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Event:
KAMIKAZE 37: Death
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Varner slips a jab from Yeboah.
Varner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yeboah's waist but Yeboah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varner off to one side.
Yeboah misses with a looping right.
Varner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yeboah's waist but Yeboah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varner off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Yeboah.
Varner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Varner misses with a takedown attempt
and Yeboah counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Varner is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Yeboah has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sambulo Yeboah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.
Yeboah darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Varner's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Yeboah before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sambulo Yeboah!
A determined Sambulo Yeboah didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Combate 5: Orgulho
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Varner.
Yaj displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varner.
Varner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Varner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Varner with the counter takedown but Yaj avoids it easily.
Yaj takes a swing at Varner's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Varner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Varner tries for a takedown but Yaj sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Varner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Varner tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Varner blocks a jab.
Varner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Varner fails to land the takedown.
Eon Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.#T1#
Varner avoids the body shot from Yaj.
And Varner tries to counter it with a takedown but Yaj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yaj smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Varner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Varner looking to score a takedown here. Yaj is defending well but Varner drives through and ends up in Yaj's guard.
Varner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yaj trying to keep a closed guard but Varner is proving a slippery customer.
Varner is pushing down on Yaj's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yaj is fighting to maintain full guard but Varner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Varner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yaj won't allow Varner to pass to mount. #T2#
Varner wants to take a breather but Yaj is having none of it.
Yaj tries to get to full guard but Varner has control of the leg.
Yaj is looking to control Varner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yaj avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Yaj throws a body shot but no joy.
Yaj takes a swing at Varner's ribcage but misses.
Eon Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj takes a swing at Varner's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yaj looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Varner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Varner fails to land the takedown.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Yaj misses. #TD2#
Varner dives in and scores a takedown into Yaj's guard.
Varner stopping the sweep attempt from Yaj.
Yaj can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Varner controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Yaj wants to sweep here but Varner controlling him for the moment.
Varner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yaj is keeping the position for now.
Varner trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eon Yaj 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.
#R2#
Yaj fails to land the takedown.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Varner counters with a shoot takedown. Yaj fights it but they end up in guard.
Yaj keeping full guard, as Varner tries to pass.
Varner 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.
Jamie Varner has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Yaj wants to improve his position but instead Varner has moved into half guard.
Varner trying to control the action but Yaj is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yaj is looking to improve his position.
Varner trying to control from half guard but Yaj is working away.
Yaj wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yaj connects with a crisp jab.
Varner fails to land the takedown.
Yaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varner.
Yaj throws a jab when Varner was well out of range.
Yaj misses with a hook. Varner ducked under it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Yaj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yaj.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Varner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varner was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Yaj getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Varner is just out of range.
Yaj uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yaj is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Varner can do to turn this around?#T3#
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Varner manages to avoid it.
Varner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yaj avoids it really well and circles away.
Eon Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.#TD2#
Varner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yaj to the ground. Varner is now in Yaj's guard.
Varner trying to control the position from guard on top but Yaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yaj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Varner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yaj manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Yaj connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Varner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yaj prevents Varner from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eon Yaj dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Varner was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
The fighters circling - Yaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Varner or perhaps it was just good defense by Yaj, which made it look bad.
Varner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yaj avoids it really well and circles away.
Yaj keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Yaj on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eon Yaj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Yaj. No joy for Varner on that attempt.
Varner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yaj as he avoids it easily.
Varner fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Varner tries to move into range but Yaj moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Varner is rocked!
Yaj closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Varner! Yaj dives in looking to finish! Varner is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eon Yaj!
Eon Yaj is the new lightweight champion!
Eon Yaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Varner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strasser throws out a counter right but Varner avoids it with no problem.
Strasser throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strasser swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Varner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strasser!
Varner controls the position from side control.
Varner tries to move to mount but Strasser blocks the move with his legs.
Strasser is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Strasser struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasser is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Strasser is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Who's going to make the next move?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasser is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Varner is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Varner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Strasser tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Strasser tries to hold on but Varner postures up.
Strasser prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Varner controlling his opponent.
Strasser working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Varner controlling from mount.
Strasser tries to hold on but Varner postures up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strasser might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Varner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Varner controlling from mount.
Varner wants to control the pace but Strasser is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Varner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strasser.
Varner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strasser misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strasser darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Varner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Strasser's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strasser tries to bench press Varner off him but Varner keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasser can't do much from the bottom here.
Varner takes a little break here. Strasser wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Varner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Varner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strasser, who protects the arm well.
Varner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
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.
Strasser gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Varner content just to control the position here.
Varner wants to control the pace but Strasser is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Strasser tries to lock up and control but Varner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Strasser is in all sorts of trouble here.
Varner looking to control but Strasser is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Strasser wants to control but Varner is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Strasser can't escape the position.
Jamie Varner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strasser is squirming around, avoiding Varner's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner dominated that second round.
That's time! Varner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Varner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strasser's waist but Strasser gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varner off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strasser stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Strasser wants it to stay on the feet.
Strasser misses with a low kick.
Varner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strasser throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strasser misses with a series of wild punches.
Strasser lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Varner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strasser defends well and Varner ends up having to push Strasser into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Varner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strasser tries to bum rush Varner with a series of wild strikes but Varner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Varner has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasser stuns Varner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Strasser tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Varner is able to avoid easily.
Varner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strasser tries to avoid it but Varner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strasser to the ground. Strasser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Varner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Varner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strasser scores with a head kick.
Strasser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Strasser lands an impressive looking overhand right. Varner doesn't seem phased though.
Varner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strasser tries to avoid it but Varner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strasser to the ground. Strasser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strasser doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#TD#
Varner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Strasser is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Varner dives into side control.
#REVB#
Strasser tries to buck Varner off but Varner is having none of it.
Varner trying to control the action but Strasser is working from the bottom. #T2#
Strasser has one of Varner's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Varner wants to control but Strasser is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Strasser is being controlled here. #SUB#
Varner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strasser, who protects the arm well.
Strasser looking for a sweep but Varner has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Varner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Varner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Varner wants to control the pace but Strasser is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varner looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosen Strasser comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Varner 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Varner!
Jamie Varner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jamie Varner and DJ Apollo. DJ Apollo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jamie Varner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; DJ Apollo!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Varner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Apollo avoids it really well and circles away.
Varner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Varner (0) vs (2) Apollo
Apollo 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.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Varner is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Apollo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Varner keeping moving, preventing Apollo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Apollo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (0) vs (5) Apollo
Apollo wants to control but Varner is keeping him busy.
Apollo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Varner, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Varner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Apollo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Varner! Score +2 for reaching mount: Varner (0) vs (7) Apollo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Apollo is looking to take Varner's back but instead Varner gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Apollo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (0) vs (10) Apollo
Apollo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Varner is squirming around nicely.
Apollo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Varner (0) vs (13) Apollo
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Apollo looking for the RNC.
Apollo controlling well, preventing Varner from escaping the position.
Varner wants to control his opponent's hands but Apollo gets his hands free.
Apollo is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Varner has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Apollo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Varner.
Well, with Apollo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Varner is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Apollo looking for the RNC.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Varner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Apollo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Varner is looking to escape.
Apollo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Varner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Apollo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Varner is surviving well by controlling Apollo's body position as best he can.
Varner is squirming around, avoiding Apollo's attempts to control the action.
Apollo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Varner is working to get back to half guard.
Apollo moves to his opponent's back but Varner bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Apollo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Varner (2) vs (13) Apollo
Varner preventing the sweep.
Apollo keeps trying to improve his position.
Varner looking to pass the guard.
Apollo controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Varner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Apollo is controlling Varner's posture.
Varner won't allow Apollo to sweep him here.
Apollo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Varner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Apollo is keeping the position for now.
Apollo is adopting a defensive guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Apollo can't keep his opponent in guard - Varner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Apollo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Apollo tries to roll over but Varner keeps him under control.
Varner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Apollo is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Varner is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Apollo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Varner is staying active.
Apollo tries to roll over but Varner keeps him under control.
Varner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Apollo wants to improve his position but Varner is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Varner is looking to advance position but Apollo won't allow it.
Apollo trying to get back to full guard but Varner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (5) vs (13) Apollo
Apollo wants to control but Varner is having none of it.
Varner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Apollo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Apollo tries to lock up and control but Varner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Varner controlling his opponent.
Varner avoids the attempt from Apollo to control.
Varner controlling from the full mount.
Apollo is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Apollo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Apollo trying to control but Varner postures up.
Apollo is looking for a sweep. Varner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Varner is thwarting Apollo's attempts to control the position.
Varner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Apollo is looking to control Varner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Apollo avoid being mounted?
Varner is looking to take a break and control but Apollo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is concentrating on defense, preventing Varner from advancing position.
Varner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (8) vs (13) Apollo
Apollo is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Apollo tries to buck Varner off but Varner is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Varner takes a little break here. Apollo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Varner working away.
Apollo is trying to work for a sweep but Varner has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Varner (10) vs (13) Apollo
Varner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jamie Varner and Josh Fardy. Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Jamie Varner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jamie Varner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Varner fails with the takedown
and Fardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fardy.
Fardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Varner wants a takedown but no success here.
Fardy tries for a takedown but Varner manages to get underhooks.
Fardy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Varner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jamie Varner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Fardy.
Fardy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Varner is defending well.
Fardy can't get the takedown.
Varner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Varner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Varner stops a takedown attempt from Fardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy is looking for a takedown.
Fardy is pressed up against the cage. Varner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fardy down to the mat. Fardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Varner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Varner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fardy after a bit of a struggle.
Varner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fardy prevents it.
Fardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varner is looking for a takedown.
Varner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fardy has Varner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Varner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Varner prevents the takedown attempt.
Fardy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Varner after a bit of a struggle.
Varner tries to score a body lock takedown but Fardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Varner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fardy prevents it.
Fardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Varner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is looking for a takedown.
Fardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Varner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Varner shoots in for a takedown but Fardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fardy pushes Varner up against the cage in a clinch.
Varner gets underhooks to prevent Fardy's takedown attempt.
Fardy's coach down at FIERCE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fardy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Varner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Varner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fardy clinches.
Varner has Fardy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Varner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fardy tumbling to the mat - Varner dives into Fardy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Varner (2) vs (0) Fardy
Fardy is pulling down on Varner's head. It's preventing any offense from Varner, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (5) vs (0) Fardy
Fardy looking for a sweep but Varner has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Varner (7) vs (0) Fardy
Varner controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner prevents Fardy from getting the reversal.
Varner content just to control the position here.
Fardy tries to hold on but Varner pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Varner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Varner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fardy is looking to escape.
Fardy tries to hold on but Varner postures up.
Varner looking to control but Fardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Varner controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Varner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fardy is looking to escape.
Varner controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Varner is stalling here but it's allowed Fardy to get half guard.
Varner wants to pass the guard but Fardy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fardy's thigh. Fardy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Varner trying to control the position from guard on top but Fardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Varner (7) vs (2) Fardy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Varner trying to control from the bottom.
Fardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varner keeps working.
Fardy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Varner is trying to control but Fardy passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (7) vs (5) Fardy
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Varner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Varner (11) vs (5) Fardy
Varner tries to get the hooks in deep but Fardy pushed the leg off.
Varner biding his time, controlling Fardy.
Fardy can't escape the position.
Varner wants to control the position but Fardy frees himself and scrambles - Varner manages to regain control in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Varner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fardy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Varner (13) vs (5) Fardy
Varner wants to control the pace but Fardy is squirming around nicely.
Varner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fardy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Varner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Varner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Varner avoids the attempt from Fardy to control.
Fardy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Varner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Varner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy wants to improve his position but Varner is controlling well.
Fardy is looking to control Varner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fardy avoid being mounted?
Fardy trying to get back to full guard but Varner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (16) vs (5) Fardy
Fardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fardy tries to hold on but Varner postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner can't control as he wanted to and Fardy manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Varner takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jamie Varner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Varner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Varner is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitchell has wrist control.
Varner postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
Varner told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Varner controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Mitchell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitchell looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner landing with the ground and pound.
Varner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mitchell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mitchell misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Varner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varner distracts Mitchell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Varner controls the pace.
Varner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Varner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Varner stops Mitchell from standing up. #T3#
Varner won't allow Mitchell to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Varner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Varner lands in his opponent's guard.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Varner is one step ahead there.
Varner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Varner 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.
Varner is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Mitchell being controlled here, momentarily.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Varner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet more stalling tactics from Varner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mitchell with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Varner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mitchell won't be happy with that.
Mitchell is looking for a sweep.
Varner scoring with punches from side control.
Varner controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is looking to reverse the position.
Varner working the ground and pound.
Jamie Varner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mitchell struggling a bit here.#T1#
Varner controls the position.
Varner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Varner is continuing to stall.
More stalling from Varner.
Varner working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mitchell looks to move to half guard but instead Varner has passed into mount! Damn!
Mitchell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Varner controlling from mount.
Mitchell is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T3#
Mitchell is working to get back to half guard.
Mitchell wants to control but Varner is having none of it.
Varner controlling his opponent.
Varner with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T4#
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.
Varner with the ground and pound from mount.
Varner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Varner working Mitchell over with strikes here.
Varner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mitchell?
Varner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner working Mitchell over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Varner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Varner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mitchell.#TD2#
Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Varner to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Varner stopping the sweep attempt from Mitchell.
Varner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Varner landing some decent shots from guard.
Varner preventing the sweep.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
Varner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Varner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Varner with the counter takedown but Mitchell avoids it easily.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Varner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mitchell's half guard.
Varner content to control rather than advance.
The adventures of Varner the control monster continue. Boring.
Mitchell is trying to control but Varner manages to pass to mount!
Mitchell tries to hold on but Varner postures up.#T3#
Varner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mitchell flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mitchell is desperately trying to improve his position but Varner has a good base and remains in mount.
Jason Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Varner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Varner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Mitchell that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Varner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Varner lands a heavy elbow.
Varner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Varner cracks Mitchell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#
Mitchell is rocked!
Varner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Varner lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mitchell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Varner controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Varner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varner 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Varner!
Our winner, Jamie Varner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Jason Mitchell spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks for the opportunity and your support. I'll do everything i can to be better next time out.'.
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Event:
GFC 57: Hoyce vs Horse 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Varner shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from De Vos as Varner shoots in.#TD2#
Varner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Vos seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
De Vos wants to stand but Varner is controlling the position.
De Vos 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
De Vos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
De Vos breaks from the clinch.
Jamie Varner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Varner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Vos avoids it really well and circles away.
Jonas De Vos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.
Varner shoots for a double leg takedown but De Vos sprawls well. He's pushed Varner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
De Vos throws a big counter combination but Varner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Vos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De Vos wants it to stay on the feet.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De Vos throws a right hand that Varner ducks under and follows up with a left that Varner also avoids with ease.
Varner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De Vos swivels and escapes.#T2#
De Vos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Varner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Vos sprawls well. De Vos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varner gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from De Vos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Varner fails with the takedown.
Varner shoots in for a double leg but De Vos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and De Vos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Varner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Vos tries to avoid it but Varner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Vos to the ground. De Vos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Vos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice takedown defense from De Vos. No joy for Varner on that attempt.
Varner shoots in looking for a takedown. De Vos tries to sprawl out of it but Varner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Vos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Varner misses with a takedown
and De Vos counters with a left and a right that stings Varner.
Varner finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under De Vos's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Varner falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas De Vos!
A relieved looking Jonas De Vos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GFC 49: Laine vs Walian
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Varner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Universe.
Varner misses with a takedown attempt - Universe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Universe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Varner shoots in and drives through. Universe sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Varner is defended easily by Universe.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.
Varner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Universe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varner somewhat.
Universe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Universe sprawls well. Universe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Varner gets slowly back to his feet.
As Varner looks to move away, Universe throws a big counter combo but Varner just gets out of the way.#T1#
Varner blocks a head kick by Universe.
#CL#
Universe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Varner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Varner tries to circle away but Universe has him pinned against the cage.
Varner just leaning against Universe, taking a breather.
Universe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Universe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Varner avoids the damage to the body.
Universe struggles to land a body shot inside as Varner controls his hands.
Varner takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Jamie Varner has been cut.#BC2#
Varner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Universe misses with a body kick.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Varner shoots in looking for a takedown. Universe tries to sprawl out of it but Varner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Universe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Universe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Varner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Universe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Universe.
Universe lands a head kick. Varner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Varner has a takedown stuffed.
An attempted straight right counter from Universe misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Universe gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Universe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Varner.
Varner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Universe blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Universe coming out on top.
Varner with a poor takedown #CL#
and Universe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Varner blocks an elbow strike.
Varner avoiding damage as Universe throws knees to the body.
Universe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Varner up against the cage.
Universe is struggling to control the position.
Varner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Universe is defending well.
Universe tries to land knees in the clinch but Varner avoids the damage to the body.
Varner tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Varner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Universe is defending well.
Universe lands a damaging elbow.
Varner looking for a takedown.
Universe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Universe.
Universe slowing the pace effectively.
Varner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Universe prevents it.
Universe missing with knees to the body.
Universe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Varner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Varner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Universe avoids it.#BC#
Universe manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Universe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Varner's cut.
That's time! Universe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Varner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Varner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Universe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Universe clobbers Varner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Universe takes the fight into the clinch.
Universe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Varner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Universe breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Varner or perhaps it was just good defense by Universe, which made it look bad.
Universe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Varner misses with a takedown attempt
and Universe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Universe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varner circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Universe.
Varner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mr Universe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.
Universe cracks Varner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Varner is rocked!
Mr Universe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Varner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Universe counters with an outside leg kick.
Varner is still on wobbly legs! Can Universe finish him?
Varner is breathing heavily.
Varner loses concentration momentarily and Universe pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Varner crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Universe finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mr Universe!
After winning the bout, Mr Universe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
LaBrie missing with a left hand there. Varner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaBrie throws a shot to the body.
LaBrie scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Varner.
LaBrie digs a good hook to Varner's body.
Varner tries for a takedown but LaBrie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaBrie with a hook.
LaBrie jabs Varner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Varner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LaBrie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Varner.
Varner walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBrie throws a looping overhand right but Varner ducks down to avoid it.
James LaBrie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Varner.
LaBrie tries to bench press Varner off him but Varner keeps the position. #T1#
Varner slows the pace down.
Varner throws a strike aimed at the side of LaBrie's head but LaBrie avoids it well.
LaBrie is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Varner tries to move into full mount but can't pass LaBrie's legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
LaBrie struggling a bit here.
LaBrie tries to buck Varner off but Varner is having none of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Varner with a poor takedown
enabling LaBrie to counter with a crisp jab.
Varner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch lands to the side of Varner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Varner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varner feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Varner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Varner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but LaBrie defends it well.
Varner drops his hands momentarily and LaBrie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Varner shoots in for a double leg but LaBrie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LaBrie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James LaBrie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Varner.
Varner defending well as LaBrie loads up on a big left hand.
Varner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LaBrie.
LaBrie digs a good hook to Varner's body.
LaBrie throws a body shot but no joy.
Varner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but LaBrie defends it well.
Varner misses with a takedown attempt
and LaBrie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Varner is rocked!
Varner is holding his hands too far apart here. LaBrie throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Varner is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James LaBrie!
An out of breath James LaBrie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
PF3 - Varner vs Stewart
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Varner defending well as Stewart loads up on a big left hand.
Varner attempts a counter takedown but Stewart avoids it well and moves away.
Stewart slaps away a takedown attempt from Varner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Stewart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stewart.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Varner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stewart is looking to work some ground and pound but Varner has wrist control.
Stewart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stewart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Varner's guard.
Stewart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varner keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varner is trying to stand up here but Stewart is controlling him well.
Stewart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stewart lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Stewart seems content to control.
Stewart with the ground and pound but Varner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Stewart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stewart lands a couple of elbows.
Stewart looking to pass the guard.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Varner keeps moving.
Varner wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Varner wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position. #T2#
Stewart throws a big right hand that misses.
Stewart throws a strike but Varner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Varner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stewart keeping moving, preventing Varner from controlling successfully.
Stewart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Varner manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart landing with the ground and pound.
Stewart postures up in Varner's guard and throws a big left but Varner blocks it.
Varner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Varner keeps moving. #T3#
Varner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stewart working some strikes from top position.
Stewart landing some decent shots from guard.
Stewart connects with a couple of short punches.
Varner wants to stand and escape but Stewart is having none of it.
Stewart throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Varner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stewart passes Varner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stewart seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Varner is rocked!#SUB2#
Stewart seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Varner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Stewart! Don Stewart retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Don Stewart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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