas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vargas, at least for the moment.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Clark 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.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark 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.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clark back to the cage. Vargas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by Vargas.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but Clark avoids it well and moves away.
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
Clark wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Clark pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing.
Clark wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment.
Vargas trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vargas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark stands up over Vargas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vargas feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Vargas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Clark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Clark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Vargas!
Clark 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.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas pushing down on Clark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johny Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vargas is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas.
Vargas is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Clark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
Clark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vargas manages to get himself to full guard.
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Vargas wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Vargas!
Clark trying to control the position here.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vargas is looking to escape.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clark misses with a head shot. Vargas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark pushes down on Vargas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vargas taking some punishment here, with Clark in his half guard.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vargas has hold of Clark's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Vargas's temple.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vargas to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Vargas!
Clark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vargas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Clark lands a couple of digs.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
Vargas wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Vargas!
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Clark working Vargas over with strikes.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
Vargas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clark.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Clark really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Clark with a poor takedown
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Clark.
It looks like Anthony Clark has been cut.
Vargas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
Vargas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
Clark goes for a double leg but Vargas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vargas continues to drive forward.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Johny Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas gets caught flat footed, as Clark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Vargas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Vargas has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to sprawl but Vargas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Clark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vargas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vargas shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vargas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.
Clark working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Vargas!
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vargas's guard.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clark distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark advances to half guard.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Vargas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clark.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clark thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Clark dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Clark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vargas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vargas showed some decent athleticism there.
Clark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vargas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vargas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Vargas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clark manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Vargas controlling the action here.
Vargas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vargas is stalling here. Clark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vargas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vargas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Clark in side control, throwing shots but Vargas defends.
Vargas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Clark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark cracks Vargas with a big right hand but Vargas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vargas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Clark has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vargas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vargas regains half guard, as Clark was trying to land strikes.
Clark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark slips a nice elbow through Vargas's hands, connecting with Vargas's forehead.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
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. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Vargas's temple.
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vargas has hold of Clark's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vargas is rocked!
Clark throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clark.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark shoots in and drives through. Vargas sprawls well.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clark drives through with a takedown into Vargas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anthony Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark advances to half guard.
Johny Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight for Anthony Clark!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Anthony Clark!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Anthony Clark!
Anthony Clark wins by unanimous decision!
Anthony Clark is the new featherweight champion!
Anthony Clark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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