Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: EFC Izmir vs Zexi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Experiment Il scores with a hook to the body. McVaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment Il.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Experiment Il lands an uppercut.#BC#
Experiment Il pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVaughn cracks the inside of Experiment Il's front leg. #CL2#
McVaughn clinches up with Experiment Il and pushes him back against the cage.
Experiment Il is leaning against McVaughn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Experiment Il.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment Il lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Experiment Il's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it misses.
Experiment Il lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il wants to break free but McVaughn has control.
Experiment Il lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
McVaughn letting Experiment Il take a breather here.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn. #BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Experiment Il scores with a sloppy right hand. McVaughn should have avoided that one.
Experiment Il lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab, jab by Experiment Il - just one landing.
Experiment Il tries to land a leg kick but McVaughn saw it coming and moves away. #CL2#
Experiment Il gets tackled into the cage by McVaughn. McVaughn maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Experiment Il misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il blocking some punches.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment Il.
A short right from Experiment Il.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn is trying to maintain a safe position but Experiment Il gets an underhook and turns McVaughn into the cage.
McVaughn lands a left hand. #T2#
Experiment Il gets through McVaughn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from McVaughn.
Experiment Il takes a shot to the head.
Experiment Il slowing the pace effectively.
Experiment Il blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from McVaughn.
Experiment Il presses McVaughn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Experiment Il lands a hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Experiment Il misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment Il misses with the head strike.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Experiment Il throws a shot from downtown. McVaughn moves away and avoids it.
McVaughn slips under a jab from Experiment Il.
McVaughn lands a slapping body shot. #T3##CL2#
McVaughn has Experiment Il up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment Il backwards.
Experiment Il lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn leaning against his opponent.
Experiment Il is trying to maintain a safe position but McVaughn gets an underhook and turns Experiment Il into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Experiment Il throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment Il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVaughn cracks Experiment Il with a nice body shot.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
A knee to the head by Experiment Il.
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!
McVaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Experiment Il turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il scores with a jab. McVaughn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Experiment Il has managed to clinch.
Experiment Il lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Experiment Il tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Experiment Il blocks it with crossed arms.
Experiment Il misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Experiment Il has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A solid body kick from Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands a slapping body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment Il uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Finnish Experiment Il will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Experiment Il circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVaughn is looking to clinch. #CL#
Experiment Il darts in and clinches McVaughn up against the cage.#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
McVaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Experiment Il, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like McVaughn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Experiment Il swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Experiment Il throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Experiment Il.
McVaughn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McVaughn lands an elbow that stopped Experiment Il in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Experiment Il with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Experiment Il pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment Il lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Experiment Il. #T1#
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Experiment Il breaks the clinch.
Experiment Il cracks McVaughn with a right hand to the side of the head.
McVaughn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Experiment Il scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Experiment Il creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Experiment Il manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Experiment Il. Those never looked like landing.
McVaughn wants to clinch up but Experiment Il keeps it at a distance.
McVaughn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Experiment Il misses with a low kick as McVaughn jumps back.
McVaughn is looking to clinch.
Experiment Il is looking to counter punch.
Experiment Il misses with a body shot.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
The fighters circling - Experiment Il throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Experiment Il.
Experiment Il throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
McVaughn instigates a clinch.
Experiment Il goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McVaughn stalling in the clinch but Experiment Il improves position.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn looking to slow down the pace here.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Experiment Il working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn tries to work over Experiment Il's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment Il's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Experiment Il has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Experiment Il blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Experiment Il blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
Experiment Il working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment Ils head. #BC#
Experiment Il escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Experiment Il swats away the attempt to clinch by McVaughn.
Experiment Il scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment Il thumps McVaughn with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick but Experiment Il checks it.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVaughn can do to turn this around?
McVaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment Il throws a shot to the body.
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Experiment Il.
Some wild striking there from Experiment Il.
McVaughn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Experiment Il has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Experiment Il stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Experiment Il slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Experiment Il swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Experiment Il blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn fails with an attempt to clinch.
McVaughn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Experiment Il scores with a body shot.
Experiment Il lands with a slapping head kick.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Experiment Il is having none of it.
McVaughn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Experiment Il cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
McVaughn is rocked!
McVaughn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Experiment Ils jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McVaughn is still on wobbly legs! Can Experiment Il finish him?
Experiment Il thuds a left hand into McVaughn's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment Il scores with a body shot.
McVaughn is breathing heavily.
Experiment Il lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Finnish Experiment Il!
After the fight, Finnish Experiment Il was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 1
Date: Sep 30, 2019

#R1#
McVaughn is looking to clinch.
The Zealot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Zealot lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McVaughn backs up against the cage.
McVaughn thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
McVaughn clinches.
The Zealot wants to break free but McVaughn has control.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn effectively controlling the action here.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
The Zealot blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as The Zealot controls his hands.
McVaughn effectively controlling the action here.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but The Zealot avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn works on The Zealot's body with a couple of short punches.
The Zealot wants to get back to striking at distance but McVaughn won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McVaughn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McVaughn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Our sources have told us that The Zealot has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but The Zealot avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Zealot's elbow.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
The Zealot avoids the elbow strike from McVaughn, against the cage.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands an elbow just above The Zealot 's eye.
McVaughn is leaning against The Zealot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but The Zealot is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Zealot's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards. #T3#
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Zealot's elbow.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Zealot prevents a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
McVaughn is leaning against The Zealot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but The Zealot avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
McVaughn has The Zealot pushed against the cage.
McVaughn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn working aggressively here. #T4#
McVaughn working aggressively here.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Zealot's face.
The Zealot is trying to push McVaughn away but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
The Zealot blocks an elbow strike.
The Zealot managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
The Zealot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McVaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but The Zealot blocks with his arms.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn dominated that 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.
#R2#
McVaughn wants to clinch
and The Zealot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Zealot.#CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
The Zealot blocks the elbow strike.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Zealot is trying to break free.
McVaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McVaughn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Zealot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Zealot has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn. #BC#
The Zealot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVaughn misses with a lunging right hand
letting The Zealot counter with a right hand. #CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch.
McVaughn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVaughn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning The Zealot up against the cage.
The Zealot is trying to break the clinch but McVaughn is controlling him.
McVaughn pushes The Zealot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McVaughn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
The Zealot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Zealot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
McVaughn rushes The Zealot and presses him up against the cage.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn is leaning against The Zealot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as The Zealot controls the action.
McVaughn keeps control of The Zealot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McVaughn is pushing The Zealot up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
The Zealot is trying to push McVaughn away but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
McVaughn tries a body shot but The Zealot blocks it.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Zealot's elbow.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for McVaughn.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
The Zealot is trying to push McVaughn away but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn is trying to maintain a safe position but The Zealot gets an underhook and turns McVaughn into the cage.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
The Zealot can't break the clinch. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
McVaughn taking a breather.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
The Zealot manages to break the clinch.
The Zealot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McVaughn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Zealots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as The Zealot controls the action.
McVaughn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
The Zealot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Zealot stalks McVaughn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McVaughn's face. McVaughn staggers backwards, shaken.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVaughn wants to clinch but The Zealot slips to the side
and The Zealot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Zealot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Zealot swats away the attempt to clinch by McVaughn.
The Zealot appears to be looking for a big counter.
McVaughn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McVaughn duly obliges.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but The Zealot pushes him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from McVaughn.#CL2#
McVaughn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but The Zealot avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn working The Zealot over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land. #T1#
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as The Zealot controls his hands.
McVaughn tries a body shot but The Zealot blocks it.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Zealot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn lands a right hand.
McVaughn misses with an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for McVaughn.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
The Zealot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of The Zealot's head.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but The Zealot has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn stalling against the cage. #T2#
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn works on The Zealot's body with a couple of short punches.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, McVaughn throws an elbow but misses.
McVaughn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Zealot is trying to break free.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from McVaughn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot. #T3#
McVaughn stalls.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Zealot.
The Zealot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing The Zealot up against the cage.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
McVaughn is trying to stall.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but The Zealot blocks with his arms. #T4#
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Zealot wants to break free but McVaughn has control.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
McVaughn trying to stall but The Zealot improves his position.
McVaughn slows down the pace here.
A knee to the head by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn stalling in the clinch but The Zealot improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
McVaughn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Zealot, pushing him back against the cage.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
McVaughn keeps control of The Zealot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
The Zealot manages to break the clinch.
McVaughn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McVaughn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws the left hand but The Zealot avoids the punch easily.
The Zealot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot cracks McVaughn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McVaughn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and The Zealot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McVaughn is looking to clinch but The Zealot is avoiding it.
The Zealot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McVaughn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and The Zealot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
The Zealot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McVaughn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McVaughn throws a head kick but The Zealot moves out of range.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from The Zealot.
McVaughn looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Zealot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Zealot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Zealot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Zealot is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McVaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Zealot keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from McVaughn.
The Zealot connects with a looping right hand.
McVaughn is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - The Zealot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masada The Zealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Zealot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch.
The Zealot takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Zealot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVaughn just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Zealot's brow.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
McVaughn has The Zealot pressed against the cage. #BC#
The Zealot breaks from the clinch.
The Zealot jabs McVaughn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
McVaughn tries to clinch but The Zealot is having none of it. #CL2#
McVaughn clinches up against the cage.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but The Zealot blocks it. #T3#
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The Zealot blocking some punches.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as The Zealot controls the action.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McVaughn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by The Zealot.
McVaughn is trying to stall.
The Zealot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land. #T4#
The Zealot is trying to force a seperation but McVaughn has the dominant position.
The Zealot can't break the clinch.
McVaughn tries to work over The Zealot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Zealot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but The Zealot is blocking nicely.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but The Zealot avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
The Zealot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
McVaughn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McVaughn defending well as The Zealot loads up on a big left hand.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Zealot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Zealot tries to bum rush McVaughn with a series of wild strikes but McVaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McVaughn walks into a straight right hand from The Zealot.
The Zealot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from The Zealot. Those never looked like landing.
McVaughn throws out a counter right but The Zealot avoids it with no problem.
McVaughn ducks right into an uppercut from The Zealot.
McVaughn darts in trying to clinch
and The Zealot counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McVaughn darts in and clinches The Zealot up against the cage.
The Zealot wants to break the clinch but can't.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by The Zealot.
McVaughn misses with the head strike. #T1#
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Zealot backwards.
McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Zealot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
A short right from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Zealot. #T2#
McVaughn tries a body shot but The Zealot blocks it.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot avoids the elbow strike from McVaughn, against the cage.
McVaughn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through The Zealot's defenses.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
McVaughn taking a breather.
McVaughn throws an elbow that misses.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Zealots head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn tries to work over The Zealot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVaughn just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Zealot's brow. #T3#
The Zealot blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Zealot as McVaughn tries to tie him up.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masada The Zealot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by The Zealot.
McVaughn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Zealot's efforts to push away.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but The Zealot blocks it.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
McVaughn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McVaughn throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
The Zealot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Zealot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Zealot is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Zealot keeps the fight on the outside.
The Zealot appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Zealot throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.
McVaughn fails with an attempt to clinch.
McVaughn feints and then cracks The Zealot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow The Zealot down.
McVaughn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McVaughn tries to clinch up
and The Zealot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McVaughn misses the jab.
McVaughn throws a big shot that misses.
The Zealot lands a really nice looking cross but McVaughn seems unphased.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregory McVaughn.
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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory McVaughn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Trash Fights 23(155 structure)
Date: Mar 10, 2019

#R1##CL#
McVaughn darts in and clinches Szczęsny up against the cage.
Szczęsny is trying to maintain a safe position but McVaughn gets an underhook and turns Szczęsny into the cage.
Szczęsny has McVaughn pushed against the cage.
Szczęsny is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Szczęsny stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position.
Szczęsny is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
McVaughn gets tackled into the cage by Szczęsny. Szczęsny maintains the clinch.
Szczęsny trying to stall but McVaughn improves his position.
McVaughn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Szczęsny up against the cage.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny looking to slow down the pace here.
McVaughn letting Szczęsny take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.#T1#
McVaughn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Szczęsny's efforts to push away.
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny looking to slow down the pace here.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Szczęsny avoids it.
McVaughn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McVaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from McVaughn as the two fighters clinch.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Szczęsny's head.
Szczęsny stalling against the cage.
McVaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
Come on Szczęsny - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Szczęsny. #T2#
Szczęsny tries to work over McVaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Szczęsny looking to stall.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
Szczęsny tries to stall but McVaughn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Szczęsny takes a knee to the side of the body.
McVaughn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Szczęsny throws an elbow that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from McVaughn.
McVaughn leaning against his opponent.
McVaughn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Szczęsny trying to stall but McVaughn improves his position.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McVaughn as Szczęsny tries to tie him up.
Szczęsny stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position. #T3#
Szczęsny takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Victor Szczęsny has been cut.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #ROC#
Szczęsny is rocked!
McVaughn lands a right hand.
Szczęsny is still on wobbly legs! Can McVaughn finish him?
McVaughn lands a big right hand that drops Szczęsny! The killer instinct kicks in and McVaughn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McVaughn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory McVaughn!
Gregory McVaughn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Trash Fights 18(155 structure)
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
McVaughn avoids the head kick by Ballesteros.
Ballesteros looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ballesteros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McVaughn pinned against the cage. McVaughn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
McVaughn instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
Ballesteros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ballesteross head.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn lands a body shot in the clinch.
McVaughn stalls.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
McVaughn lands a right hand. #T1#
McVaughn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ballesteros up against the cage.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballesteros uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
Ballesteros blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn pushes Ballesteros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ballesteros takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Ballesteros is blocking nicely. #T2#
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on McVaughn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Ballesteros's ribcage. Ballesteros let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
McVaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McVaughn continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn lands with a light punch inside.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head. #T3#
McVaughn lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ballesteros controls his hands.
A short left from McVaughn.
Ballesteros changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McVaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good exchange - McVaughn coming out on top.#CL2#
McVaughn has closed the distance and engaged Ballesteros in a clinch.
McVaughn is pressed up against the cage. Ballesteros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McVaughn down to the mat. McVaughn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seve Ballesteros. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McVaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
McVaughn is stalling here.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Ballesteros's head.
McVaughn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Ballesteros is rocked!
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McVaughn gets through Ballesteros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Ballesteros is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McVaughn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
Ballesteros blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ballesteros uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Ballesteros's head.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Ballesteros.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
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!
#R2##CL2#
McVaughn pushes Ballesteros up against the cage in a clinch.
Ballesteros seems to have got his legs back now.
A frustrated look appears on Ballesteros's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ballesteros's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Seve Ballesteros has been cut.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from McVaughn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballesteros.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ballesteros is trying to push McVaughn away but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn pushes Ballesteros back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn is working Ballesteros over against the cage.
McVaughn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McVaughn.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ballesteros backwards.
Ballesteros blocking some punches.
McVaughn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McVaughn.
McVaughn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McVaughn pushes Ballesteros back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ballesteros avoids it.
Ballesteros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
McVaughn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ballesteros trying to control the position but instead, McVaughn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ballesteros into the cage.
McVaughn is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Ballesteros tries to break McVaughn's hands from around his neck, McVaughn unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Ballesteros will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gregory McVaughn!
Gregory McVaughn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Trash Fights 14(155 structure)
Date: Feb 13, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from McVaughn.#CL#
McVaughn moves into the clinch.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Pedan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pedan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pedan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Pedan working aggressively here.
Pedan misses with an elbow over the top.
McVaughn landing knees to the body.
Pedan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedan managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Pedan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Pedan.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn working Pedan over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pedan.
Pedan avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
A short right from Pedan.
Pedan working aggressively here.
McVaughn tries to work over Pedan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Pedan tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
Pedan missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Pedan blocks it.
Pedan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pedan lands an elbow inside.
Pedan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pedan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Pedan avoids the damage to the body.
Pedan misses with the head strike.
Pedan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
Pedan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
Pedan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn lands a body punch.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Pedan's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pedan lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Pedan.
Pedan misses with a punch on the inside.
Pedan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pedan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pedan pushes off an throws an elbow but McVaughn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pedan lands a left hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Pedan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedan working aggressively here.
Pedan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.
Pedan lands a body punch.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Pedan.
Pedan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Pedan prevents a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to work over Pedan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pedan.
Pedan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Pedan.
Pedan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Pedan blocks an uppercut.
Pedan lands with a light punch inside.
Pedan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pedan.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pedan just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pedan throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedan blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McVaughn avoids the elbow strike from Pedan, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedan.
Pedan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Pedan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pedan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pedan up against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McVaughn is trying to maintain a safe position but Pedan gets an underhook and turns McVaughn into the cage.
Pedan misses with the head strike.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Pedan.
Pedan misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexander Pedan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pedan throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.#CL#
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Pedan.
Pedan avoids a wild elbow strike from McVaughn.
Pedan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pedan dodges an elbow strike from McVaughn.
Pedan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedan managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Pedan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
Pedan pushes off an throws an elbow but McVaughn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pedan unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from McVaughn.
Pedan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Pedan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from Pedan.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
A knee to the head by McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Pedan takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pedan is defending well for now.
Pedan misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pedan's elbow.
Pedan trying to land knees to the body.
Pedan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pedan lands an elbow that stopped McVaughn in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pedan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Pedan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pedan pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pedan just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
Pedan digs a right hand underneath McVaughn's ribcage. McVaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pedan lands a left hand.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Pedan missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Pedan.
Pedan takes an elbow to the forehead.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Pedan.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Pedan misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn wants to stall.
McVaughn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from McVaughn.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pedan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pedan up against the cage.
Pedan blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
Pedan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pedan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land. #T4#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pedan as McVaughn tries to tie him up.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pedan avoids it.
A short right from Pedan.
McVaughn misses with a knee to the head.
Pedan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn tries to stall but Pedan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pedan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedan.
Pedan blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedan lands with a short shot to the head.
Pedan tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
Pedan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Pedan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod.
That's time! McVaughn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Some wild striking there from McVaughn.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pedan.
Pedan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pedan circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Pedan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedan scores with a shot to the body.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Pedan moves out of range.
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pedan can pounce on him. #CL#
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
Pedan blocking some punches.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedan trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pedan backwards. #T1#
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Pedan avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
Pedan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pedan pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gregory McVaughn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Pedan blocks it.
Pedan takes a knee right on the jaw!
McVaughn lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedan.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pedan blocks it with crossed arms.
Pedan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn lands with a short shot to the head.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Pedan works on McVaughn's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Pedan pushes McVaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pedan blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pedan just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Pedan.
Pedan pushes off an throws an elbow but McVaughn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Pedan.
Pedan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedan misses with an elbow strike.
McVaughn stalls.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pedan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedan lands with a left to the head.
Pedan swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Pedan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pedan blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn pushes off an throws an elbow but Pedan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pedan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pedan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Pedan blocks it.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pedan tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Pedan back against the cage.
Pedan blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pedan.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
Pedan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedan tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
Pedan scores with a shot to the side of McVaughn's head.
Pedan lands with a right to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pedan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pedan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedan.
McVaughn pushes off an throws an elbow but Pedan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVaughn working Pedan over with knees to the body.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Pedan throws knees to the body.
Pedan missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pedan lands a body shot.
Pedan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McVaughns head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pedan.
Pedan lands a nice uppercut.
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Pedan.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Pedan.
Well Pedan 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Pedan!

Event: Trash Fights 10(155 structure)
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
McVaughn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Pain dives in and grabs McVaughn's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVaughn pushes down on Pain's head and hops out.
Pain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries a quick counter leg kick but Pain is wise to it.#CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pain has McVaughn pushed against the cage.
McVaughn lands a right hand.
McVaughn looking to stall.
Pain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pain tries for a takedown but McVaughn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
McVaughn misses with some punches.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
McVaughn pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pain tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pain.
Pain misses with a punch to the body.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow. #BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Pain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McVaughn's guard.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McVaughn holds on and takes a little breather.
Pain trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pain trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
McVaughn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Pain lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McVaughn holds on and takes a little breather.
Pain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McVaughn keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McVaughn is keeping the position for now.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McVaughn's head.
Pain wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McVaughn is controlling Pain's posture.
Pain postures up.
Pain trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
Pain working some strikes from top position.
McVaughn has Pain pulled in close to control his posture.
McVaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain stands up over McVaughn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard. #T4#
Pain passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pain lands a decent elbow from side control.
McVaughn is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it.
McVaughn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McVaughn is trying to improve his position.
Pain throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pain scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn is trying to improve his position.
McVaughn wants to control but Pain postures up.
Pain landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura but McVaughn is defending well.
Pain working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royal Pain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
McVaughn drives through and clinches with Pain against the cage.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
Pain blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVaughn can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
Pain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McVaughn.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McVaughn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McVaughn trying to stall but Pain improves his position.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn working Pain over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain is trying to push McVaughn away but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pain tries to work over McVaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
McVaughn slowing the pace effectively.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pain.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Pain blocks an elbow strike from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a right hand.
Pain can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McVaughn as Pain tries to tie him up.
Pain 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McVaughn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McVaughn leaning his opponent against the cage.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Pain.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
McVaughn trying to stall but Pain improves his position.
McVaughn leaning his opponent against the cage.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McVaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Pain gets tackled into the cage by McVaughn. McVaughn maintains the clinch. #T3#
Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McVaughn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Pain is blocking nicely.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike.
Pain lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVaughn prevents it.
McVaughn stops a takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McVaughn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn pressing his opponent against the cage.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
A short right from McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Pain.
McVaughn stalls.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
Pain dodges an elbow strike from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pain is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
McVaughn gets a clinch.
McVaughn tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
McVaughn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McVaughn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVaughn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pain.
McVaughn feints a counter leg kick.
Jab by McVaughn.#CL2#
McVaughn clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
Pain misses with a punch to the body.
Pain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVaughn.
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McVaughn crunches a lovely knee into Pain's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
A short uppercut from Pain.
McVaughn lands a body punch.
Pain trying to control the position but instead, McVaughn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pain into the cage.#T1#
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pain up against the cage.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn prevents a takedown attempt there.
McVaughn landing knees to the head.
Pain blocks the elbow strike.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Pain.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pain can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch.#T2#
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain goes for a takedown attempt but McVaughn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Pain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McVaughn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McVaughn has Pain pulled in close to control his posture.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pain 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.#T3#
McVaughn trying to control the position.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain cracks McVaughn with a solid left hand.
Pain is fighting to break McVaughn's control of his arms but McVaughn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Pain is in close to McVaughn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVaughn is controlling Pain's posture.
Pain postures up and lands a big shot to McVaughn's brow.
McVaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McVaughn is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McVaughn controlling Pain's posture. #T4#
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain passes into half guard.
McVaughn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McVaughn trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McVaughn defends it well.
Pain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Royal Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McVaughn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pain works his way into full mount!
Pain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregory McVaughn.
I think McVaughn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gregory McVaughn!
After winning the bout, Gregory McVaughn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.

Event: Trash Fights 6 (155 Structure)
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Santana stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Santana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santana connects with a solid leg kick.
Santana lands a glancing blow to the side of McVaughn's head.
Santana tries a head kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Santana.
McVaughn is breathing heavily.
McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick.
Santana cracks a nice hook into McVaughn's ribs.
Santana thuds his shin into the meat of McVaughn's side.
Santana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santana scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana connects with a solid leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Santana catches McVaughn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McVaughn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Santana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santana's corner calls for a 1-2. Santana obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Santana lands with a kick to the ribs.
Santana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Santana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McVaughn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Santana, right into the meat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Santana! #T1#
Santana thows a body kick. McVaughn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santana connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Santana lands with a good body shot.
McVaughn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santana fails to land with a series of punches.
Santana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Santana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McVaughn.
Santana lands a high kick!
Santana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santana thumps McVaughn with a low kick.
Santana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Santana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McVaughn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santana - the referee stops the clock and McVaughn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santana. McVaughn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Santana connects with a nice looking jab.
Santana fakes the leg kick and cracks McVaughn in the body.
Santana lands with a kick to the temple. McVaughn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McVaughn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Santana lands a leg kick that knocks McVaughn off balance momentarily.#T2#
Santana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santana scores with a shot to the body.
Santana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC2#
McVaughn is rocked!
Santana circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! McVaughn drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Santana follows McVaughn to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Santana!
A relieved looking Antonio Santana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Trash Fights 5
Date: Jan 11, 2019

#R1#
Monroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McVaughn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monroe wants to slow McVaughn down by chopping away at his legs.
McVaughn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McVaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe throws a quick counter head kick but McVaughn was just out of range.
McVaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVaughn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn lands a jab.
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice shot lands for Monroe.
McVaughn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monroe throws a head kick that half lands.
Monroe misses the jab.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range.
A cross from Monroe lands.
McVaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
McVaughn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVaughn scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
McVaughn misses with a looping left.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but McVaughn moved out of range.
Monroe throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn moves out of range of the strikes.
McVaughn cracks Monroe with a good jab.
McVaughn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McVaughn avoids a punch combination nicely.
McVaughn scores with a nice head shot.
Monroe sizes up McVaughn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Monroe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McVaughn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
McVaughn takes one to the chin there.
McVaughn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Monroe moves out of range.
McVaughn takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
McVaughn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVaughn.
Monroe moves away from the strike by McVaughn.
Monroe throws a wild body kick that McVaughn sees coming a mile off.
Monroe tries to bum rush McVaughn with a series of wild strikes but McVaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monroe blocks a jab.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the body
and Monroe counters with a one-two to the body.
Monroe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McVaughn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McVaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monroe moves out of range as McVaughn strikes.
McVaughn misses with a few strikes there.
McVaughn avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by McVaughn there.
Monroe moves away from the strike by McVaughn.
McVaughn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Monroe pushes him away.
McVaughn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
A right-left combo lands from McVaughn.
McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
McVaughn throws out a counter right but Monroe avoids it with no problem.
McVaughn throws out a powerful jab.
McVaughn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVaughn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McVaughn tests Monroe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Monroe tries to work over McVaughn's front leg with a kick but McVaughn checks it. #T4#
McVaughn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
McVaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McVaughn.
Monroe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McVaughn at a distance.
Nice body punch from Monroe.
Monroe is looking to score with low kicks.
McVaughn throws out a loose jab but Monroe uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Monroe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
McVaughn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Monroe.
Monroe blocks a jab.
McVaughn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
McVaughn lands a jab.
A nice combination there by Monroe.
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.
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.
#R2#
McVaughn throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from McVaughn misses its intended target.
Monroe misses the jab.
McVaughn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. McVaughn saw that one coming.
A combination from McVaughn does no damage.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe throws a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monroe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe misses with a head kick.
Monroe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Colin Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McVaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monroe's sensitive parts.
McVaughn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe sizes up McVaughn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVaughn.
A low kick from Monroe is predictable there
and McVaughn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick by Monroe misses
and McVaughn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McVaughn lands a right hook to the body.
McVaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Monroe's head.
McVaughn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping leg kick lands for McVaughn.
McVaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Monroe misses with a hook. McVaughn ducked under it nicely.
Monroe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McVaughn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVaughn's head backwards.
McVaughn misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Monroe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVaughn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe missing with a left hand there. McVaughn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination.
McVaughn misses with a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
McVaughn scores with a jab to the head.
Monroe tests McVaughn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McVaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVaughn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Monroe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McVaughn's head backwards.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McVaughn to score with a decent uppercut.
Monroe throws a combination. McVaughn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McVaughn lands the left hand.
Monroe throws a leg kick
and McVaughn counters with a three punch combo that has Monroe backing up. Monroe nods at McVaughn to acknowledge the strikes.
McVaughn connects with a single shot there.
McVaughn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
McVaughn misses with a right hand
and Monroe counters with a straight right hand.
McVaughn misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a nice leg kick.
McVaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Monroe half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McVaughn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
McVaughn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range.
McVaughn lands with a right hand.
McVaughn throws a combination that misses
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
McVaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
McVaughn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monroe circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe misses the shot to the body.
Monroe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to clinch up but Monroe circles away and keeps his distance.
McVaughn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McVaughn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McVaughn.
Monroe lands a right hook to the body.
Monroe cracks McVaughn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McVaughn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVaughn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Monroe misses with a two punch combination.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monroe lands a glancing blow to the side of McVaughn's head.
Monroe throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Monroe.
McVaughn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monroe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McVaughn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVaughn.
It seemed like McVaughn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Colin Monroe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVaughn moves away.
McVaughn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
McVaughn misses with an uppercut
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.
McVaughn throws an off balance right hand
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but McVaughn moved out of range.
Monroe sets himself, and McVaughn steps forward looking for the clinch! Monroe avoids it this time.
That kick from McVaughn tenderised Monroe's leg. Monroe is trying to keep his angry face on.
McVaughn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of McVaughn's head but McVaughn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McVaughn can pounce on him.
McVaughn misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a low kick, right behind McVaughn 's knee.
Monroe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe misses with a hook. McVaughn ducked under it nicely. #T1#
McVaughn misses with a straight left.
McVaughn scores with a sloppy right hand. Monroe should have avoided that one.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Monroe counter with a right hand.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McVaughn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McVaughn moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe defending well as McVaughn loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Monroe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
McVaughn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monroe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McVaughn! But no joy.
McVaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe thumps McVaughn with a low kick.
Monroe throws a nice head kick! #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McVaughn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monroe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McVaughn can pounce on him.
Monroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
McVaughn throws a leg kick
and Monroe counters with a stiff right hand.
Monroe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by McVaughn.
McVaughn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McVaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monroe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVaughn misses the shot to the body.
McVaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Monroe scores with a hook.
McVaughn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T3#
McVaughn misses the shot to the body.
As McVaughn looks to move away, Monroe throws a big counter combo but McVaughn just gets out of the way.
McVaughn throws a right hand that Monroe ducks under and follows up with a left that Monroe also avoids with ease.
Monroe throws a head kick that half lands.
Danga de danga de dang - McVaughn scores with a four punch combination!
Monroe moves away from the strike by McVaughn.
Monroe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A good leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws the left hand but McVaughn avoids the punch easily.
Monroe blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Monroe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McVaughn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McVaughn's head.
McVaughn moves out of range of the strikes.
Monroe thuds his right hand into McVaughn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
McVaughn throws a nice looking combination but Monroe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McVaughn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
McVaughn is rocked!
McVaughn drops his hands momentarily and Monroe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McVaughn is still on wobbly legs! Can Monroe finish him?#CL2#
McVaughn drives through and clinches with Monroe against the cage. #BC#
Monroe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monroe staying out of range there.
McVaughn misses with a body shot.
Monroe scores with a nice head shot.
Monroe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Monroe throws a shot to the body.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that Monroe avoids nicely.
Monroe lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
McVaughn instigates a clinch. #BC#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
McVaughn looks to throw the jab but Monroe is out of range.
McVaughn misses with a hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monroe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Monroe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a body punch but Monroe moves out of range.
McVaughn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McVaughn misses with a left hand
and Monroe counters with a straight that turns McVaughn's legs to rubber! Monroe pushes forward with more strikes and McVaughn goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Monroe!
A very excited looking Colin Monroe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Trash Fights 2
Date: Jan 02, 2019

#R1#
McVaughn tries to bum rush Sands with a series of wild strikes but Sands uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sands dives in and grabs McVaughn's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVaughn pushes down on Sands's head and hops out.
Sands tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVaughn swivels and escapes.
Sands fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sands tries to break the clinch but McVaughn is controlling the position.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sands up against the cage.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
McVaughn crunches a lovely knee into Sands's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sands's elbow.
Sands is looking for a takedown.
McVaughn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
McVaughn pushes Sands back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sands tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sands can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from McVaughn. #TD#
Sands pulls guard effortlessly.
McVaughn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that McVaughn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McVaughn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sands swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
McVaughn throwing strikes but missing.
Sands keeping moving, preventing McVaughn from controlling successfully.
Sands is trying to keep McVaughn in close.
McVaughn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
McVaughn throws a strike but Sands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McVaughn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from McVaughn.
McVaughn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McVaughn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McVaughn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Sands throwing strikes but missing.
McVaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McVaughn is trying to keep Sands in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sands takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sands misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. McVaughn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McVaughn pushes Sands away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn dominated that 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.
#R2#
Sands tries for a takedown but McVaughn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sands with a lazy takedown attempt
and McVaughn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sands takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sands is defended easily by McVaughn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Sands. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sands tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McVaughn just stands there and leans against the cage.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sands is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McVaughn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Bobby Sands has been cut.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Sands goes for a takedown attempt but McVaughn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McVaughn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McVaughn misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Sands misses the target.
Sands tries for a takedown but McVaughn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sands 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McVaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McVaughn lands a two punch combo.
Sands closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVaughn circles away.
McVaughn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sands.
McVaughn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
McVaughn digs a good hook to Sands's body.
McVaughn connects with a crisp jab.
McVaughn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sands moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by McVaughn. That's going to slow Sands down. #T2#
McVaughn scores with a jab. Sands acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sands is trying hard to land a takedown here. McVaughn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McVaughn scores with a jab. Sands acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sands tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVaughn defends well and Sands ends up having to push McVaughn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sands wants to clinch up but McVaughn keeps it at a distance.
McVaughn cracks Sands with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVaughn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McVaughn lands with a nice combination. Sands backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#
Sands is rocked!#CL#
Sands closes the distance and pushes McVaughn back into the cage.
Oh Sands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice elbow from McVaughn.
The referee calls for McVaughn to work.
McVaughn pushes Sands back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McVaughn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sands takes a shot to the head.
Clinched against the cage, McVaughn lands a big elbow that drops Sands! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sands is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory McVaughn!
Gregory McVaughn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: OFC 389: Wyatt vs Alzado II
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
McVaughn misses with a few strikes there.
MacAuliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe dives in for a single leg takedown but McVaughn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacAuliffe needs to keep his hands up - McVaughn had a free shot at his head there.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A decent looking cross lands there for McVaughn.
MacAuliffe misses with a double jab.
MacAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McVaughn missing with a left hand there. MacAuliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
McVaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by MacAuliffe.
MacAuliffe is trying to pull guard but McVaughn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but MacAuliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head.
MacAuliffe blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a body punch. #TD#
MacAuliffe pulls McVaughn into guard.
McVaughn wants to get up but he can't break MacAuliffe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McVaughn tries to free his leg and advance position but MacAuliffe is retaining full guard. #T2#
McVaughn wanted to stand there but MacAuliffe had control of the position. #SUB#
McVaughn got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McVaughn has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.
MacAuliffe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McVaughn postures up.
McVaughn is looking to work some ground and pound but MacAuliffe has wrist control.
McVaughn sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McVaughn wants to get up but he can't break MacAuliffe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
McVaughn got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacAuliffe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McVaughn has managed to get both his arms back between MacAuliffe's legs - danger averted.
McVaughn wants to get up but he can't break MacAuliffe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3##SUB#
McVaughn avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
MacAuliffe looking for a guillotine here but McVaughn defends easily. #SUB#
McVaughn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McVaughn trying to control but MacAuliffe is working from the bottom.
MacAuliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
MacAuliffe pushes a forearm under McVaughn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McVaughn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baeddan MacAuliffe!
During a confident post fight interview, Baeddan MacAuliffe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFC 386: Hauser vs Wyatt II
Date: Oct 31, 2018

#R1#
McVaughn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from McVaughn.
McVaughn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bestarsson throws a looping overhand right but McVaughn ducks down to avoid it.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bestarsson is looking to counter punch.
McVaughn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McVaughn fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McVaughn throws a one two combo.
Bestarsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Bestarsson pushes him off.
Bestarsson keeps McVaughn at a distance using the push kick.
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!
McVaughn clobbers Bestarsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Bestarsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bestarsson throws a front kick aimed at McVaughn's knee but McVaughn avoids it well.
Bestarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
McVaughn tests Bestarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
McVaughn forces Bestarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as McVaughn tries to tie him up.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bestarsson lands a right hand. #T2#
Bestarsson tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Bestarsson back against the cage.
Bestarsson tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn pushes off an throws an elbow but Bestarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Bestarsson blocks the elbow strike.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bestarsson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Bestarsson's ribcage. Bestarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bestarsson lands with a left to the head.
Bestarsson dodges an elbow strike from McVaughn.
Bestarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn tries to work over Bestarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bestarsson up against the cage.
Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow. #T3#
Bestarsson lands a left hand.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bestarsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bestarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson lands with a right to the head.
Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn has Bestarsson pressed against the cage.
Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McVaughn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bestarsson landing knees to the head. #T4#
Bestarsson blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Bestarsson avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn taking a breather.
Bestarsson gets through McVaughn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bestarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Bestarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn presses Bestarsson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bestarsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bestarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McVaughn falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Bestarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
McVaughn is looking to score with low kicks.
Bestarsson misses with a looping right.
McVaughn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McVaughn scores with a leg kick.
McVaughn circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McVaughn throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Bestarsson counters by clinching up.
McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards.
Bestarsson presses McVaughn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Bestarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from McVaughn.
McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bestarsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bestarsson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bestarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bestarsson avoids it.
Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn lands with a light punch inside.
Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of McVaughn's head.
McVaughn tries to work over Bestarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
Bestarsson lands a right hand.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn stalling.
Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards.
McVaughn taking a breather.
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
McVaughn taking a breather.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
McVaughn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bestarsson lands with a short shot to the head.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson landing knees to the body.
Bestarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn is breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bestarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Bestarsson.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Bestarsson.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bestarsson's elbow.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn. #T3#
Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands a body punch.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of McVaughn's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bestarsson.
A short body shot lands from Bestarsson as the two fighters clinch.
Bestarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Bestarsson lands a left hand.
A short right from Bestarsson on the inside.
Bestarsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Bestarsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bestarsson can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn. #T4#
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Bestarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Bestarsson presses McVaughn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
Bestarsson lands an uppercut.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Bestarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McVaughn or not.
Knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bestarsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bestarsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bestarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bestarsson.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bestarsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Bestarsson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bestarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bestarsson.
Bestarsson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bestarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVaughn throws out the jab.
Bestarsson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McVaughn takes a swing at Bestarsson's ribcage but misses.
Bestarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McVaughn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Bestarsson moves out of range.
Bestarsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but McVaughn avoids it.
Bestarsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Bestarsson moves into the clinch.
Bestarsson scores with a knee to the head.
Bestarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson scores a nice knee to the body. #T1#
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
McVaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bestarsson connects with a nasty looking knee right to McVaughn's face.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
Bestarsson lands with a right to the head.
Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson lands a left hand.
Bestarsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bestarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Bestarsson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bestarsson misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bestarsson blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks it.
Bestarsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bestarsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Bestarsson.
Still in the clinch, Bestarsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bestarsson struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bestarsson backwards.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt. #T3#
Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks it.
Bestarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McVaughn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bestarsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn is trying to stall.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Bestarsson lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Bestarsson.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut.
Bestarsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVaughn can do to turn this around?
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bestarsson is keeping busy.
Bestarsson landing knees to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bestarsson blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bestarsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bestarsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Bestarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bestarsson, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: GC 251
Date: Oct 17, 2018

#R1#
McVaughn moves out of range as Dead throws a body kick.
Dead lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dead lands with a straight right. McVaughn didn't see that one coming.
McVaughn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dead.
McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McVaughn connects with an inside leg kick.
Dead looks to land a body kick but McVaughn moved away.
McVaughn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
McVaughn appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dead with a jab.
McVaughn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
Dead misses with a double jab.
McVaughn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dead's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McVaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Dead clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McVaughn lands a body punch.
Dead is trying to break free.
Dead lands a damaging elbow.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead looking for a takedown. #T1#
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McVaughn lands a body shot. #TD#
Dead has hold of one of McVaughn's legs. McVaughn is fighting the takedown attempt but Dead gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McVaughn is pulling down on Dead's head. It's preventing any offense from Dead, at least for the moment.
Dead looking to pass the guard.
McVaughn looking to control.
McVaughn pulls Dead in close to prevent any damage.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVaughn managing to control the position. #T2#
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McVaughn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged McVaughn in a clinch.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVaughn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dead's brow.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dead.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn avoids a wild elbow strike from Dead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVaughn's defenses. #T3#
McVaughn just leaning against Dead, taking a breather.
Dead pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Dead.
Dead is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McVaughn is trying to stall.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVaughn stalling in the clinch.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.
Dead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn. #BC#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Dead.
McVaughn lands with a right hand.
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!
Dead misses with a right hand
and McVaughn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL#
Dead clinches up with McVaughn and pushes him back against the cage.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dead has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Dead with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Dead.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
Dead lands with a light punch inside.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the temple.
Dead takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn slows down the pace here.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Dead.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Better Dead will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Dead. #CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McVaughn blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but McVaughn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Dead scores with a knee to the head. #BC#
Dead manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by McVaughn. That's going to slow Dead down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
McVaughn clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
A short right from Dead on the inside.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dead lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McVaughn or not.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike.#T1#
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dead stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn lands a shot to the body.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn slows down the pace here.
McVaughn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
Dead misses with the head strike. #T2#
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dead up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Dead has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McVaughn lands with a light punch inside.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McVaughn keeps control of Dead as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dead avoids a wild elbow strike from McVaughn.
Dead lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards. #T3#
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands a body shot in the clinch.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Dead misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dead is keeping busy.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Dead misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
McVaughn takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Dead breaks from the clinch.
McVaughn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn checks the leg kick.#CL2#
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dead as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
Dead is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn crunches a lovely knee into Dead's ribcage.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dead misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Dead and move into the clinch position.
Dead lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McVaughn circles away quickly and effectively.
McVaughn tries to counter with a clinch but Dead shakes him off and moves away.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead throws a leg kick but McVaughn sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Dead misses.
McVaughn keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead moves in looking to clinch but McVaughn pushes him off.
Dead has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McVaughn finds it's way round the side to connect with Dead's head.
McVaughn lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
McVaughn clinches.
McVaughn avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead taking a breather.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn effectively controlling the action here.
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dead's face.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Dead.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dead lands an elbow that stopped McVaughn in his tracks for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dead throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVaughn scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
McVaughn stalling.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn presses Dead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Deads head.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn stalling against the cage.
McVaughn lands an elbow just above Dead 's eye.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn stalling in the clinch but Dead improves position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dead is trying to break the clinch but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dead.
Dead throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage. #T3#
Dead tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
Dead tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn lands a good knee to the midsection. Dead won't want to take too many of those.
McVaughn lands a body shot in the clinch.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn stalling.
Dead tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dead backwards. #ROC2#
Dead is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
Oh Dead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn gets through Dead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVaughn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVaughn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from McVaughn.
Dead working hard to break the clinch.
Dead is trying to force a seperation but McVaughn has the dominant position.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dead controls his hands.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards McVaughn's brow.
Dead wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Dead throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Dead's ribcage. Dead let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dead letting McVaughn take a breather here.
Dead with an attempt at a knee that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McVaughn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass 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.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 246
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Jeremy misses with an uppercut. McVaughn saw that one coming.
McVaughn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McVaughn missing with a left hand there. Jeremy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McVaughn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McVaughn lands a jab.
Jeremy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jeremy throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick from Jeremy.
McVaughn walks into a stiff left hand from Jeremy.
Jeremy scores with a hook to the body. McVaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jeremy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McVaughn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick from Jeremy.
Nice defenses there by McVaughn.#CL2#
McVaughn clinches. #BC#
Jeremy manages to break the clinch.
McVaughn dodges the punch combination from Jeremy.
Jeremy avoids the head kick by McVaughn. #T1#
Jeremy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McVaughn is looking to land body kicks.
McVaughn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McVaughn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jeremy.
McVaughn tries to clinch up.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that misses.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVaughn. Jeremy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McVaughns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McVaughn checks the leg kick.
McVaughn takes a kick to the side of the head.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the body
and Jeremy counters with a slapping leg kick.
McVaughn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McVaughn is able to avoid easily.
McVaughn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Jeremy finds it's way through McVaughn's defenses.
McVaughn is looking to chop away at Jeremy's legs.
Jeremy quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
A cross from Jeremy lands.
McVaughn sizes up Jeremy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jeremy.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Jeremy.
Jeremy cracks McVaughn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeremy throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left lands for Jeremy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a jab to Jeremy's midsection.
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Jeremy's shoulder, as Jeremy tries to avoid the shot.
McVaughn throws an off balance right hand
and Jeremy counters with a straight right hand.
Jeremy 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.#T3#
Jeremy connects with a jab.
A jab from McVaughn misses.
A low kick from McVaughn misses
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Jeremy lands.
McVaughn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jeremy.
McVaughn slips under a jab.
McVaughn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jeremy misses with a leg kick.
McVaughn slips under a jab from Jeremy.
A punch combination from McVaughn misses.
McVaughn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jeremy tests McVaughn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McVaughn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jeremy looks to score with a jab to the body but McVaughn is just out of range.
Jeremy throws out a loose jab but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn feints a counter leg kick.
McVaughn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Jeremy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jeremy throws an overhand right that lands on McVaughn's shoulder, as McVaughn tries to avoid the shot.
McVaughn throws a body kick that misses
and Jeremy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jeremy misses with a looping left.
McVaughn wants to clinch but Jeremy slips to the side
and Jeremy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVaughn connects with a jab.
Jeremy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn staying out of range there.
McVaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeremy.
Jeremy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVaughn.
McVaughn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jeremy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jeremy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jeremy lands a leg kick that knocks McVaughn off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
McVaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
McVaughn stalling.
McVaughn effectively controlling the action here.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Jeremy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jeremy throws a right hand that McVaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that McVaughn also avoids with ease.
McVaughn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McVaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McVaughn throws a lazy right hand but Jeremy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Jeremy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jeremy misses with an uppercut.
Jeremy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jeremy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from McVaughn misses.
McVaughn throws a right and a left that Jeremy avoids nicely.
Jeremy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ron Jeremy is winning the standup battle so far.
McVaughn misses with a combination
and Jeremy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Jeremy takes a swing at McVaughn's ribcage but misses.
McVaughn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big left from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy misses with a straight right.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeremy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jeremy throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
Jeremy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVaughn walks into a jab.#CL2#
McVaughn pushes Jeremy up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Jeremy.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
Jeremy being controlled against the cage.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jeremy as McVaughn tries to tie him up.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy prevents a body shot from McVaughn.
Jeremy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jeremy throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn. #BC#
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
McVaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVaughn moves away from the strike by Jeremy.
McVaughn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McVaughn throws a shot from downtown. Jeremy moves away and avoids it.
McVaughn tries to score with a low kick but Jeremy moves his leg out of the way.
Jeremy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jeremy walks into a left hand.
Jeremy lands the left hand.
Jeremy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Jeremy scores with a leg kick.
Jeremy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McVaughn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Jeremy misses.
Jeremy backing away here, and McVaughn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Jeremy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
McVaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jeremy. McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Jeremy tries to keep at a distance but McVaughn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeremy blocks an uppercut.
Jeremy tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jeremy can't break the clinch.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeremy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVaughn can do to turn this around?
Jeremy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jeremy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Jeremy with a hook.
McVaughn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeremy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from Jeremy lands.
Jeremy throws an off balance right hand
and McVaughn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jeremy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jeremy looks to land a right hand but McVaughn moved out of range.
Jeremy throws a hook but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn throws an off balance right hand
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeremy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from McVaughn.
McVaughn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jeremy misses with a body shot
and McVaughn counters with a nice leg kick.
McVaughn looks to land a left hand but Jeremy moved out of range nicely.
Jeremy 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Jeremy.
Jeremy scores with a kick to the midsection.
McVaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ron Jeremy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
McVaughn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jeremy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Jeremy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jeremy.
McVaughn connects with an inside leg kick.
McVaughn misses with a hook.
McVaughn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McVaughn misses with a body kick.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Jeremy.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVaughn. Jeremy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeremy digs a good body shot into McVaughn's ribs.
Jeremy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jeremy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jeremy is out of range and McVaughn settles back down.
Jeremy cracks McVaughn with an open hand slap.
McVaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Jeremy circles away.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Jeremy pushes him off.
Jeremy throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Jeremy jabs at McVaughn's body.
Jeremy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McVaughn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McVaughn throws a series of punches but Jeremy avoids them all with ease.
Jeremy moves away from the strike by McVaughn.
Jeremy throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
Good shot there by Jeremy.
Jeremy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
Jeremy ducks under a wild hook from McVaughn.
Jeremy scores with a jab to the head.
McVaughn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeremy throws out the jab.
Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. McVaughn moves away and avoids it.
McVaughn with a nice cross.
McVaughn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Jeremy.
Jeremy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ron Jeremy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
McVaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeremy.
Jeremy loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
Jeremy is looking to slow McVaughn down with leg kicks.
McVaughn takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy is looking to chop away at McVaughn's legs.
McVaughn is looking for the big counter here.
Jeremy misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Jeremy slams his shin into McVaughn's torso.
McVaughn avoids the head kick by Jeremy.
A jab lands there for Jeremy.
Jab, jab by Jeremy - just one landing.
Jeremy just misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn throws a looping overhand right but Jeremy ducks down to avoid it.
Jeremy defending well as McVaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Jeremy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jeremy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jeremy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McVaughn doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
McVaughn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jeremy counters with a leg kick.
Jeremy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McVaughn lands an overhand right.
Jeremy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jeremy looks to land a left hand but McVaughn moved out of range nicely.
Jeremy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVaughn. McVaughn obviously looking to wear him down.
McVaughn loads up on a big right hand but Jeremy slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jeremy.
McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick from Jeremy.
McVaughn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McVaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jeremy circles away quickly and effectively.
Jeremy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McVaughn.
It looked like Jeremy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jeremy misses with a low kick.
McVaughn slips a straight right by Jeremy.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Jeremy pushes him away.
McVaughn lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Jeremy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
Jeremy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Jeremy moves out of range. #CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch successfully.
McVaughn scores with a hook to the body.
Jeremy misses with a punch to the body.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Jeremy's ribcage. Jeremy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jeremy working hard to break the clinch.
Jeremy throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Jeremy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jeremy, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!
Ron Jeremy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Gc 240
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Chiarmanda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
Chiarmanda throws a right hand that McVaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that McVaughn also avoids with ease.
McVaughn throws a counter combo.
Chiarmanda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McVaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chiarmanda.
McVaughn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McVaughn stuns Chiarmanda with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.
Chiarmanda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn. #BC#
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Chiarmanda moves into range and clinches up with McVaughn.
Chiarmanda lands an elbow just above McVaughn 's eye.
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chiarmanda's face. #BC#
Chiarmanda manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Chiarmanda darts in and clinches McVaughn up against the cage.
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
Chiarmanda is trying to force a seperation but McVaughn has the dominant position.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chiarmanda lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chiarmanda. #T1#
Chiarmanda is looking to break free of the clinch but McVaughn has double underhooks.
McVaughn has Chiarmanda pressed against the cage, preventing Chiarmanda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chiarmanda wants to break the clinch but can't.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Chiarmanda.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chiarmanda.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chiarmanda working aggressively here.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch on the inside.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Chiarmanda's head.
Chiarmanda is trying to break free.#BC#
Chiarmanda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by McVaughn as he connects with a hook.
McVaughn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McVaughn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chiarmanda closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Chiarmanda.#T2#
McVaughn is looking to slow Chiarmanda down with leg kicks.
Chiarmanda fails in his attempt to clinch.
McVaughn feints a counter leg kick.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiarmanda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McVaughn circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiarmanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
McVaughn pushes Chiarmanda up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Chiarmanda blocks it. #BC#
Chiarmanda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVaughn clobbers Chiarmanda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch.
Chiarmanda looks to score with a jab to the body but McVaughn is just out of range.
McVaughn keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chiarmanda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chiarmanda lands a left hand. #BC#
Chiarmanda manages to break the clinch.
McVaughn throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Chiarmanda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McVaughn throws out the jab.
McVaughn scores with a decent looking hook.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVaughn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Chiarmanda pushes him away.
Chiarmanda throws the left hand but McVaughn avoids the punch easily.
McVaughn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chiarmanda tries to clinch up but McVaughn circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Chiarmanda darts in and clinches McVaughn up against the cage.
Chiarmanda can't break the clinch.
McVaughn lands an elbow just above Chiarmanda 's eye.
Chiarmanda misses with the head strike.
McVaughn lands an elbow that stopped Chiarmanda in his tracks for a moment.
Chiarmanda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
Chiarmanda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chiarmanda throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage. #T4#
Chiarmanda trying to land knees to the body.
Chiarmanda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Chiarmanda blocks with his arms.
Nice elbow from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda is trying to break free.
McVaughn works on Chiarmanda's body with a couple of short punches.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Chiarmanda takes a shot to the head.
Chiarmanda misses with an elbow strike.
McVaughn has Chiarmanda pressed against the cage, preventing Chiarmanda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chiarmanda backwards.
Chiarmanda lands a right hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chiarmanda unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chiarmanda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from McVaughn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but McVaughn is having none of it. #CL2#
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chiarmanda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Chiarmanda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
McVaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVaughn.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for McVaughn.
Chiarmanda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiarmanda scores with a body shot.
McVaughn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chiarmanda misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Chiarmanda misses with a few strikes there.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
Chiarmanda blocks an elbow strike.
Chiarmanda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McVaughn gets through Chiarmanda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
Chiarmanda throws a head punch that misses.
Chiarmanda tries to circle away but McVaughn has him pinned against the cage.
Chiarmanda tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
McVaughn is working Chiarmanda over against the cage.
McVaughn prevents Chiarmanda from breaking the clinch.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage. #BC#
Chiarmanda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch up but McVaughn keeps it at a distance.
McVaughn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chiarmanda fails with an attempt to clinch.
McVaughn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McVaughn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McVaughn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chiarmanda.#T2#
McVaughn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McVaughn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn misses with a jab, cross combination.
McVaughn dips to his left and cracks Chiarmanda with an uppercut!
McVaughn looks to land a right hand but Chiarmanda moved out of range.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but McVaughn moves out of range. #CL#
McVaughn gets tackled into the cage by Chiarmanda. Chiarmanda maintains the clinch.
McVaughn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chiarmanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McVaughns head.
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Chiarmanda.
McVaughn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
McVaughn lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
McVaughn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Chiarmanda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Chiarmanda.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chiarmanda lands with a cross.
McVaughn looks to land a combination but Chiarmanda avoids it well.
McVaughn lands a jab to Chiarmanda's midsection.
McVaughn avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
McVaughn gets tackled into the cage by Chiarmanda. Chiarmanda maintains the clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
McVaughn gets through Chiarmanda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda has had enough of the clinch but McVaughn keeps him there for the moment.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
Chiarmanda working aggressively here.
McVaughn keeps control of Chiarmanda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Chiarmanda throws knees to the body. #T4#
Chiarmanda goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Chiarmanda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiarmanda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch up but McVaughn keeps it at a distance.
Chiarmanda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiarmanda.
McVaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McVaughn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chiarmanda moves out of range of the strikes.
McVaughn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chiarmanda on the side of the head.
McVaughn digs a good hook to Chiarmanda's body.
McVaughn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chiarmanda. Chiarmanda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McVaughn throws out a powerful jab.
McVaughn swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch but McVaughn is avoiding it.
Chiarmanda on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVaughn. McVaughn obviously looking to wear him down.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Chiarmanda closes the distance and clinches.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chiarmanda trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Chiarmanda missing with knees to the body.
Chiarmanda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn avoids the elbow strike from Chiarmanda, against the cage.
Chiarmanda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chiarmanda has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chiarmanda lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Chiarmanda wants to break free but McVaughn has control.
McVaughn scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn lands a knee to the body.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McVaughn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chiarmanda's brow.
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!#BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiarmanda swinging wildly here. #T1#
McVaughn lands a high kick!
Chiarmanda tries to clinch there but McVaughn circles away.
McVaughn is looking to clinch.
McVaughn connects with a single shot there.
Chiarmanda is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McVaughn clinches with his opponent.
Chiarmanda throws a head punch that misses.
Chiarmanda working aggressively here.
McVaughn is leaning against Chiarmanda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chiarmanda backwards.
McVaughn blocks an elbow strike from Chiarmanda.
McVaughn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McVaughn lands an elbow just above Chiarmanda 's eye.
Chiarmanda misses with the head strike. #BC#
Chiarmanda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chiarmanda checks a low kick from McVaughn.#T2#
McVaughn circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and McVaughn counters with a crisp one two that drops Chiarmanda! McVaughn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chiarmanda to his feet! Chiarmanda is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Chiarmanda is rocked!
McVaughn cracks Chiarmanda with a hook to the temple - Chiarmanda is on wobbly legs here! McVaughn swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chiarmanda falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McVaughn wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gregory McVaughn!
After winning the bout, Gregory McVaughn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 233
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Stark shoots in but no luck this time.
Stark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark misses with an uppercut.
McVaughn avoids the head kick by Stark.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
Stark forces McVaughn back against the cage and clinches.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
McVaughn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
McVaughn leaning his opponent against the cage.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McVaughn stalling the fight.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stark dodges an elbow strike from McVaughn. #T1#
Stark jumps guard but McVaughn stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stark is trying to maintain a safe position but McVaughn gets an underhook and turns Stark into the cage.
Stark misses with some punches.
McVaughn lands with a short shot to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Stark tightens his grip and picks McVaughn up, before dumping him to the ground. McVaughn manages to land in guard.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard.
McVaughn has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
McVaughn controls Stark momentarily but Stark frees himself.
McVaughn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McVaughn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stark advances position into side control!#T2#
McVaughn wants to control but Stark postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McVaughn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stark misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stark throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McVaughn is looking for a sweep.
Stark trying to control the position but McVaughn is working away.
McVaughn wants to control but Stark postures up.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Stark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McVaughn is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Stark is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McVaughn has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McVaughn, who protects the arm well. #T3#
McVaughn tries to improve position but can't.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McVaughn can't do much from the bottom here.
Stark lands a decent elbow from side control.
McVaughn struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McVaughn, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Stark is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McVaughn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark wants to control but McVaughn is keeping him busy. #T4#
You can see the frustration on McVaughn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McVaughn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McVaughn is not content to let Stark control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McVaughn is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it.
Stark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Stark dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Stark is having none of it.
Stark looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Stark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McVaughn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McVaughn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVaughn tried to score with a low kick but Stark checks it.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McVaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McVaughn tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McVaughn to the ground. McVaughn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McVaughn looks to land a right hand but Stark moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stark is out of range.
Stark works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stark missing with a left hand there. McVaughn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
McVaughn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Good exchange - McVaughn coming out on top.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVaughn misses with an uppercut. Stark saw that one coming.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McVaughn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stark on the side of the head.
Stark throws a lazy head kick
letting McVaughn counter with a right hand.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McVaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. McVaughn catches Stark right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
McVaughn gets tackled into the cage by Stark. Stark maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Stark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVaughn uses from the top position.
Stark wants to sweep here but McVaughn controlling him for the moment.
McVaughn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stark trying to control the position.
Stark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McVaughn wants to stand but Stark has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McVaughn 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McVaughn tries to free his leg and advance position but Stark is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stark goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McVaughn loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Stark throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVaughn checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3#
A big left from McVaughn misses.
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McVaughn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark is looking to score with low kicks.
Stark misses with a left hand
and McVaughn counters with a straight right hand.
McVaughn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gregory McVaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Stark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stark throws a low kick but it's checked well by McVaughn.
McVaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by McVaughn.
Stark throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
Stark misses with a double jab.
McVaughn keeps the fight on the outside.
McVaughn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for McVaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McVaughn misses with a double jab.
Stark throws a push kick but McVaughn slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Stark shoots in and bounces McVaughn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
McVaughn pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
McVaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McVaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
McVaughn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stark misses with a head kick.
McVaughn misses with a head kick.
Stark throws a body kick that misses.
McVaughn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stark manages to circle out of the way.
Stark pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McVaughn back to the cage. Stark follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McVaughn throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark misses with a body shot.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McVaughn scores with a knee to the head.
McVaughn lands an elbow inside.
Stark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stark is defending well for now.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
Stark jumps guard but McVaughn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from McVaughn. #T1#
Stark takes a shot to the head.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVaughn to keep the fight standing.
Gregory McVaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.#TD2#
Stark has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVaughn uses from the top position.
Stark controls McVaughn momentarily but McVaughn frees himself.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McVaughn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McVaughn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stark is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Stark trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard. #REVB#
McVaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stark drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stark jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stark postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stark postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stark accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McVaughn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McVaughn working a defensive guard here. #T3#
McVaughn keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
McVaughn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
McVaughn trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McVaughn.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVaughn as he jumps to the side.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but McVaughn circles away.
Stark missing with a left hand there. McVaughn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4##TD2#
Stark closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stark lands in his opponent's guard.
Stark pushes down on McVaughn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McVaughn pushes Stark off looking to stand but Stark dives back in and keeps control.
Stark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Stark is working for a kimura but McVaughn is defending it quite comfortably.
McVaughn looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Stark is working for a submission of some sort.
McVaughn tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Stark.
I think Stark has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brandon Stark!
Brandon Stark thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GC 224
Date: Jul 18, 2018

#R1#
Nazaryan lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
A short left from McVaughn.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nazaryan can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nazaryan pushes McVaughn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
McVaughn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nazaryan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McVaughn can turn it around.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Nazaryan lands a left hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn pushes Nazaryan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Nazaryan as the two fighters clinch.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Nazaryan is blocking nicely.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McVaughn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn lands an uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazaryan lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan misses with some punches. #T2#
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan lands a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nazaryan.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land. #T3#
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it misses.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Nazaryan avoids the damage to the body.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Nazaryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nazaryan is keeping busy.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch. #T4#
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
Nazaryan is leaning against McVaughn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan takes an elbow to the temple.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVaughn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nazaryan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
Nazaryan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nazaryan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vrej Nazaryan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nazaryan ducks under a wild hook from McVaughn.
Nazaryan scores with a jab to the body.
Nazaryan needs to keep his hands up - McVaughn had a free shot at his head there.
Nazaryan scores with a kick to the midsection.
McVaughn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McVaughn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nazaryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nazaryan misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and McVaughn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
Nazaryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nazaryan as McVaughn tries to tie him up.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn. #T1#
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nazaryan's face.
Nazaryan blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
McVaughn misses with an elbow strike.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Nazaryan.
Vrej Nazaryan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Nazaryan.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nazaryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nazaryan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn working aggressively here. #T2#
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nazaryan's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Nazaryan lands a right hand.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Nazaryan blocks with his arms.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn tries to stall but Nazaryan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Nazaryan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
A short uppercut from Nazaryan.
Nazaryan misses with a body punch.
Nazaryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Nazaryan misses with a punch on the inside.
Nazaryan has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
A short right from Nazaryan on the inside.
Nazaryan lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Nazaryan avoids a wild elbow strike from McVaughn.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nazaryan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
Nazaryan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nazaryan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
Nazaryan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nazaryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nazaryan throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazaryan.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Nazaryan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazaryan lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Nazaryan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazaryan lands with a left to the head.
Nazaryan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazaryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nazaryan scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Nazaryan avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
A short right from Nazaryan.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn is trying to maintain a safe position but Nazaryan gets an underhook and turns McVaughn into the cage.
Nazaryan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Nazaryan fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vrej Nazaryan 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Nazaryan misses with a straight right.
Nazaryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nazaryan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nazaryan duly obliges.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
Nice uppercut there from McVaughn.
Nice body punch from McVaughn.
McVaughn cracks Nazaryan with a good jab.
Nazaryan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Nazaryan.
McVaughn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nazaryan.
McVaughn throws a low kick but Nazaryan avoids it.
McVaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Nazaryan's shoulder, as Nazaryan tries to avoid the shot.
Nazaryan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
McVaughn connects with a right hand. Nazaryan shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McVaughn moves out of range of the leg kick from Nazaryan.
McVaughn walks into a left hand.
Nazaryan throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nazaryan throws a body shot but no joy.
Vrej Nazaryan is winning the standup battle so far.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and McVaughn counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nazaryan. #T1#
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Nazaryan - that landed with a thud.
Nazaryan letting McVaughn take a breather here.
McVaughn wants to stall.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
Nazaryan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Nazaryan back against the cage.
McVaughn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Nazaryan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazaryan.
Nazaryan goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Nazaryan misses with the head strike.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nazaryan tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
McVaughn lands with a short shot to the head.
Nazaryan misses with some punches.
Nazaryan blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nazaryan blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McVaughn.
Nazaryan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Nazaryan.
McVaughn lands a right hand.
McVaughn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nazaryan up against the cage.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McVaughn obliges.
McVaughn stalling against the cage.
McVaughn slows down the pace here.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Nazaryan.
McVaughn scores with a hook to the body.
Nazaryan working aggressively here.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it misses.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vrej Nazaryan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Nazaryan controls the action.
McVaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nazaryan backwards.
Nazaryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nazaryan prevents a body shot from McVaughn. #T4#
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nazaryan avoids it.
Nazaryan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McVaughn.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Nazaryan lands an uppercut.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nazaryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vrej Nazaryan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vrej Nazaryan made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GC 218
Date: Jun 20, 2018

#R1#
Franchise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McVaughn scores with a jab to the head.
McVaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franchise.
Franchise replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McVaughn blocks it well.
McVaughn lands a slapping body shot.
Franchise throws a series of punches but McVaughn moves out of range.
Franchise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Franchise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVaughn.
McVaughn cracks Franchise with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McVaughn misses with a looping right.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Franchise.#CL#
McVaughn has Franchise up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franchise misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Franchise.
Franchise throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Franchise gets through McVaughn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Franchise.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Franchise controls his hands.
Franchise avoids the elbow strike from McVaughn, against the cage.
Franchise tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Franchise throws knees to the body.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franchise's elbow.
McVaughn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Franchise blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Franchise blocks it.
Franchise will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McVaughn up against the cage.#BC2#
Franchise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVaughn misses with a hook. Franchise ducked under it nicely.
McVaughn is looking to clinch but Franchise is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Franchise misses.
Franchise throws a front kick that sends McVaughn stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
McVaughn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Franchise.
Franchise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McVaughn on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franchise swings for the body but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn throws a one two combo. #CL#
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Franchise. #BC2#
Franchise breaks from the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McVaughn - that will leave a mark!
Franchise throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn misses with an uppercut. Franchise saw that one coming.
McVaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franchise manages to avoid it.
Franchise tries a head kick but it misses.
McVaughn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franchise avoids the head kick by McVaughn. #T3#
Franchise misses with a wild body shot.
Franchise moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
McVaughn clinches.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
Franchise trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franchise looking to stall. #BC2#
Franchise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franchise throws an overhand right that lands on McVaughn's shoulder, as McVaughn tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by McVaughn - just one landing.
Franchise throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.
Franchise takes a swing at McVaughn's ribcage but misses.
Franchise misses with a few strikes there.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franchise was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.#T4#
Franchise staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Franchise, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with an overhand left.
McVaughn thuds his right hand into Franchise's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVaughn, right into the meat.
McVaughn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McVaughn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franchise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn jabs at Franchise's body.
McVaughn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franchise throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Franchise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McVaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McVaughn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Franchise slips a jab from McVaughn.
Franchise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Franchise misses with an uppercut. McVaughn saw that one coming.
Franchise throws a jab when McVaughn was well out of range.
Franchise looks to land a combination but McVaughn avoids it well.
Franchise fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McVaughn misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franchise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
Franchise appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
McVaughn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franchise, pushing him back against the cage.
McVaughn leaning his opponent against the cage.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Franchise blocks an uppercut.
Franchise is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
Franchise working hard to break the clinch.
McVaughn leaning against his opponent.
Franchise has had enough of the clinch but McVaughn keeps him there for the moment.
Franchise tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
Franchise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Franchise letting McVaughn take a breather here.
Franchise is trying to push McVaughn away but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Franchise avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franchise.#T2#
Franchise fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Franchise stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position.
McVaughn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McVaughn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Franchise's efforts to push away.
Franchise lands a left hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Franchise taking a breather.
Franchise taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gregory McVaughn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franchise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head.
Franchise is looking to break free of the clinch but McVaughn has double underhooks.
Franchise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Franchise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVaughn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn slips a jab from Franchise.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franchise throws a series of punches but McVaughn avoids them all with ease. #T3#
McVaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by McVaughn.
Franchise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Franchise avoids the body shot from McVaughn.
Franchise lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Franchise moves out of range of the strikes.
Franchise doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from McVaughn.
McVaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Franchise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVaughn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franchise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McVaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franchise manages to avoid it.#T4##CL#
McVaughn clinches.
Franchise tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Franchise breaks from the clinch.
McVaughn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McVaughn slips a jab and a cross from Franchise.
Franchise takes a swing at McVaughn's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from McVaughn misses.
A nice side step and Franchise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
McVaughn instigates a clinch.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Franchise controls his hands.
Franchise just leaning against McVaughn, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from McVaughn.
Franchise can't break the clinch.
A short right from Franchise on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franchise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McVaughn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franchise's head backwards.
McVaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franchise can do to turn this around?
That kick from McVaughn tenderised Franchise's leg. Franchise is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gregory McVaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Franchise connects with a jab.
Franchise swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McVaughn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Franchise misses with an uppercut
and McVaughn counters with a straight right hand.
Franchise gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Franchise with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McVaughn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McVaughn duly obliges.
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!
Franchise slips under a jab from McVaughn.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Franchise misses.
McVaughn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Franchise.
McVaughn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
Franchise defending well as McVaughn loads up on a big left hand.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
McVaughn cracks a nice hook into Franchise's ribs.
Nice shot by McVaughn.
McVaughn closes the distance looking to clinch
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franchise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McVaughn was well out of range. Poor timing from Franchise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVaughn, right into the meat.
Franchise showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McVaughn.
Franchise cracks McVaughn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
McVaughn misses with a hook.
McVaughn misses the shot to the body.
Franchise takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
McVaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Franchise lunges at McVaughn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McVaughn's hand.
Franchise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franchise swings for the body but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn lands a jab to Franchise's midsection.
Franchise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McVaughn can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by McVaughn. That's going to slow Franchise down.
Good exchange - Franchise coming out on top.#T3#
McVaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Franchise loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Franchise lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Franchise's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Franchise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franchise lands with a good body shot.
McVaughn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stevie Franchise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Franchise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Franchise throws a jab but it's blocked by McVaughn.
Franchise throws a body shot but no joy.
McVaughn misses with a two punch combination.
Franchise loads up on a big right hand but McVaughn slips the punch.
Franchise misses with a body shot. #T4#
McVaughn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franchise misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn throws a leg kick which misses Franchise's front leg but catches the back leg as Franchise tries to avoid it.
Franchise throws a jab but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn is looking to counter the offense by Franchise and move into the clinch.
McVaughn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVaughn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McVaughn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McVaughn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Franchise. That did some damage!
McVaughn clobbers Franchise with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McVaughn throws a left and a right that both miss #KD2#
and Franchise counters with a crisp one two that drops McVaughn! Franchise thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McVaughn to his feet! McVaughn is in big trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn scores with the left hand. Franchise knows he should have avoided that one.
Franchise misses with a hook. McVaughn ducked under it nicely.
McVaughn connects with a right hand. Franchise shakes it off.
Franchise misses with the combination.
McVaughn is looking to counter the offense by Franchise and move into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McVaughn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory McVaughn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 207
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
McVaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McVaughn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Donk. McVaughn catches Polo right on the button with a cross.
McVaughn throws a lazy right hand but Polo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McVaughn misses with a straight left.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Polo clinches up against the cage.
Polo avoids the elbow strike from McVaughn, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McVaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Polo tries to score a power double leg takedown but McVaughn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polo somewhat.
Polo closes the distance and clinches up with McVaughn, looking for a takedown. Polo pushes McVaughn against the cage but McVaughn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gregory McVaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.#CL#
Polo gets tackled into the cage by McVaughn. McVaughn maintains the clinch.
McVaughn slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McVaughn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polo blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside. #T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McVaughn lands a left hand. #BC2#
Polo breaks the clinch.
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a two punch combination.
McVaughn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McVaughn works Polo's body with a nice hook.
McVaughn throws a jab when Polo was well out of range.
Polo shoots in and drives through. McVaughn sprawls well.
McVaughn stalks Polo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Polo's face. Polo staggers backwards, shaken.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McVaughn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Polo manages to circle out of the way.
Polo misses with a kick to the body.
Polo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVaughn. McVaughn obviously looking to wear him down.
McVaughn misses with a right hand
and Polo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Polo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Polo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McVaughn to the mat! McVaughn manages to get full guard. #T2#
McVaughn is adopting a defensive guard.
McVaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McVaughn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McVaughn keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Polo being controlled here momentarily.
Polo looking to pass the guard.
McVaughn is pulling down on Polo's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Polo got a little sloppy there for a moment and McVaughn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polo has managed to get both his arms back between McVaughn's legs - danger averted.
Polo wants to pass the guard but McVaughn is keeping the position.#T3#
McVaughn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Polo wants to pass the guard but McVaughn is keeping the position.
McVaughn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Polo gets control of McVaughn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Polo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Polo is controlling McVaughn's posture.
McVaughn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVaughn wants to pass the guard but Polo is keeping the position.
Polo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polo managing to control the position.
McVaughn trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McVaughn lands with a shot to the body.
Polo shoots in and drives through. McVaughn sprawls well.
Polo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling McVaughn to counter with a crisp jab.
McVaughn cracks Polo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McVaughn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Polo is rocked!#TD2#
Polo drives through with a takedown into McVaughn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Polo is still in real trouble! Can McVaughn finish him?
McVaughn trying to control the position here.
Polo seems to have recovered his senses.
Polo wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.
McVaughn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Polo wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.
McVaughn can't keep his opponent in guard - Polo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McVaughn is trying to maintain the position but Polo is very close to passing his half guard.
McVaughn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Polo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McVaughn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Polo prevents McVaughn from improving his position.
Polo wants to free his trapped foot but McVaughn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McVaughn is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVaughn trying to control from the bottom.
McVaughn is looking for a sweep. Polo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Polo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McVaughn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Polo is working away from the top position though.
McVaughn wants to get back to full guard.
McVaughn is controlling Polo's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVaughn circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Polo.
Polo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McVaughn paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Polo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McVaughn sprawls well initially but Polo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Polo is trying to control the action in half guard but McVaughn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McVaughn controlling the position for now.
Polo is trying to control the action in half guard but McVaughn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McVaughn is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Polo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McVaughn regains full guard. Nicely done.
McVaughn pulls Polo in close to prevent any damage.
Polo throwing strikes from guard but McVaughn blocks nicely.
McVaughn keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
McVaughn is pulling down on Polo's head to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Polo trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McVaughn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Polo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Polo scoring with punches and elbows.
Polo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McVaughn is not content to let Polo control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo working away.
McVaughn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Polo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Polo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVaughn avoids it really well and circles away.
Polo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVaughn swivels and escapes.
McVaughn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Polo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McVaughn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Polo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Polo.
McVaughn thumps Polo with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a series of strikes that have Polo backpedaling.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Polo or perhaps it was just good defense by McVaughn, which made it look bad.
Gregory McVaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
McVaughn throws a shot to the body.
Polo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice cross by McVaughn.#T1#
McVaughn lands with a hook. Polo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McVaughn throws a hook to the side of Polo's head but Polo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McVaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polo can do to turn this around?
Polo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McVaughn as he avoids it easily.
McVaughn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Polo's calf.#CL#
Polo gets tackled into the cage by McVaughn. McVaughn maintains the clinch.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Polo blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn gets underhooks to prevent Polo's takedown attempt.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Polo controls the action.
McVaughn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
Polo is trying to break the clinch but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Polo has McVaughn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McVaughn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for McVaughn.
Polo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVaughn to keep the fight standing.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
That has opened up Marco Polo's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn stalling against the cage.
Polo goes for a takedown attempt but McVaughn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polo throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
McVaughn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Polo wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from McVaughn - that landed with a thud.
McVaughn cracks Polo with a nice body shot.
McVaughn leaning against his opponent.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Polo's ribcage. Polo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Polo blocks an elbow strike.
Polo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McVaughn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands an elbow inside.
McVaughn has Polo pushed against the cage.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Polo wants a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, McVaughn throws an elbow but misses.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut.
Polo takes an elbow to the forehead.
McVaughn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Polo's defenses.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside. #TD2#
Polo 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn is adopting a defensive guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard.
McVaughn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Polo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
McVaughn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McVaughn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory McVaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
Gregory McVaughn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2018

#R1#
McVaughn clobbers Old Fart with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McVaughn scores with a sloppy right hand. Old Fart should have avoided that one.
McVaughn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McVaughn moves out of range as Old Fart strikes.
McVaughn lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Old Fart takes a knee to the side of the body.
Old Fart is looking to take this one to the mat.
McVaughn scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn. #ROC#
Old Fart is rocked!
Old Fart is looking to break free of the clinch but McVaughn has double underhooks.
Old Fart is still on wobbly legs! Can McVaughn finish him?#KD#
McVaughn drops Old Fart onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Old Fart is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Old Fart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Old Fart looks winded!
Old Fart takes a knee right on the jaw!
McVaughn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hook to the body lands for McVaughn.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
McVaughn landing some nice looking knees to the body. #T1#
McVaughn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Old Farts head.
A fake to the body and McVaughn gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Old Fart! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Old Fart falls head first to the ground. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gregory McVaughn!
An out of breath Gregory McVaughn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2017

#R1#
McVaughn cracks Skywalker with an open hand slap.
Skywalker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVaughn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Skywalker takes one to the chin there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skywalker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skywalker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McVaughn defends well and Skywalker ends up having to push McVaughn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McVaughn throws a front kick that sends Skywalker stumbling back into the cage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Skywalker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McVaughn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McVaughn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McVaughn lands a leg kick that knocks Skywalker off balance momentarily.
McVaughn lands a head kick. Skywalker smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Skywalker is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McVaughn.
Oh Skywalker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skywalker.
McVaughn blocks the body kick.
Skywalker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McVaughn slaps away a takedown attempt from Skywalker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skywalker wants to stay close but McVaughn steps back to make room for something. Skywalker seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from McVaughn and Skywalker drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gregory McVaughn!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregory McVaughn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 21, 2017

#R1#
Good shot there by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a leg kick which misses Hanes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanes tries to avoid it.
McVaughn lands a nice hook to Hanes's body. Hanes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
McVaughn clinches up with Hanes and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn keeps control of Hanes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McVaughn obliges.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanes backwards.
Hanes tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Hanes's head. #ROC#
Hanes is rocked!
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hanes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hanes is still on wobbly legs! Can McVaughn finish him?
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!
McVaughn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haness head.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Hanes's head.
McVaughn has Hanes tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Hanes to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Gregory McVaughn!
A relieved looking Gregory McVaughn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tommy Hanes had this to say: 'Didn't bring my best today, next time I hop in the ring I'll crush my opponent'.

Event: USFC 155
Date: May 09, 2017

#R1#
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.#CL#
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. #TD#
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. #T1#
Ragnarsson is really struggling to control McVaughn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ragnarsson controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is trying to get an arm triangle but McVaughn is defending well.
McVaughn is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
Ragnarsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Ragnarsson trying to control the position but McVaughn is working away. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McVaughn has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
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!
#R2#
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!#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Ragnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ragnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #REF3#
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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
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. #T3#
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. #TD#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#CL2#
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!
#R3#
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. #CL2#
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Ragnarsson.#TD#
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. #T1#
McVaughn pulls Ragnarsson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
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!#T2#
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. #TD#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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 '.

Event: USFC 131
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
McVaughn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McVaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Buro's head.
Buro looks to throw the jab but McVaughn is out of range.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Buro misses with a straight right.
McVaughn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McVaughn swings for the body but Buro moves out of range.
Buro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McVaughn.
Buro lands a nice shot that snaps McVaughn's head back.
McVaughn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Buro checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Buro throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Buro misses the target.
McVaughn lands a really nice looking cross but Buro seems unphased.
Buro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Buro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Buro cracks McVaughn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McVaughn throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
McVaughn tries to clinch up.
Buro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McVaughn wants to clinch up but Buro keeps it at a distance.
Buro moves forwards but McVaughn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McVaughn tries to clinch
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Buro throws a hook but McVaughn blocks it.
Buro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McVaughn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McVaughn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buro's head backwards.
McVaughn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buro.
Buro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Buro's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Buro checks a leg kick.#CL2#
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Buro avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
McVaughn tries to clinch there but Buro circles away. #CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch successfully.
Buro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Buro lands an uppercut.#T2#
McVaughn keeps control of Buro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Buro.
McVaughn prevents Buro from breaking the clinch.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Buro blocks it.
Buro working hard to break the clinch.
McVaughn prevents Buro from breaking the clinch.
Buro can't break the clinch. #BC#
Buro manages to break the clinch.
Buro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVaughn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVaughn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Buro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McVaughn.
Buro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
McVaughn has closed the distance and engaged Buro in a clinch. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVaughn scores with a jab to the head.
McVaughn looks to land a right hand but Buro moved out of range.
Buro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
Buro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
McVaughn prevents Buro from breaking the clinch.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Buro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McVaughn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Buro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Buro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVaughn.
McVaughn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buro was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
Buro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch.#BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McVaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
McVaughn moves out of range of the strikes.
McVaughn cracks Buro with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses.
Buro throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range. #CL2#
McVaughn darts in and clinches Buro up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn keeps control of Buro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Buro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McVaughn connects with a high kick.
McVaughn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McVaughn lands a leg kick that knocks Buro off balance momentarily.
McVaughn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Buro.
An attempted straight right counter from Buro misses the target.
Buro misses with a double jab.
Buro 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.
McVaughn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVaughn misses with a wild body shot.
McVaughn moves away from the strike by Buro.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buro wants to get back to striking at distance but McVaughn won't allow it. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McVaughn rushes Buro and presses him up against the cage.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Buro tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Buro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buro tries to move into range but McVaughn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buro keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McVaughn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McVaughn throws a lazy head kick
and Buro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McVaughn thinking.
Buro feints a jab promting McVaughn to slip. Buro then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McVaughn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Buro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McVaughn works Buro's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buro misses with a looping right.
McVaughn misses with a body punch
and Buro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buro avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a body punch but Buro moves out of range. #T1#
Buro misses the shot to the body.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Buro is having none of it.
McVaughn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McVaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Buro circles away.
Buro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Buro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buro throws a body shot but no joy.
McVaughn tries to move into range but Buro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McVaughn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McVaughn moves out of range as Buro strikes.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Buro.
McVaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Buro blocks the leg kick. #T2#
McVaughn misses with the body kick
and Buro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buro throws a hook but McVaughn blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buro throws a jab but it's blocked by McVaughn.
McVaughn is looking to clinch but Buro is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by McVaughn - just one landing.
McVaughn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buro doesn't seem bothered though.
McVaughn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Buro misses with a hook. McVaughn ducked under it nicely.
Buro cracks McVaughn with a good jab.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Buro pushes him off.
McVaughn dips to his left and cracks Buro with an uppercut!
McVaughn feints and then cracks Buro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Buro down.
McVaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Buro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVaughn manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Buro.
Buro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Buro.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the body
and Buro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVaughn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Buro is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Buro moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Buro.
McVaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buro was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
Buro looks to score with a jab to the body but McVaughn is just out of range.
Buro lands an overhand right.
Brain Buro is winning the standup battle so far.
Buro ducks under a wild hook from McVaughn.
Buro is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick from McVaughn misses. #T4#
McVaughn walks into a straight right hand from Buro.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn wants to clinch but Buro slips to the side
and Buro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McVaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buro.
An attempted straight right counter from Buro misses the target.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Buro moves out of range.
Buro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McVaughn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buro scrambles back to his feet.
Buro scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Buro.
McVaughn misses with a wild body shot.
McVaughn slips under a jab.
McVaughn throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Buro to counter with a crisp jab.
Buro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McVaughn.
McVaughn connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buro looks to throw the jab but McVaughn is out of range.
Buro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McVaughn lands a really nice looking cross but Buro seems unphased.
No joy there for Buro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brain Buro 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.
#R3#
McVaughn moves to clinch but Buro breaks away
and Buro counters with a nice uppercut.
McVaughn throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Buro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McVaughn thuds a left hand into Buro's body.
McVaughn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick by McVaughn misses
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
McVaughn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buro counters with a right hand to the body.
Buro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McVaughn misses the shot to the body.
Buro throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buro lands a nice shot that snaps McVaughn's head back.
McVaughn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McVaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decent striking displayed by Buro there.#CL2#
McVaughn gets a clinch. #T1##BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McVaughn lands with a kick to the temple. Buro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Buro throws a lazy right hand but McVaughn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McVaughn tries to counter with a clinch but Buro shakes him off and moves away.
Buro scores with a one two! McVaughn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McVaughn tries to clinch up
and Buro counters with a right hand to the body.
McVaughn throws a lazy head kick
and Buro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McVaughn tries a head kick but it misses.
McVaughn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Buro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McVaughn throws a shot from downtown. Buro moves away and avoids it.
McVaughn works Buro's body with a nice hook.
Buro misses the shot to the body.
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!
McVaughn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Buro.
McVaughn looks to land a left hand but Buro moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Buro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McVaughn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
McVaughn throws a right hand that misses
and Buro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McVaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buro misses the shot to the body.
McVaughn scores with a nice right hand.
McVaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from McVaughn.#CL2#
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Buro.
Buro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Buro tries to circle away but McVaughn has him pinned against the cage.
McVaughn landing knees to the head. #BC#
Buro manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buro checks a leg kick.
Buro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McVaughn looks to throw the jab but Buro is out of range.
McVaughn avoids the body shot from Buro.
McVaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McVaughn looks to score with a jab to the body but Buro is just out of range.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Buro misses with an uppercut. McVaughn saw that one coming.
McVaughn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McVaughn throws a jab when Buro was well out of range.
Buro thuds his right hand into McVaughn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Buro with a hook.
A slow jab from Buro misses its intended target.
McVaughn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Buro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Buro misses with a looping left.
McVaughn looks to clinch
and Buro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buro lands with a good body shot.
Buro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
McVaughn drives through and clinches with Buro against the cage. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McVaughn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
McVaughn has Buro pressed against the cage, preventing Buro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buro lands a body punch. #BC#
Buro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McVaughn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice defenses there by McVaughn.
McVaughn works Buro's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buro swings for the body but McVaughn moves out of range.
Buro circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Brain Buro did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
McVaughn moves away from the strike by Buro.
McVaughn slips a jab from Buro.
McVaughn is looking to clinch.
McVaughn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McVaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVaughn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buro.
Buro throws a jab when McVaughn was well out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buro.
McVaughn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McVaughn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buro misses with a body shot.
McVaughn scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVaughn. #CL2#
McVaughn pushes Buro up against the cage in a clinch.
Buro is trying to break free.
Buro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
McVaughn has Buro pressed against the cage, preventing Buro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McVaughn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buro's efforts to push away.
Buro is trying to force a seperation but McVaughn has the dominant position.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buro.#CL2#
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
McVaughn landing knees to the head.
McVaughn works on Buro's body with a couple of short punches.
Buro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buro is looking to break free of the clinch but McVaughn has double underhooks.
McVaughn prevents Buro from breaking the clinch.
Buro tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
Buro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buro is trying to break the clinch but McVaughn is controlling him.
Buro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Buro avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Buro blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Buro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn cracks Buro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buro swings for the body but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McVaughn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buro throws a hook but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn darts in trying to clinch
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##CL2#
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
Buro working aggressively here. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn doesn't manage to clinch there - Buro circles away.
McVaughn tries to land a body kick
and Buro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVaughn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McVaughn throws a right hand that misses
and Buro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buro lands a nice hook to McVaughn's body. McVaughn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Buro misses. #CL2#
McVaughn forces Buro back against the cage and clinches.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4##BC#
Buro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn darts in trying to clinch
letting Buro counter with a right hand.
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!
McVaughn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
Buro lands a nice shot that snaps McVaughn's head back.
McVaughn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buro throws out the jab.
McVaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McVaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVaughn throws a body shot but no joy.
Buro throws an overhand right that lands on McVaughn's shoulder, as McVaughn tries to avoid the shot.
McVaughn thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
McVaughn gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gregory McVaughn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
McVaughn staying out of range there.
McVaughn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McVaughn lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Buro misses the target.
McVaughn is looking to clinch.
Buro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Buro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from McVaughn is predictable there
and Buro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Buro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn landing knees to the body.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Buro blocks it.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buro. #BC#
Buro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
McVaughn moves to clinch but Buro breaks away
enabling Buro to counter with a crisp jab.
Buro misses the jab.
McVaughn slips a jab from Buro.
Buro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to clinch up but Buro circles away and keeps his distance.
McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Buro.
Buro looks to land a combination but McVaughn avoids it well.
McVaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Buro moves out of range easily.
McVaughn misses with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from McVaughn.
Buro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Buro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McVaughn scores with a hook.#T2#
Buro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McVaughn wants to clinch up but Buro keeps it at a distance.
Buro throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McVaughn moves to clinch but Buro breaks away
and Buro counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn slips under a jab from Buro.
McVaughn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Buro wants to break free but McVaughn has control.
McVaughn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buro's efforts to push away.
Knees to the body from McVaughn.
Buro wants to get back to striking at distance but McVaughn won't allow it.
McVaughn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn missing with knees to the body. #T3##BC#
Buro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
McVaughn has closed the distance and engaged Buro in a clinch. #BC#
Buro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn wants to clinch but Buro slips to the side
and Buro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses
enabling Buro to counter with a crisp jab.
McVaughn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Buro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McVaughn manages to avoid it.
McVaughn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McVaughn tries to clinch up but Buro circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Buro misses.
McVaughn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Buro cracks McVaughn with a good jab.
McVaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
McVaughn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Buro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McVaughn is looking to clinch but Buro is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVaughn. Buro does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
McVaughn scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buro avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
McVaughn rushes Buro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buro blocking some punches. #BC#
Buro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buro.
McVaughn moves out of range of the strikes.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVaughn thows a leg kick but Buro checks it
and Buro counters with a nice uppercut.
McVaughn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVaughn takes a jab right on the kisser.
McVaughn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Buro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

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 Brain Buro.
I think Buro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Brain Buro retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: USFC 126
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Beast comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beast attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McVaughn pushes Beast up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Beast avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beast digs a right hand into McVaughn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McVaughn's gas tank.
Beast tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn lands a body shot.
Beast has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
A short left from McVaughn.
A body shot lands from McVaughn.
Beast is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McVaughn misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beast avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
Beast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow. #T1#
Beast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Beast trying to control the position but instead, McVaughn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beast into the cage.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beast lands a body shot.
A short right from Beast on the inside.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beast is defending well for now.
Beast misses with a body punch.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Beast fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
A short left from Beast.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Beast.
McVaughn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Beast misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
Beast blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Beast.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beast fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beast backwards.
Beast tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Beast back against the cage.
Beast blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Beast softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beast lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beast scores with a hook to the body.
Beast trying to stall but McVaughn improves his position.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Beast blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Beast.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by McVaughn. #T3#
A short right from McVaughn.
Beast tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Beast back against the cage.
Beast stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beast lands a right hand.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Beast lands a shoulder strike.
Beast lands with a right to the head.
McVaughn pushes Beast back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Beast.
Beast managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beast.
Beast is pushing McVaughn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McVaughn with a knee to the head.
Beast struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
Beast lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn gets through Beast's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Beast is rocked!
McVaughn lands a left hand.
Beast is still on wobbly legs! Can McVaughn finish him?
McVaughn throws a big uppercut that drops Beast! More strikes from McVaughn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Beast lies dazed against the cage as McVaughn celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregory McVaughn!
After winning the bout, Gregory McVaughn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Kilo 17 Pencil V Robinson 3
Date: Oct 23, 2016

#R1#
McVaughn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dekkers counters with an outside leg kick. #CL#
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
I was talking to McVaughn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekkers avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn scores with a knee to the head.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers misses with a knee strike.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A hook to the body from McVaughn.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that McVaughn shrugs off.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers. #T1#
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McVaughn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dekkers can turn it around.
McVaughn lands a knee to the head.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVaughn's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dekkers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McVaughn is breathing heavily.#T2#
Dekkers slows down the pace here.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dekkers.
Dekkers works on McVaughn's body with a couple of short punches.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Dekkers blocking some punches.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn dodges an elbow strike from Dekkers.
Dekkers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow.
Dekkers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McVaughn is keeping busy.
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Dekkers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McVaughn up against the cage.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into McVaughn's ribcage.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks with his arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dekkers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but McVaughn is blocking nicely.
McVaughn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Dekkers.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dekkers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that McVaughn shrugs off.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers dominated that round.
That's time! McVaughn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Dekkers pushes McVaughn up against the cage in a clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
Dekkers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Dekkers putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McVaughn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dekkers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dekkers.
Dekkers avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McVaughn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks with his arms.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dekkers lands a left hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
A left hand lands to the body for Dekkers.
Dekkers avoiding damage.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dekkers scores with a shot to the side of McVaughn's head.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Dekkers is blocking nicely.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dekkers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers wants to stall.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekkers avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers controlling the action here for a moment.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T4#
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
Dekkers stalling against the cage.
Dekkers lands an elbow that stopped McVaughn in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Dekkers avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dekkers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dekkers connects with a nasty looking knee right to McVaughn's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dekkers obliges.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVaughn's defenses.
Dekkers scores with a knee to the head.
McVaughn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
McVaughn throws a body kick that misses
and Dekkers counters with an outside leg kick.
Dekkers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVaughn connects with a right hand. Dekkers shakes it off.#CL#
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the forehead.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
Dekkers with a knee to the head.
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dekkers's face.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside that McVaughn shrugs off. #ROC2#
McVaughn is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dekkers.
Oh McVaughn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dekkers.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
Dekkers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dekkers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekkers blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dekkers blocking some punches.
McVaughn seems to have got his legs back now.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Dekkers throws an elbow but misses.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Dekkers avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McVaughn's defenses.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dekkers.
Dekkers digs a right hand underneath McVaughn's ribcage. McVaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dekkers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Dekkers avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
McVaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Dekkers. #T2#
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekkers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers misses with a knee strike.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McVaughn.
Knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bas Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dekkers.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers stalling in the clinch but McVaughn improves position.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks with his arms.
Dekkers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McVaughn is keeping busy.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dekkers is defending well for now.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekkers blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Dekkers.
Dekkers missing with knees to the body.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above McVaughn 's eye.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Dekkers controls the action.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Dekkers to work.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers lands a knee to the body.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McVaughn is defending well for now.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks with his arms.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dekkers blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Dekkers tries to land a front kick but McVaughn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McVaughn throws a head kick that Dekkers semi-blocks.
Dekkers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dekkers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dekkers throws a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Dekkers counters by clinching up.
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dekkers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers wants to stall.
McVaughn lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McVaughn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Dekkers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
Dekkers working McVaughn over 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. Dekkers is defending well for now.
Dekkers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dekkers.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McVaughn as Dekkers tries to tie him up.
Dekkers fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dekkers misses with a knee to the head.
Dekkers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow. #T2#
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
McVaughn connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers looking to throw knees to the head but McVaughn is blocking nicely.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Dekkers blocks it.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dekkers is trying to stall.
Dekkers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McVaughn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McVaughn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dekkers.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dekkers backwards.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
A short left from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dekkers taking a breather. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
Dekkers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dekkers trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers landing knees to the body.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it.
Dekkers lands a damaging elbow.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dekkers's elbow.
Nice elbow from Dekkers.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dekkers connects with a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn swings wildly with an uppercut but Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Dekkers controls his hands.
Dekkers lands a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dekkers unloads a knee to the mid-section. McVaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Dekkers to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dekkers.
Dekkers effectively controlling the action here.
Dekkers is working McVaughn over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Dekkers.
McVaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McVaughn letting Dekkers take a breather here.
Dekkers is looking to control McVaughn's arms but McVaughn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dekkers has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bas Dekkers dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
McVaughn circles away from the clinch attempt.
McVaughn checks the leg kick nicely there.
McVaughn throws a body shot but no joy.
Dekkers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dekkers feints a counter leg kick.
McVaughn misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
McVaughn rushes Dekkers and presses him up against the cage.
Dekkers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dekkers tries a knee to the head but McVaughn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dekkers misses with an elbow over the top.
Dekkers throws a punch but it's blocked by McVaughn.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
Dekkers with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks with his arms.
Dekkers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A short right from Dekkers on the inside.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn takes a knee to the side of the body.
McVaughn misses with a knee to the head.
Dekkers crunches a lovely knee into McVaughn's ribcage.
Dekkers lands an elbow just above McVaughn 's eye.
Dekkers lands with a left to the head.
Dekkers scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers. #T2#
Dekkers tries to land knees in the clinch but McVaughn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekkers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dekkers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dekkers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McVaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dekkers lands an elbow inside.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
Dekkers lands a knee to the head.
Dekkers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bas Dekkers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dekkers working McVaughn over with knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from McVaughn fails to land.
McVaughn misses with some punches. #T3#
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McVaughn avoids it.
Dekkers blocks an uppercut.
Dekkers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn lands with a left to the head.
Dekkers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dekkers.
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Dekkers blocks it. #T4#
McVaughn misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Dekkers.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
Dekkers lands with a right to the head.
McVaughn avoiding damage as Dekkers throws knees to the body.
Dekkers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn has a couple of punches blocked by Dekkers.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dekkers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dekkers managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bas Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dekkers 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Dekkers! Bas Dekkers retains his featherweight title!
Bas Dekkers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Infinity: Resolution
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
McVaughn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hays swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Hays clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hays fails to land.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hays blocks it with crossed arms.
Hays definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC#
Hays breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McVaughn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McVaughn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hays tries to bum rush McVaughn with a series of wild strikes but McVaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McVaughn lands a high kick!
McVaughn's corner calls for a 1-2. McVaughn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hays swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn moves away from the strike by Hays.
That kick from Hays tenderised McVaughn's leg. McVaughn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hays takes one to the chin there.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hays.
Hays lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Hays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hays tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McVaughn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McVaughn. Hays shrugs it off though. #T1#
Hays uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McVaughn.
Hays connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch.
Hays lands with a left to the head.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hays avoids it.
Hays throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McVaughns head.
Hays tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Hays blocks it.
Hays lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McVaughn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hays's efforts to push away.
Hays managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McVaughn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn blocking some punches.
Hays swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Hays pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
McVaughn misses with an attempted mid kick.
McVaughn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hays checks a leg kick nicely.
Hays finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Hays.
Hays tries to clinch but McVaughn is having none of it.
Hays chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hays throws a head kick that misses.
Hays takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McVaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
McVaughn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hays on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVaughn. McVaughn obviously looking to wear him down.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch but McVaughn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hays lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hays misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hays's jab looks to have found its range, popping McVaughn under the eye.#CL2#
McVaughn clinches with his opponent.
McVaughn takes a shot to the head.
Hays has had enough of the clinch but McVaughn keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Hays lands a left hand that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn working Hays over with knees to the body.
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hays. #BC#
Hays breaks the clinch.
Hays with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McVaughn to score with a decent uppercut.
A punch combination from Hays misses.
McVaughn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hays. McVaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hays is looking to clinch.
McVaughn throws a nice inside leg kick.
McVaughn tests Hays's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hays stuns McVaughn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Hays drives through and clinches with McVaughn against the cage.
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 Hays is blocking nicely.
Hays misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hays.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hays blocks it with crossed arms.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but Hays blocks it.
Hays lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Hays misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hays's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hays pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses
and Hays counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hays throws a nice looking combination but McVaughn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from McVaughn.
McVaughn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hays.
The fighters circle momentarily. McVaughn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
McVaughn takes the fight into the clinch.
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Hays avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
Hays blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
Hays lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Hays.
McVaughn misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
Hays avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Hays scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Micah Hays will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hays misses with a body kick.
McVaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hays looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A combination from Hays does no damage.
McVaughn throws a shot to the body.
McVaughn swats away the attempt to clinch by Hays.
Good shot there by Hays.
A slapping leg kick lands for McVaughn.
Micah Hays is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hays fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hays keeps the fight on the outside.
Hays is looking to counter punch.
McVaughn avoids the head kick by Hays.
McVaughn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hays checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McVaughn swings for the body but Hays moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from McVaughn finds it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hays.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McVaughn throws a shot from downtown. Hays moves away and avoids it.
McVaughn cracks Hays with a right hand to the side of the head.
McVaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hays throws a counter high kick but McVaughn was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch.
Micah Hays has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hays lands a hook to the side of the head.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
Hays lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hays presses McVaughn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McVaughn is breathing heavily.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hays avoids it.
Hays misses with some punches.
Hays lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Hays pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McVaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hays is out of range and McVaughn settles back down.
McVaughn avoids a punch combination nicely.
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hays can pounce on him. #CL#
Hays closes the distance and clinches.
McVaughn missing with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVaughn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hays has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Hays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hays! #T2#
A cross from Hays lands.#CL#
Hays has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hays tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
Good body shot from Hays. #BC#
Hays manages to break the clinch.
Hays pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Hays.
McVaughn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hays checks it well.
Hays misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Hays.
Hays fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hays walks into a straight right hand from McVaughn.
Good shot there by Hays.
Hays tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVaughn.
Hays looks to score with a jab to the body but McVaughn is just out of range.
A nice side step and McVaughn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McVaughn throws a push kick but Hays slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for McVaughn.
Hays misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Hays fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hays is looking to clinch.
McVaughn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hays.
Hays swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McVaughn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Hays swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hays throws a head kick that misses.
Hays looks to land a combination. McVaughn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McVaughn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
McVaughn instigates a clinch.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hays.
Hays blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hays tries to work over McVaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hays backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Hays avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Hays lands a right hand.
McVaughn gets through Hays's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hays blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hays digs a right hand underneath McVaughn's ribcage. McVaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Hays breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hays - that will leave a mark! #CL#
Hays gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Hays.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hays. #BC#
Hays breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
McVaughn has closed the distance and engaged Hays in a clinch.
Hays has a couple of punches blocked by McVaughn.
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hays blocking some punches.
McVaughn lands a nice uppercut.
McVaughn prevents a body shot from Hays. #BC#
Hays escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McVaughn tries to clinch but Hays moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hays 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McVaughn is looking to clinch but Hays is avoiding it.
Hays circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hays tries to close the distance and clinch up but McVaughn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hays swats away the attempt to clinch by McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hays was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
A little feinted left hand from Hays on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hays misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVaughn.
Hays misses with a low kick.
McVaughn looks to land a left hand but Hays moved out of range nicely.
Hays scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McVaughn doesn't seem bothered though.
Hays getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Micah Hays is winning the standup battle so far.
Hays lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McVaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hays sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays doesn't manage to clinch there - McVaughn circles away.
McVaughn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hays. Hays circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hays plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hays will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hays lands a nice leg kick that just misses McVaughn's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Hays gets tackled into the cage by McVaughn. McVaughn maintains the clinch. #T1#
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
Hays misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hays misses with some punches.
McVaughn pushes Hays back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Hays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hays's face.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hays has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hays misses with some punches.
McVaughn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Hays.
McVaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hays can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Hays prevents a body shot from McVaughn.
Hays lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays.
Hays tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hays avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body. #T2#
A short right from McVaughn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hays.
McVaughn pushes Hays back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hays.
McVaughn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hays is trying to force a seperation but McVaughn has the dominant position.
Hays lands a right hand. #BC#
Hays breaks the clinch. #CL2#
McVaughn rushes Hays and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hays blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hays digs a right hand into McVaughn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McVaughn's gas tank.
Hays misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hays.
A right hook to the body lands for Hays.
Hays lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Hays on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
Hays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Hays closes the distance and clinches.
Hays blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Hays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hays swings for the body but McVaughn moves out of range. #CL#
Hays rushes McVaughn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn blocking some punches.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hays on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn blocking some punches.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Hays on the inside.
McVaughn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hays throws a head punch that misses.
Hays digs a right hand underneath McVaughn's ribcage. McVaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hays 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!
Hays misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
McVaughn lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Hays.
Hays lands an uppercut.
Hays is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hays.
Hays misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike.
Micah Hays is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hays can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Hays tries to circle away but McVaughn has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McVaughn.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hays controls his hands.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hays has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hays lands with a right to the head.
Hays lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hays showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hays has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hays!
An out of breath Micah Hays thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SP-ICON:Hound V.S. Nikki
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Steel Penn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel Penn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Penn blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but McVaughn avoids it with no problem.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a low kick, looking for Steel Penn's leg but Steel Penn calmly moves out of range.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steel Penn! But no joy.
That kick from McVaughn tenderised Steel Penn's leg. Steel Penn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel Penn blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Steel Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McVaughn, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but Steel Penn blocks with his arms.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC2#
Steel Penn breaks from the clinch.
McVaughn throws the left hand but Steel Penn avoids the punch easily.#T1#
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Steel Penn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steel Penn wants to counter with a clinch but McVaughn pushes him away.
McVaughn misses the shot to the body.
McVaughn lands a high kick!
A low kick from McVaughn is predictable there
and McVaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but McVaughn circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from McVaughn.
McVaughn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Penn has time to react.
McVaughn throws a leg kick but Steel Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McVaughn misses with a hook.
McVaughn swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVaughn. #CL2#
Steel Penn clinches with his opponent.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn avoids it.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
McVaughn tries to throw a body punch but Steel Penn avoids it by throwing McVaughn back against the cage.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Penn.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn. #BC2#
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by McVaughn misses
and Steel Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses
and Steel Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Steel Penn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Steel Penn as he checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVaughn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
McVaughn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Penn blocks a leg kick.
McVaughn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Steel Penn as he checks the leg kick.
McVaughn lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Steel Penn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McVaughn. McVaughn obviously looking to wear him down.
Steel Penn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McVaughn avoids it really well and circles away.
McVaughn tries to counter by clinching up but Steel Penn breaks away and moves out of range.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that misses.
McVaughn thows a leg kick but Steel Penn checks it
and Steel Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steel Penn defending well as McVaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Penn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McVaughn slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
McVaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steel Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
McVaughn has Steel Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
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!
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
McVaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.#CL#
McVaughn darts in and clinches Steel Penn up against the cage.
McVaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Steel Penn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from McVaughn misses.
McVaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Steel Penn checks a low kick from McVaughn.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steel Penn goes for a double leg but McVaughn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVaughn continues to drive forward.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
McVaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McVaughn dips to his left and cracks Steel Penn with an uppercut!
Steel Penn scores with a hook.
Steel Penn tries to clinch but McVaughn is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVaughn throws a leg kick but Steel Penn moved away.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from McVaughn.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by McVaughn. #CL#
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.#T1#
Steel Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel Penn lands a right hand.
Steel Penn avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel Penn backwards.
Steel Penn has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
Steel Penn is trying to force a seperation but McVaughn has the dominant position.
McVaughn landing knees to the head. #BC2#
Steel Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch but McVaughn is avoiding it.
Steel Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVaughn tries to land a front kick but Steel Penn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Steel Penn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McVaughn blocks a jab.
McVaughn wants to slow Steel Penn down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Steel Penn.#CL2#
Steel Penn clinches up against the cage.#T2#
McVaughn misses with a body punch.
Steel Penn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Steel Penn blocks it.
McVaughn is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Penn is defending well for now.
McVaughn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Steel Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McVaughn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McVaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel Penn can do to turn this around?
Steel Penn tries to break free but McVaughn pushes him back against the cage.
McVaughn throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steel Penn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel Penn controls his hands.
Steel Penn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steel Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Steel Penn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steel Penn tries to circle away but McVaughn has him pinned against the cage.
McVaughn tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel Penn avoids the damage to the body.
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Penn.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steel Penn's elbow.
McVaughn digs a right hand underneath Steel Penn's ribcage. Steel Penn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steel Penn avoids it.
McVaughn landing knees to the body. #BC2#
Steel Penn manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Steel Penn blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Steel Penn has McVaughn up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel Penn cracks McVaughn with a nice body shot.#T4#
Steel Penn tries to circle away but McVaughn has him pinned against the cage.
McVaughn gets through Steel Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steel Penn's face.
McVaughn scores a nice knee to the body.
McVaughn lands a left hand. #BC2#
Steel Penn breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn throws the left hand but McVaughn avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Steel Penn checks a leg kick.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.#TD2#
McVaughn tries to sprawl but Steel Penn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory McVaughn 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
McVaughn misses with a leg kick
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but McVaughn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVaughn is looking to counter the offense by Steel Penn and move into the clinch.
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
Steel Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVaughn.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVaughn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steel Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McVaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like Steel Penn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steel Penn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel Penn avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
Steel Penn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel Penn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McVaughn - the referee stops the clock and Steel Penn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McVaughn. Steel Penn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McVaughn wants to clinch up but Steel Penn keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn throws a right and a left that McVaughn avoids nicely.
McVaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel Penn's sensitive parts.
McVaughn throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn avoids it.
Steel Penn might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steel Penn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVaughn tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Steel Penn counters by clinching up. #T1#
Steel Penn blocks an uppercut.
Steel Penn managing to block the knees to the body from McVaughn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Steel Penn controls the action. #BC2#
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn is looking to chop away at Steel Penn's legs.
Jab, jab by McVaughn - just one landing.
McVaughn tries to clinch up.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Penn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but McVaughn circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Steel Penn with that takedown attempt.
McVaughn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T2#
Steel Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVaughn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McVaughn lands a high kick!
McVaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Steel Penn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from Steel Penn.#TD2#
Steel Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
Steel Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McVaughn wants to improve his position but Steel Penn is controlling well. #T3#
Steel Penn trying to mount his opponent but McVaughn defends it. #SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McVaughn is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
McVaughn is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.
McVaughn is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Steel Penn seems to be working for a kimura but McVaughn defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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 Gregory McVaughn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McVaughn, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory McVaughn!
A very excited looking Gregory McVaughn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, The Steel Penn stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back. '.

Event: USFC 120
Date: May 29, 2016

#R1#
McVaughn moves out of range of the body kick.
Tillman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McVaughn is able to avoid easily.
We've been told by McVaughn's head coaches at JP´s School Of Excellence that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McVaughn is looking to land body kicks.
Tillman throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tillman manages to circle out of the way.
Tillman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McVaughn needs to keep his hands up - Tillman had a free shot at his head there.
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn throws out a powerful jab.
Tillman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tillman throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
McVaughn pushes Tillman up against the cage in a clinch.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Tillman fails to land. #BC2#
Tillman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tillman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman blocks a head kick by McVaughn. #CL#
McVaughn moves into range and clinches up with Tillman.
McVaughn misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tillman blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
Tillman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tillman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tillman.
McVaughn trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillman pushes down on McVaughn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Tillman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
McVaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Tillman wants to take a breather but McVaughn is having none of it.
Tillman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McVaughn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tillman.
McVaughn is looking to improve his position.
McVaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Tillman there.
Tillman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tillman is looking to advance position but McVaughn won't allow it.
Tillman trying to control from half guard but McVaughn is working away. #T3#
McVaughn is looking to improve his position.
McVaughn trying to control but Tillman postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McVaughn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tillman trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVaughn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tillman trying to control the position from guard on top but McVaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVaughn. Tillman does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVaughn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tillman scores with a leg kick.
Tillman digs a good hook to McVaughn's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tillman lands a body shot.
Tillman throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tillman.
McVaughn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tillman scores with a shot to the body.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses.
Gregory McVaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tillman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McVaughn missing with a left hand there. Tillman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tillman cracks the inside of McVaughn's front leg.
Tillman throws a body kick that misses.
McVaughn throws a leg kick which misses Tillman's front leg but catches the back leg as Tillman tries to avoid it.
Tillman lands a jab to McVaughn's midsection.
Tillman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McVaughn rather than just go for the knockout.
Tillman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tillman fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pat Tillman dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
McVaughn blocks a jab.
McVaughn checks a leg kick.
McVaughn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries to clinch there but Tillman circles away.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McVaughn scores with a leg kick.
Tillman tries to work over McVaughn's front leg with a kick but McVaughn checks it.
McVaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tillman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tillman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good shot there by Tillman.
McVaughn takes one to the chin there.
McVaughn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tillman wants to slow McVaughn down by chopping away at his legs.
McVaughn throws a leg kick which misses Tillman's front leg but catches the back leg as Tillman tries to avoid it.
Tillman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McVaughn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
McVaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tillman is out of range and McVaughn settles back down.
Pat Tillman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tillman lands a right hook to the body.
McVaughn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tillman throws the kick towards the body but McVaughn avoids it.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
McVaughn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
McVaughn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVaughn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tillman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
McVaughn has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tillman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tillman.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Tillman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Tillman can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Tillman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tillman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
McVaughn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tillman working hard to break the clinch.
Tillman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tillman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Tillman. #BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McVaughn 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.
McVaughn closes the distance but Tillman moves to the side
and Tillman counters with a left to the body.
Tillman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McVaughn swivels and escapes.
As Tillman tries to get set, McVaughn tries to push him back and clinch up but Tillman manages to avoid the attempt.
Tillman lands a high kick!
Tillman looks for the body kick but McVaughn saw that one coming.
Tillman misses with a series of wild punches.
McVaughn blocks a low kick nicely.
McVaughn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
McVaughn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tillman will feel that in the morning.
Tillman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tillman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tillman keeps McVaughn at a distance using the push kick.
An inside leg kick from Tillman misses.
Tillman looks to land a right hand but McVaughn moved out of range.
McVaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tillman was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
A solid leg kick lands there for McVaughn. #CL#
McVaughn has closed the distance and engaged Tillman in a clinch.
McVaughn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
McVaughn tries a body shot but Tillman blocks it.
Tillman blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn lands a shot to the body.
McVaughn tries to work over Tillman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tillman swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tillman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tillman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McVaughn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tillman can turn it around.#T4#
A short right from Tillman.
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!
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
Tillman blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tillman lands a hook that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
Tillman lands with a right to the head.
McVaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tillman lands a nice shot to the body.
McVaughn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tillman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
Tillman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McVaughn throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tillman blocks it with crossed arms.
Tillman avoiding damage as McVaughn throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from McVaughn.
Tillman tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Tillman back against the cage.
McVaughn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tillman fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pat Tillman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Tillman.
McVaughn ducks under a wild hook from Tillman.
Tillman throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.
Tillman throws a chopping leg kick but McVaughn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tillman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McVaughn tries to counter by clinching up but Tillman breaks away and moves out of range.
Tillman avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn keeps Tillman at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
McVaughn rushes Tillman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tillman lands a nice uppercut.
McVaughn blocking some punches. #BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from McVaughn. #CL#
McVaughn drives through and clinches with Tillman against the cage.
Tillman tries to work over McVaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees in the clinch landing for McVaughn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Tillman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McVaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McVaughn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tillman's elbow.
Gregory McVaughn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tillman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McVaughn to keep the fight standing.
McVaughn misses with some punches.
McVaughn misses with a knee strike.
Tillman misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tillman backwards.
Tillman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Tillman. #BC2#
Tillman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McVaughn slips a jab from Tillman.
Tillman lands a right hook to the body.
McVaughn looks for the body kick but Tillman saw that one coming.
A solid body kick from McVaughn.
Tillman is looking to land body kicks.
McVaughn misses with a head kick.
Tillman steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pat Tillman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
McVaughn lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tillman counters with a head kick.
McVaughn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tillman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tillman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range.
McVaughn scores with a jab to the body.
Tillman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McVaughn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McVaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tillman cracks McVaughn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tillman checks a low kick from McVaughn.
Tillman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McVaughn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tillman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tillman tried to score with a low kick but McVaughn checks it.
Tillman misses with a straight right.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tillman.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. Tillman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
McVaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tillman.
Tillman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVaughn.
A combination from Tillman does no damage.
Tillman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tillman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McVaughn.
Both fighters circling a little - Tillman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gregory McVaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tillman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McVaughn throws a nice inside leg kick.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Tillman moves out of range.
McVaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Tillman moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVaughn, right into the meat.
Crunch! McVaughn slams his shin into Tillman's torso.
Tillman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Tillman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
McVaughn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tillman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn throws a head kick but Tillman moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tillman.
McVaughn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Tillman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McVaughn's guard.#ES#
McVaughn has his feet on Tillman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McVaughn takes one on the button.
McVaughn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tillman is looking to chop away at McVaughn's legs.
McVaughn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tillman is out of range.
McVaughn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tillman! But no joy.
Tillman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tillman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tillman, right into the meat.
Tillman tried to score with a low kick but McVaughn checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tillman.
Tillman throws the left hand but McVaughn avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pat Tillman.
I've got Tillman 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pat Tillman!
As Pat Tillman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm coming down to 145 and going after Neymar Jr. I'm coming for you, buddy!'.

Event: USFC 113
Date: Apr 23, 2016

#R1#
Byrd scores with a kick to the body.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
McVaughn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byrd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McVaughn backwards.
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McVaughn connects with a knee to the head.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Byrd throws a head punch that misses.
McVaughn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Byrd avoids it.
McVaughn trying to land knees to the body.
McVaughn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Byrd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Byrd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Byrd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Byrd.
Byrd can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
Byrd blocks a body shot from McVaughn. #T1#
McVaughn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Byrd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Byrd is looking to slow McVaughn down with leg kicks.
McVaughn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
Byrd throws a hook but McVaughn avoids it easily.
Byrd takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the body.
Byrd walks into a stiff left hand from McVaughn.
McVaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd throws a wild body kick that McVaughn sees coming a mile off.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd lands with a shot 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!
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McVaughn scores with a hook.#CL2#
McVaughn rushes Byrd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byrd swings wildly with an uppercut but McVaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands. #T2#
McVaughn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Byrd misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Byrd breaks from the clinch.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
McVaughn throws a head kick that half lands.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVaughn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byrd throws out the jab.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McVaughn tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McVaughn tries to land a front kick but Byrd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Byrd throws out a leg kick but McVaughn moves out of range and Byrd only half commits.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big right from Byrd misses.
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
McVaughn gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Byrd to counter with a crisp jab.
Byrd lands a jab.#T3#
McVaughn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McVaughn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McVaughn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McVaughn slips a straight right by Byrd.
McVaughn misses with a body kick.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVaughn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Byrd checks a low kick from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands with an uppercut that bounces Byrd off the cage and back into range.
McVaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Byrd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Byrd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Byrd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Byrd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McVaughn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McVaughn lands a body shot. #T4#
Byrd stuns McVaughn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Byrd misses with a body shot.
Byrd throws the kick towards the body but McVaughn avoids it.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Byrd checks it well.
Byrd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McVaughn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byrd can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McVaughn, right into the meat.
A head kick by McVaughn misses
and Byrd counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from McVaughn is predictable there
and Byrd counters with an inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Byrd - that will leave a mark!
McVaughn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McVaughn needs to keep his hands up - Byrd had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd connects with a high kick.
McVaughn swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
Byrd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Byrd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byrd lets loose with a powerful body kick. McVaughn will feel that in the morning.
A nice leg kick lands there from Byrd.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Byrd thumps McVaughn with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVaughn throws a shot to the body.
Byrd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McVaughn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Byrd's sensitive parts.
Byrd checks a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Byrd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McVaughn - the referee stops the clock and Byrd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McVaughn. Byrd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
McVaughn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Byrd.
Byrd cracks a nice hook into McVaughn's ribs.
Byrd checks a leg kick nicely.
Byrd fires out a quick counter leg kick but McVaughn just manages to avoid it.
Byrd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Byrd.
McVaughn moves out of range as Byrd throws a body kick.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVaughn throws a low kick but Byrd moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by McVaughn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn throws a head kick that Byrd semi-blocks.
McVaughn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
McVaughn moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McVaughn checks a leg kick nicely.
McVaughn swings for the body but Byrd moves out of range.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but McVaughn blocks it.
Byrd throws a nice outside leg kick.
McVaughn takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Byrd.
McVaughn misses with a jab to the body
and Byrd counters with a slapping leg kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
McVaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McVaughn misses with a head kick.
Byrd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVaughn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
McVaughn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byrd counters with a nice body kick.
McVaughn throws a leg kick
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McVaughn thinking.
McVaughn looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
McVaughn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Byrd.
McVaughn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Byrd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McVaughn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McVaughn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Byrd connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McVaughn scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn motions for Byrd to come forward. McVaughn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byrd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McVaughn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Byrd throws a sloppy head kick and McVaughn moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Byrd checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McVaughn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Byrd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byrd throws a low kick but it's checked well by McVaughn.
McVaughn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McVaughn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
McVaughn misses with a leg kick.
Byrd throwing a counter right hand but McVaughn manages to avoid it.
McVaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byrd was well out of range. Poor timing from McVaughn.
McVaughn connects with a solid leg kick.
McVaughn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Byrd counters with a body kick.
Byrd lands a nice leg kick that just misses McVaughn's sensitive parts.
McVaughn throws a head kick that misses
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McVaughn tries to clinch
and Byrd makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McVaughn really felt that one!
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
Byrd throws a head kick that misses.
McVaughn tries to counter with a clinch but Byrd shakes him off and moves away.
Byrd scores with a leg kick.
Byrd lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McVaughn's calf.
A big right from Byrd misses.
McVaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Byrd pushes him off.
And Byrd counters with a quick kick to the body but McVaughn blocks it.
McVaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byrd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Byrd connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Byrd throws a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McVaughn. That did some damage!
Byrd lands with a good body shot.
Byrd thuds his shin into the meat of McVaughn's side.
McVaughn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Byrd moves out of range as McVaughn throws a body kick.
McVaughn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McVaughn throws a lazy head kick
and Byrd counters with a thumping low kick.
McVaughn blocks a jab.
McVaughn wants to counter with a clinch but Byrd pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byrd connects with a jab.#T4#
McVaughn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Byrd avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a hook to the side of Byrd's head but Byrd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byrd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McVaughn checks a low kick from Byrd.
Byrd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byrd takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McVaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Byrd manages to avoid it.#CL2#
McVaughn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Byrd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Byrd tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
Byrd pushes McVaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Byrd has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McVaughn uses from the top position. #SUB#
Byrd is looking for a triangle but McVaughn pushes his legs off easily.
McVaughn trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jolly Leg Byrd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Byrd blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
McVaughn throws a lazy head kick
and Byrd finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Byrd.
Byrd lands a nice looking body shot.
McVaughn checks a low kick from Byrd.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
McVaughn loads up on a big right hand but Byrd slips the punch.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
McVaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Byrd is out of range and McVaughn settles back down.
McVaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
McVaughn throws a head kick but Byrd moves out of range.
McVaughn misses with a hook. Byrd ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Byrd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McVaughn.
McVaughn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byrd avoids the head kick by McVaughn.
Byrd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McVaughn wants to counter the offense by Byrd and move into the clinch position.
McVaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Byrd throws a right and a left that McVaughn avoids nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by McVaughn.
Byrd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McVaughn. That did some damage!#T1#
Byrd throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVaughn misses with a body kick.
McVaughn misses with a low kick as Byrd jumps back.
Byrd slips a jab from McVaughn.
Byrd dips to his left and cracks McVaughn with an uppercut!
Some bone on bone action there as McVaughn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McVaughn throws a leg kick but Byrd checks it.
McVaughn scores with a nice strike.
Byrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body punch from Byrd.
McVaughn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Byrd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byrd throws a body punch but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McVaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick from Byrd.
McVaughn connects with a high kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byrd lands a nice looking body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Byrd, right into the meat.
McVaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Byrd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byrd scores with a hook to the body. McVaughn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McVaughn misses with a jab to the body
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McVaughn thinking.
Byrd misses with a body kick.
Byrd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byrd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Byrd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McVaughn can pounce on him.
Byrd throws a head kick but McVaughn moves out of range.
McVaughn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Byrd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McVaughn takes a swing at Byrd's ribcage but misses.
Byrd looks to land a body kick but McVaughn moved away.
A head kick misses from McVaughn.
Byrd looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Byrd misses with a leg kick.
Byrd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Byrd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McVaughn's calf.
McVaughn is looking to clinch but Byrd is avoiding it.
As McVaughn backs away, Byrd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McVaughn moves forwards but Byrd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McVaughn connects with a leg kick. Byrd looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McVaughn moves in looking to clinch but Byrd pushes him off.
Nice uppercut there from McVaughn.
A thudding body kick lands there by McVaughn!
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
McVaughn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Byrd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McVaughn throws a solid leg kick but Byrd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McVaughn.
Byrd blocks a head kick by McVaughn.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McVaughn punishes Byrd's body with a nice straight punch.
Byrd tries a low kick but McVaughn avoids it.#T4#
McVaughn blocks a head kick by Byrd.
Byrd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McVaughn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McVaughn misses with a low kick.
McVaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byrd.
Byrd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McVaughn tries to land a leg kick but Byrd saw it coming and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McVaughn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Byrd has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byrd and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McVaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
McVaughn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McVaughn lands a leg kick that knocks Byrd off balance momentarily.
Byrd pivots, looking for a leg kick but McVaughn is out of range and Byrd settles back down.
That kick from Byrd tenderised McVaughn's leg. McVaughn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Byrd misses with a looping right.
Byrd 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.
Byrd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McVaughn.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregory McVaughn.
I think McVaughn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gregory McVaughn!
Gregory McVaughn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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