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Event:
GC 530 Silva VS Higgins
Date: May 24, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Vargas Llosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vargas Llosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vargas Llosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chunky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chunky digs a right hand into Vargas Llosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vargas Llosa's gas tank.
Vargas Llosa takes a shot to the head.
Vargas Llosa is trying to stall.
Vargas Llosa trying to control the position but instead, Chunky has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vargas Llosa into the cage.
Chunky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chunky cracks Vargas Llosa with a nice body shot.
Vargas Llosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chunky throws an elbow that misses.
Vargas Llosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chunky works on Vargas Llosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Chunky digs a right hand underneath Vargas Llosa's ribcage. Vargas Llosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas Llosa looks winded!
Chunky is leaning against Vargas Llosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chunky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chunky works on Vargas Llosa's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Chunky.
Nice body punch from Chunky - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chunky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Chunky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chunky.
Chunky digs a right hand into Vargas Llosa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vargas Llosa's gas tank.
Chunky struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas Llosa controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Chunky.
Chunky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chunky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Chunky.
Chunky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chunky scores with a hook to the body.
Chunky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chunky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vargas Llosa prevents a body shot from Chunky.
Chunky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chunky cracks Vargas Llosa with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Chunky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chunky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Chunky - that landed with a thud.
Chunky lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Chunky.
Chunky scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Chunky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chunky tries to work over Vargas Llosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chunky is looking to break free of the clinch but Vargas Llosa has double underhooks.
Vargas Llosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Chunky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chunky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas Llosa backwards.
Chunky lands a body punch.
Chunky scores with a hook to the body.
Chunky works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chunky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas Llosa taking a breather.
Chunky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vargas Llosa or not.
Chunky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chunky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vargas Llosas head.
Still in the clinch, Chunky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chunky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chunky struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas Llosa controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chunky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vargas Llosa backwards.
Chunky lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Chunky.
Chunky scores with a hook to the body.
Chunky lands a nice uppercut.
Chunky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chunky lands a left hand.
Chunky struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas Llosa controls his hands.
Chunky works on Vargas Llosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Chunky scores with a shoulder strike.
Chunky struggles to land a body shot inside as Vargas Llosa controls his hands.
Chunky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chunky misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Chunky.
#BC#
Chunky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Chunky drops Vargas Llosa with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vargas Llosa looks back up at him and smiles so Chunky waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT#It looks like Mario Vargas Llosa has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas Llosa walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Chunky swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maurice Chunky!
A victorious Maurice Chunky thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 526 Kumadyot VS Hickey
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Vargas Llosa throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Higgins counters by clinching up.
Higgins tries a body shot but Vargas Llosa blocks it.
Vargas Llosa stalling in the clinch but Higgins improves position.
Higgins misses with a body punch.
Higgins tries to throw a body punch but Vargas Llosa avoids it by throwing Higgins back against the cage.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vargas Llosa wants to stall.
Vargas Llosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas Llosa stalling in the clinch but Higgins improves position.
Higgins throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Vargas Llosa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Higgins clinches up against the cage.
Higgins blocking some punches.
Vargas Llosa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Higgins tries to work over Vargas Llosa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vargas Llosa tries to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling the position.
Higgins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vargas Llosa lands a body punch. #T1#
Vargas Llosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins lands a hook that snaps the head of Vargas Llosa backwards.
Vargas Llosa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vargas Llosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow.
Higgins is leaning against Vargas Llosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Higgins.
Higgins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vargas Llosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Higgins tries to clinch up but Vargas Llosa circles away and keeps his distance.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vargas Llosa tries to land a front kick but Higgins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vargas Llosa looks to land a body kick but Higgins moved away.
Vargas Llosa throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa has closed the distance and engaged Higgins in a clinch.
Vargas Llosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Vargas Llosa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Higgins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vargas Llosas head.
Higgins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Higgins digs a right hand underneath Vargas Llosa's ribcage. Vargas Llosa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas Llosa taking a breather.
Vargas Llosa is looking to control Higgins's arms but Higgins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vargas Llosa has his back to the cage.
Vargas Llosa is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.#BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas Llosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Higgins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Higgins moves out of range of the body kick from Vargas Llosa.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas Llosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas Llosa wants to counter with a clinch but Higgins pushes him away.#KD#
Higgins lands a left and a right that send Vargas Llosa crashing to the mat, dazed. Higgins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Vargas Llosa is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mario Vargas Llosa has been cut.
Vargas Llosa looks winded!
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
Vargas Llosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vargas Llosa misses with a body kick.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Vargas Llosa working aggressively here.
Vargas Llosa looking to slow down the pace here.#T3#
Vargas Llosa tries to stall but Higgins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vargas Llosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas Llosa misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas Llosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas Llosa.
Higgins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas Llosa's elbow.
A body shot lands from Higgins.
Higgins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas Llosa.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Higgins lands an uppercut.
Higgins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas Llosa.
Higgins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas Llosa.
Higgins lands a body shot.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins lands a nice shot to the body.
Higgins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Higgins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vargas Llosa or not. #T4#
Higgins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vargas Llosa or not.
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!
Higgins lands a left hand.
A short left from Higgins.
Higgins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Higgins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas Llosa.
Higgins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vargas Llosa backwards. #BC#
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Higgins instigates a clinch.
Higgins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Higgins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Higgins pushes Vargas Llosa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Higgins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Higgins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Vargas Llosa keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Higgins moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Higgins has Vargas Llosa pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Higgins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Vargas Llosa tumbling to the mat - Higgins dives into Vargas Llosa's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Higgins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Vargas Llosa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Higgins wants to clinch.#CL#
Higgins clinches up against the cage.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Higgins.
Higgins is leaning against Vargas Llosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Higgins.
A left hand lands to the body for Higgins.
Higgins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Higgins lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins works on Vargas Llosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Vargas Llosa is breathing heavily.
Higgins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Higgins lands with a short shot to the head.
Higgins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vargas Llosa backwards.
Vargas Llosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?#T1#
A right hand to the body from Higgins.
A body shot lands from Higgins.
Vargas Llosa seems to have recovered his senses.
Higgins is working Vargas Llosa over against the cage.
A short left from Higgins. #KD#
Higgins drops Vargas Llosa onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Vargas Llosa is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Higgins has Vargas Llosa pressed against the cage. Vargas Llosa drops his hands and Higgins takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Vargas Llosa tumbling to the canvas! Higgins rains down with more punches but Vargas Llosa was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Higgins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lance Higgins!
Lance Higgins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
GC 521 Alves VS Hickey
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Braga looking to score a takedown here. Vargas Llosa is defending well but Braga drives through and ends up in Vargas Llosa's guard.
Vargas Llosa has his feet on Braga's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vargas Llosa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Braga.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas Llosa cracks a nice hook into Braga's ribs.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braga is trying to pull guard but Vargas Llosa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braga has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vargas Llosa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas Llosa lands with a shot to the body.
Mario Vargas Llosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braga darts in trying to clinch
and Vargas Llosa counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Vargas Llosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Braga.#CL2#
Braga gets tackled into the cage by Vargas Llosa. Vargas Llosa maintains the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Braga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Braga tries to keep at a distance but Vargas Llosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Vargas Llosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Braga manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Braga tries to keep at a distance but Vargas Llosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vargas Llosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Vargas Llosa stops a takedown attempt from Braga.
#BC2#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Vargas Llosa rushes Braga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
Vargas Llosa scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Vargas Llosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas Llosa is struggling to control the position.
Braga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Braga is trying to pull guard but Vargas Llosa has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vargas Llosa.
A short left from Vargas Llosa.
Braga is trying to maintain a safe position but Vargas Llosa gets an underhook and turns Braga into the cage.
Braga really is a fat lump.
Braga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vargas Llosa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vargas Llosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T3#
Vargas Llosa has Braga pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
Braga shoots in for a double leg but Vargas Llosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body punch from Vargas Llosa. #CL2#
Vargas Llosa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vargas Llosa just leaning against Braga, taking a breather. #BC2#
Vargas Llosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Braga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas Llosa lands a jab to Braga's midsection.
Vargas Llosa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Braga fails with the takedown
and Vargas Llosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Vargas Llosa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Braga.
Vargas Llosa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
A jab from Vargas Llosa finds it's way through Braga's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Vargas Llosa instigates a clinch. #BC#
Braga breaks the clinch.
Braga throws a head kick that misses
and Braga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas Llosa slips a jab and a cross from Braga.
Vargas Llosa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Braga is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vargas Llosa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Braga rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Vargas Llosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas Llosa lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Vargas Llosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas Llosa connects with a body shot that sends Braga's belly button to the back.
Braga with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Vargas Llosa counter with a right hand.
Vargas Llosa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Braga closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas Llosa, looking for a takedown. Braga pushes Vargas Llosa against the cage but Vargas Llosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas Llosa scores with a jab. Braga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vargas Llosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vargas Llosa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#It looks like Benny Braga has been cut.
Braga takes one on the button.
Braga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas Llosa is looking to slow Braga down with leg kicks.
Benny Braga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Vargas Llosa lands but Braga takes it in his stride.
Jab by Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vargas Llosa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Braga is looking to clinch but Vargas Llosa is avoiding it.
Vargas Llosa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Braga misses with a hook
and Vargas Llosa counters with a right hand to the body.
Vargas Llosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas Llosa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Braga on the side of the head.
Braga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas Llosa swivels and escapes.
Vargas Llosa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vargas Llosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Vargas Llosa lands a jab to Braga's midsection.
Vargas Llosa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Vargas Llosa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Braga tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Braga breaks the clinch.
Braga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vargas Llosa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Braga at a distance.
Braga misses with a two punch combination.
Vargas Llosa lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braga throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Vargas Llosa to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Vargas Llosa clinches up with Braga and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Vargas Llosa just leaning against Braga, taking a breather.
Vargas Llosa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Braga up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vargas Llosa scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas Llosa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vargas Llosa cracks Braga with a good jab.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa has Braga up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas Llosa.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vargas Llosa as Braga tries to tie him up.
Braga is looking to control Vargas Llosa's arms but Vargas Llosa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Braga has his back to the cage. #T3#
Vargas Llosa lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Braga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL2#
Vargas Llosa has Braga up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas Llosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vargas Llosa can't get the takedown.
Vargas Llosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Vargas Llosa breaks from the clinch.
Braga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas Llosa tries to avoid it but Braga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas Llosa to the ground. Vargas Llosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Vargas Llosa closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas Llosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vargas Llosa stalling against the cage.
Vargas Llosa lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas Llosa digs a right hand underneath Braga's ribcage. Braga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Vargas Llosa manages to break the clinch.
Vargas Llosa lands with a good body shot.
Braga throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vargas Llosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa clinches up with Braga and pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas Llosa prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Braga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Vargas Llosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas Llosa scores with a jab. Braga acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas Llosa scores with a head kick. Braga tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa clinches.
Braga is trying to drag Vargas Llosa to the mat but Vargas Llosa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vargas Llosa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benny Braga'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Braga throws a series of punches but Vargas Llosa moves out of range.
Vargas Llosa lands with a good body shot.
Vargas Llosa thuds a left hand into Braga's body.
Vargas Llosa stuns Braga with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vargas Llosa cracks a nice hook into Braga's ribs.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
Vargas Llosa swats away the attempt to clinch by Braga.
Vargas Llosa scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa moves into the clinch successfully.
Vargas Llosa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vargas Llosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Braga tries to pull guard but Vargas Llosa holds him up against the cage and eventually Braga drops back down to his feet.
Vargas Llosa lands a body punch. #BC#
Braga manages to break the clinch.
Braga darts in trying to clinch
and Vargas Llosa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Braga swings for the body but Vargas Llosa moves out of range.
#CL2#
Vargas Llosa has closed the distance and engaged Braga in a clinch.
Vargas Llosa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Vargas Llosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Vargas Llosa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vargas Llosa'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.
Braga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Braga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vargas Llosa defends it nicely.
Braga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Vargas Llosa moves into the clinch.
Vargas Llosa pushes Braga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!#TD2#
Vargas Llosa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Braga tries to improve position but can't.
Braga is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vargas Llosa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Braga wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga manages to get to full guard.
Braga is trying to keep Vargas Llosa in close.
Vargas Llosa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Braga looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Braga blocks a head kick by Vargas Llosa.
Braga looks to clinch
and Vargas Llosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Braga thinking.
Vargas Llosa lands a really nice looking cross but Braga seems unphased.
#CL2#
Vargas Llosa drives through and clinches with Braga against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Benny Braga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mario Vargas Llosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vargas Llosa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Vargas Llosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vargas Llosa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Vargas Llosa! |
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Event:
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Date: Feb 05, 2025 |
#R1#
Wembanyama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wembanyama has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Vargas Llosa pushes Wembanyama up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wembanyama's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wembanyama shoots in for a takedown but Vargas Llosa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mario Vargas Llosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pubert Wembanyama.
Vargas Llosa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vargas Llosa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT2#It looks like Mario Vargas Llosa has been cut.
Vargas Llosa throws a body punch but Wembanyama moves out of range.
Wembanyama fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wembanyama slips a jab from Vargas Llosa.
Wembanyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Vargas Llosa clinches with his opponent.
Vargas Llosa avoiding damage.
#T1#
Vargas Llosa misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Wembanyama breaks the clinch.
Vargas Llosa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wembanyama tries to counter with a clinch but Vargas Llosa shakes him off and moves away.
Vargas Llosa throws an off balance right hand
and Wembanyama counters with a three punch combo that has Vargas Llosa backing up. Vargas Llosa nods at Wembanyama to acknowledge the strikes.
Vargas Llosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wembanyama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vargas Llosa defends it nicely.
Vargas Llosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vargas Llosa throws out a loose jab but Wembanyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas Llosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wembanyama.
Vargas Llosa throws a body shot but no joy.
Wembanyama lands with an overhand left.
Wembanyama avoids the body shot from Vargas Llosa.
#T2##CL#
Vargas Llosa clinches with his opponent.
Wembanyama taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Vargas Llosa.
A frustrated look appears on Vargas Llosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Vargas Llosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vargas Llosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vargas Llosa leaning against his opponent.
Vargas Llosa is trying to break the clinch but Wembanyama is controlling him.
Vargas Llosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas Llosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wembanyama gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vargas Llosa working aggressively here.
Vargas Llosa misses with the head strike.
Vargas Llosa misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Wembanyama changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vargas Llosa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wembanyama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wembanyama fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Vargas Llosa gets a clinch. #BC#
Vargas Llosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Vargas Llosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Vargas Llosa working hard to break the clinch.
Wembanyama tries to pull guard but Vargas Llosa won't allow it.
Vargas Llosa can't break the clinch.
Wembanyama has Vargas Llosa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vargas Llosa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wembanyama looks winded!
Vargas Llosa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wembanyama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vargas Llosa or not. #T4#
Vargas Llosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Wembanyama controls his hands.
Vargas Llosa stalling the fight.
Vargas Llosa wants a takedown.
Vargas Llosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas Llosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wembanyama tries for a takedown but Vargas Llosa manages to get underhooks.
Vargas Llosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas Llosa is trying to break free.
Vargas Llosa has Wembanyama pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Vargas Llosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wembanyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas Llosa looks to land a right hand but Wembanyama moved out of range.
Wembanyama with the counter takedown but Vargas Llosa avoids it easily.
Vargas Llosa misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vargas Llosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mario Vargas Llosa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vargas Llosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wembanyama manages to avoid it.
Mario Vargas Llosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas Llosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vargas Llosa misses with a wild body shot.
Wembanyama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vargas Llosa but Vargas Llosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wembanyama tries to bum rush Vargas Llosa with a series of wild strikes but Vargas Llosa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas Llosa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wembanyama.#TD2#
Wembanyama closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vargas Llosa's guard.
Vargas Llosa is looking to stand back up but Wembanyama counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vargas Llosa.
Vargas Llosa is trying to stand.
Vargas Llosa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wembanyama on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2#
Wembanyama escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vargas Llosa throws a sloppy head kick and Wembanyama moves out of range easily.
Vargas Llosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas Llosa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas Llosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wembanyama can do to turn this around?#CL#
Vargas Llosa closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas Llosa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vargas Llosa is trying to break free.
Vargas Llosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vargas Llosa prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Come on Vargas Llosa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vargas Llosa wants to get back to striking at distance but Wembanyama won't allow it.
#T2#
Wembanyama tries to score a body lock takedown but Vargas Llosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mario Vargas Llosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pubert Wembanyama.
Vargas Llosa tries to throw a body punch but Wembanyama avoids it by throwing Vargas Llosa back against the cage.
Vargas Llosa pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wembanyama keeps control of Vargas Llosa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vargas Llosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wembanyama.
Vargas Llosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas Llosa managing to block the knees to the body from Wembanyama.
Vargas Llosa misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Vargas Llosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Vargas Llosa gets a clinch.
Vargas Llosa misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3##BC#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wembanyama defending well as Vargas Llosa loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Wembanyama gets tackled into the cage by Vargas Llosa. Vargas Llosa maintains the clinch.
Vargas Llosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vargas Llosa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wembanyama blocks an uppercut.
Vargas Llosa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vargas Llosa pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Vargas Llosa breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Wembanyama digs a good body shot into Vargas Llosa's ribs.
Wembanyama closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas Llosa, looking for a takedown. Wembanyama pushes Vargas Llosa against the cage but Vargas Llosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Vargas Llosa clinches up with Wembanyama and pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas Llosa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Wembanyama's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Vargas Llosa is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Vargas Llosa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vargas Llosa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wembanyama lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vargas Llosa.#BC2#
Wembanyama manages to break the clinch.
Wembanyama moves out of range of the body kick.
Pubert Wembanyama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wembanyama works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Vargas Llosa moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vargas Llosa is stalling here.
Vargas Llosa stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Vargas Llosa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mario Vargas Llosa'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Wembanyama wants to clinch up but Vargas Llosa keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Vargas Llosa closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas Llosa has had enough of the clinch but Wembanyama keeps him there for the moment.
Wembanyama stalling in the clinch but Vargas Llosa improves position.
Vargas Llosa has a couple of punches blocked by Wembanyama.
Vargas Llosa misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Wembanyama breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wembanyama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vargas Llosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wembanyama tries to clinch but Vargas Llosa moves out of range.
Vargas Llosa looks to clinch
and Wembanyama counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas Llosa misses the body punch
and Wembanyama counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Vargas Llosa clinches up with Wembanyama and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Vargas Llosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas Llosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wembanyama shoots in for a takedown but Vargas Llosa shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Vargas Llosa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wembanyama throws a fast counter high kick but Vargas Llosa manages to duck under it in time.
Vargas Llosa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wembanyama counters with a series of strikes. Vargas Llosa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wembanyama misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas Llosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wembanyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wembanyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas Llosa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mario Vargas Llosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pubert Wembanyama.
Vargas Llosa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wembanyama. #CL#
Vargas Llosa takes the fight into the clinch.
Vargas Llosa stalls.
Vargas Llosa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vargas Llosa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wembanyama up against the cage.#T2#
Vargas Llosa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Vargas Llosa lands a right hand. #BC2#
Wembanyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas Llosa throws a leg kick
and Wembanyama counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas Llosa throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wembanyama counters with a right hand to the body.
Vargas Llosa throws out a loose jab but Wembanyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wembanyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vargas Llosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas Llosa misses with a hook. Wembanyama ducked under it nicely.
Vargas Llosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas Llosa keeps the fight on the outside.#T3##CL#
Vargas Llosa has managed to clinch.
Wembanyama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vargas Llosa's efforts to push away.
Vargas Llosa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wembanyama blocks an uppercut.
Vargas Llosa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vargas Llosa is trying to break free.
Mario Vargas Llosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vargas Llosa has Wembanyama pushed against the cage.
Vargas Llosa misses with the head strike.
Wembanyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Vargas Llosa stalling the fight.
#BC#
Vargas Llosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wembanyama fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas Llosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas Llosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wembanyama.
Vargas Llosa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wembanyama.#CL#
Vargas Llosa clinches.
Wembanyama is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wembanyama.
Vargas Llosa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vargas Llosa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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 Mario Vargas Llosa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vargas Llosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Vargas Llosa! |
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