Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WCF 72: Tofail vs Cortez 2
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Papo fails to land the takedown.
Vaughn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaughn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vaughn scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Papo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaughn's half guard.
Papo 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.
Papo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Papo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Papo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vaughn!
Papo with shots to the head and body - Vaughn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Papo controlling his opponent. #T1#
Vaughn is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Papo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papo with good strikes from the mount here!
Papo 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papo controlling the pace for now.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound.
Papo controlling from mount.
Papo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Papo controlling from mount. #T3#
Papo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Poor strikes thrown by Papo there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vaughn tries to buck Papo off but he can't manage it.
Vaughn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Papo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Papo content just to control the position here. #ES2#
Vaughn bucks up and throws Papo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hiroshi Papo dominated that round.
That's time! Papo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Vaughn scores with a jab. Papo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaughn swivels and escapes.
Vaughn connects with a body shot.
Papo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papo gets slowly back to his feet.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Papo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papo shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaughn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Papo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaughn scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papo is defended easily by Vaughn.
Vaughn lunges at Papo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Papo's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
Vaughn cracks a nice hook into Papo's ribs.
Papo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Papo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaughn to the mat! Vaughn manages to get full guard.
Papo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Papo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Papo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vaughn's head.
Papo stays in close to Vaughn's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughn circles away.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Vaughn - just one landing.
Vaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Papo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaughn.
Vaughn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papo back to the cage. Vaughn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
A combination from Vaughn does no damage.
Vaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaughn digs a good body shot into Papo's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papo looks for a takedown but Vaughn sprawls well.
Vaughn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Papo gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Papo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vaughn to the ground. Papo is now in Vaughn's guard.#T4#
Vaughn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Papo controls the pace.
Papo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Papo distracts Vaughn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vaughn wants to stand and escape but Papo is having none of it.
Hiroshi Papo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Vaughn finds it's target.
Papo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vaughn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Papo lands a takedown into guard.
Papo controlling from the top position.
Papo postures up in Vaughn's guard and throws a big left but Vaughn blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papo prevents Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Papo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Papo throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hiroshi Papo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papo has a takedown stuffed.
Vaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughn circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiroshi Papo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn lands a nice looking body shot.
Papo dives in for a single leg takedown but Vaughn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vaughn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papo.
Papo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaughn gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Papo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaughn misses with a leg kick.
Papo goes for a double leg but Vaughn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vaughn continues to drive forward.
Vaughn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papo.
Papo wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Vaughn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice body punch from Vaughn.
Vaughn scores with a hook.
Vaughn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papo at a distance. #T3#
Papo takes one to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Vaughn. No joy for Papo on that attempt.
Papo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vaughn as he jumps to the side.
Vaughn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaughn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Vaughn.
Papo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Vaughn tries to counter it with a takedown but Papo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Papo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vaughn lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Vaughn. Beautiful body shot.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaughn lands a nice shot that snaps Papo's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papo is defended easily by Vaughn.
Vaughn lands a jab to the nose.
Vaughn lands a jab-cross combination. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaughn dips to his left and cracks Papo with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut there from Vaughn.
A clash of legs there as Papo blocks the low kick.
Vaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Papo moves out of range easily.
Papo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaughn pinned against the cage. Vaughn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Papo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vaughn is letting Papo control him for a moment.
Papo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vaughn's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughn 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion Vaughn!
A victorious Darrion Vaughn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WCF WNF 48: Bardia vs Kraus
Date: Apr 07, 2021

#R1#
Vaughn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tzeng fails with the takedown.#TD#
Tzeng looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vaughn!#SUB#
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaughn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tzeng happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tzeng has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tzeng tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Vaughn is letting Tzeng control him for a moment. #SUB#
Tzeng tries for a kimura but Vaughn is defending well. #SUB#
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaughn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Tzeng tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tzeng has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vaughn trying to remain calm as Tzeng controls from the top position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tzeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaughn keeps working. #SUB#
Tzeng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vaughn parries the strikes from Tzeng easily there. Tzeng is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vaughn to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tzeng tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tzeng has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vaughn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3##SUB#
Tzeng has hold of Vaughn's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Vaughn manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Vaughn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tzeng. #SUB#
Tzeng is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vaughn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tzeng thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tzeng looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4##SUB#
Tzeng goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Vaughn is on top in guard. #SUB#
Tzeng working for a triangle but Vaughn defends it easily. #SUB#
Vaughn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng'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.
Vaughn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tzeng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng controls Vaughn momentarily but Vaughn frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tzeng moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Tzeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Tzeng.
Tzeng jumps guard but Vaughn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Vaughn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vaughn tries to break the clinch but Tzeng is controlling the position.
Tzeng looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng looking for a takedown.
Tzeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vaughn smiles and moves away.
Tzeng tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vaughn defends well and Tzeng ends up having to push Vaughn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Vaughn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaughn walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vaughn feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzeng attempts a counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it well and moves away.
Vaughn dips to his left and cracks Tzeng with an uppercut!
Vaughn stalks Tzeng and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tzeng's face. Tzeng staggers backwards, shaken.
Vaughn stalks Tzeng and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tzeng's face. Tzeng staggers backwards, shaken.
Vaughn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Tzeng counters with a takedown into side control.

Vaughn sneaks out the side door and pushes Tzeng away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Tzeng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn throws a body punch but Tzeng moves out of range.
Vaughn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tzeng at a distance.
Tzeng ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaughn looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Tzeng closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaughn to the mat! Vaughn manages to get full guard. #T2#
Tzeng is pushing down on Vaughn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vaughn is fighting to maintain full guard but Tzeng has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tzeng maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vaughn could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tzeng has cracked it and Vaughn is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tzeng!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCF 61: Road vs Archer
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Bawang shoots in for a double leg but Vaughn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bawang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaughn pinned against the cage. Vaughn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vaughn punishes Bawang's body with a nice straight punch.
Bawang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Vaughn.
Bawang moves out of range of the body kick.
Bawang appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bawang throws a series of punches but Vaughn avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Vaughn both land. Nice combination.
Vaughn throws a body kick that misses
and Bawang counters with a left and a right that stings Vaughn.
Vaughn looks for the body kick but Bawang saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughn connects with a body shot that sends Bawang's belly button to the back.
Vaughn lands a nice shot that snaps Bawang's head back.
A head kick misses from Bawang.
Bawang blocks a jab.
Vaughn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vaughn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bawang in his tracks. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Bawang. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Vaughn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bawang to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Vaughn has his feet on Bawang's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bawang slips under a jab from Vaughn.
Vaughn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bawang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bawang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaughn throws a shot from downtown. Bawang moves away and avoids it.
Vaughn looks for the body kick but Bawang saw that one coming.
Bawang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bawang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bawang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaughn digs a good body shot into Bawang's ribs.
Vaughn lands with a cross.
Vaughn lands a nice shot that snaps Bawang's head back.
Vaughn throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Vaughn throws a low kick, looking for Bawang's leg but Bawang calmly moves out of range.
Vaughn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bawang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaughn connects with a nice looking jab.
Bawang misses with a two punch combination.
Vaughn throws a front kick aimed at Bawang's knee but Bawang avoids it well.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bawang throws a low kick but Vaughn avoids it.
Vaughn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bawang backs up against the cage.
Bawang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Bawang moves out of range.
Bawang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bawang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vaughn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vaughn slaps away a takedown attempt from Bawang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Bawang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bawang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn. #T3#
Bawang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vaughn scores with a jab.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughn lands a jab.
Bawang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Bawang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bawang misses the target.
Vaughn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vaughn misses with a head kick.
Bawang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaughn with the counter takedown but Bawang avoids it easily.
Bawang throws a head kick but Vaughn moves out of range.
And Vaughn tries to counter it with a takedown but Bawang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Bawang does no damage. #CL#
Bawang rushes Vaughn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaughn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bawang circles away quickly and effectively.
Vaughn looks to throw the jab but Bawang is out of range. #T4#
Bawang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bawang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bawang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaughn throws out the jab.
Vaughn catches Bawang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vaughn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bawang had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A head kick misses from Vaughn.
Bawang throws a big counter combination but Vaughn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bawang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaughn defends it nicely.
Bawang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Bawang gets a clinch. #BC#
Bawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaughn avoids the head kick by Bawang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bawang throws a head kick that misses.
Bawang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bawang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vaughn lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bawang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bawang.
Nice cross by Vaughn.
Vaughn connects with a nice looking jab.
Bawang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice defenses there by Bawang.
Vaughn lands an overhand right.
Vaughn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD#
Bawang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vaughn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn regains half guard, as Bawang was trying to land strikes.
Bawang stops Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Vaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bawang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Bawang stops Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Bawang throws a strike but Vaughn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#ES2#
Vaughn is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bawang presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Bawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bawang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vaughn misses with a low kick.
Bawang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bawang defends it well.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut. Bawang saw that one coming.
Vaughn 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.
Vaughn catches Bawang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vaughn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bawang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bawang misses the jab.
Vaughn connects with a body shot that sends Bawang's belly button to the back.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Bawang moves out of range easily.
Vaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Bawang throws a series of punches but Vaughn avoids them all with ease.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that Bawang avoids nicely.
Bawang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bawang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck for Bawang with that takedown attempt.
Vaughn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bawang closes the distance and clinches.
Vaughn has had enough of the clinch but Bawang keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughn tries to land a front kick but Bawang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bawang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaughn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bawang somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Bawang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn tests Bawang's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Bawang blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Bawang misses with a low kick as Vaughn jumps back.
A low kick from Vaughn is predictable there
and Bawang counters with a three punch combo that has Vaughn backing up. Vaughn nods at Bawang to acknowledge the strikes.
Bawang moves away from the strike by Vaughn.
Vaughn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A head kick misses from Bawang.
Bawang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn misses the shot to the body.
Bawang shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaughn tries to sprawl out of it but Bawang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaughn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boy Bawang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Bawang closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Bawang breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bawang staying out of range there.
Vaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bawang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaughn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vaughn.
Vaughn slips a jab and a cross from Bawang.
Vaughn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bawang defends it well.
Bawang checks a low kick from Vaughn.
As Vaughn looks to move away, Bawang throws a big counter combo but Vaughn just gets out of the way.
Vaughn scores with a three punch combo!
Vaughn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Bawang's head but Bawang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaughn scoring well with a low kick there.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaughn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bawang or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaughn, which made it look bad.
Vaughn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bawang back to the cage. Vaughn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bawang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bawang moves out of range as Vaughn throws a body kick.
Bawang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bawang swinging wildly here.
Bawang looks to land a combination. Vaughn sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Darrion Vaughn has been cut.
A jab from Vaughn does it's job there.
Bawang throws a head kick that misses.
Bawang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bawang misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Bawang instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bawang breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bawang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vaughn checks it well.
Vaughn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vaughn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bawang back to the cage. Vaughn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bawang slips a jab and a cross from Vaughn.
Vaughn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
Vaughn works Bawang's body with a nice hook.
Bawang throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn with the counter takedown but Bawang avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Vaughn.
Vaughn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaughn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bawang.
Vaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaughn throws a lazy right hand but Bawang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bawang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vaughn throws a body punch but Bawang moves out of range.
Vaughn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bawang's hands.
Bawang avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn looks to throw a body kick
and Bawang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vaughn misses the shot to the body.
Bawang moves out of range of the body kick from Vaughn.
Vaughn checks a low kick from Bawang.
Bawang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaughn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bawang avoids a kick to the body.
Vaughn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bawang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#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!#CL#
Bawang has Vaughn up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Bawang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bawang.
Vaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Bawang's head.
Vaughn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vaughn blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Bawang has managed to clinch. #BC#
Bawang breaks from the clinch.
Vaughn scores with a nice strike.
Vaughn cracks Bawang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vaughn throws a nice looking combination but Bawang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Bawang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Bawang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bawang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaughn's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaughn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bawang on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Vaughn throws an off balance right hand
and Bawang counters with a one-two to the body.
Vaughn feints and then cracks Bawang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bawang down.
Vaughn jabs Bawang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bawang throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Vaughn misses with the body kick#CL#
and Bawang moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bawang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Vaughn.
Bawang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaughn as he avoids it easily.
Bawang takes one to the chin there.
Vaughn connects with a body shot.
Vaughn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bawang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vaughn misses with a hook. Bawang ducked under it nicely.
Bawang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vaughn manages to circle out of the way.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Bawang closes the distance and clinches up with Vaughn, looking for a takedown. Bawang pushes Vaughn against the cage but Vaughn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bawang walks into a jab.
Bawang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughn.#T4#
Vaughn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaughn as he connects with a hook.
Vaughn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaughn wants it to stay on the feet.
Boy Bawang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boy Bawang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaughn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bawang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Vaughn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bawang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bawang swinging wildly here.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Bawang avoids them all with ease.
Bawang throws a big counter combination but Vaughn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vaughn checks a low kick from Bawang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn lands a slapping body shot.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Bawang moves out of range.
Vaughn takes a swing at Bawang's ribcage but misses.
Bawang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vaughn winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion Vaughn!
A victorious Darrion Vaughn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Boy Bawang had this to say: 'Fuck off'.

Event: WCF WNF 37: Zynne vs Archer
Date: Jan 20, 2021

#R1#
Subagio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaughn misses with a looping left.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Subagio.
Danga de danga de dang - Subagio scores with a four punch combination!
Subagio scores with a nice right hand.
Vaughn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vaughn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Subagio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vaughn misses with a straight left.
Subagio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vaughn's head.
Subagio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Subagio throws a combination. Vaughn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vaughn misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Subagio. Those never looked like landing.
Subagio misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Subagio. Those never looked like landing.
Vaughn misses with a head kick.
Vaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Subagio moves away from the strike by Vaughn.
Vaughn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Subagio's hands.#T1#
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Vaughn works the jab nicely.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Subagio moves out of range.
Subagio tries to counter with a clinch but Vaughn shakes him off and moves away.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subagio cracks Vaughn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vaughn misses with a low kick.
Subagio swinging wildly here.
Subagio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaughn.
Subagio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vaughn.
Vaughn lands with a hook. Subagio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vaughn misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Subagio moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Subagio manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughn slips under a jab from Subagio.
Vaughn looks to score with a jab to the body but Subagio is just out of range.
Vaughn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Subagio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Subagio slips under a jab.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Subagio moves out of range.
Subagio displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T2#
Vaughn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Subagio momentarily.
Vaughn moves out of range as Subagio strikes.
Subagio tries to bum rush Vaughn with a series of wild strikes but Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaughn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Subagio.
Subagio tries to bum rush Vaughn with a series of wild strikes but Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaughn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Subagio sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Subagio has closed the distance and engaged Vaughn in a clinch.
Subagio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Subagio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Subagio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Subagio gets through Vaughn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Subagio misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaughn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Subagio controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Vaughn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Subagio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Subagio struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaughn controls his hands.
Subagio effectively controlling the action here.
Subagio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Subagio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Subagio. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Subagio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Subagio controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Subagio breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Subagio does no damage.
Vaughn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Subagio throws a push kick but Vaughn slaps the foot to one side.
Subagio ducks right into an uppercut from Vaughn.
Subagio lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughn misses with a low kick.
Subagio is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good work by Subagio as he checks the leg kick.
Subagio moves out of range of the body kick.
Subagio misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn lands with a right hand.
Subagio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaughn throws out the jab.
Subagio looks to land a combination but Vaughn avoids it well.
Vaughn scores with a hook to the body. Subagio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Subagio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bayu Subagio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Vaughn throws a leg kick but Subagio sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vaughn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vaughn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Subagio.
Bayu Subagio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Subagio moves out of range.
Vaughn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Subagio tries a head kick but it misses.
Subagio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaughn lands with a nice combination. Subagio backs away looking to recover.
Vaughn slips a jab and a cross from Subagio.
Vaughn attempts a counter takedown but Subagio avoids it well and moves away.
Subagio throws a hook but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Vaughn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Subagio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vaughn scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darrion Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaughn digs a good body shot into Subagio's ribs.
Vaughn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaughn tries to score with a low kick but Subagio moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Vaughn lands.
Vaughn looks to land a combination but Subagio avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Subagio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vaughn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vaughn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vaughn avoids the head kick by Subagio. #T1#
Vaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Subagio swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Subagio avoids a kick to the body.
A left lands for Vaughn.
Vaughn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Subagio momentarily.
Subagio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Subagio looks to land a left hand but Vaughn moved out of range nicely.
Subagio misses with a few strikes there.
Subagio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Subagio moves away.
Vaughn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Subagio throws a right and a left that Vaughn avoids nicely.
Vaughn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Subagio is out of range. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Subagio tries a body shot but Vaughn blocks it.
Subagio slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Subagio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Subagio goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaughn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Subagio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaughn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vaughn scores with a nice strike.
Vaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
Subagio throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn feinted with a counter takedown.
Vaughn lands a high kick!
Subagio slips a straight right by Vaughn.
Subagio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Subagio's head backwards.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vaughn.
Subagio tries to bum rush Vaughn with a series of wild strikes but Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaughn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Subagio.
A big left from Vaughn misses.
Vaughn takes a swing at Subagio's ribcage but misses.
Subagio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Subagio slips under a jab.#T3#
Vaughn throws the kick towards the body but Subagio avoids it.
Subagio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Vaughn.
Vaughn throws a right hand that Subagio ducks under and follows up with a left that Subagio also avoids with ease.
Subagio swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Vaughn.
Vaughn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vaughn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Subagio throws a right hand that Vaughn ducks under and follows up with a left that Vaughn also avoids with ease.
Subagio throws a series of punches but Vaughn moves out of range. #CL2#
Subagio moves into range and clinches up with Vaughn.
Subagio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Subagio fails to land.
Subagio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Subagio has Vaughn pushed against the cage.
Bayu Subagio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Subagio has Vaughn pressed against the cage.
Subagio slows down the pace here. #BC2#
Subagio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaughn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Subagio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Subagio checks it well.
Subagio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Subagio duly obliges.
Subagio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Subagio throws a nice looking combination but Vaughn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Subagio misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Subagio. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vaughn misses with a two punch combination.
Subagio scores with a one two! Vaughn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Subagio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Subagio throws a nice looking combination but Vaughn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Subagio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Subagio.
Vaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Subagio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Subagio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Vaughn misses with a straight left.
Subagio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaughn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Subagio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Vaughn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Subagio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Subagio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Subagio moves out of range of the body kick from Vaughn. #T1#
Subagio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vaughn is looking to chop away at Subagio's legs.
A cross from Vaughn lands.
Vaughn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Subagio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vaughn lands a high kick!
Vaughn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vaughn digs a good body shot into Subagio's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaughn. That snapped Subagio's head back.
Vaughn stuns Subagio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn looks to land a body kick but Subagio moved away.
Subagio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Vaughn back to the cage. Subagio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Subagio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick from Vaughn is predictable there
and Subagio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vaughn misses the shot to the body.
Subagio looks to land a combination but Vaughn avoids it well.
Vaughn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Subagio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Subagio blocks the body kick.
Despite the aggression on Subagio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A combination from Subagio does no damage.
Vaughn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Subagio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vaughn throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Subagio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vaughn letting Subagio take a breather here.
Subagio holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC#
Vaughn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaughn cracks a nice hook into Subagio's ribs.
Subagio avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn slips under a jab from Subagio.
Some wild striking there from Subagio.
Subagio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaughn cracks Subagio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Vaughn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Subagio moves forwards but Vaughn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Vaughn.
Subagio with a nice cross.
Subagio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Subagio darts in and clinches Vaughn up against the cage.
Subagio swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Subagio misses with a body punch. #BC#
Vaughn breaks the clinch.
Subagio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vaughn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Subagio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Subagio moves out of range easily.
Vaughn looks to land a body kick but Subagio moved away.
Vaughn throws a leg kick that misses.
As Vaughn backs off Subagio throws a huge counter combo but Vaughn manages to avoid it all.
No joy there for Vaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Subagio.
Vaughn avoids the head kick by Subagio.
Vaughn tries to counter with a takedown but Subagio is quick to defend against it.
A punch combination from Subagio misses.
Vaughn slips under a jab from Subagio.
Subagio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaughn scores with a three punch combo!
Vaughn misses with a head kick.
Vaughn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Subagio.
Vaughn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vaughn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaughn tries a head kick but it misses.
Subagio moves out of range of the leg kick from Vaughn.
Subagio fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Subagio throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughn lands a jab to the head.
Vaughn dodges the punch combination from Subagio.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion Vaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vaughn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: WCF WNF 31: Escalante vs Abner
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Vaughn. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Vaughn throws a shot to the body.
Vaughn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vaughn throws a nice head kick!
Vaughn looks to land a combination but Petrov avoids it well.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaughn defends it nicely.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Vaughn lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Petrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vaughn tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vaughn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petrov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Vaughn lands.#T1#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense.
Vaughn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrov moves forwards but Vaughn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Petrov moves out of range as Vaughn throws a body kick.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Petrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaughn, which made it look bad.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Petrov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vaughn's half guard.
Petrov throwing shots but Vaughn is blocking nicely.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Vaughn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petrov. #T2#
Petrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Vaughn dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Vaughn is defending against the submission attempts here by Petrov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrov stops Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Vaughn dodges it nicely.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Vaughn defends the submission attempt.
Petrov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vaughn to regain full guard.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Petrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vaughn's head.
Petrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Petrov throws a strike but Vaughn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Petrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Petrov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vaughn has picked Petrov up and slammed him! Petrov can't keep hold of the triangle and Vaughn manages to pass to side control!
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Vaughn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaughn swivels and escapes.
Vaughn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Petrov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Vaughn has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Petrov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vaughn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vaughn throws a combination. Petrov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vaughn throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Vaughn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Petrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vaughn misses with the combination.
Petrov is looking for a counter combo.
Vaughn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrov takes one to the chin there.
Vaughn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but Petrov moved away.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Petrov shoots in but Vaughn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrov shoots in for a double leg but Vaughn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaughn catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Vaughn. #T2#
Vaughn scores with a one two! Petrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vaughn scores with a jab to the body.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Vaughn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jab, jab by Vaughn - just one landing.
Vaughn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Petrov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Petrov fails with the takedown.
Petrov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Petrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrov has a takedown stuffed.
Vaughn with a nice calf kick.#T3#
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Vaughn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vaughn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vaughn lands a glancing blow to the side of Petrov's head.
Vaughn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vaughn is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vaughn throws a wild body kick that Petrov sees coming a mile off.
Petrov shoots in but Vaughn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vaughn with the counter takedown but Petrov avoids it easily.
Vaughn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov moves out of range as Vaughn throws a body kick.
Vaughn throws a nice looking combination but Petrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petrov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vaughn sprawls and moves away.
Vaughn punishes Petrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrov blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Vaughn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Vaughn.
Petrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Vaughn throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vaughn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Vaughn.#TD#
Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Peter Petrov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaughn tries to kick Petrov off but Petrov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrov.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Vaughn throws Petrov to one side and escapes!
Vaughn looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Petrov counters with a shoot takedown. Vaughn fights it but they end up in guard.

Vaughn kicks Petrov off and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Petrov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaughn defends it nicely.
Vaughn with a nice cross.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughn circles away.
A cross from Vaughn lands.
Vaughn throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Vaughn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petrov.
Peter Petrov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vaughn looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Vaughn wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrov feinted with a counter takedown.
Vaughn throws a sloppy head kick and Petrov moves out of range easily.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Vaughn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrov is working Vaughn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Vaughn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Petrov can't get the takedown.
Vaughn is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrov has double underhooks.
Petrov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Vaughn holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrov drops back down to his feet.
Petrov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaughn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Petrov.
Vaughn gets underhooks to prevent Petrov's takedown attempt.
Petrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Petrov pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vaughn passes into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Vaughn stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vaughn jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Petrov walks into a stiff left hand from Vaughn.
Vaughn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Petrov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the liver by Vaughn. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vaughn swivels and escapes.
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaughn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaughn tries to avoid it but Petrov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaughn to the ground. Vaughn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vaughn jabs Petrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vaughn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrov. Petrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
As Vaughn looks to move away, Petrov throws a big counter combo but Vaughn just gets out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Vaughn. #T4#
Vaughn lands a jab to Petrov's midsection.
Vaughn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vaughn circles away.
Vaughn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good exchange - Vaughn coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Vaughn there.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaughn tries to sprawl out of it but Petrov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaughn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaughn scores with a punch to the head.
Vaughn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Vaughn.
A jab lands there for Vaughn.
Vaughn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Petrov's head backwards.
Peter Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vaughn lands with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion Vaughn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vaughn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WCF WNF 25: Bolsdeep vs Abner
Date: Oct 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chai.
Chai blocks a jab.
Chai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chai closes the distance and clinches up with Vaughn, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes Vaughn against the cage but Vaughn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darrion Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.
Vaughn slaps away a takedown attempt from Chai, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chai showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Chai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vaughn sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Chai is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
Chai tries to pass to full mount but Vaughn defends it.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Vaughn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Vaughn is trying to stand up here but Chai is controlling him well.
Chai not doing much here.
Chai is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Vaughn reverses the position - he's now on top in Chai's guard. #SUB2#
Chai is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Vaughn rolls with it to try and escape but Chai cranks on the arm and Vaughn is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
Our winner, Dragon Li Chai, 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: WCF 39: Wolf vs Kiran
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn tries to bum rush Jee with a series of wild strikes but Jee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
Vaughn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jee at a distance.
Vaughn misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Jee counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Vaughn has one foot on Jee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vaughn punishes Jee's body with a nice straight punch.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Vaughn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jee blocks a head kick by Vaughn.
Jee feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn connects with a body shot.
Vaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Jee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vaughn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Jee slips a jab and a cross from Vaughn.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jee slips a jab and a cross from Vaughn.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that Jee avoids nicely.
Jee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
Jee slips a straight right by Vaughn.
Jee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Jee avoids them all with ease.
Vaughn misses with a body shot.
Vaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jee is out of range and Vaughn settles back down.
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
Jee avoids the body shot from Vaughn.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaughn takes a swing at Jee's ribcage but misses.
Jee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
Vaughn pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Jee avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
Nice defenses there by Jee.
Jee with the counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Jee feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn throws a chopping leg kick but Jee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vaughn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Vaughn. Those never looked like landing.
Vaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaughn misses with a kick to the body.
Jee dodges the punch combination from Vaughn.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.#T3#
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Jee moves out of range.
Vaughn throws a front kick aimed at Jee's knee but Jee avoids it well.
Jee feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn misses with a two punch combination.
Jee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaughn.
Vaughn works the jab nicely.
Vaughn throws a big shot that misses.
Vaughn throws a series of punches but Jee moves out of range.
Vaughn lands with an overhand left.
Vaughn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jee with the counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jee checks a leg kick.
Vaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Vaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been informed that Jee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Vaughn lands a two punch combo.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but Jee checks it.
And Jee tries to counter it with a takedown but Vaughn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaughn is looking to chop away at Jee's legs.
Jee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
Vaughn swinging wildly here.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Jee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that Jee avoids nicely.
Vaughn throws a solid leg kick but Jee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaughn.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vaughn swinging wildly here.
And Jee tries to counter it with a takedown but Vaughn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vaughn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jee was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaughn.
Jee with the counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Vaughn lands with a shot to the body.
Vaughn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vaughn misses with a looping left.
Jee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jee moves out of range as Vaughn throws a body kick.
Darrion Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jee is out of range and Vaughn settles back down.
Vaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jee can do to turn this around?
Vaughn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vaughn tries a head kick but it misses.
And Jee tries to counter it with a takedown but Vaughn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vaughn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaughn throws a solid leg kick but Jee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaughn.
And Jee tries to counter it with a takedown but Vaughn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vaughn misses with a wild combination.
Jee feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn tries to score with a low kick but Jee moves his leg out of the way.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Jee feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn tries to land a front kick but Jee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jee with the counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Jee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Vaughn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Vaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Jee.
Vaughn is looking to chop away at Jee's legs.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaughn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jee.
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
Vaughn is looking to wear down Jee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Vaughn.
A combination from Vaughn does no damage.
Vaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jee moves away.
A jab from Vaughn misses.
Vaughn throws a body shot but no joy.
Jee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
A head kick misses from Vaughn.
Jee with the counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Vaughn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jee is able to avoid easily.
And Jee tries to counter it with a takedown but Vaughn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jee avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaughn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jee with the counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Vaughn misses with a double jab.
Vaughn throws a right hand that Jee ducks under and follows up with a left that Jee also avoids with ease.
Vaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vaughn misses with a low kick.
Jee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vaughn swinging wildly here.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jee dodges the punch combination from Vaughn.
Sloppy strikes from Vaughn. Those never looked like landing.
Jee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
Vaughn throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Jee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vaughn's guard.
Jee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaughn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jee is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaughn has wrist control.
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vaughn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jee postures up in Vaughn's guard and throws a big left but Vaughn blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jee.
Jee throwing strikes but missing.
Jee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dar Jee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaughn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vaughn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaughn misses with a wild combination.
Jee feints the counter takedown.
A punch combination from Vaughn misses.
Jee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vaughn swinging wildly here.
And Jee tries to counter it with a takedown but Vaughn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vaughn jabs at Jee's body.
Vaughn misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jee moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Vaughn misses.
Vaughn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
Jee checks the leg kick.#T1#
Vaughn throws a solid leg kick but Jee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaughn.
Vaughn misses with a body kick.
Jee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
A combination from Vaughn does no damage.
Jee feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaughn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jee manages to avoid it.
Jee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vaughn takes a swing at Jee's ribcage but misses.
Jee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vaughn misses with a hook.
Vaughn falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Jee counters with a takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Jee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Vaughn parries the strikes from Jee easily there. Jee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vaughn to escape. #T2#
The strikes coming from Jee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The strikes coming from Jee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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!
Vaughn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jee.
Jee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jee 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.
Jee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaughn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vaughn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jee.
Vaughn dodges the ground and pound from Jee.
Vaughn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jee.
Jee working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Jee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vaughn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jee. #T3#
Jee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Jee 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.
Jee throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vaughn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jee.
Vaughn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jee.
Vaughn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jee.
Jee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Vaughn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T4#
The strikes coming from Jee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
An elbow from Jee crashes against the mat.
Vaughn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jee.
Jee 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.
Vaughn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jee.
Vaughn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jee.
Jee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaughn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Jee.
Jee working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
Jee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jee in side control, throwing shots but Vaughn defends.
Dar Jee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jee misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dar Jee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vaughn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion Vaughn!
A pretty intense looking Darrion Vaughn took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: WCF WNF 15:Vaughn v Horatius 2
Date: Aug 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horatius.
Some wild striking there from Vaughn.
Vaughn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horatius misses with a body shot.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but Horatius checks it.
Horatius goes for a double leg but Vaughn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vaughn continues to drive forward.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaughn. #TD2#
Horatius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horatius showed some decent athleticism there.
Vaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vaughn is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Horatius scores with a couple of nice shots.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horatius is looking to stall here but Vaughn recovers full guard.
Horatius is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horatius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet but Horatius passes into half guard.
Vaughn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Horatius.
Horatius lands a couple of digs.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Horatius is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Horatius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Horatius postures up in Vaughn's guard and throws a big left but Vaughn blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius postures up in Vaughn's guard and throws a big left but Vaughn blocks it.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaughn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Vaughn backs off Horatius throws a huge counter combo but Vaughn manages to avoid it all.
Vaughn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horatius is out of range and Vaughn settles back down.
Vaughn cracks Horatius with an open hand slap.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Horatius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn.
Vaughn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Horatius avoids the head kick by Vaughn.
Horatius looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vaughn misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Horatius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vaughn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horatius is in Vaughn's guard.
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horatius throwing strikes from guard but Vaughn blocks nicely.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Vaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Horatius throws a strike but Vaughn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horatius trying to control the position here.
Horatius wants to get back to his feet but Vaughn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Darrion Vaughn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horatius avoids a kick to the body.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horatius.
Vaughn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darrion Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Horatius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horatius showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Vaughn kicks Horatius off and gets 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!
No joy there for Vaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaughn throws out a leg kick but Horatius moves out of range and Vaughn only half commits. #TD2#
Vaughn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Horatius to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horatius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Horatius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horatius throws a big right hand that misses.
Horatius controls from within his opponent's guard.
Horatius is continuing to stall.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horatius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vaughn's head.
Horatius looking to sit in guard and control but Vaughn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Horatius wants to stand but Vaughn is controlling the position.
Horatius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaughn is controlling him.
Vaughn is fighting to break Horatius's control of his arms but Horatius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Horatius can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Vaughn stops Horatius from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Horatius shoots in and bounces Vaughn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Horatius throws a strike but Vaughn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Horatius wants to stand up but Vaughn is controlling him. #T4#
Horatius has his hands on Vaughn's head, controlling the position.
Horatius is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaughn is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Vaughn throws out a loose jab but Horatius uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Horatius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vaughn quickly recovers to half guard.
Vaughn is looking to get back to is feet but Horatius passes into side control.
Horatius misses with the ground and pound.
Horatius in side control, throwing shots but Vaughn defends.
Horatius is trying to ground and pound but Vaughn uses the momentary lack of control by Horatius to regain half guard.
Horatius controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vaughn to regain full guard.
Horatius lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaughn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horatius distracts Vaughn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound.
Horatius throws a big right hand that misses.
Horatius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius chips away with some ground and pound.
Joey Horatius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Horatius throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vaughn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Horatius is in Vaughn's guard.
Vaughn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Horatius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Horatius chips away with some ground and pound.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horatius stands up over Vaughn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Horatius loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Horatius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Horatius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Horatius lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vaughn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horatius controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Horatius gets a double leg takedown into Vaughn's guard.
Horatius distracts Vaughn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horatius distracts Vaughn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Horatius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Horatius trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Horatius with a nice head shot there.
Horatius is working Vaughn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horatius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Horatius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaughn has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Horatius scoring with some ground and pound.
Horatius working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Horatius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vaughn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horatius circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Horatius gets a takedown into half guard.
Horatius working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius slips a nice elbow through Vaughn's hands, connecting with Vaughn's forehead.
Vaughn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horatius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Horatius really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD2#
Horatius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Horatius working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
Horatius lands an elbow.
Vaughn defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Horatius.
Horatius moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Horatius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vaughn some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Horatius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vaughn taking a bit of punishment here - Horatius scoring with strikes. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Horatius.
Horatius working the ground and pound.
Horatius misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Horatius working the head with strikes.
Horatius throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vaughn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Horatius working over Vaughn with some ground and pound. Vaughn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horatius 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.
Horatius thows a huge punch but Vaughn dodges it nicely.
Vaughn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vaughn is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Project Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Horatius misses with a head shot. Vaughn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Horatius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Horatius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Horatius trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Horatius postures up and lands a big shot to Vaughn's brow.
Horatius chips away with some ground and pound.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Horatius gets a takedown into half guard.
Horatius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Horatius slips a nice elbow through Vaughn's hands, connecting with Vaughn's forehead.
Ground and pound from Horatius.
Horatius controlling the pace.
Vaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Horatius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Horatius is keen to just control but Vaughn is a slippery customer.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horatius working the head and body with strikes.
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horatius working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Horatius throwing shots but Vaughn is blocking nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vaughn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horatius counters with a left and a right that stings Vaughn. #TD2#
Horatius scores with a takedown into Vaughn's guard.
Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Vaughn!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius wants to stand up but Vaughn is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Horatius dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Horatius stalks Vaughn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Vaughn's face. Vaughn staggers backwards, shaken.
Vaughn just misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Horatius looking to score a takedown here. Vaughn is defending well but Horatius drives through and ends up in Vaughn's guard.
Horatius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Horatius trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horatius throws a big elbow that misses.
Horatius is in close to Vaughn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius is in close to Vaughn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Horatius is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaughn has wrist control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Horatius is working Vaughn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horatius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
Horatius drives through with a takedown into Vaughn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Horatius throwing strikes but missing.
Horatius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Horatius advances position into side control!
Horatius tries to score with some ground and pound. Vaughn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T2#
Horatius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Horatius is working Vaughn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Horatius is working Vaughn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Horatius scores with a couple of short elbows.
Horatius misses with the ground and pound.
Horatius tries to score with some ground and pound. Vaughn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vaughn takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Horatius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Horatius working the head with strikes.
Horatius working the strikes but Vaughn uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Horatius throwing shots but Vaughn is blocking nicely.
Horatius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Vaughn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horatius.
Horatius working Vaughn over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Horatius.
Horatius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Horatius lands with a punch from half guard.
Horatius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Horatius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horatius showed some decent athleticism there.
Horatius takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Vaughn is in trouble now - Horatius has advanced to mount!
Horatius working Vaughn over with strikes here.
Horatius throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vaughn because Horatius loaded up on that one.
Horatius throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Horatius lands a big elbow.
Horatius landing shots from mount.
Horatius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Vaughn is rocked!
Horatius working Vaughn over with strikes here.
Oh Vaughn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vaughn?
Horatius lands a big shot to the head and Vaughn winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WCF WNF 10:Farrokhzad vs White
Date: Jul 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubagy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Mubagy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mubagy showed some decent athleticism there.
Mubagy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mubagy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vaughn is staying active underneath Mubagy , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mubagy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vaughn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mubagy is keen to just control but Vaughn is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubagy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaughn is refusing to be controlled, as Mubagy sits in half guard.
Mubagy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T1#
Vaughn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mubagy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Mubagy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mubagy prevents Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Mubagy wants to pass the guard but Vaughn is keeping the position.
Mubagy prevents Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Mubagy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Mubagy 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.#T2#
Mubagy tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaughn is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mubagy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vaughn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vaughn has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mubagy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mubagy is adopting a defensive guard.
Vaughn won't allow Mubagy to sweep him here. #T3#
Mubagy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mubagy is adopting a defensive guard.
Mubagy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mubagy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mubagy is pulling down on Vaughn's head. It's preventing any offense from Vaughn, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vaughn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice sprawl there from Vaughn as Mubagy shoots in.
Vaughn lands a head shot.#T4#
Mubagy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mubagy or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaughn, which made it look bad.
Vaughn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mubagy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaughn throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Vaughn.
Mubagy slips under a jab from Vaughn.
Vaughn scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn throws a hook but Mubagy avoids it easily.
Mubagy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Mubagy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vaughn's guard.
Mubagy looking to pass the guard.
Mubagy trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mubagy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mubagy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mubagy shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mubagy takes one on the button.
Vaughn clobbers Mubagy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vaughn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vaughn misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Mubagy counters by moving into the clinch.
Mubagy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vaughn working hard to break the clinch.
Mubagy jumps guard but Vaughn stands there with Mubagy around his waist. Mubagy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darrion Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jib Mubagy .
Vaughn prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Mubagy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Mubagy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vaughn uses from the top position.
Vaughn won't allow Mubagy to sweep him here.
Vaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mubagy can do to turn this around?
Mubagy has his hands on Vaughn's head, controlling the position.
Vaughn has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mubagy is proving hard to escape from.
Mubagy pulls Vaughn in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubagy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaughn is one step ahead there.
Mubagy is looking to sweep but instead, Vaughn has passed into half guard. #T2#
Mubagy tries to roll over but Vaughn keeps him under control.
Mubagy keeps trying to improve his position.
Mubagy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mubagy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vaughn is working away from the top position though.
Mubagy wants to get back to full guard but Vaughn has passed into side control.
Mubagy keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Mubagy manages to get back to half guard.
Mubagy trying to control but Vaughn postures up.
Vaughn prevents Mubagy from improving his position.
Mubagy trying to control here.
Vaughn tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mubagy controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mubagy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mubagy moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaughn misses with a straight left.
Mubagy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
Mubagy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vaughn lands with an overhand left.
Vaughn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mubagy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mubagy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaughn misses the target.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut. Mubagy saw that one coming.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Vaughn. No joy for Mubagy on that attempt.
Vaughn misses with a hook. Mubagy ducked under it nicely.
Mubagy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaughn defends it well.
Mubagy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mubagy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vaughn stuffs the takedown attempt from Mubagy . Mubagy gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Vaughn misses.
Mubagy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaughn.
Mubagy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Good shot there by Vaughn.
Mubagy moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrion Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaughn throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Mubagy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vaughn!
Vaughn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mubagy is controlling him well.
Mubagy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vaughn's legs. #T1#
Mubagy trying to control the position but Vaughn is working away.
Vaughn is pushing Mubagy 's head away, looking to escape. Mubagy manages to hold on to the position though.
Mubagy slows the pace down.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Mubagy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vaughn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mubagy 's guard! Nice work there by Vaughn!
Mubagy wants to sweep here but Vaughn controlling him for the moment.
Jib Mubagy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Mubagy trying to control the position here.
Vaughn trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mubagy 's guard.
Vaughn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mubagy managing to control the position.
Vaughn wants to get up but he can't break Mubagy 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Mubagy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaughn to the mat! Vaughn manages to get full guard.
Mubagy wants to pass the guard but Vaughn is keeping the position.
Vaughn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mubagy dives into side control.
Vaughn is trying to buck Mubagy off.
Mubagy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaughn is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Mubagy trying to control the position but Vaughn is working away.
Mubagy wants to take a breather but Vaughn manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mubagy .
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet but Mubagy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mubagy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jib Mubagy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darrion Vaughn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mubagy with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darrion Vaughn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaughn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion Vaughn!
A very excited looking Darrion Vaughn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WCF WNF 7: Scott vs Olsson
Date: May 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denisov takes one to the chin there.
Vaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denisov.
Vaughn looks to land a left hand but Denisov moved out of range nicely.
Denisov needs to keep his hands up - Vaughn had a free shot at his head there.
Vaughn misses with a hook #CL2#
and Denisov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Denisov.
Denisov looking for a takedown.
Vaughn is trying to push Denisov away but Denisov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Vaughn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Darrion Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn can't break the clinch.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Denisov jumps guard but Vaughn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Vaughn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Denisov wants a takedown.
Denisov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vaughn's efforts to push away.
Vaughn tries to break the clinch but Denisov is controlling the position.
Vaughn stops a takedown attempt from Denisov. #TD2#
Denisov pulls Vaughn into guard.
Vaughn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vaughn won't allow Denisov to sweep him here. #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.
Vaughn wants to get up but he can't break Denisov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Denisov wants to stand but Vaughn is controlling the position.
Denisov wants to hit a sweep here but Vaughn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denisov there!
Vaughn tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Denisov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Denisov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vaughn avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.#T3#
Denisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vaughn avoids the attempt from Denisov to control.#SU#
Vaughn stands up from mount. Strange move.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Denisov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Vaughn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Denisov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A swing and a miss from Vaughn.
Denisov with the counter takedown but Vaughn avoids it easily.
Denisov throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Denisov moves into the clinch successfully.
Denisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vaughn walks away with a smile on his face. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vaughn throws a jab when Denisov was well out of range.#T4#
Denisov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaughn.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Vaughn.
Darrion Vaughn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Vaughn lands.
Vaughn throws a big shot that misses.
Vaughn throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Denisov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denisov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vaughn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Denisov is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaughn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vaughn gets underhooks to prevent Denisov's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Denisov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaughn.
Vaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaughn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
Denisov defending well as Vaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Vaughn throws a hook but Denisov avoids it easily.
Vaughn misses with a hook. Denisov ducked under it nicely.
Denisov staying out of range there.
Denisov feints the counter takedown.
Denisov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Denisov connects with a single shot there.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaughn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vaughn throws a hook but Denisov blocks it.
Denisov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaughn.
Nice sprawl there from Vaughn as Denisov shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Denisov has closed the distance and engaged Vaughn in a clinch.
Vaughn wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Denisov drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denisov striking off his back but it's not causing Vaughn any problems. #T1##SU#
Vaughn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horrible takedown attempt by Denisov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaughn, which made it look bad.
Vaughn throws a hook but Denisov avoids it easily.
Denisov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaughn is fending him off so far but Denisov persists. Nope, Vaughn circles away and we're back to standing.
Darrion Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Denisov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vaughn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denisov ducks right into an uppercut from Vaughn.
Vaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Denisov's head but Denisov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaughn looks to throw the jab but Denisov is out of range.
Darrion Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaughn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vaughn loads up on a big right hand but Denisov slips the punch.
Vaughn misses the jab.
Vaughn scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisov moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Vaughn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denisov.
A countering left hand to the body from Denisov misses.
The fighters circling - Vaughn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denisov defending well as Vaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Vaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaughn misses with a looping right.
Denisov slips a jab from Vaughn.
Denisov staying out of range there.
Denisov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaughn throws out the jab.
Denisov defending well as Vaughn loads up on a big left hand.
Vaughn misses with a hook #CL2#
and Denisov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Vaughn has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Vaughn is trying to break the clinch but Denisov has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Denisov manages to break the clinch.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denisov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaughn.
Denisov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Denisov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Denisov has a takedown stuffed.
Vaughn swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Denisov counters by moving into the clinch.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Denisov pulls Vaughn into guard.
Denisov is striking but Vaughn is not phased and passes to half guard.
Denisov trying to get back to full guard but Vaughn takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SU#
Vaughn stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut.
Vaughn misses with a looping right.#T4#
Vaughn misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Denisov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vaughn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Denisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaughn throws the left hand but Denisov avoids the punch easily.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Denisov.
Denisov shoots in for a double leg but Vaughn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vaughn throws a looping overhand right but Denisov ducks down to avoid it.
Vaughn leaves Denisov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denisov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaughn.
Vaughn swings widly with a right hand
and Vaughn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
Denisov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaughn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denisov counters with a three punch combo that has Vaughn backing up. Vaughn nods at Denisov to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Denisov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vaughn's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that second round.
That's time! Vaughn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Vaughn looks to land a right hand but Denisov moved out of range.
Vaughn throws a jab but it's blocked by Denisov. #CL2#
Denisov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
Denisov keeps control of Vaughn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vaughn stops a takedown attempt from Denisov.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Vaughn won't allow it.
Darrion Vaughn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Denisov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denisov blocks a jab.
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughn.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but Vaughn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vaughn misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Denisov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T1#
Vaughn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Denisov.
Vaughn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denisov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vaughn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vaughn has had enough of the clinch but Denisov keeps him there for the moment.
Vaughn is looking to break free of the clinch but Denisov has double underhooks.
Vaughn is trying to break the clinch but Denisov is controlling him.
Denisov tries to pull guard but Vaughn holds him up against the cage and eventually Denisov drops back down to his feet.
Denis Denisov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Denisov can't get the takedown.
Denis Denisov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vaughn is trying to force a seperation but Denisov has the dominant position.
Vaughn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Denisov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Denisov looks to throw the jab but Vaughn is out of range.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaughn as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Denisov instigates a clinch.
Denisov fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Denisov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vaughn uses from the top position.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Denisov is trying to keep Vaughn in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Denisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Denisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Denisov, not yet.
Denisov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vaughn is now in half guard.
Vaughn is thwarting Denisov's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Vaughn stands up from half guard.
Vaughn looks to throw the jab but Denisov is out of range.
Denisov slips a jab from Vaughn.
Denisov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Denisov! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Vaughn.
Vaughn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denisov. #T4#
Vaughn throws a right hand that misses
and Denisov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
Denisov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Denisov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Denisov's head but Denisov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Vaughn misses its intended target.
Vaughn misses with a looping left.
Denisov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Denisov forces Vaughn back against the cage and clinches.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaughn to keep the fight standing.
Denisov jumps guard but Vaughn stands there with Denisov around his waist. Denisov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaughn is looking to break free of the clinch but Denisov has double underhooks.
Darrion Vaughn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Denisov tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaughn avoids the damage to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion Vaughn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaughn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WCF 20: Scott vs Rua
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughn.
Vaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan slips under a jab from Vaughn.
A countering left hand to the body from Khan misses.
Vaughn scores with the left hand. Khan knows he should have avoided that one.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaughn throws a lazy right hand but Khan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaughn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vaughn missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot by Vaughn.
Vaughn lands the left hand.
Vaughn scores with a punch to the head.
Vaughn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at City Kickboxing - HBE in the buildup to the fight.
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Khan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khan blocks a jab.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vaughn looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Vaughn lands with an overhand left.
Vaughn throws a hook but Khan blocks it.
Vaughn throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Khan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vaughn throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khan. Vaughn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaughn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Vaughn misses with a right hand
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Khan looks to throw the jab but Vaughn is out of range.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Vaughn moved out of range.
Vaughn throws a looping overhand right but Khan ducks down to avoid it.
Vaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaughn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khan throws a leg kick but Vaughn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vaughn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vaughn on the side of the head.
Khan throws a lazy right hand but Vaughn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khan misses with a body kick.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaughn.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Vaughn.
Khan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vaughn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khan has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Rashid Khan has been cut.
Vaughn throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khan moves out of range as Vaughn strikes.
Khan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Vaughn misses its intended target.
Vaughn misses with a hook. Khan ducked under it nicely.
Khan throws a counter combo.
Vaughn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vaughn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaughn throws a big shot that misses.
Vaughn blocks a head kick by Khan.
Vaughn scores with a jab.
Vaughn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vaughn misses with a hook #CL2#
and Khan counters by moving into the clinch.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards. #T3#
Khan slows down the pace here.
Vaughn is trying to break the clinch but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Khan tries a body shot but Vaughn blocks it.
Khan missing with knees to the body.
Khan works on Vaughn's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Vaughn controls the action.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vaughn blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Khan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Khan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan prevents Vaughn from breaking the clinch.
Khan lands a nice knee to the body.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
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 Darrion Vaughn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rashid Khan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vaughn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Vaughn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Vaughn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Khan doesn't seem phased though.
Vaughn misses with a hook #CL2#
and Khan counters by clinching up.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Vaughn blocks with his arms.
Vaughn managing to block the knees to the body from Khan.
Khan tries to land knees in the clinch but Vaughn avoids the damage to the body.
Khan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Vaughn blocks with his arms.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Vaughn is trying to break the clinch but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Rashid Khan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Khan pushes Vaughn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vaughn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Vaughn avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Khan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Khan is pushing Vaughn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Khan works on Vaughn's body with a couple of short punches.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khan digs a right hand underneath Vaughn's ribcage. Vaughn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaughn.
Vaughn has had enough of the clinch but Khan keeps him there for the moment.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaughn blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vaughn is defending well for now.
Khan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Vaughn controls the action.
Khan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but Vaughn blocks with his arms.
Khan lands with a right to the head.
Khan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaughn is trying to push Khan away but Khan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khan scores with a knee to the head.
Khan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vaughn or not.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
Khan trying to land knees to the body. #T4#
Khan misses with some punches.
Vaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from Khan.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Vaughn.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Khan.
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!
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Vaughn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashid Khan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Vaughn thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Vaughn.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Khan slips a jab from Vaughn.
Vaughn lands with an uppercut that bounces Khan off the cage and back into range.
Khan slips a straight right by Vaughn.
Khan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vaughn throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khan is pushing Vaughn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
Khan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T1#
Khan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vaughn wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Khan.
Khan lands a body shot.
Khan swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaughn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Khan fails to land. #T2#
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Vaughn's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Khan.
Khan scores with a shot to the side of Vaughn's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khan.
A short left from Khan.
Vaughn is trying to break the clinch but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Vaughn blocking some punches.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Vaughn avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Khan on the inside. #T3#
Khan misses with the head strike.
Khan struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaughn controls his hands.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Vaughn blocks it.
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khan.
Khan leaning against his opponent.
Vaughn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T4#
Khan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Khan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vaughn up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Khan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rashid Khan.
Khan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Khan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Khan.
Khan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vaughn misses with a hook.
Darrion Vaughn is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, jab by Vaughn - just one landing.
Khan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Khan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashid Khan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Vaughn lands a head shot.
Khan slips a jab from Vaughn.
Vaughn throws a big shot that misses.
Vaughn backing away here, and Khan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Khan lands with a hook. Vaughn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Khan swings for the body but Vaughn moves out of range.
Vaughn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khan slips under a jab from Vaughn.
A jab from Vaughn misses.
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaughn looks to land a left hand but Khan moved out of range nicely.
Khan walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaughn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khan.
Vaughn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Khan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Khan misses with a knee strike.
Khan has a couple of punches blocked by Vaughn.
Khan misses with a body punch. #T1#
Khan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vaughn has had enough of the clinch but Khan keeps him there for the moment.
Vaughn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Vaughn.
Vaughn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Khan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vaughn tries to break the clinch but Khan is controlling the position.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vaughn is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Khan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Vaughn is trying to push Khan away but Khan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Khan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Khan slows down the pace here.
Vaughn is trying to break the clinch but Khan is controlling him.
Vaughn blocking some punches.
Khan lands a nice shot to the body.
Khan lands a shoulder strike.
Khan throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Vaughn avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Khan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Vaughn is blocking nicely.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Vaughn.
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan tries to throw a body punch but Vaughn avoids it by throwing Khan back against the cage.
Vaughn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vaughn blocks a body shot from Khan. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khan.
Khan misses with a body punch.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Vaughn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vaughn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Vaughn blocks it.
Vaughn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Khan slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Vaughn is blocking nicely.
Khan is leaning against Vaughn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Khan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Rashid Khan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Khan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Vaughn scores with a nice strike.
Vaughn scores with a punch to the head.
Vaughn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Vaughn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vaughn throws a shot from downtown. Khan moves away and avoids it.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaughn manages to avoid it.
Vaughn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vaughn misses with a straight right.
Vaughn sets himself, and Khan steps forward looking for the clinch! Vaughn avoids it this time.
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Khan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khan! But no joy.
Vaughn misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Vaughn misses.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaughn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaughn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khan under the eye.
Vaughn throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Khan moves into the clinch.
Khan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Khan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khan misses with some punches.
Khan has Vaughn pressed against the cage, preventing Vaughn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Khan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vaughn is defending well for now.
Khan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaughn blocks it with crossed arms.
Khan crunches a lovely knee into Vaughn's ribcage.
Khan is pushing Vaughn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vaughn blocks an uppercut.
Darrion Vaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Khan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaughn avoids it.
Khan working aggressively here.
Vaughn blocks a body shot from Khan.
Khan lands an uppercut.
Khan stalling the fight.
Khan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khan throws a punch but it's blocked by Vaughn.
Vaughn avoiding damage as Khan throws knees to the body.
Vaughn wants to get back to striking at distance but Khan won't allow it.
Khan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vaughn blocking some punches. #T3#
Khan lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaughn tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.
Khan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vaughn up against the cage.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Vaughn blocks it.
Khan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khan misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaughn being controlled against the cage.
Vaughn prevents a body shot from Khan. #T4#
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan misses with a punch to the body.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Vaughn controls the action.
Khan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Khan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards.
Rashid Khan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Khan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Khan tries a knee to the head but Vaughn blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khan can't find room to land a body shot as Vaughn controls the action.
Khan pressing his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Khan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khan 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Khan!
Rashid Khan is the new bantamweight champion!
Rashid Khan very nearly forgot to thank Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 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: WCF 17: Hall vs Orion
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
A combination from Zane does no damage.
Vaughn cracks Zane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vaughn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zane counters with a straight right hand.
Vaughn throws a lazy right hand but Zane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaughn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vaughn looks to land a right hand but Zane moved out of range.
Zane misses with a wild combination.
Vaughn slips a jab from Zane.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaughn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vaughn pounces like a tiger and cracks Zane with a vicious hook! Zane is down but not out! Vaughn follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darrion Vaughn!
Post fight, Darrion Vaughn stared into the camera and said 'He had no right fighting for a title, none!!! I proved that tonight. He's tight with the owner of the company and got handed a shot at the belt. Tonight I ended this mans career. Four straight losses son bye bye. It's my time!!!'.

Event: WCF WNF 3: Tyson vs Dirk 2
Date: Mar 25, 2020

#R1#
Kenway Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vaughn lands with an uppercut that bounces Kenway Jr off the cage and back into range.
Vaughn lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Kenway Jr is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Vaughn engages and cracks Kenway Jr with a massive lead left hook - Kenway Jr tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Vaughn is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrion Vaughn!
Darrion Vaughn made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'He had no right fighting for a title, none!!! I proved that tonight. He's tight with the owner of the company and got handed a shot at the belt. Tonight I ended this mans career. Four straight losses son bye bye. It's my time!!!'.

Event: WCF 10: Hradek vs Sage
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there. #TD#
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson is putting a hurting on Vaughn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vaughn down.
Jackson misses with the ground and pound.
Vaughn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jackson.
Jackson landing strikes.
Jackson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn is trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vaughn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jackson scoring with punches from side control.
Jackson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Vaughn works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T1#
Jackson working Vaughn over with strikes.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vaughn is looking to escape.#ES2#
Vaughn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jackson is on him like a limpet, forcing Vaughn back against the ropes.#TD#
Jackson has clasped his hands together around Vaughn's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jackson working the body and head with strikes.
Vaughn defending against the ground and pound.
Vaughn defending against the ground and pound.
Vaughn is trying to buck Jackson off.
Jackson in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vaughn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jackson in side control, throwing shots but Vaughn defends. #SUB#
Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jackson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jackson working the strikes but Vaughn uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #ES2#
Vaughn has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vaughn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jackson back to the ropes. Vaughn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Vaughn throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vaughn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vaughn looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Vaughn's guard.
Vaughn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Vaughn wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaughn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stops Vaughn from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Vaughn sprawls well.
Vaughn misses with a wild combination.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terrance Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Vaughn misses. #TD#
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vaughn!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Jackson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
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 Terrance Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Vaughn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vaughn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaughn wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Vaughn gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Vaughn manages to retain guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Vaughn blocks nicely.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Vaughn manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A left and a right from Vaughn both land. Nice combination.
Vaughn fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Jackson to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Jackson looks to clinch but Vaughn throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Jackson taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darrion Vaughn!
Post fight, an emotional Darrion Vaughn said 'He had no right fighting for a title, none!!! I proved that tonight. He's tight with the owner of the company and got handed a shot at the belt. Tonight I ended this mans career. Four straight losses son bye bye. It's my time!!!'.

Event: WCF 7: Hradek vs Dervisevic
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Horatius blocks a jab.
Vaughn throws a hook to the side of Horatius's head but Horatius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Horatius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vaughn quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horatius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughn defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughn defending well though.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horatius passes to side control.
Vaughn being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Check out the look on Horatius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vaughn dodges the ground and pound from Horatius.
Horatius controls the position from side control.
Horatius landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Horatius taking a breather here. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Horatius.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horatius asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horatius asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Vaughn is letting Horatius control him for a moment.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Horatius asserts his dominance and retains side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Horatius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD#
Horatius looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vaughn!
Horatius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vaughn some visible discomfort.
Horatius in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vaughn is pushing Horatius's head away, looking to escape. Horatius manages to hold on to the position though.
Horatius happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Horatius looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vaughn is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Horatius politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Horatius prefers to stall for the moment though.
Horatius creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vaughn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Horatius cracks Vaughn with a big elbow.
Vaughn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Horatius.
Horatius lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Horatius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vaughn some visible discomfort.
Horatius is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Horatius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Vaughn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horatius moves out of range of the leg kick from Vaughn.
Horatius half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Horatius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vaughn sprawls well initially but Horatius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaughn can do to turn this around?
Horatius 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.
Horatius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Horatius missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius content to control rather than advance.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horatius. #T1#
Still in half guard, Horatius seems content to control.
Horatius drops an elbow to the side of Vaughn's head.
Horatius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horatius lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing that Horatius has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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. Horatius connects with a nice short shot to Vaughn's temple.
Horatius winds up and cracks Vaughn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horatius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horatius is looking to advance position but Vaughn won't allow it.
Horatius controlling the action here.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Vaughn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Horatius.
Horatius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Horatius stands up over Vaughn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vaughn is looking to stand back up but Horatius counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vaughn.
Horatius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Horatius seems content to control.#T3#
Horatius throwing shots but Vaughn is blocking nicely.
Horatius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Horatius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaughn's head.
Horatius lands strikes from half guard.
Horatius perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Horatius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half 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.
Horatius is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Horatius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Horatius showed some decent athleticism there.
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joey Horatius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Horatius controlling the action here.
Horatius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Horatius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Horatius dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Vaughn cracks Horatius with a good jab.
Horatius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughn.
Horatius changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Horatius decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Horatius prevents Vaughn from standing back up.
Horatius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Horatius trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Horatius not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Horatius not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Horatius seems content to control.
Vaughn has hold of Horatius's hands but Horatius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Horatius is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vaughn is in trouble now - Horatius has advanced to mount! #T2#
Horatius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Horatius controlling the position easily from mount.
Horatius with shots to the head and body - Vaughn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Horatius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vaughn blocking the ground and pound. #T3#
Horatius landing strikes, looking to finish!
Horatius with good strikes from the mount here!
Horatius raining down hammerfists from mount.
Horatius with the ground and pound from mount.
Vaughn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horatius.
Vaughn is in a horrible position here. Horatius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Horatius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vaughn?
Horatius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vaughn wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Horatius.
Horatius controlling from mount.
Vaughn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Horatius cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vaughn holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Horatius tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Horatius working the ground and pound effectively.
Vaughn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vaughn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Horatius punching from mount but Vaughn doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Horatius is landing with some decent strikes but Vaughn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Horatius controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Horatius clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Horatius swings for the body but Vaughn moves out of range.
Vaughn throws an overhand right that lands on Horatius's shoulder, as Horatius tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Vaughn does no damage.
Vaughn ducks under a wild hook from Horatius.#TD#
Vaughn gets caught flat footed, as Horatius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horatius with a nice head shot there.
Horatius prevents Vaughn from getting back to his feet.
Horatius working some strikes from top position.
Horatius seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaughn's guard.
Vaughn is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Horatius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Horatius controlling the action here.
Horatius lands with a punch from half guard.
Horatius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vaughn defending well though.
Horatius winds up and cracks Vaughn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horatius stalling.
Vaughn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Horatius slips a nice elbow through Vaughn's hands, connecting with Vaughn's forehead.#T2#
Horatius controlling the pace.
Horatius winds up and cracks Vaughn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Horatius is taking a breather. Vaughn 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.
Horatius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Horatius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Horatius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vaughn throws a leg kick but Horatius sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vaughn misses the jab.
Horatius feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Vaughn gets caught flat footed, as Horatius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horatius engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Horatius landing some decent shots from guard.
Horatius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vaughn wants to stand but Horatius is controlling the position. #T4#
Horatius is stalling in the full guard.
Horatius throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vaughn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vaughn is looking to stand up but Horatius isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaughn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Horatius controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vaughn scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Horatius had his way with Darrion Vaughn in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Vaughn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horatius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vaughn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Horatius scrambles back to his feet.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughn misses with the combination.
Horatius blocks a jab.
Vaughn throws a looping overhand right but Horatius ducks down to avoid it.
Horatius appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaughn misses the target.
Horatius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaughn.
Vaughn falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Horatius decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vaughn's guard.
Horatius throws an elbow that misses. Vaughn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Horatius's guard. Nice move by Vaughn!#REVB#
Vaughn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Horatius holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Horatius 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.
Darrion Vaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Horatius has his hands on Vaughn's head, controlling the position.
Vaughn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Horatius controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Horatius avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Vaughn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Horatius counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vaughn!
Vaughn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Horatius working the body and head with strikes.
Vaughn is letting Horatius control him for a moment.
Vaughn defending against the ground and pound.
An elbow from Horatius crashes against the mat.
Horatius prevents Vaughn from escaping the position.
Horatius throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vaughn is being controlled here.
Vaughn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Horatius landing strikes. #T4#
Horatius lands a decent elbow from side control.
Horatius happy to just control the position for now.
Horatius connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Vaughn some visible discomfort.
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!
Horatius working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Horatius is putting a hurting on Vaughn here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horatius lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vaughn down.
Horatius controlling from side mount.
Joey Horatius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Horatius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Horatius, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:45
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius is the new bantamweight champion!
The defeated Darrion Vaughn had this to say: 'I'm shocked, this guy is a bum. All he has is a take down and sub spam game plan. I'm pissed at myself. '.

Event: WCF 4: Escalante vs Son of God
Date: Jan 04, 2020

Event: WCF 1: Ushakov vs Middlefinger
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Da Santiago or perhaps it was just good defense by Vaughn, which made it look bad.
Da Santiago takes one on the button.
Da Santiago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab lands there for Vaughn.
Vaughn misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaughn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Da Santiago walks into a straight right hand from Vaughn.#TD#
Da Santiago scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santiago takes a little break here. Vaughn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Da Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaughn keeps working. #T1##SUB#
Da Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vaughn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Da Santiago asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vaughn is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
Da Santiago fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vaughn is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Da Santiago asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Da Santiago working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
Da Santiago throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vaughn is not content to let Da Santiago control the position.
Da Santiago working the ground and pound but Vaughn is defending the strikes.
Da Santiago scores with punches from side control.
Vaughn is looking to get back to his feet here but Da Santiago is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vaughn's back.#T3##SUB#
Da Santiago looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Da Santiago working for a choke but Vaughn is defending well. #SUB#
Da Santiago seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Vaughn's chin but Vaughn turns very nicely into Da Santiago's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Vaughn. #SUB#
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaughn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SU2#
Vaughn stands and steps away. Da Santiago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vaughn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Vaughn duly obliges.
No joy there for Vaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Santiago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vaughn misses with a combination #CL#
and Da Santiago moves into the clinch.
Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Da Santiago.
Vaughn's coach down at So Cal Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Vaughn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Santiago keeps control of Vaughn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Da Santiago lands an elbow that stopped Vaughn in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Da Santiago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck for Da Santiago with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Da Santiago pushes Vaughn up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Da Santiago drags the fight down to the ground.
Da Santiago 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.
Da Santiago is trying to control the position but Vaughn postures up.
Da Santiago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Da Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaughn is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Santiago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaughn is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Da Santiago is working an open guard so Vaughn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vaughn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Da Santiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Vaughn keeping moving, preventing Da Santiago from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Santiago accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Vaughn pushes Da Santiago off and scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Vaughn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Da Santiago drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Da Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some wild striking there from Vaughn.
Da Santiago goes for a double leg but Vaughn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vaughn continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alessio Da Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaughn as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughn connects with a right hand. Da Santiago shakes it off.
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaughn feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Da Santiago is looking to counter the offense by Vaughn and move into the clinch.#T2#
Vaughn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaughn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Da Santiagos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaughn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaughn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Santiago. #TD#
Da Santiago shoots in and bounces Vaughn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vaughn wants to stand and escape but Da Santiago is having none of it.
Da Santiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
Da Santiago gets to his feet. Vaughn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3#
Vaughn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Santiago. Da Santiago circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vaughn misses with a few strikes there.
Vaughn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alessio Da Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughn 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.
Darrion Vaughn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaughn is fending him off so far but Da Santiago persists. Nope, Vaughn circles away and we're back to standing.
Vaughn works over Da Santiago's head and body with a nice combination.
Vaughn misses with the combination.
Da Santiago is looking for a counter combo.
Vaughn tries to bum rush Da Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Da Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vaughn lands a lovely overhand right.
Vaughn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughn sprawls well. Vaughn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaughn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vaughn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Da Santiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Da Santiago rushes Vaughn and presses him up against the cage.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside.
Da Santiago tries to pull guard but Vaughn holds him up against the cage and eventually Da Santiago drops back down to his feet.
Vaughn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Da Santiago.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside that Vaughn shrugs off. #BC#
Da Santiago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vaughn fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaughn tests Da Santiago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vaughn throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Da Santiago counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaughn won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrion Vaughn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Vaughn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Santiago.
Vaughn closes the distance and lands a one-two.#ROC2#
Da Santiago is rocked!
Vaughn drops Da Santiago with a huge uppercut! Da Santiago drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vaughn is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrion Vaughn!
Darrion Vaughn is the new bantamweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Darrion Vaughn gave a big smile as he said 'He had no right fighting for a title, none!!! I proved that tonight. He's tight with the owner of the company and got handed a shot at the belt. Tonight I ended this mans career. Four straight losses son bye bye. It's my time!!!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2019

#R1#
Abel throws a combination that misses
and Vaughn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaughn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vaughn tries to land a front kick but Abel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Abel feints the counter takedown.
Vaughn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #TD2#
Abel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abel lands in his opponent's guard.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet but Abel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Abel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abel forces his way into half guard.
Vaughn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Abel 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.
Vaughn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abel on the ground.#SUB2#
Abel is looking for a kimura but Vaughn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abel to get the leverage. #T1##SUB2#
Abel wants to work for an arm triangle but Vaughn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Abel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Abel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Abel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Abel moves into full mount! Vaughn won't be happy about that!
Abel controlling from mount. #T2##SUB2#
Vaughn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Abel. #SUB2#
Abel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Abel wants to control the pace but Vaughn is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Abel is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vaughn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Abel takes Vaughn's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vaughn is in trouble. #SUB2#
Abel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vaughn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet.
Vaughn is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Vaughn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Abel biding his time, controlling Vaughn. #T4##SUB2#
Abel looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Abel is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Abel is persistently looking for the submission but Vaughn is defending it well. #SUB2#
Abel looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Abel working for the choke.
Vaughn wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Abel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Vaughn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niels Henrik Abel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vaughn slips a straight right by Abel.
Vaughn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abel has time to react.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Abel.
Abel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Abel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaughn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vaughn is pushing Abel's head away, looking to escape. Abel manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Abel is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaughn is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel is looking to take a break and control but Vaughn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abel advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Abel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vaughn is surviving well by controlling Abel's body position as best he can.
Abel controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Abel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Abel trying to control but Vaughn is having none of it. #SUB2#
Abel working for a guillotine from mount but Vaughn is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Abel controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Abel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vaughn is now in Abel's guard. A big mistake from Abel there, giving up the dominant position!
Vaughn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Abel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaughn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Abel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaughn is one step ahead there.
Vaughn wanted to stand there but Abel had control of the position.
Niels Henrik Abel has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Vaughn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaughn has managed to get both his arms back between Abel's legs - danger averted.
Vaughn stopping the sweep attempt from Abel.#SUB2#
Vaughn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vaughn wants to stand but Abel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Abel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Abel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vaughn defends well.
Abel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Abel works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Abel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vaughn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vaughn shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niels Henrik Abel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Abel shoots in and gets a takedown into Vaughn's guard.
Abel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vaughn can't keep his opponent in guard - Abel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Abel seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel stops Vaughn from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Abel is looking for a kimura but Vaughn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abel to get the leverage. #T1#
Abel wants to pass the guard but Vaughn is defending well.
Abel moves into full mount! Vaughn won't be happy about that!
Vaughn wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #SUB2#
Abel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Vaughn is surviving well by controlling Abel's body position as best he can.
Vaughn is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Abel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vaughn has worked his arm free - good work by Vaughn!
Abel has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Darrion Vaughn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Abel is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Abel!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Niels Henrik Abel!

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