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Event:
JFC 7
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Frost avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Frost went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vargas misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas scores with a jab. Frost acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vargas scores with a head kick. Frost tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Antoine Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Vargas.
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Vargas.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Vargas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vargas can pounce on him.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Vargas slips the punch.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
A quick step to the side and Frost tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Vargas had a free shot at his head there.
Vargas throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Frost walks into a straight right hand from Vargas.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Vargas throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Vargas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vargas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vargas.
A head kick by Vargas misses
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frost digs a good hook to Vargas's body.
Vargas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vargas is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
Vargas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frost slips under a jab.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vargas.
We've been told by Frost's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Frost jabs at Vargas's body.
Vargas lands with a slapping head kick.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Vargas throws a head kick that misses
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vargas thinking.
Vargas throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Frost blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas throws a leg kick
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Antoine Vargas has been cut.
Vargas throws a right hand that Frost ducks under and follows up with a left that Frost also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Vargas misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vargas throws a sloppy body shot
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Vargas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost thuds his right hand into Vargas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Frost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vargas. Vargas obviously looking to wear him down.
Vargas throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vargas can pounce on him.
Vargas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frost counters with a three punch combo that has Vargas backing up. Vargas nods at Frost to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#Vargas is rocked!
Nice jab there from Frost.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Vargas throws a head kick but Frost moves out of range.
Vargas seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Frost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devan Frost will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antoine Vargas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Vargas throws a lazy head kick
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Frost moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Frost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frost slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Frost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost is looking to counter punch.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
A lazy left from Frost finds it's target.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vargas misses with a hook to the body
and Frost counters with a one-two to the body.
Frost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Vargas.
Frost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vargas! But no joy.
Vargas misses with a low kick as Frost jumps back.
Vargas misses with a jab to the body
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Frost is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Frost avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.
Vargas misses with a combination
letting Frost counter with a right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vargas jabs Frost to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice cross by Frost.
Vargas throws a lazy head kick
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
As Vargas looks to move away, Frost throws a big counter combo but Vargas just gets out of the way.
Devan Frost is winning the standup battle so far.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vargas in his tracks.
Danga de danga de dang - Frost scores with a four punch combination!
Vargas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Vargas got wobbled bad by a big combination! Frost presses forward with punches and knees until Vargas stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Vargas closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devan Frost! |
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Event:
JFC 6
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Vargas.
Vargas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vargas misses with a looping right.
Hide appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Hide avoids them all with ease.
Vargas throws a leg kick but Hide checks it.
Antoine Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick
and Hide counters with a nice uppercut.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hide misses with a straight right.
Vargas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vargas throws a lazy head kick
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hide lands a head shot.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hide throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hide connects with the punch.
It looks like Hide has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Hide.
#T1#
Hide cracks Vargas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses
and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body. Hide takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hide connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vargas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Gregory Hide has been cut.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas throws a head kick that Hide semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hide throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Hide misses its intended target.
Hide is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Vargas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vargas swings widly with a right hand
and Hide counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hide lands the left hand.
Hide ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
It looked like Hide wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hide misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheers as Hide lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vargas doesn't seem phased though.
Vargas scores with a head kick. Hide tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vargas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hide has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hide and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A low kick from Vargas is predictable there
and Hide counters with a one-two to the body.
Vargas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hide counters with a three punch combo that has Vargas backing up. Vargas nods at Hide to acknowledge the strikes.
Vargas with a nice calf kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hide.#T3#
Vargas misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hide misses the target.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas slips under a jab from Hide.
A head kick by Vargas misses
and Hide counters with a two punch combo.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Hide.
Vargas lands a glancing blow to the side of Hide's head.#CUT2#Gregory Hide's cut is getting worse.
A low kick from Vargas is predictable there
and Hide counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
and Hide counters with a two punch combo.
Hide is working the combinations to good effect here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hide connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Vargas throws a lazy head kick
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hide is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hide misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Vargas is predictable there
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Hide bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A low kick from Vargas misses
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Hide moves out of range.
Vargas misses the body punch
and Hide counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hide lunges at Vargas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vargas's hand.
Hide throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Hide's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hide throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hide goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
Vargas misses with a combination
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas misses with a combination
and Hide counters with a series of strikes. Vargas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hide scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vargas in his tracks.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Hide misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Hide counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas feints and then cracks Hide's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hide down.
Hide stalks Vargas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vargas's face. Vargas staggers backwards, shaken.
Hide blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas throws a right hand that misses
and Hide counters with a one-two to the body.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hide missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hide uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.
A head kick by Vargas misses
enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hide cracks Vargas with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab.
Vargas throws a lazy uppercut
and Hide counters with a stiff right hand.
Hide on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Vargas slips a straight right by Hide.
A head kick by Vargas misses
and Hide counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hide counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hide throwing a counter right hand but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Hide.
Vargas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vargas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice jab there from Hide. #T3#
Vargas throws a head kick that misses
and Hide counters with a three punch combo that has Vargas backing up. Vargas nods at Hide to acknowledge the strikes.
Vargas misses with the combination.
It looked like Hide was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vargas misses with a right hand
and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses
and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vargas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hide takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hide misses with a series of wild punches.
Hide lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hide pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vargas back to the cage. Hide follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hide throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas thows a leg kick but Hide checks it
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Hide wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gregory Hide is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Hide finds it's target.
Hide lands a jab-cross combination.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hide counters with a straight right hand.
Hide lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Hide is looking to counter punch.
Vargas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Hide dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory Hide's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hide misses with the combination.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Hide avoids it with no problem.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hide is looking for a counter combo.
A shot to the liver by Vargas. Beautiful body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Vargas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hide has got the better of the exchanges.
Vargas scoring well with a low kick there.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Hide counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas lands a nice shot that snaps Hide's head back.
Vargas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hide finds it's way round the side to connect with Vargas's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hide scores with a one two! Vargas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Hide clobbers Vargas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Hide moves out of range easily.
Vargas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hide counters with a straight right hand.
Hide keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hide blocks the body kick.
Hide avoids the body shot from Vargas.
Hide is looking to counter punch.
Vargas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vargas.
Vargas misses with a left hand
and Hide counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vargas misses with a body shot
and Hide counters with a one-two to the body.
Hide ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hide takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Hide tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vargas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hide.
Vargas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Hide moves out of range easily.
Gregory Hide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vargas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hide uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vargas has time to react.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hide walks into a straight right hand from Vargas.
Vargas throws a body punch but Hide moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Vargas misses
and Hide counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Vargas misses
and Hide counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Vargas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hide throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Hide avoids them all with ease.
Hide was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas throws a lazy head kick
and Hide connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas needs to keep his hands up - Hide had a free shot at his head there.
Vargas takes one to the side of the head.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hide went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vargas throws a lazy uppercut
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Vargas throws a right hand that Hide ducks under and follows up with a left that Hide also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas slips under a jab from Hide.
Hide connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vargas's hands.
A punch combination from Hide misses.
Vargas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vargas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hide cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hide drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vargas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hide counter with a right hand.
Antoine Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hide tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right-left combo lands from Hide.
Gregory Hide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vargas misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hide to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Hide showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hide has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Hide! |
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Event:
JFC 5
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bravo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo tries to clinch up.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Vargas scores with a head kick. Bravo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.#CL#
Bravo has closed the distance and engaged Vargas in a clinch.
Bravo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vargas to keep the fight standing.
Bravo avoiding damage.
Vargas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bravo tries to pull guard but Vargas won't allow it.
#T1#
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but Bravo blocks it.
#BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Bravo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Bravo tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it.
Bravo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vargas can pounce on him.
Bravo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Vargas tries to bum rush Bravo with a series of wild strikes but Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas lands a head kick. Bravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bravo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
Bravo shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Bravo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vargas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Bravo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo connects with a body shot.
Vargas cracks Bravo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Antoine Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas lands a head kick. Bravo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo misses with a kick to the body.
Vargas rushes Bravo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bravo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Vargas piles on the pressure and Bravo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoine Vargas! |
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Event:
JFC 4
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond moves out of range of the leg kick from Vargas.
Vargas connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Nash Bond has been cut.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab.
Bond misses with a straight left.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vargas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Antoine Vargas has been cut.
Vargas lands with a shot to the body.
Vargas misses with a right hand
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bond keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vargas lands with a slapping head kick.
Bond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Vargas throws a head kick but Bond moves out of range.
Vargas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bond at a distance.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Vargas misses with a body shot
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vargas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#Nash Bond's cut is getting worse.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bond manages to avoid it.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Antoine Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bond avoids the head kick by Vargas.
It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Bond is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vargas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vargas lands a two punch combo.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Bond misses the target.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick
and Bond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas throws a lazy head kick
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Bond.
Nice defenses there by Bond.
A low kick from Vargas is predictable there
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it.
Bond is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas throws a looping overhand right but Bond ducks down to avoid it.
Vargas scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#Nash Bond's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bond tries to bum rush Vargas with a series of wild strikes but Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bond counter with a right hand.
Vargas scores with a punch to the head.
Vargas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bond.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bond counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vargas.
Vargas is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Bond counters with a straight right hand.#T4##KD2#
A head kick lands from Vargas that sends Bond to the canvas. Bond tries to scramble back to his feet but Vargas brings him back down into side control. #ROC2#Bond is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Nash Bond's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nash Bond's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Antoine Vargas! |
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Event:
JFC 3
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asher tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asher on the side of the head.
Vargas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#It looks like Cole Asher has been cut.
Asher checks a leg kick nicely.
Vargas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Asher moves out of range easily.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Asher avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Asher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Vargas throws a nice head kick!
#T1#
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas cracks a nice hook into Asher's ribs.
Asher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vargas. Vargas obviously looking to wear him down.
Vargas tries to bum rush Asher with a series of wild strikes but Asher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Asher moves out of range easily.
Vargas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme Fighting Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vargas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vargas thumps Asher with a low kick.
Vargas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Nice defenses there by Asher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Asher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vargas connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Vargas coming out on top.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Asher wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vargas looks for the body kick but Asher saw that one coming.
Asher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Vargas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vargas throws a body shot but no joy.
Vargas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T3#
Vargas looks to land a combination. Asher sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vargas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asher's head.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Antoine Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas lands a jab to the nose.
Vargas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asher tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Asher dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas sets himself, and Asher steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.#T4#
Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but Asher is just out of range.
Asher wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
Vargas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vargas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas missing with a left hand there. Asher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Asher is out of range.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Asher.
Vargas throws a body punch but Asher moves out of range.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asher tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Asher's cut.
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#
Asher is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Asher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asher can do to turn this around?
Asher checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Asher tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but Asher is just out of range.
Vargas sets himself, and Asher steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas connects with a right hand. Asher shakes it off.
Vargas lands with a slapping head kick.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asher manages to avoid it.
Vargas throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asher let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Asher blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Vargas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Asher looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Asher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas. #CUT#That has opened up Cole Asher's cut even more.
Vargas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Asher under the eye.
Vargas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vargas lands a body shot.
Vargas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asher dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Asher wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Vargas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Asher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Asher blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas feints and then cracks Asher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asher down.
Vargas with the inside leg kick.
Vargas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Asher tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vargas lands a head kick. Asher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed right hand from Vargas misses the target.
Asher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Vargas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Asher's head.
Vargas lands with a straight right. Asher didn't see that one coming.
Vargas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vargas throws a head kick but Asher moves out of range.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas sets himself, and Asher steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Asher dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Asher tries to counter by closing the distance.
Asher avoids the body shot from Vargas.
Asher tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Asher ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Asher takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Vargas throws a jab when Asher was well out of range.
Vargas sets himself, and Asher steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Vargas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas is looking to slow Asher down with leg kicks.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Asher wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asher walks into a jab.
A low kick lands for Vargas.
Vargas throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#The cut above Cole Asher's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
A countering left hand to the body from Asher misses.
Vargas dips to his left and cracks Asher with an uppercut!
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Vargas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cole Asher's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Asher doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vargas scores with a head kick. Asher tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Asher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Asher tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Vargas takes a swing at Asher's ribcage but misses.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Asher slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a head kick but Asher moves out of range.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Asher moves out of range easily. #T1#
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asher tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Antoine Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Asher avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Asher bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas throws a hook but Asher blocks it.
Asher tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas feints a jab promting Asher to slip. Vargas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Asher slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Asher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vargas.
Vargas connects with a nice looking jab.
Vargas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asher was well out of range. Poor timing from Vargas.
Asher wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Asher moved out of range nicely.
Asher tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Asher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vargas thuds his right hand into Asher's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Asher avoids the head kick by Vargas.
Asher wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vargas jabs Asher to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Asher wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas sets himself, and Asher steps forward looking for the clinch! Vargas avoids it this time.
Vargas throws a head kick but Asher moves out of range.
Antoine Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Asher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vargas.
A clash of legs there as Asher blocks the low kick.
Asher wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Asher wants to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Asher wants to counter with a clinch but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Asher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Asher tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas throws a jab when Asher was well out of range.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Asher moves out of range easily.
Asher slips a jab from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Asher has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cole Asher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Asher is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vargas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Vargas! |
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Event:
XFC 36: Title Wave
Date: Jun 08, 2024 |
#R1#
McGuffin moves out of range of the leg kick from Vargas.
McGuffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vargas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuffin's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuffin looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas leaves McGuffin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGuffin connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuffin is defended easily by Vargas.
Vargas walks into a straight right hand from McGuffin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
McGuffin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas is looking to chop away at McGuffin's legs.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some wild striking there from McGuffin.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Antoine Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuffin throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Vargas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Vargas tries a low kick but McGuffin avoids it.
McGuffin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vargas is looking for the big counter here.
McGuffin's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuffin scores with a nice strike.
McGuffin staying out of range there.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
Vargas scores with a head kick. McGuffin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
McGuffin scores with a body shot.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas throws a hook but McGuffin blocks it.
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin connects with a right hand. Vargas shakes it off.
Vargas tries to score with a low kick but McGuffin moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas throws a series of punches but McGuffin avoids them all with ease.
McGuffin scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuffin is looking to counter punch.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
McGuffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vargas. Vargas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuffin. That's going to slow Vargas down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuffin, as that shot connected.
McGuffin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
McGuffin misses with a hook.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
McGuffin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McGuffin thuds his right hand into Vargas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
Vargas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuffin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vargas scrambles back to his feet.
Vargas slips a jab from McGuffin.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuffin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin checks it.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
A jab from McGuffin misses.
Vargas throws a big counter head kick but McGuffin avoids it with no problem.
Vargas throws a low kick, looking for McGuffin's leg but McGuffin calmly moves out of range.
Vargas walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from McGuffin.
McGuffin scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGuffin looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuffin connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGuffin.
McGuffin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vargas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin.
McGuffin connects with a right hand. Vargas shakes it off.
McGuffin throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
McGuffin lands a jab to the nose.
Vargas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGuffin.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
McGuffin blocks a leg kick.
McGuffin misses with a looping left.
Vargas takes one on the button.
Vargas takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses.
McGuffin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vargas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McGuffin checks a leg kick.
McGuffin works the jab nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from McGuffin.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin 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#
Vargas moves forwards but McGuffin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vargas throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
Jonesy McGuffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
McGuffin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vargas throws the left hand but McGuffin avoids the punch easily.
Vargas lands a nice looking body shot.
McGuffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vargas's head.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGuffin is defended easily by Vargas.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuffin.
McGuffin jabs Vargas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuffin looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.#T1#
McGuffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas takes a swing at McGuffin's ribcage but misses.
McGuffin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of McGuffin's head but McGuffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuffin.
Vargas lands with a good body shot.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGuffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuffin cracks Vargas with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big right from Vargas misses.
Vargas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuffin rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuffin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vargas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas tries to land a leg kick but McGuffin saw it coming and moves away.
McGuffin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T2#
Vargas throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuffin.
Vargas throws out a leg kick but McGuffin moves out of range and Vargas only half commits.
Vargas slips under a jab from McGuffin.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily.
McGuffin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vargas misses with a leg kick.
McGuffin with a hook.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuffin swinging wildly here.
Vargas misses with the combination.
McGuffin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jonesy McGuffin is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
McGuffin moves away from the strike by Vargas.
McGuffin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McGuffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Antoine Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
McGuffin connects with a solid leg kick.
Vargas slips a straight right by McGuffin.
McGuffin cracks Vargas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuffin.
McGuffin thuds his shin into the meat of Vargas's side.
Nice shot lands for McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuffin scores with a punch to the head.
McGuffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
Vargas tried to score with a low kick but McGuffin checks it.
McGuffin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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 blocks a jab.
Vargas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McGuffin checks a leg kick.
Vargas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from McGuffin, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
McGuffin throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Vargas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuffin throws out the jab.
Vargas thumps McGuffin with a low kick.
McGuffin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
McGuffin is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuffin lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuffin misses with a head kick.
Vargas tries a low kick but McGuffin avoids it.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuffin is out of range.
McGuffin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but McGuffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
McGuffin scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGuffin. That's going to slow Vargas down.
McGuffin throws the left hand but Vargas avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Vargas misses.
A jab from Vargas does it's job there.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas tries a quick counter leg kick but McGuffin is wise to it.
McGuffin throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuffin slips under a jab from Vargas.
Vargas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuffin wants to land a leg kick but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from McGuffin.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuffin to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Vargas throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGuffin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Vargas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McGuffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Vargas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily.
McGuffin dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vargas momentarily.
A lazy left from McGuffin finds it's target.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin.
Vargas tries to move into range but McGuffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vargas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuffin misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas throws a solid leg kick but McGuffin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vargas.
McGuffin lands with a kick to the temple. Vargas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vargas throws a leg kick but McGuffin sees it coming and moves out of range.
McGuffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
A slow jab from McGuffin misses its intended target.
McGuffin throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuffin moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
McGuffin throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from McGuffin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As McGuffin backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but McGuffin manages to avoid it all.
Vargas scores with a hook to the body. McGuffin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vargas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but McGuffin slips the punch.
Vargas slips a jab from McGuffin.
McGuffin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas is looking to chop away at McGuffin's legs.
McGuffin misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuffin.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
McGuffin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
McGuffin jabs Vargas right on the nose. Vargas blinks but takes it well.
McGuffin throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuffin throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by McGuffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuffin.
McGuffin slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
McGuffin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head.
McGuffin scores with a leg kick.
McGuffin lands an overhand right.
Good work by McGuffin as he checks the leg kick.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas looks to land a right hand but McGuffin moved out of range.#T4#
Vargas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuffin back to the cage. Vargas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from McGuffin.
McGuffin misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Jab from Vargas.
McGuffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuffin's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGuffin duly obliges.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from McGuffin both land. Nice combination.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuffin scoring well with a low kick there.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas scores with a nice head shot.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but McGuffin is out of range.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
McGuffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuffin manages to avoid it.
McGuffin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
McGuffin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McGuffin misses with a straight left.
Vargas is looking for the big counter here.
McGuffin lands a lovely overhand right.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuffin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws the left hand but McGuffin avoids the punch easily.
McGuffin throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vargas ducks right into an uppercut from McGuffin.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuffin is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGuffin's corner calls for a 1-2. McGuffin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McGuffin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vargas's head.
Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. McGuffin catches Vargas right on the button with a cross.
McGuffin blocks a head kick by Vargas.
McGuffin has a takedown stuffed.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. McGuffin saw that one coming.
A jab from McGuffin does it's job there.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuffin.#T2#
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas walks into a left hand.
McGuffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGuffin lands with a cross.
McGuffin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas misses with a hook.
McGuffin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab lands there for McGuffin.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuffin.
Vargas lands a high kick!
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
McGuffin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuffin throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Vargas missing with a left hand there. McGuffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuffin misses the target.
Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from McGuffin.
Vargas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McGuffin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McGuffin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McGuffin lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuffin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vargas throws a hook but McGuffin avoids it easily.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuffin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuffin scores with a nice right hand.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
Vargas throws a low kick but McGuffin moves out of range easily.
McGuffin lands a jab to the nose.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuffin, as that shot connected.
Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
McGuffin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Vargas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McGuffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGuffin looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuffin moves away.
McGuffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuffin defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuffin misses the target.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
McGuffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for McGuffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and McGuffin moves out of range easily.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonesy McGuffin had his way with Antoine Vargas in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from McGuffin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGuffin to score with a decent uppercut.
Vargas looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuffin is just out of range.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
McGuffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuffin scores with a jab to the head.
McGuffin throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGuffin shoots for a double leg takedown but Vargas sprawls well. He's pushed McGuffin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big right from Vargas misses.
Vargas throws the kick towards the body but McGuffin avoids it.
McGuffin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McGuffin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vargas at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuffin misses with a hook.
McGuffin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGuffin somewhat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGuffin looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonesy McGuffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
McGuffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
McGuffin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vargas.
McGuffin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
McGuffin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuffin throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily.
Vargas wants to land a leg kick but McGuffin is out of range.
McGuffin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGuffin.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but McGuffin is out of range.
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
McGuffin cracks Vargas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from McGuffin misses. #T2#
Vargas blocks the body kick.
Vargas throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuffin.
McGuffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vargas circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuffin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vargas as he jumps to the side.
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 walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGuffin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuffin misses with the combination.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuffin.
McGuffin misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
An inside leg kick from Vargas misses.
Vargas throws a body punch but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas throws a head kick but McGuffin moves out of range.
Vargas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T3#
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
McGuffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Vargas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuffin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGuffin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuffin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vargas takes one on the button.
McGuffin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas lands with a slapping head kick.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
McGuffin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McGuffin scores with a jab.
McGuffin fails to land the takedown.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
McGuffin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vargas tried to score with a low kick but McGuffin checks it.
Vargas throws a one two combo.
Vargas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Antoine Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonesy McGuffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vargas tries to move into range but McGuffin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from McGuffin misses.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGuffin misses with an uppercut. Vargas saw that one coming.
Vargas tries to bum rush McGuffin with a series of wild strikes but McGuffin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonesy McGuffin.
Well McGuffin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonesy McGuffin!
Jonesy McGuffin retains his welterweight title!
Jonesy McGuffin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
XFC 35: A Bomb vs Randy Ham
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Justice motions for Vargas to come forward. Justice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vargas tests Justice's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Justice gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Justice takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#KD2#
Vargas lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Justice sprawling to the canvas. Vargas follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Justice hang on? #ROC2#Justice is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oh Justice is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Justice definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in half guard, Vargas seems content to control.
Justice seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Xtreme Fighting Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Vargas blocks the strikes from Justice.
#T1#
Justice tries to roll over but Vargas keeps him under control.
Justice is doing well to control the position and prevent Vargas from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Justice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justice is keeping the position for now.
Justice is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vargas stops Justice from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Justice moves in looking to clinch but Vargas pushes him off.
Vargas misses with the combination.
A solid body kick from Vargas.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Justice moves out of range easily.
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.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
As Justice backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Justice manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Justice gets the takedown into side control.
Vargas is trying to work for a sweep but Justice has mounted him!
Vargas is squirming around, avoiding Justice's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Justice sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Justice throws some wild stikes that Vargas manages to avoid easily.
Justice thowing shots but they're missing.
Vargas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Justice landing shots from mount.
Justice trying to control but Vargas is having none of it.
Justice throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Justice trying to control but Vargas is having none of it. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Justice is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vargas is surviving well by controlling Justice's body position as best he can.
The referee warns Vargas that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Vargas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Vargas throws a nice head kick!
Vargas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Justice doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Vargas.
Justice is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justice walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vargas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Justice shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Justice will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner Justice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Justice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justice tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vargas scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas lands a brutal head kick. Justice looks out on his feet and Vargas throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Antoine Vargas! |
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Event:
XFC 23: The Return!
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas lands with a slapping head kick.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bravo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bravo is able to avoid easily.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Bravo moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is looking to slow Bravo down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Vargas lands but Bravo takes it in his stride.
Bravo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vargas connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Bravo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.
Bravo feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antoine Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo walks into a left hand.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vargas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bravo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Vargas is quick to defend against it.
A nice combination there by Vargas.
Vargas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick by Vargas misses #TD#
and Bravo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bravo is thwarting Vargas's attempts to control the position.#T2##SUB#
Bravo has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Vargas defend it? Bravo steps over the head and cranks it - Vargas is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bravo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scotty Bravo!
Scotty Bravo is the new welterweight champion! |
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