PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gregory McVaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Idaho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

McVaughn
vs
Idaho

171 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory McVaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duncan Idaho!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

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

McVaughn tries to keep at a distance but Idaho has taken the fight into the clinch.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn crunches a lovely knee into Idaho's ribcage.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idaho.
Idaho digs a right hand underneath McVaughn's ribcage. McVaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Idaho blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Idaho is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Idaho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Idaho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
Idaho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Idaho is blocking nicely.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Idaho.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Idaho avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Idaho.
Idaho tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn scores with a hook to the body.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Idaho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Idaho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idaho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idaho.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Idaho blocks it with crossed arms.
Idaho managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Idaho controls his hands.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Idaho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Idaho avoids it.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idaho.
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
Idaho has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McVaughn after a bit of a struggle.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Idaho lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Idaho managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
A short uppercut from Idaho.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Idaho backwards.
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Idaho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Idaho prevents a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Idaho has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
Idaho has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McVaughn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gregory McVaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Idaho.
Idaho takes a knee to the side of the body.
McVaughn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Idaho.
McVaughn is working Idaho over against the cage.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Idaho's head.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idaho.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idaho's elbow.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Idaho is defending well for now.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Idaho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McVaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idaho's sensitive parts.

Idaho clinches with his opponent.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idaho.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Idaho blocks with his arms.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idaho.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idaho.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Idaho avoids the damage to the body.
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn gets underhooks to prevent Idaho's takedown attempt.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
Idaho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVaughn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Idaho's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
A short body shot lands from Idaho as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McVaughn obliges.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
Idaho tries to work over McVaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Idaho.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Idaho is defending well for now.
Idaho can't get the takedown.
Gregory McVaughn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Idaho lands a body shot.
Idaho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Idaho can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idaho lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McVaughn misses with a knee to the head.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Idaho blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Idaho avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idaho blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Idaho can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
McVaughn takes a shot to the head.
Idaho can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Idaho fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Idaho avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Idaho.
Idaho managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Idaho presses McVaughn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Idaho blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Idaho avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
Idaho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Idaho managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn stops a takedown attempt from Idaho.
Gregory McVaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duncan Idaho.
Idaho managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Idaho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Idaho.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Idaho blocks it.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Idaho blocks with his arms.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Idaho avoids the damage to the body.
Idaho can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Idaho blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Idaho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Idaho is blocking nicely.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Idaho avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
Idaho scores with a shoulder strike.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Idaho avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Idaho 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.
Idaho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Idaho landing with the ground and pound.
Idaho trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idaho postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Idaho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Idaho throwing strikes but missing.
Idaho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McVaughn is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idaho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Idaho postures up in McVaughn's guard and throws a big left but McVaughn blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idaho throwing strikes from guard but McVaughn blocks nicely.
McVaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Idaho throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McVaughn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Idaho is looking to work some ground and pound but McVaughn has wrist control.
Idaho throws a big right hand that misses.
McVaughn can't keep his opponent in guard - Idaho advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Idaho controlling the pace.
Idaho tries to pass the half guard into mount. McVaughn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Idaho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Duncan Idaho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but McVaughn is defending well.
McVaughn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Idaho has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Idaho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McVaughn keeping hold of Idaho's head, controlling as best he can.
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. Idaho connects with a nice short shot to McVaughn's temple.
Idaho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Idaho thows a huge punch but McVaughn dodges it nicely.
Idaho slips a nice elbow through McVaughn's hands, connecting with McVaughn's forehead.
Idaho not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Idaho works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idaho landing shots from mount.
Idaho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Idaho landing strikes from the mount and McVaughn is in trouble!
Duncan Idaho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Idaho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Idaho looking to finish with strikes here!
Idaho working McVaughn over with strikes here.
Idaho has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McVaughn's face.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Idaho working his ground and pound in the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVaughn is desperately trying to improve his position but Idaho has a good base and remains in mount.
McVaughn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Idaho throwing shots but McVaughn is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idaho working the head and body with strikes.
McVaughn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Idaho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Idaho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McVaughn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Idaho connects with a nice short shot to McVaughn's temple.
Idaho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Idaho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Idaho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Idaho is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Idaho looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Idaho wants to pass the guard but McVaughn is defending well.
Gregory McVaughn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Idaho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Idaho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McVaughn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!