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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Laverne Klein (ranked 23921 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Vargas (ranked 8011 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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161 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laverne Klein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernando Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klein avoids a kick to the body.
Vargas with a hook.
Klein forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches.
Vargas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Klein keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vargas to keep the fight standing.
Klein manages to pull guard.
Klein really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Klein keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Klein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas.
Vargas won't allow Klein to get back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Klein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Vargas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vargas gets control of Klein's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vargas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vargas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Klein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Klein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vargas looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klein won't allow Vargas to sweep him here.
Klein distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vargas 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.
Klein throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Klein keeps control of Vargas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Klein prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Klein really is a fat lump.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Klein tries to pull guard but Vargas holds him up against the cage and eventually Klein drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laverne Klein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klein has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Klein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vargas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vargas backs up against the cage.
Vargas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vargas ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vargas no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vargas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein scoring with some ground and pound.
Vargas is striking from the bottom but Klein uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas is defending against the submission attempts here by Klein.
Vargas is trying to maintain the position but Klein is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Laverne Klein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vargas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Klein!
Klein explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Vargas throws a head kick but Klein moves out of range.
Klein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klein swinging wildly here.
Vargas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Klein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Klein backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Klein manages to avoid it all.
Klein misses with a combination
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Klein.
Laverne Klein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vargas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Klein is rocked!
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Klein back into the cage.
Oh Klein is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas pulls guard successfully.
Klein seems to have got his legs back now.
Klein preventing the sweep.
Vargas is looking for a triangle but Klein pushes his legs off easily.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vargas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klein is one step ahead there.
Klein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas looking to control.
Vargas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klein gets to his feet. Vargas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No joy there for Klein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Klein sets himself, and Vargas steps forward looking for the clinch! Klein avoids it this time.
Klein throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klein, pushing him back against the cage.
Vargas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Laverne Klein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vargas wants to improve his position but instead Klein has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Klein pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vargas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klein is working away from the top position though.
Vargas is trying to stand back up but Klein is controlling him
Vargas wants to get back to full guard.
Vargas keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas moves into full guard.
Vargas seems keen to control Klein's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fernando Vargas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Klein drives through and clinches with Vargas against the cage.
Klein pulls guard effortlessly.
Vargas stops Klein from standing up.
Klein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klein controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Klein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Klein's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Klein misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas clinches.
Vargas has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Klein is trying to keep an underhook but Vargas manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Klein has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vargas is on him like a limpet, forcing Klein back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Klein is controlling the position.
Vargas tightens his grip and picks Klein up, before dumping him to the ground. Klein manages to land in guard.
Klein manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Klein jumps guard and drags Vargas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Klein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vargas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klein tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vargas is in Klein's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klein keeping full guard, as Vargas tries to pass.
Klein keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klein 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.
Klein is pulling down on Vargas's head to control his posture.
Klein is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up.
Klein 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 wants to pass the guard but Klein is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Klein wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klein's guard.
Klein is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up.
Vargas trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom.
Vargas postures up.
Vargas trying to control but Klein is working from the bottom.
Klein uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Klein's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laverne Klein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Klein!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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