PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Petrov (ranked 2607 p4p, 3156 weight class) and Darrion Vaughn (ranked 133 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Petrov
vs
Vaughn

178 cm
30
140
11 - 6 - 0

165 cm
29
140
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darrion Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Vaughn. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Vaughn throws a shot to the body.
Vaughn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vaughn throws a nice head kick!
Vaughn looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaughn defends it nicely.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Vaughn lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vaughn tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vaughn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Vaughn lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense.
Vaughn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov moves forwards but Vaughn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov moves out of range as Vaughn throws a body kick.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaughn, which made it look bad.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses.

Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaughn's half guard.
Petrov throwing shots but Vaughn is blocking nicely.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Vaughn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petrov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Vaughn dodges it nicely.

Vaughn is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrov stops Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Vaughn dodges it nicely.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Vaughn defends the submission attempt.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vaughn to regain full guard.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vaughn's head.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a strike but Vaughn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Petrov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vaughn has picked Petrov up and slammed him! Petrov can't keep hold of the triangle and Vaughn manages to pass to side control!
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vaughn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaughn swivels and escapes.
Vaughn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Petrov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Vaughn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Petrov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vaughn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vaughn throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vaughn throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vaughn misses with the combination.
Petrov is looking for a counter combo.
Vaughn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Vaughn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov shoots in but Vaughn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Vaughn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaughn catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Vaughn.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn scores with a one two! Petrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vaughn scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Vaughn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Vaughn - just one landing.
Vaughn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Petrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Vaughn with a nice calf kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Vaughn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vaughn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
Vaughn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vaughn is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vaughn throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov shoots in but Vaughn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vaughn with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Vaughn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov moves out of range as Vaughn throws a body kick.
Vaughn throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vaughn sprawls and moves away.
Vaughn punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Vaughn.
Petrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vaughn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Vaughn.

Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peter Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn tries to kick Petrov off but Petrov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrov.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Vaughn throws Petrov to one side and escapes!
Vaughn looks to throw a body kick

and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Vaughn fights it but they end up in guard.

Vaughn kicks Petrov off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaughn defends it nicely.
Vaughn with a nice cross.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughn circles away.
A cross from Vaughn lands.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Vaughn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Peter Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vaughn looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov feinted with a counter takedown.
Vaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Vaughn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrov is working Vaughn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vaughn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Petrov can't get the takedown.
Vaughn is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Vaughn holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaughn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Petrov.
Vaughn gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Petrov pulls guard successfully.

Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vaughn passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Vaughn stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vaughn jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Vaughn.
Vaughn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vaughn. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaughn swivels and escapes.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaughn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaughn tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaughn to the ground. Vaughn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vaughn jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vaughn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
As Vaughn looks to move away, Petrov throws a big counter combo but Vaughn just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaughn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Vaughn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughn circles away.
Vaughn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Vaughn coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Vaughn there.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaughn tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov 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.
Vaughn scores with a punch to the head.
Vaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Vaughn.
A jab lands there for Vaughn.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Peter Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaughn lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vaughn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion Vaughn!
Darrion Vaughn took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.