PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory McVaughn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnarsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wardruna - Blood Eagle. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Ragnarsson
vs
McVaughn

165 cm
30
160 lbs
19 - 12 - 1

171 cm
29
155 lbs
7 - 5 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Revolution Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 2, fighting out of London, Gregory McVaughn!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson misses with a looping right.
Ragnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McVaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
McVaughn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ragnarsson loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
Ragnarsson checks a leg kick.
McVaughn scores with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnarsson. McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
McVaughn lands a nice shot that snaps Ragnarsson's head back.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. McVaughn saw that one coming.
McVaughn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ragnarsson's head backwards.

Ragnarsson closes the distance and pushes McVaughn back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Ragnarsson lands with a light punch inside.

Ragnarsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ragnarsson manages to end up in side control.
Ragnarsson working away.
Ragnarsson wants to control but McVaughn is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson is really struggling to control McVaughn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ragnarsson controlling from side mount.

Ragnarsson is trying to get an arm triangle but McVaughn is defending well.
McVaughn is looking to reverse the position.

Ragnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McVaughn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McVaughn tries to bench press Ragnarsson off him but Ragnarsson keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two 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.
Ragnarsson wants to control but McVaughn is keeping him busy.
McVaughn can't do much from the bottom here.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but McVaughn is working away.

Ragnarsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McVaughn tries to buck Ragnarsson off but Ragnarsson is having none of it.

Ragnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but McVaughn is working away.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ragnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McVaughn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McVaughn is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position.

Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McVaughn has escaped the position, nice work there.

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.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but McVaughn is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

McVaughn forces Ragnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
Ragnarsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McVaughn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVaughn.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ragnarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks with his arms.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ragnarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McVaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnarsson manages to avoid it.
McVaughn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ragnarsson. That did some damage!

Ragnarsson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McVaughn was covering up waiting for the punch and Ragnarsson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ragnarsson wants to pass the guard but McVaughn is keeping the position.
Ragnarsson is working hard here to advance position.

Ragnarsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ragnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ragnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ragnarsson drops back looking for a leg! McVaughn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McVaughn manages to kick Ragnarsson off! Ragnarsson jumps back into McVaughn's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ragnarsson trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard.
Sigurd Ragnarsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVaughn trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ragnarsson.

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.

McVaughn clinches.
McVaughn takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ragnarsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVaughn prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson is working for takedown but McVaughn is calmly controlling the position for now.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ragnarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ragnarsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Ragnarsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVaughn cracks Ragnarsson with a nice body shot.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn working Ragnarsson over with knees to the body.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by McVaughn.
I was talking to Ragnarsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ragnarsson working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ragnarsson lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a knee to the body.
McVaughn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Ragnarsson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ragnarsson managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McVaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnarsson backwards.

Ragnarsson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McVaughn regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn controlling the position.
Ragnarsson trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard.
McVaughn seems keen to control Ragnarsson's posture.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McVaughn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with a good body shot.
McVaughn stuns Ragnarsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but McVaughn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson is trying to drag McVaughn to the mat but McVaughn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by McVaughn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McVaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ragnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
A head kick from McVaughn lands but Ragnarsson takes it in his stride.

McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsson.

Ragnarsson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McVaughn regains guard immediately.
Ragnarsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McVaughn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McVaughn trying to control the position.
Ragnarsson 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.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVaughn wants to stand and escape but Ragnarsson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVaughn pulls Ragnarsson in close to prevent any damage.

Ragnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ragnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McVaughn trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

McVaughn pushes Ragnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ragnarsson is defending well for now.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Ragnarsson blocks it.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
Sigurd Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Ragnarsson is blocking nicely.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ragnarssons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ragnarsson.

Ragnarsson has hold of one of McVaughn's legs. McVaughn is fighting the takedown attempt but Ragnarsson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McVaughn controlling Ragnarsson's posture.
Ragnarsson tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVaughn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McVaughn looking to control.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.
Ragnarsson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McVaughn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McVaughn manages to get to full guard.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVaughn trying to control the position here.
Ragnarsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McVaughn's guard.

Ragnarsson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McVaughn sees it coming and defends easily.
McVaughn is staying active underneath Ragnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McVaughn trying to hold on to Ragnarsson's head to control him but Ragnarsson postures up.
Gregory McVaughn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura but McVaughn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnarsson to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McVaughn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
A victorious Gregory McVaughn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sigurd Ragnarsson stepped up to the mic, saying 'You win or you learn '.