PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Vaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evan D has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

D
vs
Vaughn

182 cm
22
153 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

170 cm
18
153 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan D!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vaughn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vaughn wants to control from the top but D keeps moving.
Vaughn looking to pass the guard.
Vaughn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vaughn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rick Vaughn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Vaughn doesn't succeed with the takedown

and D counters with a flying knee that drops Vaughn!

Vaughn is rocked!
D would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vaughn wants to sweep here but D controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

D gets to his feet. Vaughn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vaughn tries to score a power double leg takedown but D sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaughn somewhat.

Vaughn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

D throws Vaughn to one side and escapes!
Vaughn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and D counters with a big head kick but Vaughn shrugs it off.
Evan D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Vaughn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
D throws a head kick that Vaughn semi-blocks.

It looks like Rick Vaughn has been cut.
A head kick misses from D.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D fails to land with a series of punches.
D throws a nice looking combination but Vaughn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
D swinging wildly here.
Vaughn swinging wildly here.
D swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vaughn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
D throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
D defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vaughn.
D throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for D, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaughn with a poor takedown
and D counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
D scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
D is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and D counters with a three punch combo that has Vaughn backing up. Vaughn nods at D to acknowledge the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaughn.
D throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Vaughn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. D defends it nicely.
Evan D is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
D throws a nice looking combination but Vaughn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vaughn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vaughn.
Vaughn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan D dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Vaughn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

D throws a right and a left that Vaughn avoids nicely.
Vaughn misses with a takedown
and D counters with a big head kick but Vaughn shrugs it off.
D swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
D throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
D throws a series of punches but Vaughn avoids them all with ease.
D misses with a wild combination.
Evan D is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
D stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and D wants it to stay on the feet.

Vaughn drives through with a takedown into D's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
D is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaughn is controlling him.
D preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn is looking to work some ground and pound but D has wrist control.
Vaughn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughn 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.
Vaughn pushing down on D's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
D is refusing to be controlled, as Vaughn sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Vaughn stands up out of the half guard.
D moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vaughn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and D cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Evan D has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Vaughn.
D misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaughn shoots in looking for a takedown but D manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vaughn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Vaughn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
D is trying to stand up here but Vaughn is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn tries to pass the half guard into mount. D knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
D is staying active underneath Vaughn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Vaughn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vaughn sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Vaughn is looking for a kimura but D is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vaughn to get the leverage.
D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vaughn.
Vaughn wants to pass to mount but D is defending the position.
D is staying active underneath Vaughn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Vaughn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

D throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaughn dodges the punch combination from D.
D throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
Vaughn dodges the punch combination from D.
D throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Vaughn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Vaughn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, D has managed to free his arm - good work.

Vaughn is trying to work for a kimura but D is defending well.
D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vaughn.
D knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vaughn on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vaughn is taking a breather. D says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Vaughn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Vaughn is trying to work for a kimura but D is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vaughn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vaughn not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn wants to control but D is keeping him busy.
D is in trouble now - Vaughn has advanced to mount!
D wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vaughn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Vaughn controlling from the full mount.

Vaughn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… D is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by D and Vaughn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Vaughn decides to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughn 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

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