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Event:
JBL McConnell vs Boxaaja
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1# Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Time counters with a straight right hand. Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from Time. Vargas gets off balance looking for a body kick and Time counters with a leg kick. Time looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Time's shoulder, as Time tries to avoid the shot. Vargas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Vargas lands. Vargas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Time's head backwards. Time misses the jab. Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Time seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Time fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vargas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Time looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range. Vargas misses the shot to the body. Time lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Time lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Time throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick. Vargas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Time's calf. Vargas slips a jab from Time. Donk. Time catches Vargas right on the button with a cross. Vargas throws a hook but Time blocks it. Vargas throws out a leg kick but Time moves out of range and Vargas only half commits. Time lands a body shot.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Time swinging wildly here.
A jab from Vargas does it's job there.#T2# Vargas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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! Time slips under a jab from Vargas. A good leg kick by Vargas. Vargas throws a body shot but no joy. A combination from Time does no damage. Jab from Time. Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it. Time moves out of range as Vargas strikes. It looked like Time wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Time. Decent striking displayed by Time there.#T3# Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Time looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. A swing and a miss from Vargas. Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Time. Time fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head. Time scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Time slips under a jab. Time misses with a wild combination.
Vargas throws a body kick that misses. Time is looking to counter punch. Vargas misses with a body kick. #T4# Time throws a combination that misses and Vargas counters with a big head kick but Time shrugs it off. Time connects with a single shot there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vargas walks into a jab. My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Time buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Vargas. Time slips under a jab. Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Time swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas slips under a jab. Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Time throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vargas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Time lands with an overhand left. Time takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Time misses with a looping left. Time moves out of range as Vargas strikes. A swing and a miss from Time. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vargas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Time has got the better of the exchanges. A shot to the liver by Vargas. Beautiful body shot. Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Time.
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Time scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Time fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vargas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Time with a nice cross. Time rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vargas counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1# Nice defenses there by Time. Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas scores with a jab. Vargas takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses. Time takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Vargas misses. Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from Time. Vargas connects with an inside leg kick. Time thuds a left hand into Vargas's body. Vargas misses with a straight right. A solid body kick from Vargas. Vargas swings for the body but Time moves out of range.
Time half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2# Time throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely. Vargas misses with a hook
and Time counters with a three punch combo that has Vargas backing up. Vargas nods at Time to acknowledge the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Time throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease. Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. My Time is winning the standup battle so far. Time cracks Vargas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Time fails to land with a series of punches.
Time misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas counters with a body kick. Vargas throws a good cross that connects.
Time lands a two punch combo.
#ROC# Vargas is rocked!#T3# Time throws a body shot but no joy. Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Vargas clobbers Time with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Time. A big left from Time misses. Time misses with a double jab.
Time throws a big shot that misses. Time throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas. Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Time with a body shot. Vargas lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4# Vargas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Time was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target. Vargas closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2# It looks like My Time has been cut. Time misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Time avoids it with no problem. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vargas throws a leg kick and Time counters with a nice uppercut. Vargas throws a body punch but Time moves out of range. Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Time moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas misses with a right hand and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Time misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that second round. The cut man is working on My Time's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Vargas defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand. Vargas throws a low kick but Time moves out of range easily. Time is looking to counter punch. A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target. Time on the wrong end of a nice jab. Vargas misses with a wild body shot. Decent striking displayed by Time there. Vargas throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vargas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vargas lands with a straight right. Time didn't see that one coming. Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Time throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it. Time avoids the body shot from Vargas.
#T1# Time closes the distance and lands a one-two. Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Time finish him? Time misses with a looping right. A lazy left from Time finds it's target. Vargas gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Vargas tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Time is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Vargas buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Vargas!! Vargas is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Time throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time! My Time spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
JBL The Re-up
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1# Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but Durruti is just out of range. Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Vargas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Vargas scores with a head kick. Durruti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2# It looks like Buenaventura Durruti has been cut. Vargas lands with a cross. Vargas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durruti's calf. Vargas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Vargas lands a head shot. Durruti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Vargas blocks a head kick by Durruti.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. Durruti looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T1# Durruti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vargas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Durruti misses with an uppercut. Vargas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durruti counters with a good, hard body kick but Vargas shrugs it off. Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durruti moves away. As Vargas looks to move away, Durruti throws a big counter combo but Vargas just gets out of the way. Durruti with a hook. A good leg kick by Durruti. Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
and Durruti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Vargas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Durruti is out of range and Vargas settles back down. Durruti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Durruti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Durruti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Durruti misses with a kick to the body.
Durruti misses with a hook. Vargas throws out a counter right but Durruti avoids it with no problem. Durruti misses with a body kick. Vargas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Vargas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durruti momentarily.
#T3# Vargas stuns Durruti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vargas misses with a straight left. It looked like Durruti was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vargas. Vargas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Durruti's calf. Durruti misses with a hook. Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Durruti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durruti.
Durruti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Durruti blocks a jab. Durruti seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Vargas misses with a hook
and Durruti counters with a nice uppercut. A big right from Vargas misses. #T4# Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Durruti. Vargas misses with a body punch
and Durruti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Dangelo Vargas has been cut. Vargas misses with a right hand and Durruti counters with a slapping leg kick. Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Durruti. Durruti tries to clinch but fails miserably and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vargas tries to land a body kick and Durruti counters with a straight right hand.#ROC# Vargas is rocked! Durruti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Vargas feints and then cracks Durruti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durruti down. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangelo Vargas dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Durruti slips a straight right by Vargas. Durruti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vargas counters with a nice body shot. Durruti throws a lazy uppercut
and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durruti manages to avoid it. Vargas checks a leg kick. Vargas works Durruti's body with a nice hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Vargas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Durruti slips under a jab from Vargas.#T1# Vargas takes a swing at Durruti's ribcage but misses. Durruti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Vargas misses with a left hand and Durruti counters with a body kick. Vargas takes a swing at Durruti's ribcage but misses. Vargas throws out a leg kick but Durruti moves out of range and Vargas only half commits. Durruti is looking to counter punch. Vargas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Vargas misses with a leg kick and Durruti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Durruti misses with a jab to the body
and Vargas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Durruti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
and Durruti counters with a good, hard body kick but Vargas shrugs it off. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Durruti might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Vargas throws a head kick that misses and Durruti counters with a solid body kick. #T2# Vargas connects with a body shot that sends Durruti's belly button to the back. Durruti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vargas throws a solid leg kick but Durruti takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vargas. Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Durruti counters with a lovely shot to the body. Durruti stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A jab lands there for Durruti.#CL# Durruti pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch. Durruti digs a right hand into Vargas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vargas's gas tank. #T3# Vargas working aggressively here.
Vargas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Durruti tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Durruti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right hand to the side of the head by Durruti. Knees to the body from Durruti.
Vargas takes a shot to the head. Durruti is leaning against Vargas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Vargas is breathing heavily. Still in the clinch, Durruti scores with a nice short uppercut. Vargas wants to get back to striking at distance but Durruti won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Durruti.
Durruti looking to throw knees to the head but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Durruti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Durruti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vargas prevents a body shot from Durruti. Durruti looking to throw knees to the head but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Durruti.
Durruti lands a nice shot to the body. #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! Durruti misses with a knee strike.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Durruti lands with a short head shot on the inside. Durruti misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durruti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vargas works on Durruti's body with a couple of short punches. Vargas prevents a body shot from Durruti. Vargas avoiding damage as Durruti throws knees to the body.
Durruti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durruti tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vargas throws a head punch that misses. Vargas tries to work over Durruti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas. Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas tries a body shot but Durruti blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Durruti scores with a nice short uppercut. Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Durruti controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buenaventura Durruti dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Vargas throws a half hearted mid kick. Durruti quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. A slow jab from Durruti misses its intended target. Durruti looks to land a right hand but Vargas moved out of range. Durruti uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas. Vargas throws the kick towards the body but Durruti avoids it. It looked like Durruti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Durruti slips under a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Durruti clinches up with Vargas and pushes him back against the cage. Vargas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Durruti tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Durruti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Durruti tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas managing to block the knees to the body from Durruti.
Durruti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vargas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Durruti landing knees to the head.
Buenaventura Durruti has scored more points in the clinch so far. Vargas just leaning against Durruti, taking a breather. Durruti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durruti lands with a left to the head. Durruti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Durruti blocks an uppercut.
Durruti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Durruti tries to land a knee to the head but Vargas blocks with his arms.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A short left from Vargas. Durruti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durruti works on Vargas's body with a couple of short punches. Vargas blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Durruti avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage. Durruti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vargas avoids it.#BC2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# A looping hook to the body misses from Durruti. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet. Vargas looks to land a left hand but Durruti moved out of range nicely. Durruti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Durruti looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range. Durruti throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas connects with the punch. Vargas wants to land a leg kick but Durruti is out of range. #CL# Durruti instigates a clinch. Durruti scores with a knee to the head.
#T3# Knees in the clinch landing for Durruti.
Vargas avoiding damage as Durruti throws knees to the body.
Durruti blocks a body shot from Vargas. Durruti connects with a knee to the head.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Durruti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Durruti lands a hook to the side of the head. Durruti tries to work over Vargas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Durruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Durruti is controlling the position. Durruti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Durrutis head. Vargas avoiding damage as Durruti throws knees to the body.
Durruti tries to land a knee to the head but Vargas blocks with his arms.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vargas misses with some punches.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Durruti controls the action.
Durruti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durruti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vargas avoids it.#T4# Vargas takes a knee to the side of the body. Vargas trying to stall but Durruti improves his position.
Vargas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Durruti trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vargas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durruti backwards. Durruti misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Durruti scores with a nice short uppercut. Vargas lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vargas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vargas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durruti is keeping busy. Durruti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Durruti struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas controls his hands.
#BC2# Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durruti, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Buenaventura Durruti showed his dominance in that final round. I think Durruti 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buenaventura Durruti! During a confident post fight interview, Buenaventura Durruti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
JBL FNF VII
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1# Kazimierz fails with the takedown and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt and Vargas counters with a nice leg kick. Kazimierz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Kazimierz's shoulder, as Kazimierz tries to avoid the shot. A big right from Vargas misses. Kazimierz misses with a takedown and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Good standup being displayed there by Vargas as he connects with a hook. Vargas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kazimierz takes a step back to recover. A thudding body kick lands there by Vargas!
Good leg kick by Vargas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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! Kazimierz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.#T1# Vargas digs a good body shot into Kazimierz's ribs. Kazimierz is breathing heavily. Kazimierz shoots in for a double leg but Vargas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice defenses there by Kazimierz.#TD# Kazimierz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kazimierz showed some decent athleticism there. Kazimierz prevents Vargas from improving his position. Vargas keeping control of the position. Kazimierz trying to mount his opponent but Vargas defends it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kazimierz wants to take a breather but Vargas is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Kazimierz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Vargas is looking for a sweep. Kazimierz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Vargas wants to control but Kazimierz is keeping busy and won't allow it. Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Vargas is trying to get back to full guard. Kazimierz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working. Vargas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB# Kazimierz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kazimierz. #SUB# Kazimierz wants to work for an arm triangle but Vargas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3# Vargas is looking to control Kazimierz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vargas avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vargas as he jumps to the side. Kazimierz shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Vargas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kazimierz with a lazy takedown attempt and Kazimierz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kazimierz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet. Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Vargas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Kazimierz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vargas. Vargas lands with a right hand. Kazimierz shoots and misses and Vargas counters with a low kick, right behind Kazimierz 's knee. Vargas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. 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! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kazimierz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vargas - the referee stops the clock and Kazimierz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vargas. Kazimierz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Decent striking displayed by Vargas there. A decent looking cross lands there for Vargas.#ROC2# Kazimierz is rocked! Kazimierz gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dangelo Vargas!
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness NOME
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1# Vargas stuns Viktorov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but Viktorov is just out of range. Viktorov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Nice uppercut lands for Vargas. That snapped Viktorov's head back.
Vargas punishes Viktorov's body with a nice straight punch. Vargas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viktorov in his tracks. Viktorov wants to clinch and Vargas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Viktorov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Vargas. Vargas dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Viktorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Viktorov wants to clinch. Vargas lands with an uppercut that bounces Viktorov off the cage and back into range. Jab from Vargas.#T1# Viktorov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Vargas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Vargas lands with a good body shot. Viktorov tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it. Vargas darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Viktorov tries to clinch but Vargas moves away and Vargas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Viktorov thinking. Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas. Viktorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Vargas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vargas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A punch combination from Vargas misses. Viktorov moves in looking to clinch but Vargas pushes him off.#CL2# Viktorov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas lands a right hand. #TD2# Viktorov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position. #T2# Vargas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Viktorov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vargas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Viktorov is looking for a triangle but Vargas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Viktorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viktorov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vargas controls the pace.#T3# Viktorov keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Viktorov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vargas passes into half guard.
Viktorov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Viktorov wants to control but Vargas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Vargas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Viktorov looking for subs from the bottom but Vargas mounts him!#T4# Vargas trying to control but Viktorov is having none of it. Viktorov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vargas.
Vargas content just to control the position here. Vargas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vargas throwing strikes here but Viktorov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Viktorov is looking to improve his position but Vargas isn't that keen on the idea. Viktorov tries to hold on but Vargas postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangelo Vargas dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Vargas scores with a punch to the head.#CL2# Viktorov clinches. Still in the clinch, Vargas scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Viktorov decides to pull guard. #SUB2# Viktorov working for submissions but it's allowed Vargas to get to half guard.
#SUB# Vargas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Vargas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1# We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vargas wants to pass the guard but Viktorov is defending well. #SUB2# Viktorov looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Viktorov gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Viktorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Viktorov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vargas trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom. Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viktorov is keeping the position for now. Viktorov trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Viktorov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vargas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Vargas looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Viktorov is trying to keep Vargas in close.
#T3# Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Vargas looking to pass the guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Vargas throws a right and a left that Viktorov avoids nicely. Viktorov tries to counter by closing the distance. Vargas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Viktorov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Viktorov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Viktorov wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.#T4# Viktorov moves to clinch but Vargas breaks away and Vargas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Vargas cracks Viktorov with an open hand slap.#CL2# Viktorov instigates a clinch. #TD2# Viktorov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position. Vargas trying to control but Viktorov is working from the bottom. Viktorov controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself. Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Viktorov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Viktorov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vargas escapes and throws Viktorov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viktorov can do to turn this around? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vargas in side control, just content to control the action for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangelo Vargas dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Viktorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but Viktorov moved out of range. Vargas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Viktorov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Viktorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. The fight stays on the outside here - Viktorov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Viktorov darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.#TD2# Viktorov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viktorov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2# Vargas is sitting in close to Viktorov's body. Viktorov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vargas is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vargas is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Viktorov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aleksey Viktorov! Aleksey Viktorov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
JBL 21
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1# Vargas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Dzikowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight. Vargas jabs Dzikowski to the body, keeping him at a distance. Dzikowski tries to clinch but Vargas moves away and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Vargas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD# Dzikowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vargas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Vargas is not content to let Dzikowski control the position. Dzikowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vargas tries to buck Dzikowski off but Dzikowski is having none of it.#T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vargas is trying to control Dzikowski's posture but Dzikowski avoids it. Vargas is looking for a sweep. Dzikowski wants to control but Vargas is keeping him busy. Dzikowski tries to stand but Vargas is controlling his head. Vargas tries to bench press Dzikowski off him but Dzikowski keeps the position. #SUB# Dzikowski tries for a kimura but Vargas is defending well. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Vargas is trying to get back to half guard. Vargas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. You can see the frustration on Vargas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Vargas looks to move to half guard but instead Dzikowski has passed into mount! Damn! Dzikowski avoids the attempt from Vargas to control. Vargas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3# Vargas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Vargas trying to control but Dzikowski is working from the bottom. Vargas wants to pass the guard but Dzikowski is keeping the position. Vargas trying to control but Dzikowski is working from the bottom. Vargas passes Dzikowski's left leg - he's now in half guard. #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. Vargas controlling the action here. Let's hope that Vargas 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.#SUB2# Vargas wants to work for an arm triangle but Dzikowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vargas is trying to control the action in half guard but Dzikowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dangelo Vargas will probably get the nod. 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. #R2# Vargas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Vargas lands a lovely overhand right. Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzikowski is just out of range. Dzikowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab. Vargas tests Dzikowski's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vargas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dzikowski stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jab by Vargas. Dangelo Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Dzikowski rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1##TD2# Vargas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Dzikowski looking to pass the guard. Vargas trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Vargas is looking for a triangle here but Dzikowski uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dzikowski throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2# Vargas wants to control but Dzikowski postures up. Vargas is looking to regain half guard here but Dzikowski keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Vargas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Vargas trying his best to control but Dzikowski has mounted him. Vargas regains half guard.#T3# Dzikowski is thwarting Vargas's attempts to control the position. Dzikowski looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Dzikowski wants to control but Vargas is keeping him busy. Vargas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Aleksy Dzikowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dzikowski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. 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. Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Vargas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Vargas with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dzikowski swings widly with a right hand
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand. Vargas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dangelo Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vargas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Dangelo Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Dzikowski drives through with a takedown into Vargas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vargas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2# Vargas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangelo Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Vargas cracks a nice hook into Dzikowski's ribs. Vargas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dzikowski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Vargas jabs Dzikowski right on the nose. Dzikowski blinks but takes it well. Vargas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vargas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Aleksy Dzikowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vargas throws a jab when Dzikowski was well out of range.#TD# Dzikowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dzikowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! 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! Vargas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dzikowski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T1##SUB2# Vargas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Vargas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Vargas looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Dzikowski pushes past his half guard into mount! Vargas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dzikowski.
Dzikowski is looking to stand but Vargas has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Vargas is trying to escape the mount.
Vargas tries to hold on but Dzikowski postures up. Dzikowski prevents Vargas from getting the reversal.#SUB# Dzikowski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vargas can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Vargas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3# Dzikowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him. Vargas advances position into side control! Dzikowski is trying to work for a sweep but Vargas has mounted him! Dzikowski tries to hold on but Vargas postures up.#SUB2# Vargas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dzikowski has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dzikowski! #T4# Vargas trying to control the position here. #SUB2# Vargas has an active guard here but Dzikowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Dzikowski prevents Vargas from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Dangelo Vargas. I've got Vargas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dangelo Vargas!
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Event:
Bellator Invicta
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1# Vargas scores with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vargas. A big right from Vargas misses. #CL# Durruti rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durruti creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Durruti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Durruti. Durruti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT# It looks like Dangelo Vargas has been cut. Durruti tries a knee to the head but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas misses with a short punch on the inside. Vargas tries to pull guard but Durruti won't allow it.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Durruti lands on the inside with an uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Vargas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durruti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Durruti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vargas backwards. Durruti tries to land a knee to the head but Vargas blocks with his arms.
Durruti crunches a lovely knee into Vargas's ribcage. Durruti misses with a knee to the head. Durruti tries a knee to the head but Vargas blocks it.
#T1# Durruti gets through Vargas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Vargas misses with some punches.
Vargas tries to pull guard but Durruti forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Durruti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durruti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Durruti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Durruti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vargas blocks it with crossed arms. Durruti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Durruti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Durruti lands a shot to the body. A knee to the head by Durruti.
Vargas wants to break free but Durruti has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vargas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Durruti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Durruti working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Vargas.
#T2# Durruti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Knees in the clinch landing for Durruti.
Durruti keeps control of Vargas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Durruti lands with a left to the head. Durruti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vargass head. Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Durruti controls his hands.
Vargas misses with a short punch on the inside. Vargas blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Durruti's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Durruti throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas. Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Durruti is controlling him. Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buenaventura Durruti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dangelo Vargas.#BC2# Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durruti. Durruti looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Vargas throws a lazy uppercut
and Durruti counters with a flying knee that drops Vargas! Durruti dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buenaventura Durruti! During a confident post fight interview, Buenaventura Durruti thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Legacy
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1# Vargas scores with the left hand. Jan knows he should have avoided that one. #TD2# Jan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Vargas keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully. Vargas trying to keep a closed guard but Jan is proving a slippery customer.
Jan content to stall in guard here. Jan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vargas trying to control the position.
Vargas seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Vargas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Jan throws a big elbow that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vargas is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Jan is looking for a triangle but Vargas pushes his legs off easily.
Jan 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. Vargas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jan's guard. Vargas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Jan wants to sweep but no luck. Vargas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Vargas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jan's guard. Jan tries to get to full guard but Vargas has control of the leg. Vargas trying to advance position but Jan counters by regaining guard. #T3# Jan managing to control the position. Vargas looking to pass the guard. Vargas wants to control from the top but Jan keeps moving. Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Jan. Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vargas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Jan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Vargas looking to control.
Vargas wants to sweep but no luck. Vargas looking to control.
Jan wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vargas trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bartlomiej Jan will probably get the nod. 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. #R2# Vargas cracks Jan with a right hand to the side of the head. Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Vargas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2# Jan shoots in and gets a takedown into Vargas's guard. Vargas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vargas is trying to keep Jan in close.
Vargas is trying to hold Jan in close to prevent damage but Jan has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1# Jan tries to pass to full mount but Vargas defends it. Jan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vargas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Jan 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. Vargas wants to get back to full guard. Vargas is trying to maintain the position but Jan is very close to passing his half guard. Vargas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jan's back!#T2# Vargas throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vargas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jan breaks Vargas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB# Vargas looking for subs off his back but Jan has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vargas wants to control but Jan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Vargas wants to get back to full guard. Jan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though. #T3# Vargas is holding on to half guard well. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jan in particular looking to stall. Vargas tries to roll over but Jan keeps him under control. Vargas moves into full guard.
Jan postures up and lands a big shot to Vargas's brow. Vargas working a defensive guard here.
#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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there. Vargas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jan's guard. #REVR# Vargas looking to sit in guard and control but Jan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Jan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bartlomiej Jan will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Jan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vargas's waist but Vargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jan off to one side. Vargas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD# Jan ducks straight into an uppercut from Vargas and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Jan manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC# Jan is rocked! Jan keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. Jan is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him? Bartlomiej Jan has got the better of the ground game so far. Vargas sitting in guard, not really doing much. Jan keeping full guard, as Vargas tries to pass. Jan seems to have recovered his senses. 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! Jan is adopting a defensive guard.#T1# Vargas throws a big right hand that misses. Vargas trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jan fails with a takedown attempt. #KD# Vargas cracks Jan with a big right hand and Jan goes down! Vargas wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.#T2# Jan wants to sweep but no luck. Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Vargas works a leg free and moves into half guard. Vargas wants to pass the guard but Jan is defending well. Jan is looking for a sweep. Vargas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. This has been an exciting period of action! Jan trying to control but Vargas postures up.
#SUB2# Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vargas pulls his head out easily. #T3# Jan is refusing to be controlled, as Vargas sits in half guard. #SUB# Vargas is trying to work for a kimura but Jan is defending well.
Jan wants to control but Vargas is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Vargas working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jan's thigh. Jan counters though and makes it back to full guard. Vargas postures up.
Bartlomiej Jan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jan walks into a jab. Vargas scores with a body shot.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jan. Jan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jan misses with a takedown attempt and Vargas counters with a left to the body. Dangelo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Jan. Jan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Vargas misses the shot to the body. Jan tries for a takedown but Vargas circles away easily and Vargas counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dangelo Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vargas pounces like a tiger and cracks Jan with a vicious hook! Jan is down but not out! Vargas follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dangelo Vargas!
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights IV
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1# Kemonito avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kemonito is just out of range.#TD# Kemonito closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vargas's guard. Our spies down at at Listerman's Club inform us that Vargas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kemonito working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Kemonito is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control. Kemonito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Vargas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Vargas has his foot on Kemonito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kemonito works his way back into a safe position though. Kemonito is in close to Vargas's body, working some short punches and elbows. Vargas looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kemonito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kemonito keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vargas's head.#T1# Kemonito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Vargas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kemonito is one step ahead there. Kemonito scoring with punches to the head and body. Kemonito lands a couple of elbows. Kemonito tries to free his leg and advance position but Vargas is retaining full guard. Kemonito lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Vargas is trying to control the position but Kemonito postures up. Kemonito throws a big right hand that misses. Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kemonito throwing strikes but missing. Kemonito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2# Kemonito postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it. Kemonito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Vargas looking for a sweep. Not yet Vargas, not yet. Kemonito is working Vargas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Kemonito is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Kemonito postures up and lands a big shot to Vargas's brow. Kemonito stopping the sweep attempt from Vargas. Vargas working a defensive guard but Kemonito manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kemonito working the ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kemonito lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Kemonito landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Kemonito lands some shots froms side control.#T3# Kemonito lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Vargas on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC# Vargas is rocked! Kemonito working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vargas is still in real trouble! Can Kemonito finish him? Vargas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A big shot lands for Kemonito! That's hurt Vargas! Will he recover? Kemonito fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Kemonito! After the fight, Juan Kemonito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Ludus IV
Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1# Jan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A little jabbing left from Vargas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. We've been hearing reports that Jan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Vargas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD# Vargas tries to sprawl but Jan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Vargas is staying active underneath Jan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Vargas is looking for a sweep. Jan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Vargas wants to control but Jan is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working. Jan tries to pass to full mount but Vargas defends it. #T1# Vargas moves into full guard.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position. Jan being controlled here momentarily. Vargas wants to sweep but no luck. Jan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2# Vargas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jan is defending well. Vargas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Vargas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dangelo Vargas!
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Event:
Ludus III
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1# Vargas blocks a jab. Whiplash throws a leg kick and Vargas counters with a straight punch to the midsection. A big right from Whiplash misses. Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Good work by Vargas as he checks the leg kick. Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from Vargas. Vargas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Whiplash takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Whiplash looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well. Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Whiplash moves away and avoids it. Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Whiplash staying out of range there. A big right from Whiplash misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whiplash scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target. Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Whiplash moves away and avoids it. Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiplash manages to avoid it. Vargas cracks Whiplash with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1# Vargas moves out of range as Whiplash throws a body kick.
Whiplash throws a low kick but Vargas avoids it. Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot. #CL# Vargas clinches up with Whiplash and pushes him back against the cage. Whiplash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vargas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whiplash working aggressively here.
Vargas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Vargas decides to pull guard. Vargas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Vargas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Whiplash seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2# Vargas is pushing down on Whiplash's leg trying to pass to half guard. Whiplash is fighting to maintain full guard but Vargas has managed to sneak the leg through. Whiplash desperately trying to maintain half guard. Vargas passes to full mount! Whiplash wants to hold on but Vargas pushes him away.#SUB# Vargas working for a guillotine from mount but Whiplash is in no mood to give up. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Whiplash is working to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB# Vargas has control of Whiplash's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Whiplash regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB# Vargas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB# Vargas goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Whiplash turns into him and now he's in Vargas's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vargas is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4# Vargas advances position into side control! Whiplash is looking for a sweep. Vargas works to advance to full mount. Whiplash defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB# Vargas has hold of Whiplash's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Whiplash manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vargas tries to control but Whiplash wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dangelo 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# Whiplash takes a shot right to the bread basket. Whiplash motions for Vargas to come forward. Whiplash throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Vargas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Whiplash manages to circle out of the way. Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Whiplash lands with a right hand. Whiplash wants to slow Vargas down by chopping away at his legs. Whiplash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas. Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Vargas moves away and avoids it. Whiplash lunges at Vargas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vargas's hand. Vargas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Whiplashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whiplash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whiplash's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Whiplash's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Vargas blocks a low kick nicely. Whiplash throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily. Whiplash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whiplash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vargas.#T1# Vargas fails in his attempt to clinch. Whiplash moves away from the strike by Vargas. Whiplash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vargas wants to clinch. Whiplash swings away with a leg kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Vargas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Vargas misses with a straight right. Vargas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Whiplash. Vargas throws a hook but Whiplash blocks it. Dangelo Vargas is winning the standup battle so far. Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vargas checks a leg kick. Whiplash misses with a looping right. Whiplash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vargas is out of range. As Whiplash tries to get set, Vargas tries to push him back and clinch up but Whiplash manages to avoid the attempt. Whiplash scores with a decent looking hook. The fight stays on the outside here - Vargas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2# Vargas wants to clinch up but Whiplash keeps it at a distance. Whiplash thinks about the counter body kick. Vargas lands with an overhand left. Vargas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vargas misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Whiplash throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiplash can do to turn this around? Good work by Vargas as he checks the leg kick. Whiplash tries a low kick but Vargas avoids it. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vargas lands a lovely overhand right. Vargas checks a low kick from Whiplash. Whiplash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas. A chopping leg kick lands by Whiplash. A low kick from Whiplash misses #CL# and Vargas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Whiplash prevents a body shot from Vargas. #T3# A right hook to the body lands for Vargas.
Whiplash swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. Whiplash has a couple of punches blocked by Vargas.
Whiplash scores with a shot to the side of Vargas's head. Vargas misses with a body punch.
Vargas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whiplash backwards. Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas jumps guard but Whiplash stands there with Vargas around his waist. Vargas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas. Whiplash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas tries to throw a body punch but Whiplash avoids it by throwing Vargas back against the cage. Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD# Vargas jumps into guard, dragging Whiplash to the mat.
#SUB# Whiplash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4# Vargas is pulling down on Whiplash's head to control his posture. Whiplash is looking to stand up but Vargas won't let him. Whiplash not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vargas is on top in guard.
#REVR# Whiplash keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully. This has been an exciting period of action! Whiplash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dangelo Vargas will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Whiplash uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas. Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss! Vargas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Nice shot by Vargas. Whiplash misses with an uppercut
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vargas checks the leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whiplash avoids the body shot from Vargas.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiplash. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet. Whiplash stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Whiplash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vargas. That did some damage!#T1# Vargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Whiplash throws a half hearted mid kick. Vargas slips under a jab from Whiplash. Vargas is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Whiplash staying out of range there. Whiplash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot. Vargas moves out of range as Whiplash throws a body kick.
Whiplash throws a half hearted mid kick. Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whiplash looks for the body kick but Vargas saw that one coming. Whiplash throws a leg kick that misses. Whiplash pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Whiplash throws a push kick but Vargas slaps the foot to one side. Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Snappy Whiplash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Whiplash connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vargas momentarily.
Whiplash throws a leg kick #CL# and Vargas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vargas. Whiplash misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Whiplash manages to break the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whiplash. Vargas looks to clinch and Whiplash counters with a good low kick that Vargas was not able to check. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Donk. Vargas catches Whiplash right on the button with a cross. Whiplash lands a jab. Whiplash throws a leg kick but Vargas checks it. Whiplash takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Whiplash's shoulder, as Whiplash tries to avoid the shot. Whiplash cracks the inside of Vargas's front leg. Good standup being displayed there by Vargas as he connects with a hook. Vargas checks the leg kick.#T3# Vargas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whiplash's hands. Whiplash throws a solid leg kick but Vargas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whiplash. A decent looking cross lands there for Vargas. Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiplash.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Whiplash tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vargas is able to avoid easily. Vargas with a nice cross. Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiplash looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vargas checks the leg kick. Vargas swings widly with a right hand
and Whiplash counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Whiplash throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it. Vargas is looking to counter punch.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whiplash. #T4##BC2# Whiplash pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Whiplash tries to work over Vargas's front leg with a kick but Vargas checks it. Whiplash does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Vargas blocks a low kick nicely. Vargas blocks a leg kick. 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! Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whiplash. Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiplash manages to avoid it. Whiplash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whiplash slips under a jab. Whiplash throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. It looked like Vargas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Whiplash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Whiplash throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vargas. Dangelo Vargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fight stays on the outside here - Vargas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Snappy Whiplash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Vargas 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Snappy Whiplash!
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Event:
ACB 2
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Vargas drives through and clinches with Grossman against the cage.
Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas. Vargas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grossman walks away with a smile on his face. Vargas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Grossman gets in close and instigates a clinch. Grossman lands a right hand. Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Vargas is looking to control Grossman's arms but Grossman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vargas has his back to the cage. Grossman has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Grossman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land. Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas. Grossman throws a head punch that misses. Grossman lands a right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Grossman throws a head punch that misses. Grossman lands with a short head shot on the inside. Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1# Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grossman smiles and moves away.
#CL# Vargas closes the distance and pushes Grossman back into the cage. Grossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards. Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch. Vargas takes a shot to the head. Grossman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vargas takes a shot to the head. Grossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas. Grossman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2# Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dangelo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Grossman misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grossman fails to land. This has been an exciting period of action! Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut. Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grossman as Vargas tries to tie him up. Grossman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Grossman misses with the head strike.
Vargas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Grossman working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grossman. Vargas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Grossman to keep the fight standing.#T3# Vargas takes a shot to the head. Vargas is trying to drag Grossman to the mat but Grossman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Grossman throws a head punch that misses. Grossman lands a left hand.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Vargas is looking for a takedown. Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Grossman scores with a nice short uppercut. Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Grossman avoiding damage as Vargas throws knees to the body.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Grossman throws a head punch that misses. Vargas wants to take the fight to the mat but Grossman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Grossman misses with the head strike.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grossman. Grossman is pressed up against the cage. Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grossman down to the mat. Grossman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grossman. Vargas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Vargas with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Grossman moves into the clinch. A short left from Grossman. Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside. Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vargas backwards. Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vargas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Grossman on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Grossman dominated that round. 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. #R2# Grossman throws a poor cross that misses
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo. Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Grossman's waist but Grossman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side. #CL# Vargas has Grossman up against the cage in a clinch.
Grossman misses with the head strike.
Grossman misses with a short punch on the inside. Vasily Grossman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD# Vargas jumps into guard, dragging Grossman to the mat.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossman. Grossman throwing strikes but missing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Grossman wants to pass the guard but Vargas is keeping the position. Grossman with a flurry of punches that miss. Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Grossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Grossman throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grossman's guard. Nice move by Vargas!#REVR# Grossman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Grossman 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. Vargas tries to free his leg and advance position but Grossman is retaining full guard. #T2# Grossman controlling Vargas's posture. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grossman swivels though and keeps the full guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grossman can do anything to dispel that myth. Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# A decent looking cross lands there for Grossman. Grossman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vargas under the eye. Vargas with a poor takedown #CL2# and Grossman moves into the clinch. Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Vargas is trying to pull guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dangelo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grossman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grossman lands with a left to the head. Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Grossman lands a hook to the side of the head. Grossman lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Vargas blocking some punches.
Grossman working aggressively here.
Vargas is trying to pull guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Vargas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Vargas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grossmans head. Grossman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD# Vargas pulls Grossman into guard.
Grossman cracks Vargas with a solid left hand. Grossman throwing strikes but missing. Grossman trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Grossman is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Grossman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dangelo Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Grossman but Grossman pushes him off and we're back to square one. Grossman lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.#CUT2# It looks like Dangelo Vargas has been cut.#CL# Vargas gets in close and instigates a clinch. Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Vargas breaks the clinch.
Vargas blocks a jab. Vargas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Grossman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Vargas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2# Vargas is rocked! Vargas moves away from the strike by Grossman. Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vargas misses with a takedown #CL2# and Grossman counters by clinching up. Vargas seems to have got his legs back now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dangelo Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grossman lands a left hand.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vargas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grossman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Grossman swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it. Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas jumps guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Grossman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Grossman on the inside. Vargas jumps guard but Grossman turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2# Grossman scores with a shoulder strike. Grossman lands on the inside with an uppercut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vargas blocking some punches.
Grossman pushes Vargas against the cage. Grossman is working some dirty boxing. Grossman pushes off with a quick right hook! Vargas goes down! Vargas tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Grossman moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vasily Grossman! Our winner, Vasily Grossman, 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.
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