PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Somers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaughn comes to the cage accompanied by Walking Tall. Somers is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stronger by K.West. Eric Somers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Vaughn
vs
Somers

194 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

215 cm
23
267 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Somers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Somers.
Vaughn swings for the body but Somers moves out of range.
Somers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaughn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaughn wants it to stay on the feet.
Chris Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Somers.
Vaughn is looking to slow Somers down with leg kicks.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughn throws a nice looking combination but Somers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vaughn misses with the combination.
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Somers looks gassed!
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Vaughn does it's job there.

It looks like Eric Somers has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Somers tries for a takedown but Vaughn circles away easily

and Vaughn counters with a crisp one two that drops Somers! Vaughn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Somers to his feet! Somers is in big trouble!

Somers is rocked!
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
Vaughn scores with a leg kick.
Vaughn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Somers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vaughn scores with a body shot.
Somers slips a jab and a cross from Vaughn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Somers's head.
Vaughn lands with a shot to the body.
Vaughn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaughn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vaughn works over Somers's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Somers. That did some damage!
Nice body punch from Vaughn.
Eric Somers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn works Somers's body with a nice hook.
Vaughn throws a shot to the body.
Vaughn misses with a head kick.
Vaughn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chris Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Somers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vaughn - the referee stops the clock and Somers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vaughn. Somers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vaughn misses with a wild combination.
Vaughn connects with a right hand. Somers shakes it off.
A combination from Vaughn does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaughn.
Vaughn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Somers if he has to take too many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vaughn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Somers is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vaughn is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Somers.
Somers avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn cracks Somers with a good jab.
Vaughn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Somers.
Somers is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaughn finish him?
Vaughn punishes Somers's body with a nice straight punch.
Somers seems to have recovered his senses.
Vaughn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vaughn.
Vaughn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Somerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaughn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
Vaughn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vaughn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughn feints a jab promting Somers to slip. Vaughn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Somers slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vaughn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vaughn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vaughn duly obliges.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vaughn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vaughn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vaughn jabs at Somers's body.
Vaughn looks to land a combination but Somers avoids it well.
Vaughn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Vaughn scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Vaughn.
Vaughn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Somers at a distance.
Vaughn is looking to wear down Somers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vaughn works Somers's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Vaughn misses.
Vaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
Somers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vaughn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Somers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughn connects with an inside leg kick.
A left lands for Vaughn.
Some wild striking there from Vaughn.
Vaughn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn scores with a nice head shot.
Vaughn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Somers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Somers tries for a takedown but Vaughn circles away easily
and Vaughn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Somers thinking.
Somers ducks right into an uppercut from Vaughn.
Vaughn lands with a straight right. Somers didn't see that one coming.
Vaughn scores with a three punch combo!
Vaughn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaughn lands a jab to Somers's midsection.
Vaughn lands a slapping body shot.
Somers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vaughn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Somers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vaughn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Vaughn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Somers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
Somers avoids the body shot from Vaughn.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vaughn. Somers shrugs it off though.
Vaughn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Somers misses with a takedown
enabling Vaughn to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaughn throws a combination. Somers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vaughn tries to bum rush Somers with a series of wild strikes but Somers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Somers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vaughn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vaughn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Somers at a distance.
Vaughn lands a jab to Somers's midsection.
Vaughn is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vaughn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Vaughn finds it's way through Somers's defenses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right-left combo lands from Vaughn.
Vaughn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Somers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good exchange - Vaughn coming out on top.
Somers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaughn works over Somers's head and body with a nice combination.
Vaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Somers can do to turn this around?
Vaughn scores with a shot to the body.
Somers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Somers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Somers's head backwards.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Somers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vaughn has got the better of the exchanges.
Sloppy strikes from Vaughn. Those never looked like landing.
Vaughn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vaughn.
Vaughn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vaughn looks to land a combination but Somers avoids it well.
Somers has his takedown stuffed
and Vaughn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Somers is defended easily by Vaughn.
Chris Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Somers.
Vaughn feints and then cracks Somers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somers down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Vaughn misses.
Vaughn lands a jab to Somers's midsection.
A nice combination there by Vaughn.
Vaughn lands with an overhand left.
Vaughn throws a series of strikes that have Somers backpedaling.
Vaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Somers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Somers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaughn.
Vaughn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Somers dodges the punch combination from Vaughn.

Somers drives through and clinches with Vaughn against the cage.

Vaughn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Somers is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaughn has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Somers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vaughn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Somers is working Vaughn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Somers throwing strikes from guard but Vaughn blocks nicely.
Vaughn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Somers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaughn is keeping the position for now.
Vaughn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vaughn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vaughn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Somers with a nice head shot there.
Somers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Somers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaughn is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaughn trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Vaughn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Somers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Somers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Somers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vaughn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A shot to the liver by Vaughn. Beautiful body shot.
Vaughn looks to land a combination but Somers avoids it well.
Somers shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaughn tries to sprawl out of it but Somers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaughn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Somers on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vaughn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Somers walks into a stiff left hand from Vaughn.
Vaughn dips to his left and cracks Somers with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Somers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Somers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chris Vaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Somers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
Vaughn jabs Somers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vaughn looks to land a combination. Somers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vaughn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vaughn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Somers moves out of range.
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for Vaughn.
Vaughn throws a one two combo.
Vaughn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vaughn lands with a nice combination. Somers backs away looking to recover.

Somers clinches with his opponent.

Vaughn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somers dodges the punch combination from Vaughn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somers shoots and misses
and Vaughn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Somers thinking.
Chris Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Somers.
Vaughn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Somers's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vaughn counters with a straight right hand.
Somers shoots and misses
and Vaughn counters with a thumping low kick.
Vaughn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vaughn is struggling to control the position.
Vaughn goes for a takedown attempt but Somers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Somers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaughn lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vaughn.
Vaughn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Somers tries for a takedown but Vaughn circles away easily
and Vaughn counters with a right hand to the body.
Vaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vaughn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Somers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vaughn scores with a body shot.
Eric Somers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chris Vaughn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chris Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaughn jabs Somers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vaughn connects with a single shot there.
Vaughn throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick from Vaughn lands but Somers takes it in his stride.
Vaughn clobbers Somers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vaughn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaughn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vaughn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Somers eats them both and turns towards Vaughn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Somers backs up against the cage.
Somers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vaughn counters with a two punch combo.
Somers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaughn scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Vaughn.
Somers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vaughn lands with a nice body punch.
Somers walks into a jab.
Somers moves forwards but Vaughn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vaughn punishes Somers's body with a nice straight punch.
Somers shoots and misses
and Vaughn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaughn digs a good body shot into Somers's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vaughn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A punch combination from Vaughn misses.
Somers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Somers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Vaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaughn, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Vaughn!