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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 13/10
Date: Oct 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Varga has his takedown stuffed
and Benyam makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Varga shoots and misses
and Benyam counters with a straight right hand.
Varga shoots and misses #KD#
and Benyam counters with a nice right hand that sends Varga toppling to the canvas! Varga scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Benyam finish him?!#ROC#Varga is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Juan Varga has been cut.
Varga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Einku Benyam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juan Varga.
Varga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Benyam counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Einku Benyam!
After winning the bout, Einku Benyam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
IFC Thursday Throwdown 22/09
Date: Sep 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Patryk doesn't manage to clinch there - Varga circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Patryk. No joy for Varga on that attempt. #TD2#
Patryk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Varga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Patryk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Varga wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Varga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Varga wants to sweep here but Patryk controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Varga looking for a guillotine here but Patryk defends easily.
Patryk postures up in Varga's guard and throws a big left but Varga blocks it. #SUB#
Varga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Patryk defends well.
Patryk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Patryk trying to control the position from guard on top but Varga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varga has control of Patryk's left arm, preventing Patryk from doing any damage.
Patryk throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Varga lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Varga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Varga looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Patryk is trying to keep Varga in close.
Varga preventing the sweep.
Patryk looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Varga's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Varga trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Varga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Varga preventing the sweep.
Varga trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
Patryk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Varga is in close to Patryk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Varga wants to pass the guard but Patryk is keeping the position.
Patryk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Patryk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Varga. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Varga with a nice head shot there.
Varga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Varga won't allow Patryk to get back to his feet.
Varga sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Patryk can do anything to dispel that myth.
Patryk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Varga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Varga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Varga slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Varga advances to mount.
Varga with the ground and pound from mount.
Varga scoring with strikes but Patryk is staying in there. #CUT#It looks like Lukasz Patryk has been cut.
Varga raining down shots from the mount!#CUT#That has opened up Lukasz Patryk's cut even more.
Varga controlling from mount.
Varga lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Patryk! Varga sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Patryk and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Juan Varga!
Juan Varga managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, BE Younick , into his post fight interview.
Lukasz Patryk was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up! '. |
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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 7
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Yarmalenko gets a clinch.
Yarmalenko is working Varga over against the cage.
Yarmalenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yarmalenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yarmalenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Varga takes a knee right on the jaw!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Varga prevents a body shot from Yarmalenko.
Yarmalenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yarmalenko slows down the pace here.
Varga looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yarmalenko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Juan Varga has been cut.
Varga looking for a takedown.
Yarmalenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Varga backwards. #ROC#Varga is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Yarmalenko.
Varga is still on wobbly legs! Can Yarmalenko finish him?
Yarmalenko digs a right hand into Varga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Varga's gas tank.
Varga looks winded!
Yarmalenko lands a big knee! That's hurt Varga! Oh, he's all over the place! Yarmalenko lands another knee that sends Varga to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Yarmalenko!
Andriy Yarmalenko retains his heavyweight title! |
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Event:
Iron Fist Nippon Series 07.02
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
LeBlanc lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Varga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. LeBlanc did well to prevent Varga getting side control.
LeBlanc controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Varga has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can LeBlanc defend it? Varga steps over the head and cranks it - LeBlanc is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Varga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Varga!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Juan Varga waved his t-shirt featuring Seventh Circle Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Ubereem tries to clinch but Varga moves away #TD#
and Varga counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ubereem ! #SUB#
Varga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ubereem has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Varga has an Americana. Ubereem didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Varga is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Varga hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Juan Varga!
Juan Varga tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Varga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zono looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SUB2#
Varga in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zono tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Varga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juan Varga! |
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