PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius's entrance music is Here we are Juggernaut by Coheed and Cambria. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Garcius
vs
Vaughan

183 cm
35
184 lbs
20 - 18 - 0

182 cm
20
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

The Knot

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamie Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Vaughan as Garcius shoots in.

Vaughan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garcius blocking some punches.
Vaughan throws a head punch that misses.
Vaughan is pressed up against the cage. Garcius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vaughan down to the mat. Vaughan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vaughan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcius sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Garcius is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaughan's half guard.
Vaughan taking some punishment here, with Garcius in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vaughan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Garcius gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vaughan misses with a lunging right hand

and Garcius counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaughan won't be happy with that.
Vaughan regains half guard.
Garcius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaughan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcius.
Garcius thows a huge punch but Vaughan dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing that Garcius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Garcius working Vaughan over with strikes.
Vaughan wants to control but Garcius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vaughan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcius.
Garcius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius is pressing down on Vaughan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vaughan is holding on for now.
Vaughan is looking for a sweep. Garcius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaughan's head.
Garcius throwing shots but Vaughan is blocking nicely.
Vaughan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vaughan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Garcius.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcius with the ground and pound but Vaughan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcius's guard. Nice move by Vaughan!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Garcius has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Vaughan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Garcius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaughan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaius Garcius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughan is looking to control Garcius's arms but Garcius gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vaughan has his back to the cage.

Vaughan gets control of Garcius's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vaughan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Garcius is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaughan has wrist control.
Garcius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vaughan looking for a sweep. Not yet Vaughan, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius postures up in Vaughan's guard and throws a big left but Vaughan blocks it.
Vaughan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaughan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaughan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcius works over Vaughan with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garcius is in close to Vaughan's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Vaughan looking for subs off his back but Garcius has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaius Garcius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Garcius shoots in and bounces Vaughan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garcius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vaughan's head.
Garcius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcius's guard. Nice move by Vaughan!

Vaughan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcius looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcius, not yet.
Vaughan won't allow Garcius to get back to his feet.
Jaius Garcius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaughan postures up in Garcius's guard and throws a big left but Garcius blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcius has wrist control.
Garcius seems keen to control Vaughan's posture.
Vaughan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcius is on top in guard.

Garcius cracks Vaughan with a solid left hand.
Garcius tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaughan is retaining full guard.
Garcius throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garcius won't allow Vaughan to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vaughan working a defensive guard but Garcius manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcius is chipping away with strikes.
Vaughan regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Garcius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughan defending well though.
Garcius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcius looks to land a strike but Vaughan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Garcius throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius advances position into side control!
Garcius throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vaughan works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vaughan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ground and pound from Garcius.
Garcius looks to land a strike but Vaughan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Garcius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcius lands a couple of digs.

Vaughan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcius has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vaughan trying to control the position.
Garcius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garcius's guard. Nice move by Vaughan!

Garcius is controlling Vaughan's posture.
Vaughan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughan 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.

Jaius Garcius dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Garcius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughan.
A swing and a miss from Vaughan.

Garcius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vaughan's guard.
Vaughan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garcius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaughan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaughan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vaughan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Garcius landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaughan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vaughan has momentary wrist control but Garcius slips an elbow through the middle.
Garcius advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Garcius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vaughan taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vaughan regains half guard.
Garcius wants to pass the guard but Vaughan is defending well.
Vaughan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Garcius content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughan can do to turn this around?
Vaughan can't keep his opponent in guard - Garcius advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vaughan taking some punishment here, with Garcius in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Garcius.
Garcius won't allow Vaughan to get back to his feet.
Garcius throws a strike but Vaughan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Garcius wants to stand but Vaughan is controlling the position.
Garcius avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vaughan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garcius wants to get back to his feet but Vaughan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Garcius controls Vaughan momentarily but Vaughan frees himself.
Jamie Vaughan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vaughan advances position into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Garcius is right now.
Garcius pushes Vaughan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vaughan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Garcius is looking for a sweep.
Vaughan is chipping away with strikes.
Garcius pushes Vaughan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vaughan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcius on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vaughan cracks Garcius with a big elbow.
Garcius is trying to buck Vaughan off.

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 Jaius Garcius.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcius, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaius Garcius!
Jaius Garcius thanked the fans post fight for their support.