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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vargas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drake - Trophies. Clark has chosen Alone by Falling in Reverse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Clark!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas swinging wildly here.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Clark has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas stuffs the takedown attempt from Clark. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vargas as he avoids it easily.
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vargas tries to kick Clark off but Clark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Clark throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Vargas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vargas taking some punishment here, with Clark in his half guard.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clark working over Vargas with some ground and pound. Vargas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark working Vargas over with strikes.
Clark throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clark lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vargas tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Clark.
Oh Vargas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clark content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark trying to control from half guard but Vargas is working away.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vargas pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Vargas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vargas pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Clark lands a nice short elbow.
Clark throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark is pressing down on Vargas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vargas is holding on for now.
Vargas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clark.
Clark wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Clark distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Vargas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Vargas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Clark's hands.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas scores with a one two! Clark had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vargas cracks Clark with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Clark persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Vargas lands a jab-cross combination.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vargas looks to land a combination. Clark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vargas scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
Anthony Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas lands with a straight right. Clark didn't see that one coming.
Vargas lands an overhand right.
Clark closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vargas did well to prevent Clark getting side control.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clark.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vargas is trying to stand.
Vargas has hold of Clark's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clark.
Clark is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Clark scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Clark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas is trying to stand.
Clark working Vargas over with strikes.
Clark stops Vargas from getting back to his feet.
Clark takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Clark tries for a takedown but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vargas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
Clark slips a jab and a cross from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vargas but Vargas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vargas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clark. Clark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 throws a series of punches but Clark avoids them all with ease.
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Vargas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vargas lands with a cross.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
Nice shot lands for Vargas.
Johny Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Clark doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Clark.
Good exchange - Vargas coming out on top.
Clark shoots and misses
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands with a nice combination. Clark backs away looking to recover.
Vargas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Vargas.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Vargas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Clark has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Clark fails to land the takedown.
Vargas misses with the combination.
No luck for Clark with that takedown attempt.
Vargas scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Vargas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vargas with a jab.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.
Vargas pushes Clark off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas dominated that second round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vargas feints a jab promting Clark to slip. Vargas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas.
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
Vargas lands the left hand.
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Vargas tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Vargas as Clark shoots in.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
Vargas connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Vargas. Beautiful body shot.
Clark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clark goes for a double leg but Vargas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vargas continues to drive forward.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Clark circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clark's head backwards.
Vargas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vargas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vargas duly obliges.
Clark walks into a stiff left hand from Vargas.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Vargas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Vargas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clark backs up against the cage.
Vargas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clarks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark shoots in for a double leg but Vargas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vargas is working the combinations to good effect here.
Clark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vargas's waist but Vargas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clark off to one side.
Vargas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vargas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vargas duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clark.
Vargas lands a two punch combo.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vargas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johny Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vargas on his heels. He'll look to pass Vargas's guard now, I'm sure.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark stops Vargas from standing up.
Clark advances position into side control!
Clark is trying to ground and pound but Vargas uses the momentary lack of control by Clark to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Clark winds up and cracks Vargas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Vargas is trying to stand back up but Clark is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vargas leaves Clark with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Clark's head and hops out.
Vargas lands a lovely overhand right.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vargas lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Clark avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Clark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Clark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vargas punishes Clark's body with a nice straight punch.
Vargas lands a slapping body shot.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas scores with a jab.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Clark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vargas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet.
Clark lands strikes from half guard.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anthony Clark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Clark stops Vargas from getting back to his feet.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Clark looks to land a strike but Vargas avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clark is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clark shoots in but no luck this time.
Clark dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas lands a jab-cross combination.
Clark walks into a left hand.
Clark takes one to the side of the head.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clark shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vargas wriggles free and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark.
Vargas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clark backs up against the cage.
Vargas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Clark.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vargas!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johny Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
Clark takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice straight punches there by Vargas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vargas.
Clark has his takedown stuffed
and Vargas counters with a right hand to the body.
Clark is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vargas.
Good standup being displayed there by Vargas as he connects with a hook.
Vargas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Clark shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Clark or perhaps it was just good defense by Vargas, which made it look bad.
Vargas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vargas to the ground. Clark is now in Vargas's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Vargas had his way with Anthony Clark in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vargas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vargas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clark. Clark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Clark fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Vargas misses its target.
Clark shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clark's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vargas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vargas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clark is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas lands a jab-cross combination.
Clark shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clark gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas feints a jab promting Clark to slip. Vargas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Clark slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vargas lands with a hook. Clark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vargas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vargas lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Clark eats them both and turns towards Vargas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Vargas both land. Nice combination.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Clark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Vargas wants to stand and escape but Clark is having none of it.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark throwing strikes but missing.
Clark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clark throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clark's guard. Nice move by Vargas!
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Clark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Clark!
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vargas's head.
Clark working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vargas's head.
Clark looking to pass the guard.
Clark landing with the ground and pound.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clark wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vargas wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Clark lands a couple of elbows.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Clark throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clark shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anthony Clark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Vargas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vargas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Johny Vargas!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Johny Vargas!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Johny Vargas!
Johny Vargas wins by unanimous decision!
Johny Vargas is the new featherweight champion!
Johny Vargas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Anthony Clark stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back stronger'.
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RATING
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