PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Vinici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinici has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Edwards
vs
Vinici

193 cm
23
253 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

197 cm
22
265 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gareth Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Vinici!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Vinici has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vinici looks gassed!
Edwards trying to control but Vinici is working from the bottom.
Vinici looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Vinici has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vinici's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards looking to pass the guard.
Vinici is pulling down on Edwards's head to control his posture.
Edwards showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edwards distracts Vinici with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Vinici is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vinici manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Vinici's guard.
Edwards 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.
Vinici working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vinici escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Edwards gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinici is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
Vinici really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards is stalling in the full guard.
Edwards'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.
Edwards trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinici is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gareth Edwards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Vinici.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vinici as he avoids it easily.

Vinici looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Edwards!
Vinici misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Edwards can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinici has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edwards's face.
Vinici scoring with strikes but Edwards is staying in there.
Edwards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vinici raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vinici has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Edwards's face.
Edwards is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vinici avoids the attempt from Edwards to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vinici landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Edwards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vinici gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Edwards manages to get to full guard.
Vinici wants to control from the top but Edwards keeps moving.
Edwards is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Edwards is working for a kimura but Vinici is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinici wants to get back to his feet.
Vinici is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards is nestled in close to Vinici, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vinici tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinici on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vinici trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
Edwards wants to control but Vinici is keeping him busy.

Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vinici doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Edwards is trying to control the action in half guard but Vinici is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Edwards is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vinici is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Edwards throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gareth Edwards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards is just content to waste time from the top position. Vinici takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vinici is trying to control the position but Edwards postures up.
Edwards cracks Vinici with a solid left hand.
Vinici is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
Edwards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vinici's head.
Edwards is keen to just control but Vinici is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards not doing much here.
Vinici is trying to get back to full guard.
Vinici keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Gareth Edwards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vinici slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Edwards 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vinici scores a takedown into full mount!
Edwards is looking to improve his position but Vinici isn't that keen on the idea.
Vinici scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Vinici is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Edwards is surviving well by controlling Vinici's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is trying to stand.
Vinici is trying to control. Edwards wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vinici thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edwards's head.
Edwards tries to roll over but Vinici keeps him under control.
Edwards is pressing down on Vinici's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Vinici must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edwards is striking but Vinici is not phased and passes to half guard.
Edwards is not content to let Vinici control the position.
Vinici is thwarting Edwards's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vinici is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vinici.
Vinici seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Edwards slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vinici trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Edwards is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vinici is aware though and is defending well.
Vinici trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Vinici postures up.
Vinici passes Edwards's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vinici prevents Edwards from improving his position.

Vinici seems to be working for a kimura but Edwards defends the submission attempt.

Vinici is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwards is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Vinici is tapping! Great win for Edwards!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gareth Edwards!