Round 1 After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Ian Redden lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. Ian takes Matthews back standing. Matthew Vaughn isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Ian lands a sharp shovel punch that forces Matthew Vaughn to release. Ian Redden tries to hyperextend the knee of Vaughn with a kick to the kneecap. Vaughn hops back to avoid it. Ian Redden connects with a combination and backs away from the counter combo of Matthew. Ian hits a hard jab but misses with the follow up straight. Redden parries Matthews jab and lands a liver shot that buckles Matthew. Matthew rolls to his back with Redden standing over him. Redden stands over Matthew, works his way through his open guard and lands some solid standing punches. Matthew cannot trap him in his guard and pushes him away instead. Round 1 is finished.
Round 2 Redden shoots in and executes a textbook single leg takedown, giving him side control. Redden slides his knee across the body of Vaughn and takes full mount. Matthew Vaughn pulls Ian Redden close to avoid a flurry of strikes. Vaughn gives his back up trying to escape the mount. Ian Redden tries to set in a rear naked choke, but can't quite finish it. Matthew tripods up, causing Redden to fall forward. A scramble ensues and Matthew is able to take half guard.Round 2 comes to a close.
Round 3 The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. Ian Redden connects with a hard punch making Matthew bring him in to a tight clinch. Ian spikes "no 4 meh" into the mat with a powerful slam takedown. Matthew connects with several chop shots from the bottom. Vaughn attempts to create some space from his guard, but Redden sees the opening and passes to full mount.Round 3 comes to a close.
