PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Vinyard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinyard comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the pain. The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington 's choice of entrance music: Yoko Kanno - Run Rabbit Junk. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Vinyard
vs
Washington

185 cm
22
194 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
193 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Washington !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Washington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vinyard misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vinyard.
Vinyard fails with an attempt to clinch.

Vinyard moves into range and clinches up with Washington .
Washington lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinyard slows down the pace here.
Vinyard scores a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vinyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Vinyard clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinyard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
Vinyard works on Washington 's body with a couple of short punches.
Washington looks gassed!

Vinyard manages to break the clinch.

Vinyard gets a clinch.

Vinyard manages to break the clinch.
Washington closes the distance but Vinyard moves to the side
and Vinyard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Vinyard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Washington wants to clinch.
Vinyard misses with a few strikes there.
Washington takes a kick to the side of the head.
Washington catches Vinyard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vinyard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vinyard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington missing with a left hand there. Vinyard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Vinyard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vinyard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Vinyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vinyard throws a nice inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vinyard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Washington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vinyard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vinyard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick there by Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Washington .
Vinyard scores with a leg kick.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vinyard connects with a solid leg kick.
Vinyard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinyard lands a high kick!
Vinyard chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Vinyard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vinyard with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Samuel Washington 's cut even more.
Vinyard is working Washington over against the cage.
Vinyard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Washington up against the cage.
Vinyard landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Vinyard.

Vinyard breaks the clinch.
Vinyard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vinyard.

Vinyard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Vinyard.
Vinyard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Washington avoids it.
Vinyard scores with a shot to the side of Washington 's head.

Vinyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Vinyard clinches.
Vinyard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Vinyard avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Washington is trying to force a seperation but Vinyard has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Vinyard.

Vinyard manages to break the clinch.
Vinyard scores with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Washington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinyard scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinyard. That's going to slow Washington down.
Vinyard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Washington 's calf.
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!
Vinyard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.

Vinyard forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Vinyard just leaning against Washington , taking a breather.
Vinyard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Washington is trying to maintain a safe position but Vinyard gets an underhook and turns Washington into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vinyard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Washington breaks from the clinch.
Vinyard scores with a three punch combo!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vinyard.
Vinyard ducks under a wild hook from Washington .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
That's time! Vinyard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vinyard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Vinyard lands a jab to the nose.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vinyard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Washington has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vinyard.
A short left from Vinyard.

Vinyard breaks from the clinch.
Vinyard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Washington is out of range and Vinyard settles back down.
Vinyard moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinyard.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Vinyard scores with a leg kick.
Vinyard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Washington can do to turn this around?

Vinyard has managed to clinch.
A short right from Vinyard on the inside.
Vinyard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Washington wants to stall.

Vinyard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Vinyard slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Washington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Washington looks to land a combination but Vinyard avoids it well.
Vinyard tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Vinyard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington throws a hook but Vinyard blocks it.
Washington thuds his right hand into Vinyard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington blocks a low kick nicely.
Vinyard tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Vinyard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington .
Washington throws out a loose jab but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington throws a looping overhand right but Vinyard ducks down to avoid it.
Vinyard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington .

Vinyard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vinyard prevents a body shot from Washington .

Vinyard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Vinyard gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Vinyard manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington .
Washington throws a big shot that misses.
Vinyard wants to clinch
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.

Vinyard clinches.

Vinyard manages to break the clinch.
Derek Vinyard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Vinyard.
Derek Vinyard is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vinyard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vinyard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinyard connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vinyard.
Vinyard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Washington walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Vinyard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Vinyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vinyard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vinyard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Washington might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vinyard scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Vinyard.
Vinyard lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard connects with a solid leg kick.
Vinyard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vinyard looks to land a combination but Washington avoids it well.
Vinyard connects with a solid leg kick.
Vinyard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Washington 's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vinyard gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Vinyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Vinyard moves into the clinch.

Vinyard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Vinyard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Washington wants to clinch

and Vinyard counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vinyard.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington stalling in the clinch but Vinyard improves position.

Vinyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vinyard pushes Washington away with a front kick.
Vinyard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington throws a jab when Vinyard was well out of range.
Vinyard throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Washington misses with a hook to the body
and Vinyard counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Vinyard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washington tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vinyard counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinyard circles away from the clinch attempt

and Vinyard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vinyard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinyard blocks an uppercut.

Vinyard breaks the clinch.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vinyard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vinyard blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vinyard. That's going to slow Washington down.
Washington throws a hook but Vinyard blocks it.
Vinyard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vinyard ducks under a wild hook from Washington .

Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Washington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vinyard lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinyard lands a shot to the body.

Vinyard manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vinyard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vinyard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Vinyard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vinyard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vinyard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vinyard crunches a lovely knee into Washington 's ribcage.
A hook to the body from Vinyard.

Vinyard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vinyard clinches with his opponent.

Vinyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vinyard tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
Vinyard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vinyard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Washington .
Vinyard lands a nice looking body kick.
Vinyard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Washington on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vinyard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinyard misses with a body kick.
Vinyard doesn't manage to clinch there - Washington circles away.
Washington misses with a shot to the body
and Vinyard counters with a three punch combo that has Washington backing up. Washington nods at Vinyard to acknowledge the strikes.
Vinyard is looking to slow Washington down with leg kicks.

Vinyard forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Vinyard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Vinyard.
Vinyard is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Vinyard scores with a shoulder strike.
Washington wants to get back to striking at distance but Vinyard won't allow it.
Vinyard digs a right hand underneath Washington 's ribcage. Washington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Vinyard.
Stalling in the clinch from Vinyard.
Vinyard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Washington 's face.
Vinyard landing knees to the body.
Washington 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Vinyard breaks the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vinyard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard scoring well with a low kick there.
Vinyard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Vinyard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Washington clinches but Vinyard breaks the clinch

and Vinyard counters by moving into the clinch.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
Vinyard lands a knee to the head.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Vinyard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington has had enough of the clinch but Vinyard keeps him there for the moment.
Vinyard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington 's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vinyard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Vinyard.
Vinyard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vinyard misses with a knee strike.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Vinyard avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Vinyard lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Vinyard as the two fighters clinch.
Vinyard with a knee to the head.

Vinyard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinyard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington .
Washington avoids a kick to the body.
Washington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinyard.
Vinyard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Washington .
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vinyard ducks under a wild hook from Washington .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinyard throws out the jab.
Vinyard staying out of range there.
Vinyard avoids the body shot from Washington .
Vinyard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A punch combination from Vinyard misses.
Vinyard moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinyard tried to score with a low kick but Washington checks it.

Vinyard moves into the clinch.

Vinyard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Washington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Vinyard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Vinyard moves into range and clinches up with Washington .
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinyard controls his hands.
Vinyard pushes Washington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Vinyard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Vinyard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Washington is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Vinyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vinyard.
Washington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinyard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.

Vinyard forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Vinyard digs a right hand into Washington 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington 's gas tank.
Vinyard lands an uppercut.

Vinyard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Vinyard slips the punch.
Vinyard tries a head kick but it misses.
Vinyard takes one to the side of the head.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinyard manages to avoid it.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington .
Washington throws a jab when Vinyard was well out of range.
Vinyard misses with a head kick.
Washington throws a right and a left that Vinyard avoids nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Washington !

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a leg kick which misses Washington 's front leg but catches the back leg as Washington tries to avoid it.
Washington wants to clinch but Vinyard slips to the side
and Vinyard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Washington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vinyard blocks a jab.
Vinyard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vinyard lands with a slapping head kick.
Vinyard cracks Washington with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Washington closes the distance but Vinyard moves to the side
and Vinyard counters with a good low kick that Washington was not able to check.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington tries to clinch but Vinyard is having none of it.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vinyard moves away.
Washington takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington tries to clinch up but Vinyard circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard scores with a kick to the body.
Vinyard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.

Vinyard breaks from the clinch.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vinyard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vinyard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinyard throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Vinyard throws a good cross that connects.
Vinyard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Vinyard is just out of range.
Washington wants to clinch
and Vinyard counters with a body kick.

Vinyard clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinyard controls his hands.
Washington tries to stall but Vinyard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Vinyard.
Vinyard is leaning against Washington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Vinyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Vinyard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Derek Vinyard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Vinyard - that landed with a thud.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vinyard digs a right hand into Washington 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Washington 's gas tank.

Vinyard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vinyard counters with a two punch combo.
Vinyard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vinyard. Washington shrugs it off though.
Jab from Vinyard.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vinyard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Vinyard had his way with Samuel Washington in that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A chopping leg kick lands by Vinyard.
Washington clinches but Vinyard breaks the clinch

and Vinyard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vinyard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vinyard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vinyard presses Washington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vinyard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Washington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Vinyard manages to break the clinch.
Vinyard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinyard throws a quick inside leg kick.

Vinyard takes the fight into the clinch.
Washington trying to stall but Vinyard improves his position.
A right hand to the body from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Vinyard stalling the fight.
A short left from Vinyard.
Washington is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot in the inside from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands a knee to the body.

Vinyard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard tries to clinch but Washington is having none of it.
Washington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vinyard lands with a nice body kick.

Vinyard rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vinyard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Vinyard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vinyard scores with a hook.

Vinyard clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vinyard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vinyard.
Vinyard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Vinyard manages to break the clinch.
Washington tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vinyard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinyard cracks the inside of Washington 's front leg.
Vinyard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vinyard connects with a high kick.
Washington avoids the head kick by Vinyard.

Washington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vinyard scores a nice knee to the body.
Vinyard pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vinyard obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vinyard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Vinyard breaks the clinch.
Vinyard tries to close the distance and clinch but Washington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Washington lands a nice looking body shot.
Vinyard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Washington will feel that in the morning.
Washington misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vinyard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Vinyard lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Vinyard.

Vinyard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Washington looks to clinch
and Vinyard counters with a nice leg kick.

Vinyard darts in and clinches Washington up against the cage.
Washington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinyard is defending well for now.
Vinyard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samuel Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vinyard is struggling to control the position.
Washington taking a breather.
Vinyard lands a nice shot to the body.
Vinyard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washington misses with a hook to the ribs.

Vinyard breaks from the clinch.

Vinyard moves into range and clinches up with Washington .
Washington is looking to control Vinyard's arms but Vinyard gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the cage.
Vinyard lands a left hand.
Washington is trying to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Vinyard is controlling him.
Washington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vinyard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vinyard scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vinyard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Vinyard.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vinyard connects with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vinyard.
Vinyard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Vinyard.
Vinyard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vinyard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Washington takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Vinyard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Vinyard.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
Washington is trying to stall.

Vinyard breaks the clinch.

Vinyard clinches up with Washington and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vinyard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:41
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:41
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard is the new middleweight champion!