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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon (ranked 3375 p4p, 353 weight class) and Hank Vaughn (ranked 5490 p4p, 486 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Vaughn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez De Calderon throws out a powerful jab.
Vaughn clinches.
Vaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fernandez De Calderon's elbow.
Vaughn working Fernandez De Calderon over with knees to the body.
Vaughn told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Vaughn throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernandez De Calderon.
A short right from Vaughn.
Vaughn misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaughn.
Vaughn tries a knee to the head but Fernandez De Calderon blocks it.
Vaughn tries to work over Fernandez De Calderon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaughns head.
Vaughn landing 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!
Vaughn misses with some punches.
Vaughn misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Fernandez De Calderon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vaughn digs a right hand into Fernandez De Calderon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernandez De Calderon's gas tank.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to maintain a safe position but Vaughn gets an underhook and turns Fernandez De Calderon into the cage.
Vaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Vaughn.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon looking to slow down the pace here.
Vaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fernandez De Calderon avoids it.
Vaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaughn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fernandez De Calderon wants the takedown. Vaughn is fighting it off but Fernandez De Calderon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vaughn's guard against the cage.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing strikes from guard but Vaughn blocks nicely.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to control but Vaughn is working from the bottom.
Vaughn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a strike but Vaughn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fernandez De Calderon has Vaughn pulled in close to control his posture.
Fernandez De Calderon looking for a sweep. Not yet Fernandez De Calderon, not yet.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to keep Vaughn in close.
Vaughn preventing the sweep.
Vaughn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez De Calderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez De Calderon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vaughn manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big elbow that misses.
Vaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fernandez De Calderon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vaughn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a strike but Vaughn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fernandez De Calderon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vaughn manages to get himself to full guard.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big elbow that misses.
Fernandez De Calderon throwing strikes from guard but Vaughn blocks nicely.
Vaughn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up in Vaughn's guard and throws a big left but Vaughn blocks it.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hank Vaughn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vaughn is looking to clinch.
Fernandez De Calderon works the jab nicely.
Fernandez De Calderon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Vaughn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernandez De Calderon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fernandez De Calderon avoiding damage as Vaughn throws knees to the body.
Fernandez De Calderon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fernandez De Calderon controlling the action here for a moment.
Vaughn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernandez De Calderon has Vaughn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vaughn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez De Calderon seems to be looking for submissions.
Vaughn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fernandez De Calderon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fernandez De Calderon's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fernandez De Calderon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vaughn's guard. Nice work there by Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to control but Vaughn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up.
Fernandez De Calderon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vaughn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fernandez De Calderon has a hand on Vaughn's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Vaughn takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fernandez De Calderon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vaughn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to escape the mount.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to hold on but Vaughn pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fernandez De Calderon wants to hold on but Vaughn pushes him away.
Vaughn wants to control the pace but Fernandez De Calderon is squirming around nicely.
Fernandez De Calderon is working to get back to half guard.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to lock up and control but Vaughn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vaughn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to reverse the position but Vaughn maintains control.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to reverse the position but instead Vaughn has taken his back - oops!
Vaughn keeps control of the position as Fernandez De Calderon tries to break free.
Vaughn is not going to allow Fernandez De Calderon to sit and survive in this position.
Fernandez De Calderon breaks Vaughn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hank Vaughn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vaughn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vaughn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fernandez De Calderon.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a looping right.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with a one two! Vaughn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Hank Vaughn has been cut.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez De Calderon.
Vaughn moves away from the strike by Fernandez De Calderon.
Vaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Fernandez De Calderon misses.
Vaughn only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fernandez De Calderon.
Vaughn darts in and clinches Fernandez De Calderon up against the cage.
Fernandez De Calderon letting Vaughn take a breather here.
Vaughn wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vaughn misses with some punches.
Fernandez De Calderon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vaughn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fernandez De Calderon shoots in and drives through. Vaughn sprawls well.
Fernandez De Calderon throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vaughn! But no joy.
Fernandez De Calderon connects with a body shot.
Vaughn moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaughn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fernandez De Calderon working aggressively here.
Fernandez De Calderon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Fernandez De Calderon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaughn's elbow.
Vaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez De Calderon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernandez De Calderon has Vaughn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vaughn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernandez De Calderon backwards.
Vaughn lands a good knee to the midsection. Fernandez De Calderon won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandez De Calderon blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vaughn.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fernandez De Calderon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fernandez De Calderon.
Vaughn lands an elbow just above Fernandez De Calderon 's eye.
Vaughn trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fernandez De Calderon.
Vaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Fernandez De Calderon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fernandez De Calderon has Vaughn pushed against the cage.
Fernandez De Calderon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fernandez De Calderon blocks it with crossed arms.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vaughn.
Vaughn lands a nice uppercut.
Hank Vaughn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fernandez De Calderon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vaughn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fernandez De Calderon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards.
Vaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hank Vaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez De Calderon has Vaughn pushed against the cage.
Fernandez De Calderon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vaughn prevents it.
Fernandez De Calderon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fernandez De Calderon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fernandez De Calderon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fernandez De Calderon tries to throw a body punch but Vaughn avoids it by throwing Fernandez De Calderon back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Fernandez De Calderon fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hank Vaughn.
I've got Vaughn 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon!
After winning the bout, Alvaro Fernandez De Calderon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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