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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ed Zachary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ed Zachary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ed Zachary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinyard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vinyard swats away the attempt to clinch by Zachary.
Zachary tries to clinch up.
Zachary is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zachary wants to clinch.
Zachary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zachary closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vinyard circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Vinyard. No joy for Zachary on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zachary wants to clinch up but Vinyard keeps it at a distance.
Zachary tries to clinch but Vinyard moves out of range.
Zachary fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zachary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zachary fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Zachary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zachary wants to clinch up but Vinyard keeps it at a distance.
Ed Zachary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zachary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vinyard but Vinyard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zachary fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Zachary tries to clinch there but Vinyard circles away.
Zachary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinyard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zachary fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zachary tries to close the distance and clinch but Vinyard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zachary shoots for a takedown but Vinyard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zachary tries to clinch up.
Zachary tries for a takedown but Vinyard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zachary shoots in for a double leg but Vinyard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Zachary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zachary shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zachary scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vinyard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zachary's guard.
Zachary being controlled here, momentarily.
Zachary looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vinyard is one step ahead there.
Vinyard wants to get up but he can't break Zachary's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vinyard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vinyard wants to stand and escape but instead Zachary has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vinyard seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vinyard controls Zachary momentarily but Zachary frees himself.
Vinyard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vinyard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zachary off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zachary tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vinyard swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zachary wants to clinch.
Zachary bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vinyard is trying to get back to full guard.
Vinyard tries to kick Zachary off in order to stand up. Zachary Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Vinyard is trying to control Zachary's posture but Zachary avoids it.
Vinyard tries to improve position but can't.
Zachary is looking to take a break and control but Vinyard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vinyard tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Zachary easily slips into full mount!
Zachary fails to move to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinyard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zachary can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vinyard is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ed Zachary will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vinyard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zachary moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ed Zachary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Vinyard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zachary is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zachary is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zachary tries to clinch but Vinyard is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Vinyard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zachary wants to clinch.
Zachary shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinyard as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zachary takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zachary is looking to clinch but Vinyard is avoiding it.
Zachary shoots for a double leg takedown but Vinyard sprawls well. He's pushed Zachary's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Zachary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vinyard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zachary shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vinyard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vinyard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zachary.
Zachary tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinyard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zachary shoots in for a takedown but Vinyard shows good takedown defense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zachary tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vinyard 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
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hype
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RATING
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