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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Dost throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Vargas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dost won't be happy with that.
Dost is looking for a sweep.
Vargas working the head and body with strikes.
Vargas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dost sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dost is looking to regain half guard here but Vargas keeps moving and retains side control.
Vargas is chipping away with strikes.
Dost wants to control but Vargas postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas lands a nice forearm strike.
Dost tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Dost can't do much from the bottom here.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vargas landing a few strikes.
Dost gets back to half guard.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU#
Vargas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vargas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dost sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Dost gets caught flat footed, as Vargas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Vargas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ES2#
Dost kicks Vargas off and gets to his feet.
Dost looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Dost clinches.
Vargas misses with a body punch.
Vargas slowing the pace effectively.
Dost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dost trying to stall but Vargas improves his position.
Dost prevents a body shot from Vargas. #TD#
Dost is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vargas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dost to the mat. Dost regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Dost is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vargas presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Dost gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vargas regains guard.
#ES#
Vargas pushes Dost off and gets back to his feet.
#T3#
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Dost moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Dost shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dost showed some decent athleticism there.
Vargas is controlling Dost's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Vargas punching from the bottom.
Vargas flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vargas gets back to full guard.
Vargas pulls Dost in close to his closed guard and prevents Dost from doing any damage or advancing position.
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 Rigoberto Vargas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dost throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Vargas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Dost has one foot on Vargas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dost cracks Vargas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dost stuffs the takedown attempt from Vargas. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Vargas gets caught napping as Dost dives in and scores a takedown. Vargas manages to retain guard.
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!
Dost wants to stand but Vargas is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Dost drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vargas dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Vargas prevents Dost from getting back to his feet.
Vargas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Vargas stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Dost gets a takedown into half guard.
Dost is breathing heavily.
Vargas wants to control but Dost is keeping busy.
Vargas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2##ES#
Vargas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dost is on him like a limpet, forcing Vargas back against the cage.
Dost tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dost wants to stall.
#TD2#
Dost is trying to trip Vargas. He has hold of a leg but Vargas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dost persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Vargas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Dost has picked Vargas up - he's going for a ride! Dost dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vargas is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Vargas desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Vargas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Dost. Oh but Vargas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Dost goes limp - he's gone! Vargas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rigoberto Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Valeri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vargas did well to prevent Valeri getting side control.
Vargas trying to control here.
Valeri is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valeri on the ground.
Valeri is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Valeri is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vargas actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valeri looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vargas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Vargas is in trouble now - Valeri has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Vargas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Valeri.
Valeri controlling from mount.
Vargas has given up his back here.
Valeri gets his hands free as Vargas looks to control. #SUB2#
Valeri has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Vargas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Valeri gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl Valeri!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Correira sprawls well. Correira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Correira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Correira throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Vargas is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is controlling Correira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Correira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Correira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Correira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Correira tries to stand and escape but Vargas actually recovers to full guard.
Correira trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Correira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Correira tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Correira moves into the clinch.
Vargas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Correira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vargas keeps control of Correira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Correira is trying to break the clinch but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Correira.
The referee calls for Vargas to work.
Vargas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Correira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Correira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vargas regains half guard, as Correira was trying to land strikes.
Correira trying to control the pace.
Correira is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Correira wants to stand up but Vargas is controlling the position.
#T4#
Vargas is trying to maintain the position but Correira is very close to passing his half guard.
Correira wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Vargas uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Vargas wants to control the position but Correira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vargas holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Correira passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Correira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Correira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Correira throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Correira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Correira is in Vargas's guard.
Correira wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Correira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Correira tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vargas defending against the ground and pound. #T1#
Correira tries to move to mount but Vargas blocks the move with his legs.
Vargas tries to escape but Correira is in control.
Correira wants to stand but Vargas has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Correira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Correira tries to stand but Vargas is controlling from the bottom.
Correira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Correira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vargas is looking for a triangle but Correira pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Correira misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Correira feints and as Vargas raises his hands in defense, Correira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Correira trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas is pulling down on Correira's head to control his posture. #T3#
Correira wanted to stand there but Vargas had control of the position.
Correira being controlled here momentarily.
Correira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Correira from controlling successfully. #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.
Correira sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Correira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vargas.
Correira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Correira rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Correira has clasped his hands together around Vargas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correira tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Correira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Correira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Vargas gets caught napping as Correira dives in and scores a takedown. Vargas manages to retain guard.
Vargas wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correira wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Correira wants to stand but Vargas is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Correira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Correira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Correira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vargas is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Correira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Correira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Correira 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.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Correira from controlling successfully.
Rickson Correira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Correira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Correira is looking to stand up but Vargas won't let him.
Correira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Correira advances to half guard.
Correira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Correira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Vargas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Correira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vargas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Correira wants to take Vargas's back but he can't do it this time.
Correira controlling from the full mount.
Correira tries to control but Vargas wriggling away. #T4#
Correira looking to land elbow strikes but Vargas uses the position to regain half guard.
Correira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Correira is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rigoberto Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rickson Correira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Correira is taking a breather. Vargas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rickson Correira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Correira 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Correira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Peters keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abdul Peters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peters throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peters throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but Peters avoids it well and moves away.
Peters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peters looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Vargas moves into the clinch.
Peters should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vargas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peters up against the cage.
Vargas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas stalling the fight.
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vargas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peters tries to circle away but Vargas has him pinned against the cage.
Peters is looking to break free of the clinch but Vargas has double underhooks.
Vargas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Vargas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Peters is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peters wants to break free but Vargas has control.
Vargas keeps control of Peters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vargas is pushing Peters up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peters wants to get back to striking at distance but Vargas won't allow it.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body.
Peters is trying to break free.
Vargas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Peters backwards.
Peters tries to circle away but Vargas has him pinned against the cage.
Peters wants to get back to striking at distance but Vargas won't allow it.
Peters is trying to break free.
Vargas stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vargas.
Vargas seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T2#
Vargas slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vargas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vargas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vargas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peters up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rigoberto Vargas.
Peters throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peters throws a combination that misses
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peters throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Peters.
Peters looks winded!
Peters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Vargas counters by moving into the clinch.
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas stalls. #T3#
Peters takes a knee right on the jaw!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Peters has eaten all the pies!
Peters wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vargas comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peters wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Peters's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vargas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peters up against the cage.
Vargas lands an elbow just above Peters 's eye.
Vargas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vargas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Vargas keeps control of Peters as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vargas avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rigoberto Vargas.
Peters looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Peters misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas has Peters pressed against the cage.
Vargas avoiding damage.
Vargas lands an elbow that stopped Peters in his tracks for a moment.
Vargas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Peters up against the cage.
Vargas pushes Peters back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigoberto Vargas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Peters lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peters napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Vargas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peters, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vargas throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas in side control, throwing shots but Peters defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peters sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Vargas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Peters down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Peters is breathing heavily.#T1##SU#
Vargas decides to stand back up. Vargas steps back and let's Peters get back to his feet.
Peters throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Vargas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vargas is struggling to control the position.
Rigoberto Vargas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vargas lands a damaging elbow.
Peters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Vargas wants the takedown. Peters is fighting it off but Vargas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Peters's guard against the cage.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Peters blocks nicely.
Vargas is working Peters over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vargas pushing down on Peters's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vargas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Peters defending well though.
Peters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
Peters taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Vargas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vargas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vargas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vargas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas drops an elbow to the side of Peters's head.
Peters taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Vargas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Peters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
Peters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vargas throwing shots but Peters is blocking nicely. #T4##SUB#
Vargas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peters defends it well.
Vargas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peters's head.
Vargas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vargas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas thows a huge punch but Peters dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vargas lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigoberto Vargas dominated that second round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches.
Peters wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peters can't break the clinch.
Peters prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Vargas to work.
Peters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vargas looking for a takedown.
Peters wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
Peters is trying to break the clinch but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lands a good knee to the midsection. Peters won't want to take too many of those.
Peters can't break the clinch.
Peters takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vargas scores with a knee to the head.
Peters being controlled against the cage.
Vargas connects with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Vargas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vargas digs a right hand into Peters's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peters's gas tank.
Vargas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Peters's efforts to push away.
Vargas scores with a knee to the head.
Vargas just leaning against Peters, taking a breather.
Vargas stalling against the cage.
Vargas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peters is trying to force a seperation but Vargas has the dominant position.#T2#
Vargas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rigoberto Vargas.
Vargas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peters misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Vargas counters by moving into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Vargas.
Vargas controlling the action here for a moment.
Vargas gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Peters working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peters is trying to break the clinch but Vargas has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Vargas stalling against the cage.
#TD#
Vargas has picked Peters up - he's going for a ride! Vargas dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Peters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
Vargas thows a huge punch but Peters dodges it nicely.
Peters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vargas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peters on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vargas winds up and cracks Peters with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SU#
Vargas postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Peters to stand up. #T4#
Vargas shoots in and drives through. Peters sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rigoberto Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vargas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peters's defenses.
Peters is trying to push Vargas away but Vargas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vargas has Peters pushed against the cage.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peters can do to turn this around?
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!
Peters tries to break free but Vargas pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Vargas.
Abdul Peters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigoberto Vargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vargas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peters in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rigoberto Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vargas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigoberto Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz drives through with a takedown into Vargas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cruz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Cruz wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Cruz throws a strike but Vargas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vargas passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vargas lands strikes from half guard.
Vargas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SU#
Vargas decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Vargas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cruz quickly recovers to half guard.
Cruz pushes Vargas off but Vargas dives into side control.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz taking a bit of punishment here - Vargas scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vargas working the head and body with strikes.
Vargas is working Cruz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vargas is putting a hurting on Cruz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vargas landing a few strikes.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vargas looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vargas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!#SUB#
Vargas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vargas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vargas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cruz is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?#T2#
Cruz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vargas cracks Cruz with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SU#
Vargas stands up. #TD#
Vargas dives in and scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vargas dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Cruz tries to control but Vargas manages to take his back.
Vargas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#SUB#
Vargas has got one arm under Cruz's chin. This could be trouble... Cruz trying to control the other hand but Vargas gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Cruz has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rigoberto Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vargas stalling in the clinch.
Vargas misses with a knee strike.
Vargas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jr Iii lands a knee to the body.
#TD#
Vargas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Vargas is trying to work for a kimura but Jr Iii is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vargas lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jr Iii with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jr Iii taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard. #T1#
Jr Iii is looking for a sweep. Vargas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vargas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jr Iii with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jr Iii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vargas with a nice head shot there.
Vargas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Jr Iii's brow.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.
Jr Iii 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.
Jr Iii is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up. #T2#
Jr Iii wants to get back to his feet but Vargas passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Vargas there. #SU#
Vargas decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL2#
Jr Iii clinches up with Vargas and pushes him back against the cage.
Jr Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vargas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Vargas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T3##SUB#
Vargas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vargas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jr Iii is trying to control Vargas's posture but Vargas avoids it.
Vargas cracks Jr Iii with a big elbow. #SUB#
Vargas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jr Iii, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Vargas stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2#
Jr Iii feints and as Vargas raises his hands in defense, Jr Iii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jr Iii looks winded!
Vargas pulls Jr Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Jr Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jr Iii trying to control but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Vargas is pulling down on Jr Iii's head. It's preventing any offense from Jr Iii, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigoberto Vargas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Vargas tries to keep at a distance but Jr Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jr Iii can do to turn this around?#TD#
Vargas is trying to trip Jr Iii. He has hold of a leg but Jr Iii is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vargas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Vargas won't allow Jr Iii to sweep him here.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas distracts Jr Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jr Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vargas wants to stand but Jr Iii has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Vargas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vargas lands a couple of digs.
Vargas lands a couple of elbows.
Jr Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vargas manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vargas seems keen to control Jr Iii's posture.#T2#
Vargas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jr Iii wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Vargas pulls Jr Iii in close to his closed guard and prevents Jr Iii from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Vargas is looking for a triangle here but Jr Iii uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vargas struggling a bit here.#T3#
What's Vargas going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Vargas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vargas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Jr Iii's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vargas is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Vargas takes the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rigoberto Vargas dominated that second round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jr Iii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vargas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jr Iii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jr Iii being controlled against the cage.
Vargas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jr Iii being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
#TD2#
Jr Iii drags the fight down to the ground.
Vargas connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU#
Vargas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jr Iii, up you get! #TD2#
Jr Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jr Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Vargas sneaks out the side door and pushes Jr Iii away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jr Iii takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Jr Iii back into the cage.#T2##TD#
Vargas lands a takedown into guard.
#ES2#
Jr Iii kicks Vargas off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Vargas instigates a clinch.
Vargas has Jr Iii pushed against the cage.
Vargas just leaning against Jr Iii, taking a breather.
Vargas has Jr Iii pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Jr Iii ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jr Iii no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jr Iii looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Jr Iii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vargas has picked Jr Iii up and slammed him! Jr Iii can't keep hold of the triangle and Vargas manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Vargas cracks Jr Iii with a big elbow.
Vargas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #SU#
Vargas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Jr Iii throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jr Iii is in Vargas's guard.#ES#
Vargas kicks Jr Iii off and gets to his feet. #TD#
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jr Iii's guard.
Jr Iii is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vargas dives into side control.
#T4#
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!#REVB#
Vargas looks up at the clock and then as Jr Iii takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vargas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SU#
Vargas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD#
Vargas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jr Iii!#SUB#
Vargas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vargas landing a few strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rigoberto Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vargas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigoberto Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Leleman drives through and clinches with Vargas against the cage.
Vargas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vargas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leleman pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Leleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Leleman has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Leleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leleman throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Vargas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Leleman! #ES2#
Leleman bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Leleman.
Vargas keeping his opponent close.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Vargas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leleman wants to control but Vargas is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Vargas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leleman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vargas is avoiding damage well.
#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.
Leleman working away.
Vargas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leleman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU2#
Leleman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Vargas to his feet. #CL#
Vargas forces Leleman back against the cage and clinches.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD2#
Leleman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Leleman controlling from the top position.
Leleman throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leleman's guard. Nice move by Vargas!#REVR##T3#
Leleman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vargas prevents Leleman from getting back to his feet.
Vargas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Leleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vargas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vargas postures up in Leleman's guard and throws a big left but Leleman blocks it.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Leleman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Leleman!#REVB#
Leleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Leleman wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
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.
Leleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleider Leleman dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice body kick from Leleman.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Leleman has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vargas looking to slow down the pace here.
Leleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leleman taking a breather.#BC2#
Leleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Leleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Vargas controlling the position for now.
Leleman is pressing down on Vargas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vargas is holding on for now.
Leleman blocks the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leleman. #SUB#
Vargas looking for a guillotine here but Leleman defends easily.
Leleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard. #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.
Leleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Leleman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Leleman shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Vargas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Leleman has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T3#
Vargas is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Leleman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Leleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4##SUB2#
Leleman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vargas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vargas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Leleman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vargas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Leleman decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleider Leleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Leleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but Leleman is dominant here and he's now got Vargas's back!
Vargas trying to control the action but Leleman just sinks the hooks in.
Leleman wants to control but Vargas is keeping busy.
Leleman misses with punches from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leleman is not going to allow Vargas to sit and survive in this position.
Leleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Leleman tries to keep control of the position but Vargas is staying busy.#SUB2#
Leleman looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Vargas is controlling Leleman 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Leleman's brow.
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Leleman's brow.
Vargas throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Leleman controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Vargas is looking to work some ground and pound but Leleman has wrist control.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas distracts Leleman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aleider Leleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leleman working a defensive guard but Vargas passes into half guard.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Vargas there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leleman manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Vargas works over Leleman with some ground and pound from guard.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vargas preventing the sweep.
Leleman is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up.
Leleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vargas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leleman wants to hit a switch here but Vargas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leleman there! #T4#
Leleman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vargas lands a big elbow.
Leleman wants to hold on but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vargas is working for a guillotine from mount but Leleman frees his head quite easily.
Rigoberto Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleider Leleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vargas raining down shots from the mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rigoberto Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leleman 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleider Leleman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Vargas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barrera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Barrera is controlling Vargas's posture.
Vargas postures up.
#SUB2#
Barrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrera pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas distracts Barrera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Barrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there.
Barrera is looking to sweep but instead, Vargas has passed into half guard.
Barrera trying to control from the bottom.
Vargas wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Barrera uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Barrera looking to control.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Barrera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barrera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vargas wants to pass the guard but Barrera is keeping the position.
Vargas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barrera's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas cracks Barrera with a solid left hand.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barrera works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Barrera has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.
Barrera trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
Barrera trying to control the position here.
Vargas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vargas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Barrera is proving hard to escape from.
We've been informed that Barrera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vargas lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Barrera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas. #SUB2#
Barrera has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.
Vargas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Barrera's guard.
Vargas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barrera trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barrera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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 Rigoberto Vargas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Vargas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barrera is trying to defend but Vargas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rigoberto Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barrera is concentrating on defense, preventing Vargas from advancing position.
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. Vargas connects with a nice short shot to Barrera's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas prevents Barrera from improving his position.
Barrera trying to control but Vargas postures up.
#T1#
Barrera gets full guard.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Barrera uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Barrera!#REVB#
Barrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vargas trying to control but Barrera postures up.
Barrera sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Barrera passes to side control.
Vargas is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Barrera trying to control the position but Vargas is working away.
Barrera working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Vargas clinches up against the cage.
Vargas has Barrera pressed against the cage.
Vargas stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vargas for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
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.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barrera.
#TD2#
Barrera has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vargas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vargas prevents Barrera from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Barrera working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Vargas is doing well to defend. Barrera seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Vargas is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Antonio Barrera!
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