PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zenek Bonebreaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vargas
vs
Bonebreaker

200 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
246 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zenek Bonebreaker!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonebreaker digs a good hook to Vargas's body.
Bonebreaker throws a lazy head kick
and Vargas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonebreaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vargas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
Bonebreaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bonebreaker is looking to clinch but Vargas is avoiding it.
Vargas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonebreaker.
Bonebreaker looks for the body kick but Vargas saw that one coming.
Bonebreaker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
James Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenek Bonebreaker.

Bonebreaker forces Vargas back against the cage and clinches.

Vargas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bonebreaker closes the distance but Vargas moves to the side
enabling Vargas to counter with a crisp jab.
Bonebreaker moves to clinch but Vargas breaks away
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zenek Bonebreaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vargas. That's going to slow Bonebreaker down.
Bonebreaker looks winded!
Vargas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Bonebreaker throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
Bonebreaker avoids a punch combination nicely.
James Vargas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vargas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Bonebreaker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vargas to score with a decent uppercut.
Vargas misses with a head kick.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Bonebreaker moves out of range easily.
Bonebreaker wants to clinch
and Vargas counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vargas!
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vargas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas swings for the body but Bonebreaker moves out of range.
Vargas takes a swing at Bonebreaker's ribcage but misses.
Bonebreaker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bonebreaker tries to move into range but Vargas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bonebreaker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vargas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vargas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vargas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vargas throws a solid leg kick but Bonebreaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vargas.
Bonebreaker throws the kick towards the body but Vargas avoids it.
Nice shot by Vargas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vargas punishes Bonebreaker's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bonebreaker on the side of the head.
Bonebreaker walks into a straight right hand from Vargas.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Vargas thows a body shot but no joy.
Vargas fakes the leg kick and cracks Bonebreaker in the body.
Vargas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vargas lands a jab to Bonebreaker's midsection.
Bonebreaker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonebreaker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas scores with a body shot.
Vargas misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Vargas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bonebreaker tries to work over Vargas's front leg with a kick but Vargas checks it.
Bonebreaker slips a straight right by Vargas.
Vargas lands the left hand.
Vargas throws a front kick aimed at Bonebreaker's knee but Bonebreaker avoids it well.
Vargas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonebreaker's sensitive parts.
Bonebreaker blocks a leg kick.
Vargas throws a hook but Bonebreaker avoids it easily.
Vargas misses with a low kick as Bonebreaker jumps back.
Bonebreaker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vargas throws a solid leg kick but Bonebreaker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vargas.
Vargas thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonebreaker is breathing heavily.
Bonebreaker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bonebreaker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonebreaker looks for a takedown but Vargas sprawls well.
Bonebreaker dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Bonebreaker's head and hops out.
Vargas tests Bonebreaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Bonebreaker's shoulder, as Bonebreaker tries to avoid the shot.
Vargas lands with a cross.
Vargas connects with a body shot that sends Bonebreaker's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Vargas.
Vargas thumps Bonebreaker with a low kick.
Bonebreaker takes one to the chin there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas throws a head kick but Bonebreaker moves out of range.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonebreaker slips under a jab.
James Vargas is winning the standup battle so far.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Bonebreaker moves out of range easily.
Vargas throws a jab when Bonebreaker was well out of range.
Vargas feints and then cracks Bonebreaker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonebreaker down.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Bonebreaker.
Bonebreaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vargas scores with a jab. Bonebreaker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vargas catches Bonebreaker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vargas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonebreaker is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vargas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Bonebreaker.
Bonebreaker checks a leg kick.
Vargas scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Vargas.
Vargas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vargas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vargas.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Bonebreaker moves forwards but Vargas connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas swinging wildly here.
Bonebreaker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonebreaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vargas scores with a punch to the head.
Vargas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bonebreaker manages to avoid it.
Vargas moves out of range as Bonebreaker throws a body kick.
Bonebreaker misses with a takedown
and Vargas counters with a stiff right hand.
James Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenek Bonebreaker.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas lands the left hand.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Vargas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vargas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonebreaker. That did some damage!
Bonebreaker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vargas stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonebreaker. Bonebreaker gets slowly back to his feet.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vargas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vargas connects with an inside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Vargas. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Vargas.
Vargas jabs Bonebreaker right on the nose. Bonebreaker blinks but takes it well.
Bonebreaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonebreaker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zenek Bonebreaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vargas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bonebreaker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vargas throws a shot to the body.
Vargas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonebreaker.
Bonebreaker throws a sloppy head kick
and Vargas counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonebreaker can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vargas throws a head kick but Bonebreaker moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonebreaker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vargas - the referee stops the clock and Bonebreaker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vargas. Bonebreaker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vargas throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas swings for the body but Bonebreaker moves out of range.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonebreaker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Bonebreaker fails with the takedown.
Vargas lands with a nice body punch.
Vargas slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonebreaker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
James Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zenek Bonebreaker.
Bonebreaker tries for a takedown but Vargas circles away easily
and Vargas counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonebreaker blocks a head kick by Vargas.
Vargas throws a front kick that sends Bonebreaker stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vargas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonebreaker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vargas digs a good body shot into Bonebreaker's ribs.
Vargas throws a hook but Bonebreaker avoids it easily.
Vargas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bonebreaker.
Vargas throws a head kick that Bonebreaker semi-blocks.
Vargas with a hook.
Bonebreaker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vargas is fending him off so far but Bonebreaker persists. Nope, Vargas circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Vargas.
An inside leg kick lands from Vargas.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Vargas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vargas lands the left hand.
Bonebreaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vargas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vargas digs a good body shot into Bonebreaker's ribs.
Zenek Bonebreaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Vargas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bonebreaker takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Vargas!