Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 48: MUNDI VS. JABNEEL
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Vargas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Vargas closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Vargas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Vargas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Frank Smith has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vargas keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Vargas. #TD2#
Smith gets control of Vargas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Vargas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Vargas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vargas stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Vargas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Vargas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vargas tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith tries to clinch but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vargas duly obliges.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
A combination from Vargas does no damage.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Vargas tries to sprawl out of it but Smith 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.
Vargas shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Vargas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Vargas fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vargas tries to clinch up.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Vargas misses.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Vargas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Vargas ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vargas was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Vargas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Smith is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Vargas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vargas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Vargas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
A nice combination there by Vargas.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a nice hook to Vargas's body. Vargas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vargas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vargas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vargas wants to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vargas but Vargas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Vargas's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smith.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Smith. #TD#
Vargas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith seems keen to control Vargas's posture.
Vargas won't allow Smith to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Smith has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Vargas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vargas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johny Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for a triangle but Vargas pushes his legs off easily.
Vargas controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Smith is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vargas has his hands clasped together but Smith extends and breaks Vargas's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Smith.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Smith!
Frank Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 38
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bottura circles away quickly and effectively.
Bottura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bottura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vargas throws a right hand that Bottura ducks under and follows up with a left that Bottura also avoids with ease.
Bottura cracks Vargas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Bottura counters with a quick kick to the body but Vargas blocks it.#CL2#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Bottura back into the cage.
Bottura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but Bottura blocks it.
Bottura is trying to pull guard but Vargas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Bottura ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bottura no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vargas defends well.#SUB#
Vargas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bottura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vargas has managed to get both his arms back between Bottura's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Bottura looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vargas is defending well. Bottura quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vargas has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bottura celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
An out of breath Caio Bottura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 28
Date: Feb 14, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch.
Gonzalez cracks Vargas with an open hand slap.
Vargas avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Vargas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzalez pinned against the cage. Gonzalez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzalez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses its target.#TD2#
Vargas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzalez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzalez's guard now, I'm sure.
Gonzalez managing to control the position.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gonzalez holds on and takes a little breather.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gonzalez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Gonzalez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Gonzalez!#REVR##SU#
Gonzalez stands and steps away. Vargas gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
Gonzalez punishes Vargas's body with a nice straight punch.
Gonzalez dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
Gonzalez cracks Vargas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vargas tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Vigorio Gonzalez has been cut.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzalez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vigorio Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez. #T3#
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch but Gonzalez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gonzalez slaps away a takedown attempt from Vargas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gonzalez lands with an overhand left.
Gonzalez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body punch.
Gonzalez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez works the jab nicely.
Vargas tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Gonzalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vargas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vargas shoots in and drives through. Gonzalez sprawls well.
Vargas tries for a takedown but Gonzalez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vargas clinches up with Gonzalez and pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gonzalez is defending well for now.#BC#
Gonzalez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas misses with a hook. Gonzalez ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez looks to land a combination but Vargas avoids it well.
Vargas wants to clinch.
Gonzalez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vigorio Gonzalez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vigorio Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gonzalez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vargas back to the cage. Gonzalez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Vargas closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Gonzalez has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.
Gonzalez tries to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas throws an elbow but it misses. #BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vargas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gonzalez lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Vargas wants to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Vargas is rocked!
Johny Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Gonzalez.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonzalez finish him?#CL2#
Vargas pushes Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Vargas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vargas has Gonzalez pressed against the cage, preventing Gonzalez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Vargas fails to land.
Gonzalez is looking to break free of the clinch but Vargas has double underhooks.
Vargas missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Gonzalez breaks from the clinch.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Gonzalez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez stuffs the takedown.
Vargas takes one on the button.
Vargas is looking to clinch but Gonzalez is avoiding it.
Vargas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vargas shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vigorio Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Vargas is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonzalez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vargas tries to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a left to the body.
Vargas tries to clinch up
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vargas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vargas has time to react.#CL2#
Vargas has managed to clinch.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vargas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzalez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vigorio Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Gonzalez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vargas. #TD2#
Vargas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Gonzalez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vargas wants to take a breather but Gonzalez manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Vargas.
Gonzalez wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gonzalez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzalez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Vargas looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vigorio Gonzalez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vigorio Gonzalez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas tries to clinch up.
A counter left hand to the body from Gonzalez misses its target.
Gonzalez throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez lands a head shot.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vargas's head backwards.
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Vargas instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Vargas. #BC#
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Vargas has closed the distance and engaged Gonzalez in a clinch. #BC#
Gonzalez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vargas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzalez counters with a crisp 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!
Vargas fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.#TD2#
Vargas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Gonzalez kicks Vargas off and gets to his feet. #T1#
Vargas wants to clinch but Gonzalez slips to the side
and Gonzalez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas fails with the takedown
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gonzalez misses with a hook.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vargas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vigorio Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Vargas moves to clinch but Gonzalez breaks away
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Gonzalez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez looks to land a right hand but Vargas moved out of range.
Vargas moves to clinch but Gonzalez breaks away
and Gonzalez counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez steps in with a hook that catches Vargas right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Gonzalez follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Vargas looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vigorio Gonzalez!
After winning the bout, Vigorio Gonzalez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DARE: YURMOMMY VS. TRUMP
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Vargas.#CL#
Vargas clinches up against the cage.
Vargas dodges an elbow strike from O Connor.
Vargas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Connor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vargas misses with an elbow strike.
Vargas has O Connor pressed against the cage, preventing O Connor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vargas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
O Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Connor wants to break free but Vargas has control.
Vargas keeps control of O Connor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Connor is trying to break free.
Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
O Connor can't break the clinch.
Vargas misses with an elbow over the top.
O Connor wants to break free but Vargas has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vargas scores with a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Vargas has been working on his elbows in the gym.
O Connor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vargas lands a left hand.
Vargas prevents O Connor from breaking the clinch.
O Connor looking to throw knees to the head but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Vargas keeps control of O Connor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
O Connor's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on O Connor's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
O Connor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vargas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vargas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, O Connor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vargas's brow.
O Connor can't break the clinch.
Vargas pushes off an throws an elbow but O Connor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
O Connor is looking to break free of the clinch but Vargas has double underhooks.
Vargas lands a right hand.
O Connor takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Gregory O Connor has been cut.
Vargas misses with an elbow strike.
Vargas has O Connor pressed against the cage, preventing O Connor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Vargas with a knee to the head.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vargas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
O Connor is trying to break free.
Vargas lands a damaging elbow.
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!
O Connor is trying to push Vargas away but Vargas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vargas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T2#
Vargas landing knees to the head.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.
O Connor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vargas misses with an elbow over the top.
Vargas lands with a left to the head.
Vargas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vargas landing knees to the head.
Vargas misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
O Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Vargas takes the fight into the clinch.
Vargas avoids a wild elbow strike from O Connor.
O Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Vargas won't allow it.
O Connor tries to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling the position.
O Connor is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vargas.
Vargas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through O Connor's defenses.
Vargas lands an elbow inside that O Connor shrugs off.
O Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
O Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vargas has him pressed against the cage.
O Connor can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vargas.
O Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
O Connor is trying to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling him.
O Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
Vargas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
O Connor is looking to break free of the clinch but Vargas has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vargas.
O Connor managing to block the knees to the body from Vargas.
Vargas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
O Connor is looking to break free of the clinch but Vargas has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vargas.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section. O Connor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
O Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas lands an elbow that stopped O Connor in his tracks for a moment.
Vargas missing with knees to the body. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas.
O Connor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Vargas on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas looking to throw knees to the head but O Connor is blocking nicely.
Vargas throws a knee to the head but misses.
O Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Vargas won't allow it.
O Connor wants to get back to striking at distance but Vargas won't allow it.
O Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow. #BC2#
O Connor breaks from the clinch.
Vargas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Connor pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
O Connor gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vargas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vargas sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Vargas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gregory O Connor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from O Connor.
Vargas lands an elbow inside.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
O Connor scores with a shoulder strike.
O Connor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
O Connor has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Connor's efforts to push away.
O Connor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
O Connor wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Vargas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Vargas.
O Connor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vargas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vargas lands an elbow inside.
Vargas misses with an elbow over the top.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
Vargas scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Vargas misses with an elbow over the top.
Vargas working O Connor over with knees to the body.#BC2#
O Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas gets in close and tags O Connor with a short punch that almost sends O Connor to the mat! Oh O Connor is in big trouble! He turns his back on Vargas, trying to create some distance but Vargas rushes him, striking wildly and O Connor goes down! The referee tackles Vargas into the cage to end the fight! Vargas is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
Johny Vargas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 19
Date: Dec 17, 2017

#R1##TD#
Vargas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cruz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vargas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
I was talking to Vargas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas.
Cruz lands a nice elbow.
Vargas avoiding damage as Cruz throws knees to the body. #BC#
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vargas defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Vargas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Cruz.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
Vargas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vargas is trying to drag Cruz to the mat but Cruz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Cruz looking to slow down the pace here.
Cruz tries to stall but Vargas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses.
Cruz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vargas is working for takedown but Cruz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Cruz pulls Vargas into guard. #SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Vargas defends it easily.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Vargas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cruz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vargas stops Cruz from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vargas is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Vargas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vargas trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Vargas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cruz is trying to stand up here but Vargas is controlling him well. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vargas in particular looking to stall.
Vargas working Cruz over with strikes.
Vargas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vargas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Vargas drops an elbow to the side of Cruz's head.
Still in half guard, Vargas seems content to control.
Cruz taking some punishment here, with Vargas in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Vargas seems content to control.
Vargas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cruz has hold of Vargas's hands but Vargas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vargas in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Vargas is working for a submission of some sort.
Vargas not doing much here.
Vargas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Vargas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Vargas shoots in and bounces Cruz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Vargas distracts Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Vargas looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is looking to stand up but Vargas won't let him.
Cruz being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vargas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vargas cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Vargas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vargas tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard.
Vargas content to stall in guard here.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Vargas with a nice head shot there.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vargas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vargas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vargas working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Vargas looks up at the clock and then as Cruz takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vargas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cruz is not content to let Vargas control the position. #SUB#
Vargas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vargas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruz down.
Vargas scoring with punches and elbows.
Vargas scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Cruz is not content to let Vargas control the position.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
Vargas working the ground and pound from side control.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom here.
Vargas working the body and head with strikes.
Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
Cruz is rocked!
Vargas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Cruz is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas working the ground and pound.
Vargas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vargas cracks Cruz with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Vargas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Cruz is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Vargas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
An out of breath Johny Vargas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE RED WINTER
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Vargas slips under a jab from Bishop.
Vargas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Bishop clinches with his opponent.
Vargas avoiding damage.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Vargas told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bishop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bishop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bishop is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bishop sizes up Vargas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vargas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Vargas throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Nice uppercut lands for Bishop. That snapped Vargas's head back. #T1##CL#
Bishop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bishop stalling the fight.
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Vargas.
Bishop blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bishop is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vargas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vargas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bishop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vargas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vargas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop misses with some punches.
Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but Vargas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Bishop. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Vargas throws an elbow but misses.
Bishop goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vargas prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vargas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vargas gets through Bishop's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bishop keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vargas's efforts to push away.
Bishop has Vargas pressed against the cage, preventing Vargas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bishop avoiding damage as Vargas throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vargas lands a damaging elbow.
Bishop's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop lands with a right to the head.
Vargas pushes off an throws an elbow but Bishop leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Bishop is leaning against Vargas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Vargas's head. #T3#
With the fighters up against the cage, Vargas throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
Vargas stalling in the clinch but Bishop improves position.
Vargas pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vargas throws a knee to the head but misses. #BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Bishop moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bishop misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Vargas lands with a cross.
Vargas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Bishop closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vargas did well to prevent Bishop getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bishop connects with a nice short shot to Vargas's temple. #T4#
Vargas controlling the position for now.
Vargas is refusing to be controlled, as Bishop sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Bishop.
Vargas trying to hold on to Bishop's head to control him but Bishop postures up. #ES2#
Vargas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bishop is on him like a limpet, forcing Vargas back against the cage.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vargas misses with a knee to the head.
Bishop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bishop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vargas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vargas slips under a jab.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vargas counters with a two punch combo.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
Vargas throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas throws a right hand that Bishop ducks under and follows up with a left that Bishop also avoids with ease.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vargas avoids the head kick by Bishop.
Vargas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bishop misses with a takedown
and Vargas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.#T1#
Bishop misses with a body shot.
Bishop throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Bishop misses with an uppercut
and Vargas counters with a three punch combo that has Bishop backing up. Bishop nods at Vargas to acknowledge the strikes.
Bishop digs a good hook to Vargas's body.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bishop to score with a decent uppercut.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Vargas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bishop to the ground. Vargas is now in Bishop's guard.#ES#
Bishop manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bishop throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bishop cracks Vargas with a good jab.
Bishop misses with the combination.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Bishop.
Bishop moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vargas avoids it really well and circles away.
Bishop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
Bishop wants to clinch.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Bishop swings widly with a right hand
and Vargas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Vargas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bishop tests Vargas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Bishop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vargas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vargas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vargas.
Bishop is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vargas misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Bishop misses with an uppercut.
As Bishop backs off Vargas throws a huge counter combo but Bishop manages to avoid it all.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Bishop scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Bishop.
Vargas blocks a jab.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Bishop. Those never looked like landing.
Vargas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bishop misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Vargas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bishop throws a lazy uppercut
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target. #T1#
A jab from Bishop misses.
A big left from Vargas misses.
Vargas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses with a double jab
and Vargas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vargas connects with a crisp jab.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Bishop avoids nicely.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vargas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop tries to clinch there but Vargas circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vargas! But no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Bishop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bishop.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vargas.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Vargas defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Vargas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Bishop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vargas, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vargas just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bishop's brow.
Bishop stalling in the clinch but Vargas improves position.
Vargas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bishop.
Jackson Bishop has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Bishop lands with a left to the head.
Vargas is trying to break free.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Bishop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop avoids a wild elbow strike from Vargas.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Vargas's ribcage. Vargas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vargas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vargas can't break the clinch.
Bishop stalling against the cage.
Bishop lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Jab from Bishop.
Bishop has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Vargas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Vargas blocks a jab.
Vargas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop throws a sloppy body shot
letting Vargas counter with a right hand.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop cracks Vargas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vargas dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johny Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bishop 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Bishop!
Post fight, Jackson Bishop stared into the camera and said 'Told em once and I'll tell em again. I'm a nightmare for any man'.

Event: DARE 14
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1#
Welsh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vargas keeps the fight on the outside.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Welsh connects with a high kick. #KD#
Vargas drops Welsh with a right and a left! Vargas comes rushing in but Welsh regains his composure and manages to keep Vargas in guard. #ROC#
Welsh is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Callum Welsh has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Welsh, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Welsh felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Welsh from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
Johny Vargas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE MONTREAL
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Vargas has his takedown stuffed
and Ribbler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vargas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribbler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vargas somewhat.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Ribbler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vargas.
Ibbe Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Vargas tests Ribbler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas shoots and misses
and Ribbler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ribbler counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ribbler circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribbler loads up on a big right hand but Vargas slips the punch.#T1#
Ribbler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vargas.
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribbler's waist but Ribbler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side.
Ribbler misses with an uppercut.
Vargas misses with a right hand
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Vargas misses
letting Ribbler counter with a right hand.
Vargas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Vargas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ribbler's half guard.
Ribbler wants to get back to full guard.
Vargas is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribbler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vargas content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Vargas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Vargas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ribbler is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribbler is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Vargas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vargas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ribbler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches. #TD2#
Vargas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ribbler's half guard.#ES#
Ribbler kicks Vargas off and gets back to his feet.
Ribbler is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Ribbler moves out of range.
Vargas works Ribbler's body with a nice hook.
Vargas moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas shoots in but Ribbler avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Ribbler lands a jab.
Ribbler throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Ribbler just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Ribbler gets caught flat footed, as Vargas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vargas sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribbler holds on and takes a little breather.
Vargas postures up in Ribbler's guard and throws a big left but Ribbler blocks it. #SUB#
Ribbler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vargas has picked Ribbler up and slammed him! Ribbler can't keep hold of the triangle and Vargas manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johny Vargas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Ribbler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribbler jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vargas.
Johny Vargas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ribbler is being controlled here.
Ribbler is looking for a sweep.
Ribbler is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas tries to move to mount but Ribbler blocks the move with his legs.
Vargas working away.#T1#
Vargas is looking to take a break and control but Ribbler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Vargas connects with a decent elbow.
Vargas controlling the position from side mount.
Ribbler manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Vargas wants to take a breather but Ribbler is having none of it.
Vargas is controlling the pace.
Vargas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ribbler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vargas stalling.
Ribbler is looking to control Vargas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribbler avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ribbler wants to improve his position but Vargas is controlling well.
Vargas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribbler is fending him off so far but Vargas persists. Nope, Ribbler circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Vargas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ribbler is trying to defend but Vargas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ribbler tries to get to full guard but Vargas has control of the leg.
Ribbler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vargas works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ribbler is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Vargas looking to control but Ribbler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vargas content just to control the position here.
Vargas tries to control but Ribbler wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Vargas throws a right and a left that Ribbler avoids nicely.
Ribbler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ribbler slips under a jab from Vargas.
Ribbler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vargas moves away from the strike by Ribbler.
Vargas misses with a combination
and Ribbler counters with a left to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ribbler.
Ribbler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vargas avoids the body shot from Ribbler.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Ribbler counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas tries to bum rush Ribbler with a series of wild strikes but Ribbler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ribbler finish him?
Ibbe Ribbler is winning the standup battle so far.
Ribbler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas seems to have recovered his senses.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribbler as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Vargas fails to land the takedown.
Vargas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vargas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ribbler avoids it really well and circles away.
Ibbe Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Ribbler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Ribbler avoids it well.
A quick step to the side and Ribbler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ribbler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ribbler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.#TD2#
Ribbler tries to sprawl but Vargas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ribbler is trying to control but can't.
Ribbler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ibbe Ribbler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ribbler is pulling down on Vargas's head to control his posture.
Ribbler has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vargas has passed into side control.
Vargas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribbler keeps working.
Ribbler is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Ribbler is trying to control Vargas's posture but Vargas avoids it.
Vargas controls the position.
Ribbler pushes Vargas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vargas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ribbler can't do much from the bottom here.
Vargas taking a break here but Ribbler is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ribbler is not content to let Vargas control the position.
Ribbler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas misses with a combination
and Ribbler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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 Ibbe Ribbler.
I think Vargas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johny Vargas!
A relieved looking Johny Vargas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DARE ALOHA
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Studge dips to his left and cracks Vargas with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Studge misses its intended target.
Vargas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Studge backs up against the cage.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Studge moves out of range.
Studge misses with a two punch combination.
And Vargas tries to counter it with a takedown but Studge pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vargas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Studge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vargas postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Studge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Studge taking a bit of punishment here - Vargas scoring with strikes.
Vargas misses with the ground and pound.
Vargas working away.
Studge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Studge taking punishment in the form of punches.
Vargas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Studge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The strikes coming from Vargas are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vargas trying to control the position but Studge is working away. #T2#
Vargas takes a little break here. Studge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vargas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee asks Vargas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vargas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vargas working the ground and pound from side control.
Vargas landing strikes.
Studge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vargas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vargas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vargas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Vargas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Studge is looking for a sweep.
Studge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Vargas trying to control the action but Studge is working from the bottom.
Studge tries to bench press Vargas off him but Vargas keeps the position.
Vargas landing a few strikes.
Studge wants to control but Vargas postures up.
Vargas gets to mount! Studge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Vargas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Studge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #ROC2#
Studge is rocked!
Vargas takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oh Studge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Studge working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Vargas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Vargas tries to control but Studge wriggling away.
Studge seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas lands a couple of good shots and Studge has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Studge looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vargas.
Vargas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vargas lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Studge looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Vargas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vargas throws a jab when Studge was well out of range.
Vargas connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Vargas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Studge is trying to defend but Vargas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Studge pushes Vargas off looking to stand but Vargas dives back in and keeps control.
Studge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
Vargas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Studge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vargas is working away from the top position though.
Vargas wants to pass the guard but Studge is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas slips a nice elbow through Studge's hands, connecting with Studge's forehead.
Vargas working Studge over with strikes. #T1#
Still in half guard, Vargas seems content to control.
Studge is staying active underneath Vargas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vargas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Studge's head.
Vargas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vargas winds up and cracks Studge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Studge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vargas on the ground.
Studge tries to kick Vargas off but Vargas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vargas drops an elbow to the side of Studge's head.
Studge is staying active underneath Vargas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Studge is trying to stand up here but Vargas is controlling him well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Studge tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Studge defends it well.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Studge avoids it well.
Vargas fails with the takedown.#T2#
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD#
Studge lands a left and a right that send Vargas crashing to the mat, dazed. Studge thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Vargas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Studge finish him?
Studge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vargas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Studge throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Studge gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Studge!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Studge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Lindberg stuns Vargas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Lindberg with a nice cross.
Lindberg feints a jab promting Vargas to slip. Lindberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vargas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#TD2#
Vargas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lindberg tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vargas is in Lindberg's guard.
Lindberg trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lindberg wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas is in close to Lindberg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lindberg controls Vargas momentarily but Vargas frees himself.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Lindberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Lindberg!#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lindberg wants to stand but Vargas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Vargas wants to stand but Lindberg is controlling the position.
Vargas is looking to stand back up but Lindberg counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vargas.
Lindberg stops Vargas from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Lindberg stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Vargas to get to his feet.
Lindberg misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lindberg slips a jab and a cross from Vargas. #T2#
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lindberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindberg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lindberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lindberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Lindberg lands a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Lindberg as he connects with a hook.
Tomas Lindberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas scores with the left hand. Lindberg knows he should have avoided that one.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lindberg to score with a decent uppercut.
Vargas just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
Vargas ducks under a wild hook from Lindberg.#CL#
Lindberg forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches.
Vargas looking to stall.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Lindberg back against the cage.
Vargas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vargas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vargas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lindberg misses with the head strike.
Lindberg tries a body shot but Vargas blocks it.
Lindberg misses with the head strike.
Lindberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Lindberg.
Lindberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Lindberg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lindberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Lindberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
Lindberg lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomas Lindberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Lindberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vargas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lindberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vargas misses with a double jab
enabling Lindberg to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas looks winded!#TD2#
Vargas shoots in and gets a takedown into Lindberg's guard.
Lindberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lindberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Vargas stops Lindberg from standing up.
Vargas throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomas Lindberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lindberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lindberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Lindberg misses the shot to the body.
Lindberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Lindberg.
Lindberg swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vargas swings for the body but Lindberg moves out of range.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lindberg, as that shot connected.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Lindberg finish him?
Vargas misses with a combination
and Lindberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vargas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lindberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lindberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lindberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vargas can do to turn this around?
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 needs to keep his hands up - Lindberg had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Lindberg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lindberg's hands.
Vargas seems to have recovered his senses.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Lindberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lindberg scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Vargas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vargas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lindberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lindberg lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lindberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vargas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lindberg throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lindberg circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Vargas tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lindberg wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomas Lindberg!
An out of breath Tomas Lindberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Aspire 46: Orsini vs Ramon
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
DeSalvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Vargas moves out of range of the strikes.
DeSalvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSalvo.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeSalvo misses with a body punch
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
We've been told by Vargas's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeSalvo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeSalvo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vargas in his tracks.
DeSalvo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
DeSalvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSalvo.#T1#
Vargas misses with a series of wild punches.
Albert DeSalvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
DeSalvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As DeSalvo looks to move away, Vargas throws a big counter combo but DeSalvo just gets out of the way.
Vargas misses with the combination.
DeSalvo looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
DeSalvo slips a jab and a cross from Vargas. #T2#
DeSalvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSalvo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vargas rather than just go for the knockout.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeSalvo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeSalvo lands with a good body shot.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeSalvo.
Horrible takedown attempt by DeSalvo or perhaps it was just good defense by Vargas, which made it look bad.
Vargas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
DeSalvo throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.#T3#
Vargas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vargas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but DeSalvo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas throws a right hand that DeSalvo ducks under and follows up with a left that DeSalvo also avoids with ease.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeSalvo with the counter takedown but Vargas avoids it easily.
DeSalvo throws a body shot but no joy.
DeSalvo connects with a body shot.
Vargas moves out of range of the body kick.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeSalvo.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
DeSalvo misses with a body shot.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
DeSalvo throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSalvo. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
DeSalvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by DeSalvo or perhaps it was just good defense by Vargas, which made it look bad.
DeSalvo misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Vargas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeSalvo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Vargas throws a series of punches but DeSalvo avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas misses with the combination.
DeSalvo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johny Vargas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeSalvo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but DeSalvo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from DeSalvo. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeSalvo circles away quickly and effectively.
DeSalvo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas punishes DeSalvo's body with a nice straight punch.
DeSalvo lands a slapping body shot. #TD2#
DeSalvo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vargas did well to prevent DeSalvo getting side control.
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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeSalvo. #T1#
DeSalvo prevents Vargas from standing back up.
Vargas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
DeSalvo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working.
DeSalvo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
DeSalvo wants to work for an arm triangle but Vargas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeSalvo.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
DeSalvo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vargas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
DeSalvo is trying to work for a kimura but Vargas is defending well.
DeSalvo stops Vargas from getting back to his feet.
DeSalvo is pressing down on Vargas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vargas is holding on for now. #T3#
DeSalvo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
DeSalvo wants to free his trapped foot but Vargas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeSalvo wants to control but Vargas is keeping him busy.
DeSalvo tries to pass to full mount but Vargas defends it.
DeSalvo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeSalvo lands with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
DeSalvo lands with a hook. Vargas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
DeSalvo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vargas pinned against the cage. Vargas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vargas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeSalvo was well out of range. Poor timing from Vargas.
Sloppy strikes from Vargas. Those never looked like landing.
DeSalvo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
DeSalvo feints the counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSalvo throws a head kick that misses.
DeSalvo darts in looking for a takedown but Vargas gets double underhooks and turns DeSalvo into the cage.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
DeSalvo shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert DeSalvo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
DeSalvo misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from DeSalvo.
As DeSalvo looks to move away, Vargas throws a big counter combo but DeSalvo just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo misses with a hook
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vargas looks to land a combination but DeSalvo avoids it well.
Vargas avoids the body shot from DeSalvo.
Vargas misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from DeSalvo misses.
Vargas throws a right and a left that DeSalvo avoids nicely.
DeSalvo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Vargas misses its target.
Johny Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vargas checks a leg kick.
Vargas works over DeSalvo's head and body with a nice combination.
DeSalvo throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Vargas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeSalvo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vargas scrambles back to his feet.
DeSalvo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSalvo ducks right into an uppercut from Vargas.
DeSalvo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeSalvo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas walks into a left hand.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas blocks a head kick by DeSalvo. #T2#
DeSalvo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeSalvo misses with a body shot.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
DeSalvo is looking to land body kicks.
DeSalvo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSalvo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeSalvo throws a body shot but no joy.
Johny Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSalvo just misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeSalvo circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheers as DeSalvo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vargas doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeSalvo throws a jab but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas is looking to counter punch.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
DeSalvo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than DeSalvo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeSalvo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
DeSalvo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vargas, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
DeSalvo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeSalvo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Vargas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Vargas is not content to let DeSalvo control the position. #SUB2#
DeSalvo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas pushes DeSalvo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, DeSalvo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Albert DeSalvo.
I think DeSalvo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Johny Vargas!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Johny Vargas!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Albert DeSalvo!

Johny Vargas wins by split decision!
Johny Vargas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 40
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Tariaksuq scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Tariaksuq finds it's target.
Vargas fails with the takedown
and Tariaksuq makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Tariaksuq swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tariaksuq throws a hook but Vargas avoids it easily.
Vargas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Tariaksuq avoids them all with ease.
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 misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Tariaksuq misses.
Vargas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tariaksuq counters with a low kick, right behind Vargas 's knee.
Vargas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tariaksuq defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Tariaksuq scores with a leg kick.
Tariaksuq has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Vargas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Tariaksuq tenderised Vargas's leg. Vargas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Tariaksuq bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crunch! Tariaksuq slams his shin into Vargas's torso.
Vargas throws a body punch but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tariaksuq.
Vargas misses with a combination
and Tariaksuq counters with a low kick, right behind Vargas 's knee. #CL2#
Tariaksuq gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tariaksuq doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tariaksuq is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tariaksuq is pressed up against the cage. Vargas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tariaksuq down to the mat. Tariaksuq avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tariaksuq throws a shot to the body.
Tariaksuq lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Tariaksuq lands a glancing blow to the side of Vargas's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Tariaksuq counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Tariaksuq moves away and avoids it.
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tariaksuq lands a jab to the nose.
Tariaksuq catches Vargas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tariaksuq clobbers Vargas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tariaksuq scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tariaksuq scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tariaksuq darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tariaksuq lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tariaksuq is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vargas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vargas scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Vargas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tariaksuq struggling a bit here.#T3#
An elbow from Vargas crashes against the mat.
Tariaksuq is trying to improve his position.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
Tariaksuq parries the strikes from Vargas easily there. Vargas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tariaksuq to escape.
Vargas advances to full mount.
Tariaksuq tries to lock up and control but Vargas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vargas thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vargas avoids the attempt from Tariaksuq to control.
Vargas unloads with some shots from mount but Tariaksuq bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Vargas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tariaksuq's face.
Vargas trying to control but Tariaksuq is having none of it.
Vargas tries to push Tariaksuq's head away but Tariaksuq is holding on tight.
Tariaksuq tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tariaksuq tries to hold on but Vargas pushes him away.
Vargas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Issumatar Tariaksuq dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vargas scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Issumatar Tariaksuq has been cut.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Tariaksuq moves out of range.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Tariaksuq moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Tariaksuq misses.
Tariaksuq slips a straight right by Vargas.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tariaksuq throws a shot to the body.
Tariaksuq connects with a right hand. Vargas shakes it off.
Tariaksuq throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tariaksuq plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vargas blocks the body kick.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Tariaksuq bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tariaksuq looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vargas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tariaksuq pinned against the cage. Tariaksuq gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Vargas scores with a body shot.
Vargas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tariaksuq. Tariaksuq obviously looking to wear him down.
Tariaksuq throws out a powerful jab.
Tariaksuq throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tariaksuq is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vargas.
Vargas tests Tariaksuq's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tariaksuq fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vargas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tariaksuq showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Vargas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tariaksuq.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tariaksuq slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tariaksuq connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vargas's hands.#T2##TD#
Vargas feints and as Tariaksuq raises his hands in defense, Vargas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Tariaksuq has his foot on Vargas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vargas works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tariaksuq is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tariaksuq controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vargas seems keen to control Tariaksuq's posture.
Tariaksuq trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vargas's guard.#T3#
Tariaksuq postures up.
Tariaksuq is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tariaksuq stops Vargas from standing up.
Vargas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tariaksuq is looking to stand up but Vargas won't let him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tariaksuq thumps Vargas with a low kick.
Tariaksuq scores with a head kick. Vargas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johny Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Nice body kick from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tariaksuq circles away quickly and effectively.
Tariaksuq lands with an overhand left.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Tariaksuq avoids nicely.
Vargas throws a right hand that Tariaksuq ducks under and follows up with a left that Tariaksuq also avoids with ease.
Tariaksuq misses the jab.
Vargas throws a big counter combination but Tariaksuq scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Tariaksuq bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tariaksuq dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tariaksuq lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
Tariaksuq avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tariaksuq swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vargas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tariaksuq.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johny Vargas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Issumatar Tariaksuq'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#
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tariaksuq counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tariaksuq lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tariaksuq scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
Vargas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tariaksuq in his tracks.
Tariaksuq lands a glancing blow to the side of Vargas's head.
Vargas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Tariaksuq shows good takedown defense.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vargas or perhaps it was just good defense by Tariaksuq, which made it look bad.
Tariaksuq counters with a body kick.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tariaksuq moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vargas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tariaksuq.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tariaksuq closes the distance and clinches.
Tariaksuq working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tariaksuq doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tariaksuq misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Vargas blocks a body shot from Tariaksuq.
Nice elbow from Tariaksuq.
Tariaksuq pushes off an throws an elbow but Vargas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tariaksuq lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tariaksuq digs a right hand underneath Vargas's ribcage. Vargas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tariaksuq tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tariaksuq scores with a shoulder strike.
Tariaksuq goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Tariaksuq.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tariaksuq 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.
Tariaksuq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tariaksuq tries to throw a body punch but Vargas avoids it by throwing Tariaksuq back against the cage.
Vargas blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Tariaksuq working aggressively here.
Tariaksuq lands an uppercut.
Vargas is working for takedown but Tariaksuq is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Vargas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tariaksuq pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vargas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vargas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tariaksuq misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Tariaksuq lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vargas backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tariaksuq.
A short right from Tariaksuq on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Tariaksuq. #T3#
Tariaksuq misses with a punch on the inside.
Issumatar Tariaksuq seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tariaksuq lands a body punch.
Tariaksuq throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tariaksuq cracks Vargas with a nice body shot.
Tariaksuq lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
Tariaksuq doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tariaksuq creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Vargas! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Tariaksuq.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Issumatar Tariaksuq!
An out of breath Issumatar Tariaksuq thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC Fight Night 3/18
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones lands a nice hook to Vargas's body. Vargas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Vargas does no damage.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vargas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Vargas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vargas wants to take the fight to the mat but Jones manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Vargas has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Vargas gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Vargas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vargas scoring with some ground and pound.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.
Vargas controlling from the top position.
Vargas works over Jones with some ground and pound from guard.
Vargas lands a couple of elbows.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Vargas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've been hearing that Vargas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vargas controls the pace.#T2#
Jones is looking to stand up but Vargas isn't so interested in that idea.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vargas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones is looking to stand up but Vargas isn't so interested in that idea.
Vargas connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones is looking to stand up but Vargas isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Vargas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vargas looks up at the clock and then as Jones takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vargas smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vargas working the ground and pound.
Vargas lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vargas is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Vargas drags him back down.
Vargas working the head with strikes. #ROC#
Jones is rocked!
Vargas is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?
Vargas working the ground and pound.
Vargas scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Jones is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vargas can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
A victorious Johny Vargas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC Las Vegas Fight Night V
Date: Feb 28, 2017

#R1#
McGinnis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vargas drops his hands momentarily and McGinnis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
McGinnis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGinnis scores with a kick to the body.
McGinnis lands a head kick. Vargas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGinnis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vargas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGinnis.
Vargas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGinnis misses with a lunging right hand
and Vargas counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGinnis with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
McGinnis scores with a head kick. Vargas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McGinnis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGinnis. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas tries to counter by clinching up but McGinnis breaks away and moves out of range.
McGinnis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McGinnis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
McGinnis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been hearing reports that Vargas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC2#
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vargas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
McGinnis throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Vargas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGinnis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vargas.
McGinnis feints and then cracks Vargas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vargas down.
Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vargas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it well and moves away.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGinnis.
McGinnis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGinnis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McGinnis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vargas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
McGinnis lands a jab to the nose.
McGinnis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Aaron McGinnis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
McGinnis steps into range and cracks Vargas with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Vargas flops backwards and McGinnis dives into his guard looking to finish!
McGinnis won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet.
McGinnis pushing down on Vargas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vargas won't allow McGinnis to pass to mount.
McGinnis controlling the pace.
Vargas is trying to escape back to his feet but McGinnis uses the scramble to pass into side control. #T4#
McGinnis controlling the position.
McGinnis advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGinnis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGinnis.
McGinnis connects with a single shot there.
McGinnis looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGinnis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGinnis throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Vargas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGinnis is refusing to be controlled, as Vargas sits in half guard.
Vargas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McGinnis is controlling Vargas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McGinnis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas is trying to control. McGinnis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Vargas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas is trying to control. McGinnis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vargas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McGinnis is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vargas connects with a nice short shot to McGinnis's temple.
Vargas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Vargas is trying to control the action in half guard but McGinnis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vargas trying to pass the guard but McGinnis defending well.
McGinnis is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGinnis lands a nice shot to the body.
McGinnis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGinnis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vargas.
McGinnis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vargas's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGinnis. That's going to slow Vargas down.
McGinnis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vargas misses the target.
Vargas walks into a left hand.
Vargas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGinnis throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGinnis is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
McGinnis misses with a body kick.
McGinnis throws a poor cross that misses
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
McGinnis misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Vargas misses the target.
McGinnis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
McGinnis connects with a body shot.
McGinnis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Vargas.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGinnis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGinnis misses with a straight left.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
McGinnis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vargas takes a step back to recover.
McGinnis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron McGinnis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
McGinnis lunges at Vargas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vargas's hand.
McGinnis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGinnis lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
McGinnis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vargas.
Vargas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGinnis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters circling - McGinnis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from McGinnis.
McGinnis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
McGinnis moves into range and connects with a jab.
McGinnis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGinnis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but McGinnis avoids it well and moves away.
McGinnis sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Vargas's defenses. It connects perfectly with Vargas's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron McGinnis!
Aaron McGinnis is the new featherweight champion!
Aaron McGinnis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 50
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Vargas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vargas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tay under the eye.
Tay dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Tay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Tay persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
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 series of wild punches.
Tay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Tay, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Tay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vargas sprawls well. Vargas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tay gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Tay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tay.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Tay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vargas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tay swings around for an armbar but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tay's guard.
Tay seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Tay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vargas wants to get up but he can't break Tay's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tay's head.#SUB#
Tay looking for a guillotine here but Vargas defends easily.
Vargas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tay is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vargas works over Tay with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Tay is rocked!#SUB#
Tay working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vargas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vargas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Tay is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas wants to pass the guard but Tay is keeping the position.
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tay's head.
Vargas is working Tay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vargas with a nice head shot there.
Vargas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Tay, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tay felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tay from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas! Johny Vargas retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Johny Vargas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DFC Las Vegas 45
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
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. #TD2#
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. #T1#
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. #ROC2#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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. #T4#
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!
#R2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1#
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.#REF3#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #TD2#
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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 #REF3#
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.
#R4#
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.#TD2#
Clark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#TD2#
Clark shoots in and bounces Vargas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Vargas wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
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! #T4#
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.#TD2#
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. #ES#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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.#T2##TD2#
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!#REVR#
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!#REVB#
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
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'.

Event: DFC LV Sin City 19
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1##TD#
Clark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vargas to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Clark's head.#T1#
Clark is pulling down on Vargas's head. It's preventing any offense from Vargas, at least for the moment.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Vargas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Clark back to the cage. Vargas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clark is defended easily by Vargas.
Vargas attempts a counter takedown but Clark avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
Clark wants to stand but Vargas is controlling the position.
Clark pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Clark wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing.
Clark wants to sweep here but Vargas controlling him for the moment.
Vargas trying to control but Clark is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vargas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Clark manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark with a nice head shot there.
Clark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clark on the ground.
Clark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark stands up over Vargas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Clark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clark takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Vargas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Vargas feints and as Clark raises his hands in defense, Vargas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clark can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Clark working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vargas.
Clark wants to stand and escape but Vargas is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vargas throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vargas throws an elbow that misses. Clark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vargas's guard. Nice move by Clark!#REVB##T1#
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clark can do to turn this around?
Clark postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!#REVR#
Clark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Clark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Vargas pushing down on Clark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vargas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johny Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vargas is keen to just control but Clark is a slippery customer.
Clark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vargas.
Vargas is thwarting Clark's attempts to control the position.
Clark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vargas.
Clark slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vargas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vargas is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vargas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark, not yet.
Clark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vargas manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Clark throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
Vargas wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!#REVR#
Clark trying to control the position here.
Clark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Vargas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD2#
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vargas is looking to escape.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clark misses with a head shot. Vargas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark pushes down on Vargas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vargas taking some punishment here, with Clark in his half guard.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vargas has hold of Clark's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Vargas's temple.
Clark throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vargas to regain full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
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!#REVR##SUB2#
Clark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clark is on top in guard. #REVB#
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vargas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Clark lands a couple of digs.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
Vargas wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
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!#REVR#
Clark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clark is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Clark working Vargas over with strikes.
Clark not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark.
Clark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Clark lands with a punch from half guard.
Vargas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clark.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas wants to stand up but Clark is controlling him.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clark is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
Clark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Clark really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Clark with a poor takedown
and Vargas counters with a left and a right that stings Clark. #CUT#
It looks like Anthony Clark has been cut.
Vargas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clark avoids it really well and circles away.
Clark misses with a takedown attempt - Vargas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Vargas stuffs the takedown.
Vargas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
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 is looking for a counter combo.
Johny Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there. #TD2#
Vargas gets caught flat footed, as Clark shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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 shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Vargas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clark is controlling him. #T1#
Clark throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clark.
Vargas has momentary wrist control but Clark slips an elbow through the middle.
Clark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Clark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Vargas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Clark manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Clark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vargas feinted with a counter takedown.#T2##TD#
Clark tries to sprawl but Vargas drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Clark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vargas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Clark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vargas shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vargas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Clark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clark lands in his opponent's guard.
Clark working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
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!#REVR#
Clark bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vargas's guard. #REVB#
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vargas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clark distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark advances to half guard.
Clark wants to free his trapped foot but Vargas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clark.
Clark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Clark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clark thows a huge punch but Vargas dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Clark dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Clark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Clark fails with a takedown attempt.
Clark dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Vargas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vargas showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Clark manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vargas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC#
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Vargas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Clark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
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.
Vargas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clark manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Vargas thows a huge punch but Clark dodges it nicely.
Vargas controlling the action here.
Vargas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vargas is stalling here. Clark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vargas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Clark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vargas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Clark in side control, throwing shots but Vargas defends.
Vargas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Clark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Clark cracks Vargas with a big right hand but Vargas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Clark in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vargas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Clark has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vargas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Vargas regains half guard, as Clark was trying to land strikes.
Clark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Clark slips a nice elbow through Vargas's hands, connecting with Vargas's forehead.
Clark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vargas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vargas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Clark. #T3#
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clark sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Vargas's temple.
Clark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vargas has hold of Clark's hands but Clark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC2#
Vargas is rocked!
Clark throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Clark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clark. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas shoots in for a double leg but Clark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Clark shoots in and drives through. Vargas sprawls well.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Clark.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Clark drives through with a takedown into Vargas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clark distracts Vargas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clark postures up in Vargas's guard and throws a big left but Vargas blocks it.
Clark throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anthony Clark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clark advances to half guard.
Johny Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clark controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Clark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Clark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Anthony Clark!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Anthony Clark!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Anthony Clark!

Anthony Clark wins by unanimous decision!
Anthony Clark is the new featherweight champion!
Anthony Clark was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DFC Sin City 17
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Vargas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xhaka was covering up waiting for the punch and Vargas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vargas preventing the sweep.
Vargas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vargas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Vargas distracts Xhaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xhaka has his hands on Vargas's head, controlling the position.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xhaka's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throwing strikes but missing.
Vargas scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Vargas cracks Xhaka with a solid left hand.
Xhaka has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Xhaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xhaka tries to get out of the position.
Vargas distracts Xhaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xhaka's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vargas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Xhaka is breathing heavily.
Vargas throwing strikes from guard but Xhaka blocks nicely.
Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vargas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vargas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vargas landing some decent shots from guard.
Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xhaka swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Vargas distracts Xhaka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Xhaka is rocked!
Vargas chips away with some ground and pound.
Vargas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vargas wants to control from the top but Xhaka keeps moving.
Vargas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vargas lands a couple of digs.
Vargas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xhaka's head.
Oh Xhaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas throwing strikes but missing.
Xhaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Vargas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vargas working some strikes from top position.
Vargas trying to control the position from guard on top but Xhaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Vargas postures up and lands a big shot to Xhaka's brow.
Xhaka trying to keep a closed guard but Vargas is proving a slippery customer.
Vargas cracks Xhaka with a solid left hand.
Vargas is looking to work some ground and pound but Xhaka has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vargas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vargas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vargas with a nice head shot there.
Vargas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Xhaka, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Xhaka felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Xhaka from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
Johny Vargas is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Johny Vargas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: TUF semis 4
Date: Oct 05, 2016

#R1#
Vargas throws a right and a left that Myres avoids nicely.
Myres takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Shane Myres has been cut.
Myres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Myres somewhat.
Vargas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vargas lands with a hook. Myres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice uppercut there from Vargas.
Myres looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Myres persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Myres or perhaps it was just good defense by Vargas, which made it look bad.
It looked like Vargas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Johny Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Myres shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myres fails to land the takedown.
Vargas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myres walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Vargas drops Myres with a left right combo! Vargas follows him down to the ground into side control. #ROC#
Myres is rocked!#T1#
Myres tries to improve position but can't.
Myres is still in real trouble! Can Vargas finish him?#SU#
Vargas decides to stand back up. Vargas steps back and let's Myres get back to his feet.
Myres looks winded!
Vargas lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Myres out cold! Myres is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johny Vargas!
Our winner, Johny Vargas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Shane Myres was interviewed post fight and said 'well that performance sucked. Sorry guys '.

Event: TUF round 8
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Newsto looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.#KD#
Vargas drops Newsto with a right and a left! Vargas comes rushing in but Newsto regains his composure and manages to keep Vargas in guard. #ROC#
Newsto is rocked!
Vargas gets to his feet and stands over Newsto, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Newsto felt that one! Vargas unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Newsto from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!
After winning the bout, Johny Vargas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sin City 7 Lobtov vs. Toole
Date: Sep 03, 2016

#R1#
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Vargas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a leg kick. #TD2#
Vargas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Vargas from controlling successfully.
Smith pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage.
Vargas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas throws a big right hand that misses.
Vargas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vargas cracks Smith with a solid left hand.#T1#
Smith pulls Vargas in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
Vargas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maurice Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Vargas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Maurice Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Vargas.
Vargas fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vargas is defended easily by Smith.
Vargas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vargas off to one side.
Vargas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Smith has been cut.
Johny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Vargas shrugs it off.
Vargas looks winded!
Vargas fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Vargas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vargas if he has to take too many more of those.
Vargas shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Vargas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vargas just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Vargas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vargas misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Smith is looking to slow Vargas down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vargas throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vargas's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Vargas on that attempt.
Vargas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vargas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vargas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Smith! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maurice Smith!
Our winner, Maurice Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 69
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Faber tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Faber wants to clinch up but Vargas keeps it at a distance.
Faber closes the distance and clinches up with Vargas, looking for a takedown. Faber pushes Vargas against the cage but Vargas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Vargas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Faber moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
Vargas throws a nice looking combination but Faber bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vargas misses with a double jab
and Faber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Faber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vargas to score with a decent uppercut.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vargas. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vargas 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.#CL#
Vargas tries to keep at a distance but Faber has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Vargas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Faber moves into the clinch successfully.
Faber is working Vargas over against the cage.
Faber misses with a body punch.
Vargas prevents a body shot from Faber.
Faber looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber is trying to maintain a safe position but Vargas gets an underhook and turns Faber into the cage.
Faber looking for a takedown.
Faber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faber swings wildly with an uppercut but Vargas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Faber keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas tries to break free but Faber pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Faber fails to land.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Vargas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Faber counter with a right hand.
Faber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vargas misses with a few strikes there.
Faber dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Faber connects with an inside leg kick.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Faber's head but Faber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Faber pushes Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber misses with the head strike. #T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vargas working hard to break the clinch.
Faber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Faber misses with some punches.
I was talking to Faber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vargas tries to break the clinch but Faber is controlling the position.
Faber controlling the action here for a moment.
Faber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Faber has him pressed against the cage.
Faber prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Vargas blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Faber.
Vargas is trying to break the clinch but Faber is controlling him.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Faber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Faber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Faber keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas is looking to break free of the clinch but Faber has double underhooks.
Faber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Faber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vargas is pressed up against the cage. Faber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vargas down to the mat. Vargas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
Faber shoots in looking for a takedown but Vargas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faber's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Faber looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Vargas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johny Vargas will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Donk. Vargas catches Faber right on the button with a cross.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vargas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Vargas. That snapped Faber's head back.
Faber shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Vargas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vargas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johny Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Faber dodges the punch combination from Vargas.
Faber wants to clinch up but Vargas keeps it at a distance.
Vargas misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Faber seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Faber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faber fails with the takedown.#T1#
Vargas throws a right hand that Faber ducks under and follows up with a left that Faber also avoids with ease.
Vargas looks to throw the jab but Faber is out of range.
Vargas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Faber avoids nicely.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vargas looks to land a combination but Faber avoids it well.
Faber closes the distance but Vargas moves to the side
and Vargas counters with a one-two to the body.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Johny Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas. #T2##CL#
Faber rushes Vargas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vargas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber scores with a hook to the body.
Faber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Faber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vargas is keeping busy.
Faber misses with a punch to the body.
Vargas is trying to break free.
Come on Faber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch. #T3#
Vargas throws a right and a left that Faber avoids nicely.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faber.
Vargas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Faber takes the fight into the clinch.
Vargas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vargas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Faber looking to stall.
Vargas tries to break free but Faber pushes him back against the cage.
Faber throws a punch but it's blocked by Vargas.
Vargas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Faber has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Faber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Faber is trying to maintain a safe position but Vargas gets an underhook and turns Faber into the cage.
Faber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Faber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Faber leaning against his opponent.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vargas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faber lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Faber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Vargas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Faber takes one to the chin there.
Faber tries to clinch but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas lands a jab-cross combination.
Vargas tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johny Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
Faber is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vargas.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Faber moves out of range.
Vargas throws a series of punches but Faber avoids them all with ease.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Faber avoids nicely. #CL#
Faber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vargas, pushing him back against the cage.
Faber misses with a punch on the inside.
Faber leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vargas is keeping busy.
Josh Faber has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Faber misses with the head strike.
Vargas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Faber keeps him there for the moment.
Faber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vargas after a bit of a struggle.
Faber controlling the action here for a moment.
Faber misses with some punches.
Faber working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vargas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vargas letting Faber take a breather here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Faber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vargas's elbow.
Faber misses with a body punch.
Faber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vargas blocks a body shot from Faber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas.
Faber is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Faber effectively controlling the action here.
Vargas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vargas. #T3##BC2#
Vargas breaks the clinch.
Vargas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber.
Vargas throws a right and a left that Faber avoids nicely.
A combination from Vargas does no damage.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Vargas shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Vargas misses.
Josh Faber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vargas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Faber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vargas throws a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a double jab.
Vargas tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Faber tries to clinch up but Vargas circles away and keeps his distance.
Faber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vargas misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Faber misses the target.
Vargas misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Vargas.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vargas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Faber misses with a looping left.
Vargas fails to land with a series of punches.
Vargas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Faber.
Vargas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Faber fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head.
Faber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Vargas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vargas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Vargas!
Johny Vargas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 66
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Sirven misses with a hook. Vargas ducked under it nicely.
As Sirven looks to move away, Vargas throws a big counter combo but Sirven just gets out of the way.
Sirven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Sirven moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.#TD#
Vargas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sirven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Sirven is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sirven looking for a sweep. Not yet Sirven, not yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sirven is on top in guard. #REVB#
Sirven won't allow Vargas to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sirven drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sirven jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirven working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vargas's head.
Sirven throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vargas has momentary wrist control but Sirven slips an elbow through the middle.
Vargas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sirven on the ground.
Vargas wants to get back to his feet but Sirven is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Sirven keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vargas's head.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirven stands up over Vargas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sirven with a nice head shot there.
Sirven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sirven scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sirven throws a big right hand that misses.
Sirven engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Sirven with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Sirven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Sirven is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vargas defending well as Sirven loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Sirven's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vargas under the eye.
Sirven misses with a lunging right hand
and Vargas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##TD2#
Sirven shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vargas's guard.
Sirven sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sirven is looking to work some ground and pound but Vargas has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sirven working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sirven seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sirven throwing strikes from guard but Vargas blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sirven.
Sirven stands and throws Vargas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Sirven dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sirven lands with an uppercut that bounces Vargas off the cage and back into range.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirven digs a good body shot into Vargas's ribs.#CL2#
Sirven rushes Vargas and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Sirven has hold of one of Vargas's legs. Vargas is fighting the takedown attempt but Sirven gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sirven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sirven not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sirven landing some decent shots from guard.
Sirven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirven in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirven with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Sirven loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Vargas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sirven is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johny Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas slips a jab from Sirven.
Vargas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Sirven swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Vargas's head coaches at Mist Of Pandaria that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sirven fails with the takedown.
Vargas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sirven fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vargas swats away the attempt to clinch by Sirven.
Vargas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Sirven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sirven throws a sloppy body shot
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirven uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sirven looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Sirven takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sirven might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sirven jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacque Sirven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Sirven looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Sirven persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sirven fails to land the takedown.
Sirven lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sirven moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Sirven drags the fight down to the ground.
Sirven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Sirven wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Sirven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vargas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vargas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sirven is controlling him.
Vargas trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Sirven lands a couple of elbows.
Sirven chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sirven working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sirven stands and throws Vargas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vargas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sirven.
Sirven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sirven throws an elbow but Vargas slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jacque Sirven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sirven working the ground and pound.
Sirven lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#
Vargas is rocked!
Vargas regains half guard, as Sirven was trying to land strikes.
Oh Vargas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sirven is nestled in close to Vargas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Sirven sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vargas defending well though.
Sirven not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vargas seems to have got his legs back now.
Sirven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vargas's head.
Vargas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sirven.
Sirven not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vargas is staying active underneath Sirven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sirven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sirven is pressing down on Vargas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vargas is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sirven lands a nice short elbow.
Sirven wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vargas keeps working.
Sirven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sirven lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sirven is nestled in close to Vargas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sirven thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vargas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sirven scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johny Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacque Sirven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vargas taking some punishment here, with Sirven in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacque Sirven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sirven 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacque Sirven!
A victorious Jacque Sirven thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Stomp-a-thon 58
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Vargas lunges at Dechaudarra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dechaudarra's hand.
Dechaudarra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Dechaudarra throws a hook but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dechaudarra is looking to land body kicks.
Vargas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dechaudarra! But no joy.
Dechaudarra misses with a kick to the body.
Dechaudarra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas is looking for a counter combo.
Dechaudarra throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Dechaudarra misses with a body shot.
Vargas connects with a body shot that sends Dechaudarra's belly button to the back.
Vargas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Vargas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dechaudarra is looking to reverse the position.
Vargas cracks Dechaudarra with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vargas controlling from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dechaudarra is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dechaudarra can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Vargas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dechaudarra being controlled for a moment.
Vargas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vargas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dechaudarra is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vargas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vargas landing strikes.
Dechaudarra is being controlled here. #T2#
Vargas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dechaudarra down.
Vargas landing strikes.
Vargas trying to control the position but Dechaudarra is working away.
Dechaudarra tries to buck Vargas off but Vargas is having none of it.
Vargas working the ground and pound from side control.
Vargas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dechaudarra will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vargas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
Dechaudarra is rocked!
Vargas scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dechaudarra is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vargas can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!

Event: Stomp-a-thon 56
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Henry Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Diaz.
Danga de danga de dang - Vargas scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Henry Diaz has been cut.
Vargas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diaz.
Diaz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Vargas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Vargas lands a two punch combo.
Diaz looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Diaz does no damage.
Vargas scores with a one two! Diaz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vargas slips a straight right by Diaz.
Diaz is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Vargas moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johny Vargas!

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