Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 74 Kelly vs Highjack
Date: Apr 29, 2018

#R1#
Vachon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hymen.
Hymen connects with a leg kick. Vachon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hymen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hymen throws a low kick, looking for Vachon's leg but Vachon calmly moves out of range.
Vachon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hymen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Hymen.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Hymen thuds a left hand into Vachon's body.
Hymen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hymen lands with a good body shot.
Hymen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vachon's sensitive parts.
Hymen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hymen, as that shot connected. #CUT#
That has opened up Maurice Vachon's cut even more.
The fighters circling - Hymen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Vachon.
Vachon checks a low kick from Hymen.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Hymen avoids it with no problem.
Hymen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hymen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Hymen throws a sloppy head kick and Vachon moves out of range easily.
Hymen throws a wild body kick that Vachon sees coming a mile off.
Hymen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vachon.
Hymen scores with a head kick.
Hymen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vachon misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Hymen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hymen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#KD#
Hymen lands a high kick to the side of Vachon's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Hymen dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC#
Vachon is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Maurice Vachon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hymen wants to control from the top but Vachon keeps moving.
Vachon is still in real trouble! Can Hymen finish him?
Hymen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vachon seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Hymen 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.
Hymen wants to control from the top but Vachon keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Vachon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hymen defends it easily.
Vachon wants to get back to his feet but Hymen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hymen wants to control from the top but Vachon keeps moving.
Hymen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hymen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hymen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Vachon!
Hymen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hymen trying to control but Vachon is having none of it. #T3#
Vachon is trying desperately to improve position.
Hymen controlling his opponent.
Hymen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vachon is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Vachon is trying to escape the mount.
Vachon regains half guard.
Hymen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Vachon is looking for a sweep. Hymen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hymen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vachon tries to get to full guard but Hymen has control of the leg.
Hymen trying to control the action but Vachon is working from the bottom.
Hymen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vachon pushes Hymen off looking to stand but Hymen dives back in and keeps control.
Vachon is not content to let Hymen control the position.
Hymen is looking to advance position but Vachon won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Hymen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hymen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vachon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hymen lands a head shot.
Hymen connects with a solid leg kick.
Vachon lands a glancing blow to the side of Hymen's head.
Hymen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vachon can do to turn this around?
Vachon tries to clinch but Hymen moves out of range.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hymen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vachon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hymen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vachon wants to counter with a clinch but Hymen pushes him away.
Hymen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
Maurice Vachon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Vachon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Buster Hymen!
Buster Hymen took some time post fight to say the following; 'the title is were it belongs'.

Event: MMMA 59 Bunting vs Powell
Date: Jan 14, 2018

#R1#
Vachon scores with a decent looking hook.
Vachon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kedorf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands a right hook to the body.
Kedorf misses with a body shot.
Kedorf thuds a left hand into Vachon's body.
Vachon cracks Kedorf with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kedorf digs a good body shot into Vachon's ribs.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vachon moves away.
Vachon tries to counter by clinching up but Kedorf breaks away and moves out of range.
Kedorf misses the shot to the body.
Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kedorf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vachon.
Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Vachon is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kedorf needs to keep his hands up - Vachon had a free shot at his head there.
Kedorf lands a nice looking body shot.
Kedorf lands a jab to Vachon's midsection.
Vachon connects with a body shot.
Kedorf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vachon at a distance.
Kedorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vachon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kedorf.
Kedorf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barol Kedorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vachon is breathing heavily.
Kedorf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.#T1#
Vachon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Kedorf misses.
Kedorf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vachon manages to avoid it.
Vachon misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Vachon misses.
Kedorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vachon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vachon at a distance.
Kedorf lands a jab to the head.
Kedorf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vachon. Vachon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kedorf throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kedorf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kedorf misses with a straight right.
Kedorf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vachon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kedorf misses with a hook
and Vachon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vachon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
Maurice Vachon's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Kedorf coming out on top.
Kedorf jabs Vachon to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Kedorf connects with a body shot.
Vachon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kedorf throws out a loose jab but Vachon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vachon staying out of range there.
Kedorf jabs Vachon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kedorf swats away the attempt to clinch by Vachon.
Vachon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kedorf jabs at Vachon's body.
Vachon misses the shot to the body.
Kedorf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kedorf is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vachon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vachon throws a lazy right hand but Kedorf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kedorf is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vachon rather than just go for the knockout.
Kedorf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kedorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vachon swings for the body but Kedorf moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kedorf! But no joy.
Kedorf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vachons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kedorf throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vachon throws out a loose jab but Kedorf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vachon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
Maurice Vachon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kedorf throws a body punch but Vachon moves out of range. #T3#
Vachon misses the shot to the body.
Vachon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kedorf.
Kedorf lands with a nice body punch.
Kedorf throws a looping overhand right but Vachon ducks down to avoid it.
Vachon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kedorf.
Jab by Kedorf.
Kedorf misses with a looping right.
Kedorf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kedorf misses with an uppercut.
Vachon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kedorf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vachon doesn't seem bothered though.
Kedorf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vachon tries to clinch but Kedorf moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kedorf misses.
Vachon throws a jab but it's blocked by Kedorf.
Kedorf scores with a body shot.
Vachon wants to clinch up but Kedorf keeps it at a distance.
Kedorf moves out of range as Vachon strikes.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kedorf was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.#T4#
Vachon is looking to clinch but Kedorf is avoiding it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vachon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT2#
Jeez, Maurice Vachon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kedorf looks to score with a jab to the body but Vachon is just out of range.
Vachon walks into a stiff left hand from Kedorf.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Vachon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barol Kedorf!
Barol Kedorf looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa. Wezme Go na kolana, a potem poloze sie obok Niego i razem zasniemy. To jest prawdziwe szczescie'.

Event: MMMA 53 Kelly vs Garbutt 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017

#R1#
Vachon takes a swing at Vatanen's ribcage but misses.
Vachon throws the left hand but Vatanen avoids the punch easily.
Vatanen misses with a double jab.
Vachon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vatanen.
Vatanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vatanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vachon moves away.
Vatanen misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Vachon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vachon has a couple of punches blocked by Vatanen.
Vachon holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Vatanen manages to break the clinch.
Vatanen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Vachon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vatanen lands a head shot.
Vatanen avoids the body shot from Vachon.
Vatanen throws a right and a left that Vachon avoids nicely.
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!
Vatanen missing with a left hand there. Vachon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vatanen lands a jab to the head.
Vachon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatanen.#T1#
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
A jab from Vachon misses.
Vachon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Vatanen.
Vachon throws a jab but it's blocked by Vatanen.
Vachon lands a jab to Vatanen's midsection.
Vatanen ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Nice uppercut lands for Vachon. That snapped Vatanen's head back.
Vatanen misses with the combination.
Vatanen throws a shot from downtown. Vachon moves away and avoids it.
Vachon's coach down at Spar Bros was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vachon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vatanen looks to throw the jab but Vachon is out of range.
Vatanen scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Maurice Vachon's cut even more.
Vatanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vatanen.#CL2#
Vachon has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon misses with some punches.
Vachon throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatanen. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Vachon.
Vatanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Vatanen breaks from the clinch.
Vatanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vatanen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab by Vatanen.
Vatanen looks to land a right hand but Vachon moved out of range.
Vachon tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.
Vachon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vatanen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vachon has time to react.
Vachon slips a straight right by Vatanen.
Vachon wants to counter with a clinch but Vatanen pushes him away.
Vachon looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatanen is just out of range.
Vatanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vachon misses the jab.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vatanen.
Danga de danga de dang - Vatanen scores with a four punch combination!
Vatanen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vachon scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#
It looks like Sami Vatanen has been cut.
Vatanen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vachon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vatanen scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Vachon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vatanen looks to throw the jab but Vachon is out of range.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch but Vatanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vatanen lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
The cut above Maurice Vachon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vatanen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vachon moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vachon takes a swing at Vatanen's ribcage but misses.
Vatanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vatanen misses with a double jab.
Vachon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatanen.
Vachon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vatanen slips a jab from Vachon.
Vatanen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vatanen throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vachon slips under a jab.#T4#
Vatanen connects with the punch.
Vatanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vatanen throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vachon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vatanen's head.
Vatanen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vatanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vatanen throws an overhand right that lands on Vachon's shoulder, as Vachon tries to avoid the shot.
Vatanen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vatanen ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Vatanen takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Vatanen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vachon doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
Maurice Vachon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vatanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vachon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vachon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vatanen missing with a left hand there. Vachon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vatanen throws a nice looking combination but Vachon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vachon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vatanen's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sami Vatanen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Vatanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Vachon connects with a nice looking jab.
Vatanen scores with a punch to the head.
Vatanen misses with a combination #CL2#
and Vachon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vatanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vachon.
Vatanen tries to work over Vachon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Vachon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vachon.
Vatanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatanen blocks a body shot from Vachon.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vachon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon throws a head punch that misses.
Vatanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vachon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vachon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vachon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vachon doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Vatanen prevents a body shot from Vachon.
Vatanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vachon can do to turn this around?
Vatanen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vachon.
Vachon lands with a light punch inside.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vachon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vachon misses with a punch to the body.
Vatanen takes a shot to the head.
Vachon cracks Vatanen with a nice body shot.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vachon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vachon.
Vachon tries to work over Vatanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vachon gets through Vatanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Vachon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vachon is leaning against Vatanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Vachon.
Vachon tries to throw a body punch but Vatanen avoids it by throwing Vachon back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatanen.
Vatanen tries to land knees in the clinch but Vachon avoids the damage to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Vachon.
Vatanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vachon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vachon is leaning against Vatanen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vachon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vatanen's efforts to push away.
Vachon has a couple of punches blocked by Vatanen. #T3#
Vatanen blocks a body shot from Vachon.
Vachon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatanen tries to break the clinch but Vachon is controlling the position.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vachon slips a jab from Vatanen.
Vachon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vatanen at a distance.
Vachon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vatanen.
Vachon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vatanen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vatanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vachon.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Vatanen avoids it with no problem.
Vatanen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vachon doesn't manage to clinch there - Vatanen circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Vatanen misses the target.
Vachon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vatanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Vachon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Vatanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vachon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vachon lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#
Sami Vatanen's cut is getting worse.
Vachon lands a right hand.
Vachon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatanen backwards.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Vachon. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vachon.#ROC2#
Vatanen is rocked!
Maurice Vachon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vatanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Vatanen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vatanen blocking some punches.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vachon misses with some punches.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatanen seems to have got his legs back now.
Vachon misses with some punches.
Vachon'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.
Vachon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vatanen up against the cage.
Vachon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vachon pushes Vatanen up against the cage in a clinch.
Vachon tries to throw a body punch but Vatanen avoids it by throwing Vachon back against the cage.
Vachon misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Vatanen breaks from the clinch.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Vachon tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.
Vachon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vatanen.
Vachon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vatanen.
Vatanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vachon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatanen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vachon tries to clinch but Vatanen is having none of it.
Vatanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sami Vatanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vatanen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vatanen throws a right and a left that Vachon avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vachon tries to clinch but Vatanen moves out of range.
Vatanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vatanen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Vatanen misses with an uppercut.
Vatanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Vatanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Vatanen moved out of range.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon tries to clinch up but Vatanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Vachon scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Vachon closes the distance and clinches.
Vachon can't find room to land a body shot as Vatanen controls the action.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Vachon fails to land.
Vachon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vachon throws a punch but it's blocked by Vatanen.
Vatanen lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Vachon has a couple of punches blocked by Vatanen.
Vatanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Vatanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sami Vatanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vatanen scores with a nice strike.
Vachon is looking to clinch but Vatanen is avoiding it.
Vatanen misses with a straight right.
Vatanen swinging wildly here.
Vachon 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!
Vachon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vachon catches Vatanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vachon clobbers Vatanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Vatanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Vachon clinches up against the cage.
Vachon misses with the head strike. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Vachon fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vachon.
Vachon slowing the pace effectively.
Vatanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vachon backwards.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatanen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Vatanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Vatanen there.
Vachon tries to clinch up.
Vachon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vatanen.
Vatanen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vachons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vachon is looking to clinch.
Vatanen cracks Vachon with a good jab.#T4#
Vatanen tests Vachon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vatanen looks to land a combination but Vachon avoids it well.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Vachon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vatanen doesn't seem bothered though.
Vatanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Vachon.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Vachon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vatanen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vachon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Vatanen misses its intended target.
Vachon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vatanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vachon staying out of range there.
Vatanen misses with a wild combination.
Vatanen throws a right hand that misses
and Vachon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Vatanen is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maurice Vachon.
I think Vachon 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Vachon!
After the big win, Maurice Vachon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Sami Vatanen spoke after the fight, saying 'Did u fart? or is that ur breath?'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017

#R1#
Vachon swings widly with a right hand
and Dumb makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dumb digs a good hook to Vachon's body.
Dumb delivers a nice body kick.
Dumb darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Dumb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vachon under the eye.#CL2#
Vachon instigates a clinch.
Dumb blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Dumb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dumb looks to score with a jab to the body but Vachon is just out of range.
Dumb looks for the body kick but Vachon saw that one coming.
Vachon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dumb swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vachon clobbers Dumb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dumb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vachon swivels and escapes.
Vachon jabs Dumb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vachon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dumb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Vachon has Dumb up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Dumb lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Vachon.
Dumb takes a shot to the head.
Dumb misses with a body punch.
Dumb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vachon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dumb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vachon can't find room to land a body shot as Dumb controls the action.
Vachon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dumb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dumb can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon controls the action.
Dumb presses Vachon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vachon prevents a body shot from Dumb.
Vachon prevents a body shot from Dumb.
Vachon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vachon misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon tries to throw a body punch but Dumb avoids it by throwing Vachon back against the cage.
Vachon misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Vachon.
Dumb lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Vachon blocking some punches.
Dumb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vachon is keeping busy.
Vachon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dumb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dumb struggles to land a body shot inside as Vachon controls his hands.
Vachon misses with the head strike.
Dumb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dumb can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon controls the action.
Vachon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Vachon.
Dumb lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Maurice Vachon's cut even more.
Vachon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dumb tries a body shot but Vachon blocks it.
Dumb misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon throws a head punch that misses.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vachon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dumb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vachon is keeping busy.
Dumb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vachon's elbow. #T3#
Dumb just leaning against Vachon, taking a breather.
Good body shot from Dumb.
Dumb scores with a shoulder strike.
Dumb tries to work over Vachon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dumb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vachon's elbow.
Vachon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vachon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dumb is working Vachon over against the cage.
Vachon can't find room to land a body shot as Dumb controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Vachon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dumb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dumb tries a body shot but Vachon blocks it.
Dumb gets through Vachon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dumb lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Vachon.
Dumb can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dumb Dumb. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dumb throws a head punch that misses.
Dumb tries a body shot but Vachon blocks it.
Vachon misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Vachon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dumb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vachon pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Vachon.
Nice body punch from Vachon.
Dumb blocks an uppercut.
Vachon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vachon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vachon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dumb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dumb lands a nice shot to the body.
Dumb misses with a body punch.
Dumb misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dumb scores with a shoulder strike.
Vachon tries to throw a body punch but Dumb avoids it by throwing Vachon back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vachon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dumb tries to throw a body punch but Vachon avoids it by throwing Dumb back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dumb drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vachon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vachon ducks under a wild hook from Dumb.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vachon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Vachon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maurice Vachon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
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#
Vachon blocks the body kick.
Vachon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dumb.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dumb paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dumb throws a lazy right hand but Vachon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vachon misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vachon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Dumb moves into the clinch.
Vachon lands a nice shot to the body.
Vachon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vachon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon tries to work over Dumb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Vachon.
Dumb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dumb prevents a body shot from Vachon.
Vachon has a couple of punches blocked by Dumb.
Vachon scores with a shot to the side of Dumb's head.
Maurice Vachon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vachon prevents a body shot from Dumb. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Vachon.
Vachon lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dumb blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vachon.
Vachon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dumbs head.
Vachon lands a left hand.
Vachon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vachon'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.
Vachon lands a shoulder strike.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dumb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vachon misses with a body punch.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dumb lands with a left to the head.
Dumb throws a punch but it's blocked by Vachon.
Dumb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vachon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vachon misses with the head strike.
Dumb doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vachon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dumb's elbow.
Dumb is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vachon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dumb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vachon gets through Dumb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vachon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dumb blocking some punches.
Vachon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dumb.
Vachon lands an uppercut.
Dumb lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Vachon.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dumb.
Dumb misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vachon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dumb.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Dumb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dumb ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Vachon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vachon takes a swing at Dumb's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Dumb moves into range and clinches up with Vachon.#T3#
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Dumb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dumb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dumb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dumb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vachons head.
Dumb blocks an uppercut.
Dumb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vachon's elbow.
Vachon has a couple of punches blocked by Dumb.
Vachon digs a right hand into Dumb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dumb's gas tank. #BC#
Dumb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vachon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dumb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vachon misses with a body punch #CL#
and Dumb moves into the clinch.
Vachon tries to throw a body punch but Dumb avoids it by throwing Vachon back against the cage.
Vachon has a couple of punches blocked by Dumb.
Vachon stalling in the clinch but Dumb improves position.
Dumb misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC#
Dumb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dumb misses with a hook.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Dumb avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Dumb 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Vachon finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dumb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dumb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dumb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vachon's hands.
Vachon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dumb looks to land a body kick but Vachon moved away.
Vachon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vachon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dumb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vachon connects with a crisp jab.
Maurice Vachon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Vachon closes the distance and pushes Dumb back into the cage.
Vachon looking to stall.
Dumb misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
That's time! Dumb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dumb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vachon tests Dumb's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vachon throws a body punch but Dumb moves out of range.
Dumb misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vachon wants to counter the offense by Dumb and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Vachon closes the distance and pushes Dumb back into the cage.
Vachon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vachon working aggressively here.
Dumb has a couple of punches blocked by Vachon.
Dumb blocks an uppercut.
Vachon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dumb blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Vachon.
Vachon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dumb's elbow.
Vachon working aggressively here.
Vachon misses with some punches.
Vachon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dumb misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Vachon throws a punch but it's blocked by Dumb.
Vachon gets through Dumb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vachon prevents a body shot from Dumb.
Dumb struggles to land a body shot inside as Vachon controls his hands.
Dumb tries a body shot but Vachon blocks it.
Vachon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vachon.
A shot in the inside from Dumb.
Dumb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vachon's elbow.
Vachon throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Dumb to work.
Vachon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dumb tries to throw a body punch but Vachon avoids it by throwing Dumb back against the cage.
Vachon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vachon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vachon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vachon scores with a hook to the body.
Vachon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Vachon pushes Dumb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dumb Dumb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vachon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dumb's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vachon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vachon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dumb backwards.
Vachon stalling in the clinch but Dumb improves position.
Dumb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vachon's elbow.
Dumb misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Dumb fails to land. #BC#
Dumb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vachon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Vachon.
Vachon slips under a jab from Dumb.
Vachon avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from Vachon finds it's way through Dumb's defenses.
Dumb tries to move into range but Vachon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vachon doesn't manage to clinch there - Dumb circles away.
Dumb appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vachon jabs Dumb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dumb Dumb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Dumb throws a body kick that misses.
Vachon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vachon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Vachon clinches.
Vachon misses with a body punch.
Dumb tries to work over Vachon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dumb tries to throw a body punch but Vachon avoids it by throwing Dumb back against the cage.
Vachon lands a body punch.
Vachon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vachon.
A head punch on the inside from Vachon fails to land.
Vachon lands a shot to the body.
Vachon scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dumb.
Vachon can't find room to land a body shot as Dumb controls the action.
Vachon can't find room to land a body shot as Dumb controls the action.
Dumb misses with a body punch.
Vachon prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Vachon as the two fighters clinch.
Maurice Vachon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Vachon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dumb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vachon's elbow.
Vachon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dumb can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon controls the action.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dumb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dumb is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Vachon - that landed with a thud.
Dumb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vachon blocks a body shot from Dumb.
Dumb swings wildly with an uppercut but Vachon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vachon.
Dumb misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maurice Vachon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vachon 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2017

#R1#
Vachon lands a jab to the head.
Vachon leaves Talanoa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Talanoa is looking to clinch.
Talanoa tried to score with a low kick but Vachon checks it.
Vachon clobbers Talanoa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #TD#
Talanoa shoots in and gets a takedown into Vachon's guard.
Talanoa wants to control from the top but Vachon keeps moving.
Talanoa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vachon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Talanoa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Talanoa looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Talanoa drops back looking for a leg! Vachon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vachon manages to kick Talanoa off! Talanoa jumps back into Vachon's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vachon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Talanoa preventing the sweep.
Talanoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Vachon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vachon is looking to stand up but Talanoa isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vachon lands a lovely overhand right.
Vachon throws a shot to the body.
Vachon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vachon wants it to stay on the feet.
Maurice Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vachon scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Vachon clinches. #T2#
Vachon lands with a left to the head.
Talanoa takes a shot to the head.
Vachon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vachon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Talanoa.
Still in the clinch, Vachon scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Talanoa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vachon is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paea Talanoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vachon.
Vachon lands a nice shot to the body.
Talanoa is breathing heavily.
Vachon lands a nice uppercut.
Vachon lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Vachon.
Vachon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vachon lands a hook that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards. #ROC2#
Talanoa is rocked!#KD2#
Vachon lands a big right hand that sends Talanoa to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Talanoa!
Oh Talanoa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Vachon is looking for a kimura here.
Vachon lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Talanoa is trying to maintain the position but Vachon is very close to passing his half guard.
Talanoa seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Vachon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vachon is taking a breather. Talanoa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vachon winds up and cracks Talanoa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Talanoa is trying to control but can't.
Talanoa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vachon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vachon lands with a punch from half guard.
Talanoa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vachon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vachon wanted to stand there but Talanoa had control of the position.
Talanoa tries to strike from the bottom.
Vachon wanted to stand there but Talanoa had control of the position.
Vachon trying to control but Talanoa is working from the bottom.
Vachon is working Talanoa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon 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#
Talanoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Talanoa gets tackled into the cage by Vachon. Vachon maintains the clinch.
Good body shot from Vachon.
Vachon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vachon.
A short right from Vachon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vachon.
Vachon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Talanoa or not.
Vachon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vachon.
Maurice Vachon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vachon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Talanoa wants a takedown but no success here.
Vachon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Talanoa backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talanoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vachon is leaning against Talanoa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vachon lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Vachon on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vachon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vachon lands a left hand. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Vachon.
Vachon is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Vachon.
A short body shot lands from Vachon as the two fighters clinch.
Vachon pushes Talanoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vachon lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Vachon.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vachon.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vachon. #ROC2#
Talanoa is rocked!#KD2#
Vachon lands a big uppercut and Talanoa is down! He's in big trouble - Vachon follows him to the mat!
Oh Talanoa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vachon controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Talanoa is out! Vachon gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maurice Vachon!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maurice Vachon made sure he mentioned KAISER Nutrition - Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Vachon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Emelianenko pushes Vachon up against the cage in a clinch.
Vachon working aggressively here. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Emelianenko is defended easily by Vachon.
Vachon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Emelianenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Vachon tries to sprawl out of it but Emelianenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vachon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vachon looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well. #CL2#
Vachon has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Vachon holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
Emelianenko misses with a body punch.
Vachon tries to work over Emelianenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emelianenko looking to throw knees to the head but Vachon is blocking nicely. #TD#
Emelianenko lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Vachon is looking to escape.#SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Vachon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Vachon is trying to stand back up but Emelianenko is controlling him
Vachon tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.
Vachon is looking to control Emelianenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vachon avoid being mounted?
Vachon manages to get to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Emelianenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko cracks Vachon with a solid left hand.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko trying to control but Vachon is working from the bottom.
Vachon wants to stand and escape but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Emelianenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Emelianenko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura here.
Vachon is not content to let Emelianenko control the position.
Vachon is trying to stand.
Vachon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Emelianenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vachon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Emelianenko is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko prevents Vachon from getting back to his feet. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Emelianenko shoots for a takedown but Vachon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Emelianenko shoots in but Vachon avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Emelianenko has managed to clinch.
Emelianenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vachon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vachon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vachon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Emelianenko digs a right hand into Vachon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vachon's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Vachon fails to land.
Vachon swings wildly with an uppercut but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Emelianenko breaks from the clinch.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Emelianenko needs to keep his hands up - Vachon had a free shot at his head there.
Emelianenko has a takedown stuffed.
Maurice Vachon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Emelianenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Vachon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vachon misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Vachon clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vachon is leaning against Emelianenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Emelianenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vachon presses Emelianenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vachon scores with a shoulder strike.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Vachon misses with some punches.
Emelianenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Vachon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Vachon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vachon'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
That's time! Emelianenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vachon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Emelianenko fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Vachon.#CL2#
Vachon has Emelianenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Vachon misses with a punch on the inside.
Vachon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vachon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vachon lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon gets through Emelianenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Aleksandr Emelianenko has been cut.
Vachon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vachon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vachon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vachon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vachon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vachon throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Vachon scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Vachon lands a big right hand that sends Emelianenko to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Emelianenko! #ROC2#
Emelianenko is rocked!
Vachon scores with a big shot! Emelianenko's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Emelianenko! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Vachon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Maurice Vachon thanked KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: D53 Von Richthof v Costacurta
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Cinotti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Cinotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vachon circles away quickly and effectively.
Vachon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vachon lands a jab to Cinotti's midsection.
Cinotti connects with an inside leg kick.
Cinotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vachon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Cinotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vachon's calf.
Vachon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cinotti counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vachon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cinotti scores with a head kick. Vachon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cinotti jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cinotti connects with a jab.
Cinotti attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vachon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cinotti.
Cinotti tries a low kick but Vachon avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cinotti misses the target. #T1#
Vachon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vachon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cinotti.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cinotti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cinotti misses with a wild body shot.
Cinotti walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vachon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cinotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maurice Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vachon misses the body punch #TD2#
and Cinotti counters with a single leg into guard. Vachon didn't expect that.
Vachon trying to keep a closed guard but Cinotti is proving a slippery customer.
Vachon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cinotti controls the pace.#SUB#
Vachon working for a triangle but Cinotti defends it easily. #T2#
Vachon keeping moving, preventing Cinotti from controlling successfully.
Cinotti stays in close to Vachon's body and controls the position.
Vachon wants to stand and escape but Cinotti is having none of it.
My spies in LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) inform me that Cinotti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cinotti keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cinotti! But no joy.#CL#
Vachon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cinotti, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vachon throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Vachon. #BC2#
Cinotti breaks the clinch.
Cinotti wants to land a leg kick but Vachon is out of range. #T3#
Cinotti takes one to the chin there.
Vachon throws a right hand that misses
and Cinotti counters with a straight right hand.
Cinotti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vachon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cinotti - the referee stops the clock and Vachon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cinotti. Vachon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cinotti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vachon misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Cinotti.
Vachon checks a leg kick.
Cinotti throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vachon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vachon darts in trying to clinch
and Cinotti counters with a thumping low kick.
Vachon cracks Cinotti with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon avoids a kick to the body.
Vachon throws an overhand right that lands on Cinotti's shoulder, as Cinotti tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Cinotti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vachon at a distance.
Cinotti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cinotti shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vachon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cinotti.#TD2#
Cinotti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vachon is trying to defend but Cinotti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cinotti stops Vachon from getting back to his feet.
Cinotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cinotti is looking to take a break and control but Vachon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cinotti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodolfo Cinotti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Cinotti. That's going to slow Vachon down.
Cinotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cinotti listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cinotti lands with a slapping head kick.
Cinotti fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cinotti.
Vachon throws an overhand right that lands on Cinotti's shoulder, as Cinotti tries to avoid the shot.
Cinotti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vachon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cinotti's corner calls for a 1-2. Cinotti obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cinotti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cinotti motions for Vachon to come forward. Cinotti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vachon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cinotti looks to land a body kick but Vachon moved away.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cinotti was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.#T1#
Cinotti connects with a leg kick. Vachon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cinotti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cinotti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vachon is out of range and Cinotti settles back down.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cinotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cinotti misses with a leg kick
and Vachon counters with a nice uppercut.
Cinotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cinotti swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Cinotti swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vachon moves in looking to clinch but Cinotti pushes him off.
Cinotti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rodolfo Cinotti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cinotti throws a leg kick but Vachon moved away.
Cinotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cinotti.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Cinotti circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cinotti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Cinotti looks to land a right hand but Vachon moved out of range.
That kick from Cinotti tenderised Vachon's leg. Vachon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cinotti throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vachon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cinotti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cinotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cinotti.
Cinotti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vachon.
Vachon avoids the body shot from Cinotti.
Vachon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cinotti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vachon misses with a straight right.
Vachon tries to clinch but Cinotti is having none of it.
Cinotti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cinotti throws out a leg kick but Vachon moves out of range and Cinotti only half commits.
Vachon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Vachon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vachon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cinotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vachon takes a swing at Cinotti's ribcage but misses.
Vachon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cinotti.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cinotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vachon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Vachon has closed the distance and engaged Cinotti in a clinch.
Vachon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cinotti has had enough of the clinch but Vachon keeps him there for the moment.
Vachon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cinotti backwards.
Vachon tries a body shot but Cinotti blocks it. #BC2#
Cinotti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cinotti ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Vachon backing away here, and Cinotti unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Vachon. That snapped Cinotti's head back. #T4#
Vachon misses the jab.
Vachon throws a lazy right hand but Cinotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cinotti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maurice Vachon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon throws a hook but Cinotti avoids it easily.
Cinotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vachon wants to clinch.
Vachon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cinotti. Cinotti circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cinotti shoots in and drives through. Vachon sprawls well.
Vachon tries to clinch up but Cinotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Cinotti moved out of range.
Vachon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cinotti throws out a counter right but Vachon avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rodolfo Cinotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cinotti misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon avoids the head kick by Cinotti.
Cinotti connects with a solid leg kick.
Cinotti feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vachon's calf.#TD2#
Cinotti scores with a takedown into Vachon's guard.
Cinotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vachon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cinotti is controlling him.
Vachon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon wants to get back to his feet but Cinotti passes into half guard.
Cinotti performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vachon is looking to escape.#T1#
Vachon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Cinotti.
Cinotti is trying to control the action in half guard but Vachon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cinotti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vachon is looking for a sweep. Cinotti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cinotti landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cinotti prevents Vachon from standing back up.
Cinotti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vachon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vachon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cinotti blocks the strikes from Vachon.
Vachon pushes Cinotti off looking to stand but Cinotti dives back in and keeps control.
Rodolfo Cinotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cinotti is trying to control. Vachon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maurice Vachon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cinotti winds up and cracks Vachon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vachon taking some punishment here, with Cinotti in his half guard. #CUT2#
Maurice Vachon's cut is getting worse.
Cinotti keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cinotti working Vachon over with strikes.
Cinotti lands with a punch from half guard.
Cinotti looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#
Maurice Vachon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cinotti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vachon punching from the bottom.
Cinotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vachon's head.
Vachon is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from Cinotti there. #T3#
Cinotti blocks the strikes from Vachon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cinotti in particular looking to stall.
Cinotti winds up and cracks Vachon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cinotti connects with a nice short shot to Vachon's temple. #CUT2#
Jeez, Maurice Vachon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Vachon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rodolfo Cinotti!
Our winner, Rodolfo Cinotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: D49 Jacquard v Nystrom
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Crewman V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vachon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vachon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crewman V thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vachon if he has to take too many more of those.
Vachon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crewman V takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vachon throws a hook but Crewman V avoids it easily.
Crewman V lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crewman V tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vachon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vachon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Vachon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crewman V has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vendetta Alliance London Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vachon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vachon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crewman V.
Vachon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crewman V.
Crewman V ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Vachon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crewman V throws a solid leg kick but Vachon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crewman V.
Crewman V connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Vachon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vachon! But no joy.
Crewman V scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Vachon pushes Crewman V up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vachon.
Vachon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crewman V pushes Vachon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Crewman V escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crewman V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vachon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crewman V was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Crewman V fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vachon just manages to avoid it.
Vachon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Crewman V missing with a left hand there. Vachon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crewman V lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crewman V throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crewman V misses with a few strikes there.
Vachon blocks a head kick by Crewman V.
Crewman V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
As Vachon looks to move away, Crewman V throws a big counter combo but Vachon just gets out of the way.
Crewman V has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crewman V there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vachon takes one to the side of the head.
Crewman V takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vachon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crewman V throws out the jab.
It seemed like Vachon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Expendable Crewman V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crewman V uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Crewman V circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Crewman V.
Crewman V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Crewman V misses with a head kick.
Crewman V misses the jab.
Vachon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Crewman V darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Maurice Vachon's cut even more.
Vachon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crewman V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vachon.
A swing and a miss from Vachon.
Crewman V is looking to slow Vachon down with leg kicks.
Crewman V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vachon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vachon misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Vachon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crewman V.
Crewman V throws a sloppy head kick and Vachon moves out of range easily.
Crewman V ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
A punch combination from Vachon misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crewman V throws a body shot but no joy.
Crewman V cracks Vachon with an open hand slap.
Crewman V lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vachon throws the left hand but Crewman V avoids the punch easily.
Vachon throws a big shot that misses.
Crewman V tries to land a leg kick but Vachon saw it coming and moves away.
Vachon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crewman V connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vachon's hands.#CUT#
The cut above Maurice Vachon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Crewman V attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Expendable Crewman V dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
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#
Crewman V connects with a leg kick. Vachon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crewman V looks to land a right hand but Vachon moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vachon! But no joy.
Crewman V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crewman V lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crewman V misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crewman V lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Crewman V finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crewman V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crewman V is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vachon can do to turn this around?
Vachon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crewman V is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Vachon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Crewman V tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Crewman V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Expendable Crewman V is winning the standup battle so far.
Crewman V avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crewman V throws a counter high kick but Vachon was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Crewman V scores with a leg kick.
Crewman V swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vachon.
Crewman V jabs Vachon right on the nose. Vachon blinks but takes it well.
Vachon throws a body punch but Crewman V moves out of range.
Vachon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vachon tests Crewman V's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Vachon needs to keep his hands up - Crewman V had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#
Maurice Vachon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Crewman V takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crewman V is looking to land body kicks.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Crewman V avoids it with no problem.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Crewman V is out of range. #T2#
A big left from Vachon misses.
Vachon misses with an uppercut. Crewman V saw that one coming.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vachon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Crewman V misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crewman V fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crewman V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crewman V blocks a jab.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Vachon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Vachon closes the distance and pushes Crewman V back into the cage.
Crewman V working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crewman V misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vachon. #T3#
Vachon throws a punch but it's blocked by Crewman V.
Vachon misses with a punch on the inside.
Crewman V blocking some punches.
Crewman V misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crewman V.
A head punch on the inside from Crewman V fails to land. #BC#
Crewman V manages to break the clinch.
Vachon cracks Crewman V with a good jab.
Crewman V looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vachon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vachon blocks a leg kick.
Vachon moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Crewman V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vachon's sensitive parts.
Crewman V slips under a jab.#T4#
Crewman V throws a front kick aimed at Vachon's knee but Vachon avoids it well.
Crewman V is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vachon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crewman V can pounce on 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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crewman V.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Vachon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Expendable Crewman V!
A relieved looking Expendable Crewman V 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: D44 Warror v Stone
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Viscount connects with a jab.
Viscount fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dementri Viscount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vachon moves away from the strike by Viscount.
Viscount moves out of range as Vachon strikes.
Viscount connects with a jab.
Viscount misses the shot to the body.
Vachon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Vachon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Viscount really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vachon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viscount.
Viscount sizes up Vachon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Viscount misses with a hook. Vachon ducked under it nicely.
Viscount throws an overhand right that lands on Vachon's shoulder, as Vachon tries to avoid the shot.
Vachon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Viscount moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Viscount with a jab.
Viscount lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vachon thuds his right hand into Viscount's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viscount thows a leg kick but Vachon checks it
and Vachon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Viscount is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
A big left from Vachon misses.
Viscount avoids the body shot from Vachon.
Viscount is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Viscount lands with an overhand left.
Viscount chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Viscount takes a swing at Vachon's ribcage but misses.
Vachon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Viscount throws a lazy right hand but Vachon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Viscount avoids it with no problem.
Viscount throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Viscount avoids it with no problem.
Viscount ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Viscount swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vachon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viscount digs a good hook to Vachon's body.
Viscount misses with a body kick.
A big left from Vachon misses.
Viscount throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vachon avoids it.
Viscount connects with a right hand. Vachon shakes it off.
Vachon misses the jab.#T2#
Viscount uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vachon.
Viscount connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viscount blocks a jab.
Vachon takes one to the side of the head.
Vachon drops his hands momentarily and Viscount takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vachon throws a series of punches but Viscount avoids them all with ease.
Viscount is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vachon misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Vachon coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Dementri Viscount has been cut.
Vachon misses the jab.
Viscount blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Viscount misses the target.
Viscount with a hook.
Viscount lands a nice shot that snaps Vachon's head back.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Viscount moved out of range.
Viscount misses with a hook
and Vachon counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Vachon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viscount manages to avoid it.
Vachon jabs at Viscount's body.
Vachon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vachon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viscount was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Viscount darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Viscount connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vachon momentarily.
Vachon checks a leg kick.
Vachon throws a jab when Viscount was well out of range.
Vachon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Viscount misses with a hook. Vachon ducked under it nicely.
Viscount ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Viscount has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Viscount there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vachon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viscount.
A little jabbing left from Vachon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vachon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Viscount.
Viscount is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Viscount lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vachon lands a jab to Viscount's midsection.
Viscount misses with a left hand
and Vachon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vachon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Viscount counter with a right hand.
Vachon staying out of range there.
Viscount throws a right and a left that both miss.
Viscount moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Viscount misses.
Viscount bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Vachon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viscount fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Viscount throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vachon throws a hook but Viscount blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dementri Viscount dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Viscount thuds his right hand into Vachon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Viscount lands a jab to Vachon's midsection.
Viscount throws a head kick that misses.
Viscount bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Viscount on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vachon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viscount keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Viscount wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Viscount lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to the liver by Vachon. Beautiful body shot.
Viscount throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vachon cracks Viscount with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vachon defending well as Viscount loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Vachon misses.
Viscount takes a swing at Vachon's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Viscount finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viscount cracks Vachon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Viscount looks to throw the jab but Vachon is out of range.
Vachon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Viscount throws a shot from downtown. Vachon moves away and avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vachon might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Viscount has got the better of the exchanges.
Viscount gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Viscount misses the shot to the body.
Viscount misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Viscount moved out of range.
Vachon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vachon swings for the body but Viscount moves out of range.
Vachon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Viscount throws a right hand that Vachon ducks under and follows up with a left that Vachon also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vachon! But no joy.
Nice shot lands for Viscount.
Viscount misses with a body kick.
Vachon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viscount.
Viscount throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viscount was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Vachon fails to land with a series of punches.
Viscount bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vachon's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viscount throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viscount is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vachon can do to turn this around?
Viscount throws a hook to the side of Vachon's head but Vachon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vachon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Viscount throws a poor cross that misses
and Vachon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vachon clobbers Viscount with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Viscount swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viscount lands with a cross.
Vachon ducks under a wild hook from Viscount.
A little jabbing left from Vachon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Viscount fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vachon manages to avoid it.
Viscount lands a head shot.#T3#
Viscount steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Vachon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vachon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by Viscount there.
Vachon loads up on a big right hand but Viscount slips the punch.
Viscount throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Vachon to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viscount. Vachon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vachon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vachon tries to clinch up but Viscount circles away and keeps his distance.
Viscount is looking to counter punch.
Vachon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Viscount connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Viscount throws a body shot but no joy.
Vachon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viscount.
Vachon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Viscount cracks Vachon with a good jab.#T4#
A big left from Viscount misses.
Nice shot lands for Vachon.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viscount avoids the body shot from Vachon.
Viscount lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Viscount throws a hook but Vachon blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Vachon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Viscount misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vachon checks a leg kick.
A jab from Viscount misses.
Vachon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viscount moves away.
Vachon misses the jab.
Viscount drops his hands momentarily and Vachon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Viscount avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viscount throws an off balance right hand
and Vachon counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dementri Viscount dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Viscount jabs at Vachon's body.
Vachon walks into a straight right hand from Viscount.
Vachon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viscount.
Viscount displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vachon throws out the jab.
Viscount steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Viscount goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viscount. Vachon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vachon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vachon checks a low kick from Viscount.
Vachon unleashes a big counter combination but Viscount bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vachon throws a lazy right hand but Viscount sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viscount lunges at Vachon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vachon's hand.
Viscount throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vachon on the side of the head.
Viscount just misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Viscount is out of range. #T1#
Viscount swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vachon misses with a hook.
Viscount tests Vachon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viscount was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Sloppy strikes from Vachon. Those never looked like landing.
Vachon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viscount.
Viscount misses with a body kick.
Vachon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Viscount misses.
Viscount slips a jab from Vachon.
Viscount catches Vachon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vachon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vachon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Viscount throws out the jab.
A big left from Vachon misses. #T2#
Vachon throws an overhand right that lands on Viscount's shoulder, as Viscount tries to avoid the shot.
Viscount ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viscount scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vachon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viscount.
A little jabbing left from Vachon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Vachon misses.
Viscount throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Viscount lands a slapping body shot.
No joy there for Viscount, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viscount scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Viscount takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vachon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vachon tries to counter with a clinch but Viscount shakes him off and moves away.
Viscount jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viscount scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Vachon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dementri Viscount is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Viscount with a nice cross.
Viscount misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vachon! But no joy.
Vachon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viscount.
Viscount was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vachon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Viscount.
Jab from Vachon.
Viscount feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vachons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vachon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viscount manages to avoid it.
Viscount steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Vachon works Viscount's body with a nice hook.
Vachon scores with a hook.
Vachon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viscount.
Vachon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viscount scores with a jab. Vachon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viscount uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Vachon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viscount.
Dementri Viscount is winning the standup battle so far.
Viscount throws a poor cross that misses
and Vachon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maurice Vachon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#
Dementri Viscount's cut is getting worse.
Jab from Viscount.
Viscount looks to land a right hand but Vachon moved out of range.
Viscount rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vachon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vachon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vachon throws a body punch but Viscount moves out of range.
Viscount feints a jab promting Vachon to slip. Viscount then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vachon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Viscount looks to land a left hand but Vachon moved out of range nicely.
Vachon checks a leg kick.
Viscount misses with an uppercut.
Viscount avoids the body shot from Vachon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dementri Viscount showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Viscount 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Dementri Viscount!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Dementri Viscount!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Dementri Viscount!

Dementri Viscount wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Dementri Viscount thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: D40 Castillo v Vachon
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Castillo throws a leg kick but Vachon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vachon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ricardo Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vachon shoots for a takedown but Castillo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vachon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Castillo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Castillo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Castillo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vachon.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo tries to clinch up.
Castillo throws a body punch but Vachon moves out of range.
Castillo misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Castillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Castillo lands a nice hook to Vachon's body. Vachon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castillo is looking to counter the offense by Vachon and move into the clinch.
Vachon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castillo.
Castillo misses with a head kick.
Castillo avoids the body shot from Vachon.
Castillo scores with a nice right hand.
Castillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vachon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
Castillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Castillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Castillo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vachon's calf.
Vachon misses with the combination.
Castillo dips to his left and cracks Vachon with an uppercut!#CUT#
That has opened up Maurice Vachon's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vachon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Castillo swivels and escapes.
Vachon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vachon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Castillo avoids it with no problem.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Castillo.
Vachon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Castillo backs up against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Vachon misses.
Castillo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vachon just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vachon is defended easily by Castillo.
Ricardo Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Castillo blocks a jab.
Castillo throws a hook but Vachon blocks it.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Castillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vachon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Castillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vachon moves away.
Vachon lands with an overhand left.
Vachon avoids a kick to the body.
Vachon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castillo, as that shot connected. #CUT#
The cut above Maurice Vachon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Castillo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab, jab by Castillo - just one landing.
Vachon throws a looping overhand right but Castillo ducks down to avoid it.
Castillo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vachon throws out a counter right but Castillo avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Castillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Castillo throws a right and a left that Vachon avoids nicely.
Castillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vachon can do to turn this around?
Vachon blocks the body kick.
Castillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Vachon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Castillo. #KD#
Castillo lands a big head kick that sends Vachon tumbling to the mat! Castillo takes a step backwards and waves Vachon back to his feet - he wants the finish!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Vachon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Castillo!
Ricardo Castillo retains his heavyweight title!
Ricardo Castillo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: D37
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Vipunen throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Vachon counters with a single leg into guard. Vipunen didn't expect that.
Vachon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Vachon drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vachon as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Vipunen screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vachon! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250, into his post fight interview.

Event: DFC 34
Date: Jan 29, 2017

#R1#
Zimmerman works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Vachon just misses with a punch to the body.
Zimmerman feints a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vachon. Zimmerman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zimmerman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vachon takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Vachon fails to land the takedown.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands with a nice body kick.
Zimmerman 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.
Vachon feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman motions for Vachon to come forward. Zimmerman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vachon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zimmerman connects with a looping right hand.
Vachon avoids the head kick by Zimmerman.
Vachon misses with a body shot. #T1#
A shot to the body from Zimmerman misses
and Vachon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD#
Vachon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vachon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zimmerman defending well though.
Zimmerman looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Zimmerman is defending against the submission attempts here by Vachon.
Vachon prevents Zimmerman from standing back up.
Vachon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zimmerman!
Zimmerman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Zimmerman has been cut.
Vachon with good strikes from the mount here!#CUT#
That has opened up Frankie Zimmerman's cut even more.
Vachon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zimmerman looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vachon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zimmerman's face. #CUT#
The cut above Frankie Zimmerman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#SUB#
Vachon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Zimmerman's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Vachon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vachon raining down hammerfists from mount.#CUT#
Frankie Zimmerman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frankie Zimmerman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DFC 29: Not So Merry Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Vachon lands a right hook to the body.
Castillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Vachon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castillo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vachon somewhat.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Castillo is out of range.
Vachon throws a body punch but Castillo moves out of range.
Maurice Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vachon shoots for a double leg takedown but Castillo sprawls well. He's pushed Vachon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castillo.
Vachon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vachon throws a hook but Castillo blocks it.
Castillo throwing a counter right hand but Vachon manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon shoots in looking for a takedown. Castillo tries to sprawl out of it but Vachon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castillo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Vachon backs away, Castillo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ricardo Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Castillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Castillo throws a low kick but Vachon avoids it.
Vachon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Castillo has time to react.#T1#
Castillo connects with a leg kick. Vachon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Castillo moved out of range.
Castillo thinks about countering with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Castillo.
Vachon throws out a loose jab but Castillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vachon's sensitive parts.
Vachon throws a hook but Castillo avoids it easily.
Castillo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vachon manages to circle out of the way.
Castillo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vachon throws a lazy uppercut
and Castillo counters with a nice body shot.
Vachon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Castillo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vachon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Castillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vachon shoots in and drives through. Castillo sprawls well.
Castillo looks for the body kick but Vachon saw that one coming.
Vachon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it.
Castillo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Vachon counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vachon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vachon is looking to take a break and control but Castillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon throws a strike aimed at the side of Castillo's head but Castillo avoids it well.
Vachon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Castillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castillo defending against the ground and pound.
Castillo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Castillo is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Vachon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vachon landing strikes from the mount.
Vachon looking to control but Castillo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vachon misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
A nice elbow there by Vachon.#CUT2#
It looks like Ricardo Castillo has been cut.
Castillo tries to hold on but Vachon pushes him away.
Vachon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vachon landing strikes from the mount.
Vachon scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T4#
Vachon unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Castillo is rocked!
Vachon landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Castillo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vachon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#SUB2#
Vachon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Castillo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Castillo and Vachon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Castillo seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Vachon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Vachon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vachon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working.
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!#SUB2#
Vachon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castillo, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricardo Castillo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Castillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castillo is looking to counter punch.
Castillo throws a low kick but Vachon moves out of range easily.
Castillo scores with a nice body kick.
Castillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Castillo lands a head kick!
Castillo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vachon! But no joy.
Castillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Vachon. Vachon gets slowly back to his feet.
Vachon throws a lazy uppercut
and Castillo counters with a good low kick that Vachon was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillo connects with the punch.
Castillo is looking to clinch but Vachon is avoiding it.
Vachon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ricardo Castillo is winning the standup battle so far.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Castillo.
Vachon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Castillo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vachon lands a head shot.
Vachon's coach down at HFC Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vachon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Castillo scores with a nice body kick.
Vachon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Castillo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Maurice Vachon's cut even more.
Castillo staying out of range there.
It appears Castillo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Castillo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castillo tries to close the distance and clinch but Vachon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vachon with the counter takedown but Castillo avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vachon. Castillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Castillo throws a solid leg kick but Vachon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castillo.
Castillo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vachon. That did some damage!
Vachon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castillo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Castillo tests Vachon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Castillo connects with a right hand. Vachon shakes it off.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Castillo.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Vachon ducks right into an uppercut from Castillo. #CUT#
The cut above Maurice Vachon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vachon connects with a looping right hand.
Vachon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Castillo as he jumps to the side.
Ricardo Castillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Vachon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castillo manages to avoid it.
Vachon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vachon missing with a left hand there. Castillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Castillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vachon.
Ricardo Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vachon takes a swing at Castillo's ribcage but misses.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A jab from Vachon misses.
Castillo jabs Vachon right on the nose. Vachon blinks but takes it well.
Castillo swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon blocks the body kick.
Castillo feints and then cracks Vachon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vachon down.
Castillo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Castillo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Castillo lands an overhand right.
Castillo ducks under a wild hook from Vachon.
Vachon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vachon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Castillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vachon avoids a kick to the body.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Vachon misses with an uppercut
and Castillo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vachon misses with a looping left.
Castillo lands a leg kick that knocks Vachon off balance momentarily.#T4##CL#
Castillo rushes Vachon and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castillo scores with a shot to the side of Vachon's head.
Vachon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Castillo landing knees to the head. #CUT#
Maurice Vachon's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Maurice Vachon's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricardo Castillo!
Ricardo Castillo is the new heavyweight champion!
Ricardo Castillo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Maurice Vachon had this to say: 'Congrats, bud'.

Event: DFC 26
Date: Nov 27, 2016

#R1#
Vachon cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vachon lands a nice hook to Stone's body. Stone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vachon misses with an uppercut.
Vachon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Vachon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vachon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vachon wants it to stay on the feet.
A left and a right from Vachon both land. Nice combination.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maurice Vachon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Stone.
Vachon lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Stone dives in for a single leg takedown but Vachon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vachon cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Vachon cracks Stone with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vachon lands a nice looking body shot.
Stone looks winded!
Vachon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Stone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vachon works over Stone with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Vachon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#
Stone is rocked!
Vachon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Vachon finish him?
Vachon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stone seems to have recovered his senses.
Vachon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Vachon lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Stone is looking for a triangle here but Vachon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee asks Vachon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vachon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stone tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Stone is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vachon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vachon is taking a breather. Stone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vachon slips a nice elbow through Stone's hands, connecting with Stone's forehead.#SUB2#
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Vachon working the head and body with strikes.
Vachon passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Vachon working for a submission but Stone is keeping him at bay.
Stone is trying to escape the mount.
Vachon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Vachon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Vachon postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Stone badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Vachon around the waist but Vachon pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Vachon is the winner by TKO! Vachon jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maurice Vachon waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: DFC 22: Midweek Massacre
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1#
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vachon's head.#CUT#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
It looked like Bishop was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vachon.
Vachon misses with an uppercut.
Vachon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vachon is looking to clinch but Bishop is avoiding it.
Bishop scores with a hook.#TD2#
Vachon feints and as Bishop raises his hands in defense, Vachon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vachon throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Vachon has his hands on Bishop's head, controlling the position.
Vachon wants to sweep but no luck.
Vachon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at True North Fight Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop controlling from the top position. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bishop has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vachon being controlled here, momentarily.
Vachon wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vachon pulls Bishop in close to prevent any damage.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Vachon.
Bishop postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bishop lunges at Vachon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vachon's hand.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Vachon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bishop trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bishop holds on and takes a little breather.
Vachon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vachon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vachon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vachon passes Bishop's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vachon 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.
Vachon throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Bishop won't allow Vachon to pass to mount.
Bishop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vachon.
Vachon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vachon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vachon stalling.
Vachon passes to full mount! #T4#
Vachon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vachon with the ground and pound from mount.
Bishop is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vachon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bishop hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vachon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vachon looking to control but Bishop is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bishop tries to get out of the position.
Bishop regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Vachon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bishop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Who's going to make the next move?
Vachon tries to move to mount but Bishop blocks the move with his legs.
Bishop knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vachon on the ground.
Bishop tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vachon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vachon is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon controlling the position.
Bishop wants to control but Vachon postures up.#T1#
Vachon trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Vachon creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bishop takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop is not content to let Vachon control the position.
Vachon landing strikes.
Vachon scoring with punches and elbows.
Vachon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vachon tries to score with some ground and pound. Bishop controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Vachon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bishop, who protects the arm well.
Vachon scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Vachon is chipping away with strikes.
Vachon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vachon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vachon grinds an elbow into Bishop's temple.
Vachon scores with punches from side control.
Vachon is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Vachon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The strikes coming from Vachon are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Vachon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bishop is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bishop prevents Vachon from moving into mount.
Bishop is not content to let Vachon control the position.
Bishop dodges the ground and pound from Vachon.
Vachon cracks Bishop with a big right hand but Bishop just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vachon working the ground and pound but Bishop is defending the strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vachon working the body and head with strikes.
Bishop parries the strikes from Vachon easily there. Vachon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bishop to escape.
Bishop defending against the ground and pound.
Bishop parries the strikes from Vachon easily there. Vachon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bishop to escape. #T4#
Vachon controls the position.
Vachon trying to control the position but Bishop is working away.
Vachon tries to advance to mount but Bishop denies him.
Vachon 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.
Bishop managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vachon.
Vachon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vachon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bishop sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
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#
Bishop lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD2#
Vachon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bishop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vachon tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Vachon from controlling successfully.
Vachon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vachon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon landing with the ground and pound.
Maurice Vachon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vachon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vachon trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vachon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Vachon clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon controls the action.
Vachon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop blocks a body shot from Vachon. #T2#
Vachon misses with a punch to the body.
Vachon looking for a takedown.
Vachon is working Bishop over against the cage.
Vachon blocks an uppercut.
Vachon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bishop works on Vachon's body with a couple of short punches.
Bishop lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vachon.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Vachon controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Vachon tries to score a body lock takedown but Bishop shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Vachon's takedown attempt.
Vachon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bishop to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Vachon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vachon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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!
Vachon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Vachon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vachon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vachon keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vachon wants to sweep here but Bishop controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vachon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Vachon.
And Vachon tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bishop enables Vachon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bishop manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Vachon throws a big elbow that misses.
Vachon works over Bishop with some ground and pound from guard.
Vachon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vachon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vachon postures up and lands a big shot to Bishop's brow.
Bishop has momentary wrist control but Vachon slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maurice Vachon just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Bishop throws a body punch but Vachon moves out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Vachon misses the body punch
and Bishop counters with a left to the body.
Vachon tries for a takedown but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Vachon.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Vachon misses with a body shot
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Vachon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bishop to the ground. Vachon is now in Bishop's guard.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Vachon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vachon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Vachon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vachon trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Vachon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vachon passes into half guard.
Vachon thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Vachon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nice strikes from Vachon there.
Vachon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vachon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vachon slips a nice elbow through Bishop's hands, connecting with Bishop's forehead.
Vachon trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Vachon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vachon trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
Vachon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Vachon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vachon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop connects with a jab.
Bishop displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vachon.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck for Vachon with that takedown attempt.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Vachon.
Vachon missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vachon is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vachon lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop cracks Vachon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vachon doesn't manage to clinch there - Bishop circles away.
Nice shot by Bishop.#T4#
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keith Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Vachon lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Vachon ducks down to avoid it.
Vachon blocks a jab.
Vachon misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Vachon.
Vachon misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Vachon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vachon somewhat.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Vachon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Vachon misses with a hook to the body
and Bishop counters with a stiff right hand.
Vachon misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Vachon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bishop is refusing to be controlled, as Vachon sits in half guard.
Vachon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vachon throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely. #T1#
Bishop is looking for a sweep. Vachon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bishop is defending against the submission attempts here by Vachon.
Vachon wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vachon throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bishop to regain full guard.
Vachon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vachon wants to pass the guard but Bishop is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vachon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Vachon misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Vachon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Vachon seems unphased.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vachon in his tracks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vachon or perhaps it was just good defense by Bishop, which made it look bad.
Bishop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bishop swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vachon slips under a jab from Bishop.
Vachon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Vachon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bishop.
Vachon darts in trying to clinch
letting Bishop counter with a right hand.
Vachon moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Vachon scores with a nice strike.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Maurice Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop with a nice cross.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Vachon's shoulder, as Vachon tries to avoid the shot.
Bishop lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vachon.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Vachon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bishop as he jumps to the side.
Vachon takes one on the button.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Vachon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vachon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Maurice Vachon!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Maurice Vachon!

Maurice Vachon wins by majority decision! Maurice Vachon retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maurice Vachon made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: NIGHT OF CHAMPS
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Vachon lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Stone avoids the body shot from Vachon.
Stone needs to keep his hands up - Vachon had a free shot at his head there.
Stone is looking to clinch but Vachon is avoiding it.
Vachon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vachon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vachon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stone sprawls and moves away.
Stone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vachon to score with a decent uppercut.
Stone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vachon lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Stone goes for a double leg but Vachon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vachon continues to drive forward.
Vachon connects with a body shot.
Vachon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Vachon has closed the distance and engaged Stone in a clinch. #TD#
Vachon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stone regains guard immediately.
Our spies down at at The SkrapBox inform us that Stone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vachon cracks Stone with a solid left hand.
Vachon passes Stone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vachon connects with a nice short shot to Stone's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Vachon not doing much here.
Vachon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Vachon working Stone over with strikes.
Vachon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Nice strikes from Vachon there.
Vachon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Stone actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Vachon has control of the leg.
Vachon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vachon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vachon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stone!
Stone tries to hold on but Vachon postures up.#T3#
Stone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vachon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vachon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Vachon has a good base and remains in mount.
Vachon landing punches.
Vachon working the ground and pound effectively.
Stone tries to hold on but Vachon pushes him away.
Vachon with a couple of short strikes.
Vachon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stone? #ROC#
Stone is rocked!
Vachon postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Stone out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Vachon goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Maurice Vachon made sure he mentioned KnockOut, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: DFC 12: Vachon vs. Livre
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Vachon throws an off balance right hand
and Livre counters with a nice uppercut.
Vachon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Livre counters with a stiff right hand.
Vachon fails with the takedown
and Livre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vachon throws a jab but it's blocked by Livre.
Livre tries to counter by closing the distance.
A punch lands to the side of Vachon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vachon has been working on his balance at Hammer and fickle, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Livre.
Vachon throws a body shot but no joy.
Livre steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vachon.
Vachon slips a jab from Livre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon misses with a body punch
letting Livre counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Livre drives through and clinches with Vachon against the cage.
Vachon lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Vachon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Livre blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Vachon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Livre scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vachon can't find room to land a body shot as Livre controls the action.
Vachon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Livre's elbow.
Livre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vachon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Livre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Vachon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Vachon. That snapped Livre's head back.
Maurice Vachon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vachon misses the body punch
and Livre counters with a straight right hand.
Vachon misses with a lunging right hand
and Livre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Vachon misses
and Livre counters with a nice uppercut.
Livre tries to clinch but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon misses with a body shot
and Livre counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Vachon lands a glancing blow to the side of Livre's head.
Vachon fakes a head shot and lands one 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!
Vachon misses with a body punch
and Livre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vachon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Livre.
Vachon throwing a counter right hand but Livre manages to avoid it.
Vachon lunges at Livre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Livre's hand.
Livre cracks Vachon with an open hand slap.
Livre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vachon.
Vachon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Livre's head backwards.
Livre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vachon.
Vachon throws a sloppy body shot
and Livre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vachon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Livre under the eye.
Vachon misses with a lunging right hand
and Livre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Vachon misses with a hook to the body
and Vachon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vachon throws a right hand that misses
enabling Livre to counter with a crisp jab.
Vachon misses with a takedown
and Livre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Livre clinches up against the cage.
Vachon is working Livre over against the cage.
Livre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vachon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Livre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vachon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Livre throws a punch but it's blocked by Vachon.
Livre misses with some punches.
Livre blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Livre lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Livre lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Livre missing with knees to the body.
Vachon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vachon scores with a hook to the body.
Livre blocks a body shot from Vachon.
Livre trying to land knees to the body.
Livre prevents the takedown attempt.
A short left from Livre.
Vachon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Livre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short uppercut from Livre.
Livre scores with a shoulder strike.
Vachon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yggdrasil Livre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vachon slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vachon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vachon misses with a body shot
and Livre counters with a stiff right hand.
Vachon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Livre.
Yggdrasil Livre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vachon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Livre.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Vachon misses with an uppercut
and Livre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vachon misses the shot to the body.
Vachon shoots and misses
and Livre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vachon sets himself, and Livre steps forward looking for the clinch! Vachon avoids it this time.
Vachon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vachon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Livre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vachon swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Vachon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Livre.
Vachon throws a right hand that misses
and Vachon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vachon misses the body punch
and Livre counters with a nice uppercut.
Livre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vachon's head backwards.
A swing and a miss from Vachon.
Livre missing with a left hand there. Vachon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Livre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vachon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Livre counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Livre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vachon on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
A jab lands there for Livre.
Vachon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vachon misses with a body punch
and Livre counters with a nice uppercut.
Vachon misses with a hook
and Livre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Livre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Livre.
Vachon misses with a left hand
and Livre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Livre looks to throw the jab but Vachon is out of range.
Livre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vachon.
Vachon darts in looking for a takedown but Livre gets double underhooks and turns Vachon into the cage.
Livre tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Vachon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vachon fails with the takedown
and Livre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vachon. Livre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Livre wants to counter with a clinch but Vachon pushes him away.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Livre. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Livre.
A big left from Vachon misses.
Vachon misses with a hook to the body
and Livre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Livre scores with a nice right hand.
Vachon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vachon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vachon throws a lazy uppercut
and Livre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yggdrasil Livre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Livre misses.
Livre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vachon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vachon throws a big shot that misses.
Vachon throws a lazy uppercut
and Livre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Livre slips a jab from Vachon.
Livre tries to counter with a clinch but Vachon shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Vachon misses with a hook. Livre ducked under it nicely.
Vachon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Livre to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Livre thuds his right hand into Vachon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vachon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Livre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vachon misses with a wild body shot.
Livre scores with a nice right hand.
Vachon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vachon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Livre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck for Vachon with that takedown attempt.
Livre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yggdrasil Livre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Livre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Livre cracks Vachon with an open hand slap.
Livre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vachons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Livre misses the jab.
Vachon throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Livre to counter with a crisp jab.
Livre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vachon.
Vachon misses with a right hand
and Livre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon misses with a takedown attempt
and Livre counters with a nice uppercut.
Livre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vachon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vachon misses with an uppercut
and Livre counters with a nice uppercut.
Vachon misses the jab.#T1#
Vachon misses with an uppercut
and Livre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vachon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vachon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vachon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vachon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Livre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Livre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vachon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vachon misses the body punch
letting Livre counter with a right hand.
Vachon misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Livre to counter with a crisp jab.
Vachon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Livre counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Vachon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Livre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vachon misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Livre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Livre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Livre.
Livre misses with the head strike.
Vachon looking to slow down the pace here.
Yggdrasil Livre seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Livre pushes Vachon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vachon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Livre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Vachon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Livre can't fight it off and eventually Vachon manages to take the fight to the floor. Livre looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Livre being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Vachon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Livre 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Livre controls Vachon momentarily but Vachon frees himself.
Livre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Vachon trying to control the position here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vachon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Livre manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Livre is trying to keep Vachon in close.
Vachon works over Livre with some ground and pound from guard.
Vachon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Livre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vachon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Livre's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yggdrasil Livre really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##KD#
Vachon catches Livre napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Livre to the canvas! #ROC#
Livre is rocked!
Vachon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Livre wants to sweep here but Vachon controlling him for the moment.
Vachon cracks Livre with a solid left hand.
Livre is still in real trouble! Can Vachon finish him?
Vachon with a nice head shot there.
Livre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Livre pushes Vachon off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Vachon misses the shot to the body.
Livre tries to counter with a clinch but Vachon shakes him off and moves away.
Livre seems to have recovered his senses.
Vachon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Livre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Vachon throws a right hand that misses
letting Livre counter with a right hand.
Livre moves out of range of the strikes.
Vachon misses with a hook
enabling Livre to counter with a crisp jab.
Vachon misses with a lunging right hand
and Livre counters with a straight right hand.
Livre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vachon. Vachon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vachon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Livre was well out of range. Poor timing from Vachon.
Vachon shoots in for a takedown but Livre shows good takedown defense.
Vachon with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Vachon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vachon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vachon throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
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!
Vachon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Livre tries to bench press Vachon off him but Vachon keeps the position.
Vachon looks up at the clock and then as Livre takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vachon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vachon throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vachon is working Livre over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vachon cracks Livre with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vachon is looking to take a break and control but Livre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vachon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vachon advances to mount. #T3#
Vachon controlling from the full mount.
Livre really wants to buck Vachon off and get back to his feet.
Vachon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vachon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Livre's face.
Livre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vachon 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.
Vachon lands a big shot to the head and Livre winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon retains his heavyweight title!
Maurice Vachon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DFC Showtime 4
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Vachon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Vachon closes the distance and clinches.
Vachon avoiding damage.
Vachon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ceronne wants a takedown but no success here.
Vachon lands a shot to the body.
Vachon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ceronne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vachon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vachon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ceronne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vachon is defending well.
Maurice Vachon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Ceronne.
Vachon cracks Ceronne with a nice body shot.#TD#
Vachon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ceronne regains guard.
Vachon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vachon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Vachon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vachon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ceronne is keeping the position for now.
Vachon trying to control the position from guard on top but Ceronne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Ceronne is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vachon working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon works over Ceronne with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Ceronne has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Vachon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ceronne.
Ceronne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Vachon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Vachon scoring with strikes but Ceronne is staying in there. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Vachon landing punches.
Ceronne in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #CUT#
Alexander Ceronne's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alexander Ceronne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Maurice Vachon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DFC Showtime 2
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Grill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob Grill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vachon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Grill to score with a decent uppercut.
Grill throws a lazy right hand but Vachon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grill connects with a nice looking jab.
Vachon tries to clinch up but Grill circles away and keeps his distance.
Grill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Maurice Vachon has been cut.
Grill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vachon.
Vachon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Vachon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grill to the mat! Grill manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Grill is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Vachon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Grill is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vachon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grill to the mat. Grill regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Vachon working some strikes from top position.
Vachon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grill is trying to control the position but Vachon postures up.
Vachon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Vachon 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.
Grill has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Physical Training Sparring Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Grill wants to sweep here but Vachon controlling him for the moment.
Vachon lands a couple of digs.
Grill keeping full guard, as Vachon tries to pass.
Vachon is working Grill over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vachon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vachon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vachon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
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.
Grill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vachon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Grill looking to control.
Vachon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Grill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vachon throwing strikes but missing.
Grill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vachon slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Vachon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vachon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Vachon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grill defends it well.
Grill trying to control here.
Vachon with the ground and pound but Grill uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vachon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vachon passes into half guard.
Vachon with the ground and pound but Grill uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Vachon 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.
Vachon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vachon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vachon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vachon with a nice head shot there.
Vachon looking to pass the guard.
Vachon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 Maurice Vachon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
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#
Vachon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vachon is looking to clinch but Grill is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Grill as Vachon shoots in.
Grill misses with a jab, cross combination. #TD#
Vachon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vachon showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
Grill manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vachon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vachon prevents Grill from breaking the clinch.
Grill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Vachon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Grill is trying to keep an underhook but Vachon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vachon working Grill over with strikes. #SUB#
Vachon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Grill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vachon.
Nice strikes from Vachon there. #T1#
Vachon looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Grill is looking to control Vachon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grill avoid being mounted?
Vachon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vachon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grill can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Vachon is trying to work for a kimura but Grill is defending well.
Vachon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vachon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Grill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vachon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Vachon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vachon connects with a nice short shot to Grill's temple.
Vachon content to control rather than advance.
Vachon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grill's head. #T3#
Vachon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Vachon.
Vachon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vachon is nestled in close to Grill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vachon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vachon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vachon trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Vachon wants to work for an arm triangle but Grill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vachon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grill defending well though. #T4#
Vachon wants to pass the guard but Grill is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grill's head.
Vachon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vachon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vachon is nestled in close to Grill, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vachon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grill can do to turn this around?
Grill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Vachon seems content to control.#SUB#
Vachon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grill defends it well.
Well, if Vachon 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maurice Vachon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maurice Vachon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vachon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Vachon has hold of Grill's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Grill tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vachon cranks the arm and Grill screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Grill, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maurice Vachon!
In his post fight interview, Maurice Vachon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DFC 4: Koreshkov vs. Lennon
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
Telfordio tries to clinch there but Vachon circles away. #TD2#
Telfordio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vachon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vachon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Telfordio manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Vachon content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Vachon 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.
Vachon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Telfordio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon advances to half guard.
Vachon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vachon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Vachon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vachon lands a nice short elbow.
Vachon wants to free his trapped foot but Telfordio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Telfordio tries to roll over but Vachon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Vachon wants to work for an arm triangle but Telfordio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vachon 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.
Telfordio wants to sweep but Vachon has passed to side control!
Vachon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#
Telfordio is rocked!#T2#
Vachon lands a huge shot from side control! Telfordio is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maurice Vachon!
Maurice Vachon made sure to mention his sponsor, HERITAGE! (message for laundry) in his post fight interview.
The defeated Kata Telfordio had this to say: 'I lost, but that isn't going to stop me, a big man has a big heart, and mine will just keep getting bigger and bigger, grit determination and I will become back on track'.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Mar 12, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony King and Maurice Vachon. King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Saliva-Badass. Vachon has chosen Mad Dog Tribute as his entrance music. Maurice Vachon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

189 cm
31 yrs
227 lbs

175 cm
25 yrs
240 lbs

King

Vachon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tony King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Maurice Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

King closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Vachon

King seems to be looking for submissions.
Vachon has his hands clasped together around King's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Vachon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vachon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vachon tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vachon won't allow King to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon wants to get back to full guard.
King trying to pass the guard but Vachon defending well.
Vachon tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon is concentrating on defense, preventing King from advancing position.
King is taking a breather. Vachon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vachon wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
King trying to pass the guard but Vachon defending well.
King is trying to control. Vachon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King is pressing down on Vachon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vachon is holding on for now.
Vachon is trying is best to control the position here.
King works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: King (5) vs (0) Vachon
King controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon tries to reverse the position but King maintains control.
Vachon stops King from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
King avoids the attempt from Vachon to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to control but Vachon wriggling away.
Vachon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King controlling his opponent.
Vachon is desperately trying to improve his position but King has a good base and remains in mount.
King fails to move to back control.

King has control of Vachon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vachon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vachon is looking to improve his position but King isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vachon is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
King controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vachon wants to control but King is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vachon prevents King from taking his back.
Vachon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
King wants to pass the guard but Vachon is defending well.
King is thwarting Vachon's attempts to control the position.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vachon is not content to let King control the position.
Vachon tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
King is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vachon!
Score +3 for passing guard: King (8) vs (0) Vachon
Vachon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
King looking to control but Vachon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
King with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vachon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of King's lack of action.
Vachon wants to get back to full guard.

King seems to be working for a kimura but Vachon defends the submission attempt.
Vachon is doing well to control the position and prevent King from advancing to side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control but Vachon is keeping him busy.
Vachon tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
King is trying to control. Vachon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vachon is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
King looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
King prevents Vachon from improving his position.
King controlling the action here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to take a break and control but Vachon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vachon trying to control here.
Vachon is trying to get back to full guard.

King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vachon trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
King wants to control but Vachon is keeping him busy.
Vachon manages to get to full guard.
Vachon keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
King stays in close to Vachon's body and controls the position.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vachon's guard.

King wants to work for an arm triangle but Vachon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vachon is staying active underneath King, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vachon wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.

King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vachon sees it coming and defends easily.
Vachon wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vachon is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vachon avoid being mounted?
King is looking to advance position but Vachon won't allow it.
Vachon wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
Vachon is positioning himself well to prevent King advancing to mount.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vachon trying to control here.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vachon keeps working.
Vachon trying to control from the bottom.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vachon keeps working.
King is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vachon wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.

King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vachon regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control but Vachon is working from the bottom.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vachon pulls King in to control the position.
Vachon keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
King wants to pass the guard but Vachon is keeping the position.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vachon is pulling down on King's head to control his posture.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
King looking to pass the guard.
King looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vachon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in King's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (8) vs (2) Vachon
Vachon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vachon is looking to advance position but King has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: King (12) vs (2) Vachon

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
King wants to control the pace but Vachon is squirming around nicely.
King content just to control the position here.
King looking to control but Vachon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vachon is wriggling around trying to escape.
King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King is really struggling to control Vachon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vachon wants to control but King is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
King takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony King thanked BlackStar Athletics for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Benjamin Murdoch and Maurice Vachon. Vachon has chosen Mad Dog Tribute as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

190 cm
18 yrs
255 lbs

175 cm
25 yrs
240 lbs

Murdoch

Vachon

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benjamin Murdoch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Maurice Vachon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Vachon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murdoch!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Murdoch (0) vs (4) Vachon
Murdoch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vachon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Vachon stalls from top position.

Vachon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Murdoch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vachon just content to control the position.
Murdoch tries to bench press Vachon off him but Vachon keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Murdoch's face as Vachon controls the position.
Murdoch is looking to reverse the position.
Murdoch is trying to escape the position but Vachon is controlling the position.
Murdoch can't do much from the bottom here.
Vachon controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch is trying to get back to half guard.
Vachon tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vachon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vachon tries to move to mount but Murdoch blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch tries to bench press Vachon off him but Vachon keeps the position.
My spies in Academy of Martial Arts inform me that Vachon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vachon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vachon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murdoch manages to get back to half guard.
Vachon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Vachon tries to pass to full mount but Murdoch defends it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murdoch.
Vachon wants to pass the guard but Murdoch is keeping the position.
Vachon controlling from the top position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Vachon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vachon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Vachon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Vachon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdoch swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vachon preventing the sweep.
Vachon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Murdoch manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Murdoch (2) vs (4) Vachon
Vachon wants to sweep but no luck.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch slips nicely into half guard.

Murdoch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vachon is just riding it out for now. Murdoch eventually gives up the hold.
Vachon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Murdoch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Murdoch's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Murdoch (2) vs (8) Vachon
Vachon controlling the position well here. Murdoch rolled but Vachon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Murdoch is working hard here to advance position.
Vachon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Murdoch doesn't escape.

Vachon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Murdoch has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vachon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdoch wants to control his opponent's hands but Vachon gets his hands free.
Murdoch can't escape the position.

Murdoch is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Vachon gets his way!

Murdoch preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vachon.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Vachon looking for the RNC.
Murdoch trying to control the position but Vachon manages to sink in the hooks.

Vachon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Vachon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch trying to control the hands but Vachon won't let him.
Vachon is hanging on to Murdoch's back as he tries to escape.
Vachon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Murdoch doesn't escape.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vachon gets his hands free as Murdoch looks to control.
Vachon controlling the position well here. Murdoch rolled but Vachon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Vachon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Vachon looking for the RNC.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vachon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murdoch wants to hold on but Vachon pushes him away.
Vachon controlling the pace for now.
Murdoch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vachon looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vachon wins on points by 8 to 2.
Maurice Vachon very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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