PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Vargas (ranked 24715 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dunn (ranked 5908 p4p, 0 weight class). John Dunn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vargas
vs
Dunn

175 cm
25
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luciano Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn cracks Vargas with an open hand slap.

Dunn has managed to clinch.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Dunn is controlling the position.
Dunn has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.

Dunn pulls Vargas into guard.
Dunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunn, not yet.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunn pulls Vargas in close to his closed guard and prevents Vargas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Vargas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vargas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Vargas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Dunn rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.

Dunn pulls guard successfully.

Dunn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dunn prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Vargas controlling the action here for a moment.
Dunn fails to pull guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vargas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dunn.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Dunn has double underhooks.

Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Dunn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dunn fails to land the takedown.
Vargas swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vargas.

Dunn throws Vargas to one side and escapes!
Dunn works over Vargas's head and body with a nice combination.
Dunn shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Dunn 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 thinks about countering with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Dunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Dunn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Dunn shoots in for a double leg but Vargas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dunn looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunn throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Dunn has a takedown stuffed.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunn is looking for the big counter here.

Dunn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dunn has a takedown stuffed.
As Dunn looks to move away, Vargas throws a big counter combo but Dunn just gets out of the way.
Vargas looks for a takedown but Dunn sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dunn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vargas is defended easily by Dunn.
A nice side step and Dunn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Dunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunn but Dunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luciano Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vargas takes the fight into the clinch.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Vargas won't allow it.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dunn dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Dunn's head and hops out.

Dunn rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.
Vargas is trying to push Dunn away but Dunn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vargas tries to break free but Dunn pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunn wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dunn.
Dunn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargas stalling in the clinch but Dunn improves position.
Vargas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunn's efforts to push away.
Vargas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dunn has him pressed against the cage.
Vargas wants to get back to striking at distance but Dunn won't allow it.
Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunn defends well and Vargas ends up having to push Dunn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Luciano Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dunn misses.
Dunn tries to land a front kick but Vargas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Vargas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dunn closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Dunn pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dunn is breathing heavily.

Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dunn's guard.

Dunn has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Vargas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dunn presses Vargas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dunn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vargas walks away with a smile on his face. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Vargas gets tackled into the cage by Dunn. Dunn maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vargas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vargas lands with a kick to the temple. Dunn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vargas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dunn gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John Dunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dunn fails to land the takedown.
Vargas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Vargas gets a clinch.
Dunn throws an elbow that misses.
Dunn is looking to take this one to the mat.

Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dunn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Dunn is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn is trying to drag Vargas to the mat but Vargas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dunn.
Vargas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dunn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vargas's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dunn fails to pull the fight into his guard.

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.
Dunn tries to pull guard but Vargas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vargas wants a takedown but no success here.

Dunn gets control of Vargas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dunn will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dunn controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Vargas gets to his feet. Dunn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice shot by Dunn.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dunn but Dunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dunn moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vargas has Dunn pressed against the cage, preventing Dunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vargas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but Dunn blocks it.
Dunn can't break the clinch.

Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Dunn shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vargas appears to be looking for a big counter.

Dunn pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vargas after a bit of a struggle.
Dunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
Dunn is struggling to control the position.
Vargas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vargas slows down the pace here.

Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dunn rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.
Luciano Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Dunn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dunn stalling in the clinch but Vargas improves position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Dunn.
I've got Dunn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Dunn!