PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari WW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Westwood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Westwood
vs
WW

180 cm
22
160 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Meat and Two Veg
Meat and Two Veg

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Westwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ari WW!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westwood is looking to clinch but WW is avoiding it.
Westwood looks to score with a jab to the body but WW is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by WW.

WW tries to keep at a distance but Westwood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Westwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
WW changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Westwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Westwood clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from WW.
Andy Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari WW.
WW keeps control of Westwood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
WW tries to pull guard but Westwood holds him up against the cage and eventually WW drops back down to his feet.
WW tries to break free but Westwood pushes him back against the cage.
Westwood stalling the fight.

Westwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westwood throws a sloppy head kick and WW moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Westwood drives through and clinches with WW against the cage.
WW tries to pull guard but Westwood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Westwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westwood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. WW manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westwood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with WW but WW pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Westwood drives through with a takedown into guard.
Westwood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
WW is looking to sweep but instead, Westwood has passed into half guard.
Westwood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
WW slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

WW pushes Westwood off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Westwood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andy Westwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

WW looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

WW is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
WW wants to take a breather but Westwood is having none of it.
WW throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WW scoring with strikes to the body and head.
WW is trying to control the action in half guard but Westwood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
WW missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Westwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of WW's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take WW's back!
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 Andy Westwood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from Westwood as WW shoots in.

Westwood clinches.
WW is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westwood is defending well.
WW wants a takedown but no success here.
Andy Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari WW.
WW is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westwood is defending well.
Westwood is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Westwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. WW avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Westwood is looking for a takedown.
WW prevents Westwood from breaking the clinch.

WW successfully pulls guard.
Westwood advances to half guard.
WW is breathing heavily.

Westwood is working for a submission of some sort.

Westwood is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WW won't allow Westwood to pass to mount.
WW controlling the position well.
WW manages to get to full guard.
WW is trying to control the position but Westwood postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ari WW has got the better of the ground game so far.
WW avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

WW throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Westwood trying to control but WW is working from the bottom.
Westwood advances to half guard.
WW avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Westwood.
Westwood prevents WW from improving his position.
Westwood working the head and body with strikes.
WW is trying to stand.
WW is staying active underneath Westwood, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Westwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and WW defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WW is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Westwood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Westwood's back!
Westwood tries to escape the position.
WW scores with punches to the body.
Westwood trying to control the position but WW manages to sink in the hooks.
WW lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Westwood.
Westwood staying busy and making it hard for WW to control.
WW is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

WW is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Westwood knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Westwood for a finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WW keeps control of the position as Westwood tries to break free.
WW is trying to stick to Westwood's back but Westwood is turning into WW. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in WW's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Westwood.
WW keeping full guard, as Westwood tries to pass.
Westwood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Westwood is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but WW is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
WW is trying to control Westwood's posture but Westwood avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Westwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, WW has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Westwood 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. This is the final round!

WW uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westwood.
WW moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WW fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westwood avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WW changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westwood tries to avoid it but WW manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westwood to the ground. Westwood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Westwood misses with a two punch combination.
Westwood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? WW is fending him off so far but Westwood persists. Nope, WW circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
WW shoots in and drives through. Westwood sprawls well.
Andy Westwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari WW.
Westwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westwood fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but WW is out of range.
Westwood tries to clinch up but WW circles away and keeps his distance.
WW slaps away a takedown attempt from Westwood, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Westwood moves into the clinch.
WW is trying to drag Westwood to the mat but Westwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Westwood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. WW is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Westwood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westwood shoots in for a double leg but WW sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WW blocks a head kick by Westwood.
Westwood shoots in looking for a takedown but WW manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westwood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Westwood rushes WW and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Westwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westwood, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Andy Westwood!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Andy Westwood!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Andy Westwood!

Andy Westwood wins by unanimous decision!