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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 20, 2020
#R1#
Haranda throws a right and a left that both miss.
West avoids the head kick by Haranda.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haranda.
Haranda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haranda misses with a straight right.
West slips under a jab from Haranda.
Haranda swinging wildly here. #CL#
Haranda takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haranda walks away with a smile on his face. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Haranda forces West back against the cage and clinches.
Haranda working aggressively here.
West fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Haranda fails to land. #T1#
Haranda scores with a nice hook to the head.
West jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Haranda walks away with a smile on his face. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Koki Haranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haranda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
West takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haranda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haranda.
West fails to land the takedown.
Haranda misses with a body kick.
Haranda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haranda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Haranda - that will leave a mark!
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haranda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Haranda throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Haranda looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West slips under a jab.#CL#
Haranda gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Haranda misses with a short punch on the inside.
West jumps guard but Haranda stands there with West around his waist. West gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Haranda working aggressively here.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haranda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Haranda fails to land.
A short left from Haranda.
Haranda misses with some punches.
West jumps guard but Haranda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
West has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Haranda uses from the top position. #SUB2#
West looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haranda passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
West is controlling Haranda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Haranda content to control rather than advance.
West tries to get to full guard but Haranda has control of the leg. #SUB2#
West looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
West looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haranda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
West has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Haranda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Haranda!
West tries to bench press Haranda off him but Haranda keeps the position.
Haranda controlling the position.
West is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Haranda's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Haranda is thwarting West's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koki Haranda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
West circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and West counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Haranda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
West wants to control from the top but Haranda keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
West drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haranda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now West has Haranda in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
West has his foot on Haranda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haranda works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
West throws his legs up looking for a submission but Haranda uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
A control attempt from West but he's now mounted!
Haranda prevents West from getting the reversal.
West is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haranda controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
West looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
West trying to control the position but Haranda manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy West right now.
West is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
West rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Haranda wants to take a breather but West is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
West looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haranda trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Koki Haranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Haranda prevents West from improving his position.
Haranda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
West actively working from the bottom here.
Haranda is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
West is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haranda pulls his head out easily.
Haranda is pressing down on West's thigh, looking to free his foot. West is holding on for now.
West wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
West looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Haranda throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haranda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haranda misses with a body kick.
West with the counter takedown but Haranda avoids it easily.
Koki Haranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Haranda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haranda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Haranda rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koki Haranda 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
West slips a straight right by Haranda.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haranda.
West tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haranda with a nice cross.
West shoots in for a takedown but Haranda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
West slips a straight right by Haranda.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Haranda, looking for a takedown. West pushes Haranda against the cage but Haranda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haranda misses with a body kick.
Good shot there by Haranda.
Haranda cracks West with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haranda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
Nice sprawl there from Haranda as West shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Haranda misses the target.
Koki Haranda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haranda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.#T1#
Haranda misses with a looping left.
Haranda misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
West ducks under a wild hook from Haranda.
West tries to counter by closing the distance.
Haranda is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Haranda misses the target.
Haranda throws a hook but West blocks it.
West with the counter takedown but Haranda avoids it easily.
West slips under a jab from Haranda.
West with the counter takedown but Haranda avoids it easily.
Haranda lands with a hook. West tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haranda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Haranda slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Haranda loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Haranda half committed to a counter leg kick.
Haranda throws a big shot that misses.
Haranda swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and West decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haranda's guard.#SUB2#
West postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haranda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of West, into his guard. #REVR#
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!#SUB2#
West is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
West is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haranda is aware though and is defending well.
West is trying to keep Haranda in close. #T3#
Haranda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koki Haranda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haranda has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
West looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haranda passes into side control.
West tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haranda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
West sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
West actively working from the bottom here.
West wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Haranda in particular looking to stall.
West wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
West looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haranda passes into half guard. #SUB2#
West looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koki Haranda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haranda 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koki Haranda!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 23, 2020
#R1#
West fails with a takedown attempt.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
West drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marowadoigowiegow sprawls and moves away.
No joy there for Marowadoigowiegow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West ducks under a wild hook from Marowadoigowiegow.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West shoots in but Marowadoigowiegow avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Marowadoigowiegow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marowadoigowiegow looking for a sweep. Not yet Marowadoigowiegow, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
West drops back looking for a leg! Marowadoigowiegow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marowadoigowiegow manages to kick West off! West jumps back into Marowadoigowiegow's guard.
West wants to control from the top but Marowadoigowiegow keeps moving. #T1#
West distracts Marowadoigowiegow with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
West trying to control but Marowadoigowiegow is working from the bottom. #SUB#
West thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West trying to control but Marowadoigowiegow is working from the bottom.
West throwing strikes from guard but Marowadoigowiegow blocks nicely.
West passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
West is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marowadoigowiegow knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
West trying to control the action but Marowadoigowiegow is working from the bottom. #SUB#
West thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
West working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
West thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
West is working to tighten his grip on Marowadoigowiegow's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Marowadoigowiegow has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but West is really squeezing tight and eventually Marowadoigowiegow passes out! West breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wayde West!
Wayde West made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow spoke after the fight, saying 'Opponent to strong. Sorry fans. I back in future.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 21, 2020
#R1#
Candovski throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and West counters with a nice double leg into side control. Candovski won't be happy with that. #SUB#
West wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Candovski, who protects the arm well.
Candovski wants to get back to his feet.
Candovski trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position.
Candovski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
West has an Americana. Candovski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! West is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if West hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wayde West!
Wayde West took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 15, 2020
#R1#
West looks for a takedown but Duffy sprawls well.
Duffy attempts a counter takedown but West avoids it well and moves away.
West has his takedown stuffed
and Duffy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carney Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Duffy tries a low kick but West avoids it.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
West shoots in and bounces Duffy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Duffy pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a couple of digs.
Duffy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Duffy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Duffy controlling West's posture.
Duffy keeping full guard, as West tries to pass. #SUB2#
West drops back looking for a leg! Duffy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duffy manages to kick West off! West jumps back into Duffy's guard.
Duffy has his hands on West's head, controlling the position.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Duffy'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.
Further stalling from Duffy.
West wants to pass the guard but Duffy is keeping the position.
Duffy seems keen to control West's posture.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duffy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Duffy pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Duffy is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duffy throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as West checks a leg kick.
Carney Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duffy looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Duffy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
West feints the counter takedown.
Duffy misses with a body shot. #T3#
Duffy looks to land a body kick but West moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duffy. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duffy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Duffy misses with a head kick.
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duffy. Duffy obviously looking to wear him down.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West has a takedown stuffed.
Carney Duffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
West slips a jab from Duffy.
Despite the aggression on West's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duffy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4#
Duffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
Duffy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West avoids the body shot from Duffy.
Duffy throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Duffy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duffy can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duffy throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by Duffy. Beautiful body shot.
Duffy lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the cage and back into range.
Duffy misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Duffy as he connects with a hook.
Duffy clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
West is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carney Duffy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
West darts in looking for a takedown but Duffy gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Duffy finish him?
West avoids the head kick by Duffy.
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duffy keeps West at a distance using the push kick.
Duffy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops West to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! West looks to clinch but Duffy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! West taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carney Duffy!
A victorious Carney Duffy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 05, 2020
#R1#
Marowadoigowiegow tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Marowadoigowiegow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marowadoigowiegow dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Marowadoigowiegow's head and hops out.
West tries for a takedown but Marowadoigowiegow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marowadoigowiegow pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Marowadoigowiegow closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marowadoigowiegow lands in his opponent's guard.
Marowadoigowiegow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marowadoigowiegow trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marowadoigowiegow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
West is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Marowadoigowiegow rolls with it to try and escape but West cranks on the arm and Marowadoigowiegow is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayde West!
Wayde West very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Aslambek Marowadoigowiegow stepped up to the mic, saying 'Opponent to strong. Sorry fans. I back in future.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 27, 2019
#R1#
Te Tai throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and West counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Well, if West is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Te Tai pushes West off looking to stand but West dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
West has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Te Tai defend it? West steps over the head and cranks it - Te Tai is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayde West!
An out of breath and clearly excited Wayde West thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 24, 2019
#R1##TD2#
West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
Tursunboev is looking to improve his position.
Tursunboev is in trouble now - West has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
West is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tursunboev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tursunboev shrugs it off.
West tries to control but Tursunboev wriggling away. #SUB2#
West working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tursunboev looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by West! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wayde West!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wayde West made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: XF Brawl 4     
Date:   Oct 14, 2019
#R1#
McNugget throws a head kick that misses.
McNugget misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
McNugget throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from McNugget. Those never looked like landing.
West attempts a counter takedown but McNugget avoids it well and moves away.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but McNugget circles away.
West moves away from the strike by McNugget.
West attempts a counter takedown but McNugget avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by McNugget. #CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West goes for a double leg but McNugget avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McNugget continues to drive forward.
McNugget throws a head kick that West semi-blocks. #ROC2#
West is rocked!
McNugget throws a perfectly timed hook that sends West crashing down! West tries to stagger back to his feet but McNugget just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused West asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conour McNugget!
Conour McNugget gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: XF 26     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Terror shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense. #TD#
West dives in and scores a takedown into Terror's guard.#SU#
West gets to his feet. Terror looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Terror tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Terror misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terror tries to clinch #TD#
and West counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
West engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Terror not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
West stands up from Terror's guard - West perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Terror gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
West preventing the sweep.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
Terror is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
West stands up from Terror's guard - West perhaps looking for a knockout.
Terror with a poor takedown #CL#
and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Terror.#TD#
West has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Terror clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
West looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
West is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Terror won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips West off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wayde West!
Wayde West really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: XF 20     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Sityodtong throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yodsanan Sityodtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sityodtong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Sityodtong fails to land with a series of punches.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Sityodtong tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sityodtong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sityodtong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
West closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - West lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
West postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sityodtong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of West, into his guard. #REVR#
Sityodtong wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.#T1#
Sityodtong wanted to stand there but West had control of the position.
Sityodtong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
West looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sityodtong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sityodtong looking to pass the guard.
Sityodtong controlling from the top position.
West keeping moving, preventing Sityodtong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
West looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sityodtong pushes down on West's leg and manages to get into half guard.
West gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sityodtong got a little sloppy there for a moment and West has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sityodtong has managed to get both his arms back between West's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
West is looking for a triangle but Sityodtong pushes his legs off easily.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sityodtong.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sityodtong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sityodtong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sityodtong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
West keeping moving, preventing Sityodtong from controlling successfully.
Sityodtong connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
West working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sityodtong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sityodtong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sityodtong wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU#
Sityodtong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sityodtong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sityodtong throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Sityodtong tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sityodtong blocking the ground and pound attempt from West.
Sityodtong wants to control but West is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sityodtong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
West is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
West is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Sityodtong moves into full guard.
Sityodtong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West passes Sityodtong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sityodtong is looking to improve his position.
West is looking to take a break and control but Sityodtong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sityodtong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Yodsanan Sityodtong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
West slips a straight right by Sityodtong.
Sityodtong lands with a shot to the body.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Sityodtong sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West avoids the body shot from Sityodtong.
Sityodtong stuffs the takedown.
Sityodtong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sityodtong connects with a single shot there.#ROC#
West is rocked!
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Sityodtong finish him?
A big right from Sityodtong misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Sityodtong, which made it look bad.
Yodsanan Sityodtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Sityodtong cracks West with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends West tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sityodtong pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! West is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yodsanan Sityodtong!

 

Event: XF 13     
Date:   Jun 29, 2019
#R1##CL#
West clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by West.
West lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Immamali Osman Durnagoz has been cut.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Durnagoz looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West prevents the takedown attempt.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West gets through Durnagoz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Durnagoz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, West scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from West.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from West.
West lands a right hand.
West connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durnagoz's face.
Durnagoz goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Immamali Osman Durnagoz.
West lands a big head kick that sends Durnagoz to the canvas! West follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wayde West!
Wayde West made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

 

Event: XF 7     
Date:   May 24, 2019
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gai throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West tries to clinch but Gai moves out of range.
West on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
Gai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
West is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Gai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Gai.
West is looking to clinch.
Nomor Gai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gai tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gai looks for the body kick but West saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and West has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from West and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West counters with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
Gai scores with a jab to the jaw.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Gai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Gai circles away.
Gai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gai scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
West drives through and clinches with Gai against the cage.
Gai tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Gai back against the cage.
Gai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West stalling the fight.
Gai lands an uppercut.
Gai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down West.
West blocks an elbow strike from Gai.
Gai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West. #BC#
Gai breaks from the clinch.
Gai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gai with a nice cross.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gai swivels and escapes.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Gai misses the target.#T2#
Gai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gai misses with a low kick.
Gai scores with a jab to the body.
Nomor Gai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Gai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gai.
Gai throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gai.
Gai scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
West moves into the clinch.
Gai lands a right hand.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gai lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Gai.
Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gai fails to land.
Gai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Gai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and West is able to avoid easily.#T3##CL2#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
Gai scores with a shoulder strike.
Gai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
West gets a clinch.
Gai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gai misses with some punches. #BC#
Gai breaks the clinch.
Gai throws a leg kick but West checks it.
Gai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between West's hands.
Gai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T4#
West throws a head kick that misses.
Gai throws a leg kick which misses West's front leg but catches the back leg as West tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gai misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Gai.
Gai connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Gai - just one landing. #ROC#
West is rocked!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gai, right into the meat.
Gai misses with a hook.#CL2#
West moves into the clinch.#BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gai tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Gai finish him?
West is looking to clinch.
Gai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on West. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gai throws a leg kick #KD2#
and West counters with a head kick that drops Gai to the mat! Gai scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Gai is rocked!
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.
Gai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nomor Gai dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gai.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Gai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
Gai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Still in the clinch, West scores with a nice short uppercut.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gai misses with a punch to the body.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Gai.
West takes a shot to the head.
Gai lands a left hand.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nomor Gai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Gai.
Gai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gai misses with a body punch.
Gai can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gai walks away with a smile on his face. West gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between West's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai avoids the body shot from West. #T1#
Gai cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
West's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gai swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gai misses with a wild body shot.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gai counters with a nice low kick that buckles West's knee momentarily.
Gai keeps the fight on the outside.
Nomor Gai is winning the standup battle so far.
West takes one to the side of the head.
Gai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
West tries to clinch up.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Gai throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
West drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gai defends it well.
Gai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gai is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Gai circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
West moves into range and clinches up with Gai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gai lands a nice uppercut.
Gai tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.
A short left from West.
Gai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gai creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends West's eyes rolling into the back of his head! West drops to his knees and Gai pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nomor Gai!
Nomor Gai retains his lightweight title!
Nomor Gai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 19, 2019
#R1##TD#
West bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
West trying to control the position but Harris is working away. #SUB#
West has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Harris is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. West yanks on the arm and Harris is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by West.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayde West!
A very excited looking Wayde West rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: XF 2     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
Etxeberria scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Etxeberria defends well and West ends up having to push Etxeberria into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Etxeberria swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West takes one on the button.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Etxeberria gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Etxeberria but Etxeberria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kemen Etxeberria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Etxeberria counter with a right hand.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Etxeberria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
West is rocked!
West tries for a takedown but Etxeberria circles away easily
and Etxeberria counters with a huge left! West is in big trouble! He's backing up but Etxeberria isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save West from any more damage. A dominating finish by Etxeberria!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kemen Etxeberria!
Kemen Etxeberria decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Larraza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West throws a big counter combination but Larraza scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Larraza takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
West throws a series of punches but Larraza moves out of range.
Larraza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larraza tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
West scores with a head kick.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whack! West lands a heavy head kick that drops Larraza. The ref tackles West to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Larraza was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Wayde West!
Wayde West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 20, 2019
#R1##TD#
West fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ntsengue to the ground. West is now in Ntsengue's guard.
Ntsengue looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
West is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
West works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
West is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
West lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Ntsengue is defending against the submission attempts here by West.
West has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ntsengue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
West is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Ntsengue is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayde West!
After the fight, Wayde West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Trash Fights - Qualifiers 1     
Date:   Jan 22, 2019
#R1#
West avoids the body shot from Stern.
Stern scores with a nice strike.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stern tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stern to the ground. Stern escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stern keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
West has Stern up against the cage in a clinch.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stern tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Stern's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dick Stern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stern misses with a head kick.
Stern throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West with the counter takedown but Stern avoids it easily.
Stern throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
West takes the fight into the clinch.
Stern creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through West's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Stern misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stern lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Stern controlling the action here for a moment.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Stern.
A head punch on the inside from Stern fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Stern.
Stern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stern avoids it.
Stern tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stern smiles and moves away.
Stern lands a straight punch to the body, keeping West at a distance. #T2#
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
Dick Stern has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Stern misses with an attempted mid kick.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
West misses with a double jab
and Stern counters with a three punch combo that has West backing up. West nods at Stern to acknowledge the strikes.
Stern throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stern misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stern waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Stern dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!#ROC#
West is rocked!
Stern goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Stern does it's job there.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Stern finish him?
Stern circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! West drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Stern follows West to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Stern!
Dick Stern seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 27, 2018
#R1#
Brom misses with a two punch combination.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brom as he avoids it easily.
Brom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
West pushes Brom away with a front kick.#CL#
Brom tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Brom wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Brom tries to clinch but West is having none of it. #TD#
Brom gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brom trying to control the position.
Brom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West 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.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brom can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Brom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brom shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL#
West has Brom up against the cage in a clinch.
Brom tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body.
Brom gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt. #TD#
West jumps guard.
Brom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
West is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brom wants to control but West passes into side.
West is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brom's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of West. #T3##SUB#
West has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Brom is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. West yanks on the arm and Brom is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by West.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayde West!
After the fight, Wayde West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 18, 2018
#R1#
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
Novoselic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
West avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Novoselic, which made it look bad.
Novoselic misses with a two punch combination.
West tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Novoselic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Novoselic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Novoselic on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Novoselic breaks from the clinch.
Novoselic cracks the inside of West's front leg.
Novoselic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Novoselic misses with a right hand
and West counters with a series of strikes. Novoselic will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Novoselic throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Novoselic. No joy for West on that attempt.
Alex Novoselic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Novoselic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Novoselic defends well and West ends up having to push Novoselic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
It looked like Novoselic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from West.
West blocks the body kick.
West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Novoselic takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Alex Novoselic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic cracks the inside of West's front leg.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novoselic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
Novoselic is looking to wear down West with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Novoselic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
We've been told by Novoselic's head coaches at Marijuana Gardens that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Novoselic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
West throws a nice head kick!
West throws a wild body kick that Novoselic sees coming a mile off.
Novoselic scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
West tries for a takedown but Novoselic circles away easily
and Novoselic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
West looks winded!
Novoselic lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the cage and back into range.
West chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Novoselic can pounce on him.
West shoots for a takedown but Novoselic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
West walks into a jab.#T3#
Novoselic lands a nice looking body shot.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Novoselic swivels and escapes.
Novoselic's corner calls for a 1-2. Novoselic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but West moved away.
Novoselic scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks. #ROC#
West is rocked!
Novoselic drops West with a big left hand! West is injured, injured bad! Novoselic jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Novoselic!
Alex Novoselic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 14, 2018
#R1#
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for West's leg but West calmly moves out of range.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before West has time to react.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cider sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cider is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Cider circles away and we're back to standing.
Cider wants to slow West down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West throws a counter combo.
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Cider tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from West - that will leave a mark!
No luck for West with that takedown attempt. #T1#
A big right from Cider misses.
Cider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cider as he avoids it easily.
Cider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by West.
Cider lands with a nice body kick.
Cider connects with a crisp jab.
Cider throws a leg kick that is checked
and West counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cider is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cider takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider .
Cider throws a leg kick but West checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West checks a low kick from Cider .
Cider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That kick from Cider tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
West takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cider misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
West gets control of Cider 's arms and successfully pulls guard. West will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
West trying to strike off his back.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West has a closed guard, preventing Cider from standing up. #T3#
West throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West has a closed guard, preventing Cider from standing up.
Cider trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cider lands with a cross.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Cider tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
West throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
West is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cider 's half guard.
Cider is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cider .
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Cider throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cider throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Cider throws a nice inside leg kick.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
West lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
Cider connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Cider misses with a low kick.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cider will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD2#
West closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cider 's guard.
Cider wants to stand up but West is controlling him.
Cider might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider wants to stand but West is controlling the position. #SU2#
West stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Cider just misses with a punch to the body.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cider cracks the inside of West's front leg.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cider to score with a decent uppercut.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Cider manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cider tries to work over West's front leg with a kick but West checks it.
Cider fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West blocks a head kick by Cider .
Cider tries a low kick but West avoids it.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West dodges the punch combination from Cider .
Cider lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cider to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cider misses with a few strikes there.
West steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cider .
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cider tries a head kick but it misses.
Cider blocks a head kick by West.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but West is out of range and Cider settles back down.
Cider fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from Cider .
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West misses with a two punch combination.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
West tries to counter with a clinch but Cider shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for West on that attempt.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cider 's waist but Cider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Cider misses with a low kick.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cider defends it nicely.
Cider swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Cider .
Cider lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
West has managed to clinch.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cider is looking to chop away at West's legs.
West drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cider defends it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider lands with a nice body punch.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
West takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin Cider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Cider .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider misses with an uppercut.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cider misses with a left hand
and West counters with a three punch combo that has Cider backing up. Cider nods at West to acknowledge the strikes.
West slips a jab from Cider .
Cider finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
West gets in close and instigates a clinch.
West is trying to pull guard but Cider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
West wants the takedown. Cider is fighting it off but West persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cider 's guard against the cage.#ES#
Cider has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes West off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
West's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
West checks a leg kick.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Cider dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by West.
Cider is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
West working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
West prevents Cider from escaping the position.#SU2#
West decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cider lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
Cider scores with a nice strike.
Cider avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cider thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Cider throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cider .
Cider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
West slips a jab from Cider .
Cider motions for West to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cider works West's body with a nice hook.
West throws a right hand that Cider ducks under and follows up with a left that Cider also avoids with ease.
Cider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
A big right from Cider misses.
Cider thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
West fails with the takedown.
Cider throws a leg kick
and West counters with a series of strikes. Cider will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between West's hands.
West slips a jab from Cider .
West feints the counter takedown.
A good leg kick by Cider . #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Justin Cider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Cider lands a lovely overhand right.
Cider staying out of range there.
Cider throws a leg kick which misses West's front leg but catches the back leg as West tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and West has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from West and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cider wants it to stay on the feet.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
West has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cider scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cider misses with a straight right.
Cider misses with the combination.
Cider is looking to score with low kicks.
Cider jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cider avoids it really well and circles away.
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider .
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by West.
Cider pivots, looking for a leg kick but West is out of range and Cider settles back down.
As Cider backs off West throws a huge counter combo but Cider manages to avoid it all.
Cider motions for West to come forward. Cider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cider . Cider obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cider .
Cider lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cider tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cider to the ground. Cider escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cider throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cider misses the target.
West blocks a head kick by Cider .
Cider misses the shot to the body. #T4#
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
West tries to counter by closing the distance.
West goes for a double leg but Cider avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cider continues to drive forward.
West blocks a head kick by Cider .
A solid leg kick lands there for Cider .
Cider throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cider fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cider , as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Cider .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Cider . No joy for West on that attempt.
Cider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cider throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cider tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cider throws a push kick but West slaps the foot to one side.
West shoots in and drives through. Cider sprawls well.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Cider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cider , 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Cider !

Justin Cider decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 6758 p4p, 577 weight class) and Wayde West (ranked 6928 p4p, 0 weight class). West has chosen Sober as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




190 cm
20 yrs
199 lbs



187 cm
39 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wayde West!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cubbedge sprawls well. Cubbedge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cubbedge drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
Cubbedge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
West is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cubbedge is defending well.

Cubbedge has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but West regains guard immediately.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) West
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge stays in close to West's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (0) West
West is letting Cubbedge control him for a moment.

Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cubbedge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
West is trying to improve his position.

Cubbedge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, West rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cubbedge 's guard! Nice work there by West!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (2) West

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
West wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
West advances to half guard.
West trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
West is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.
West works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (5) West
West can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is working to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
West wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

West is trying to work for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending well.
West trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
West looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (5) West

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cubbedge controls the pace.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
West is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

West throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge sitting in guard here, content to control.
West is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
West controlling the position.
West keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.

West throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cubbedge uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (5) West
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Cubbedge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well.

Cubbedge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. West knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge taking a breather here.

Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge is trying to get an arm triangle but West is defending well.
West can't do much from the bottom here.
West might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cubbedge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
West is looking for a sweep.
Cubbedge wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge controls the position.
Cubbedge tries to advance position but instead West slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West wants to counter with a clinch but Spar pushes him away.
Spar misses with a body shot.
Spar misses with a straight left. #CL2#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by West.
West tries to pull guard but Spar forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West takes one on the button.#CL2#
West forces Spar back against the cage and clinches.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spar lands a shoulder strike.
West is trying to pull guard but Spar has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
4 Spar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Spar looks to throw the jab but West is out of range. #CL2#
West clinches up against the cage.
West tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spar just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from West on the inside.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West has Spar pressed against the cage.
A short right from Spar.
Spar gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spar lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
West jumps guard and drags Spar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Spar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
West throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Spar sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
West working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West keeping moving, preventing Spar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spar.
Spar misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Spar is looking to counter punch.
West fails with the takedown
and Spar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from West.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West. #T4#
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spar misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
West scores with a head kick.
West blocks the body kick. #KD#
Spar lands a big head kick that sends West tumbling to the mat! Spar takes a step backwards and waves West back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
West is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
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!
Spar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spar wants it to stay on the feet.
Spar quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Spar finish him?
Spar misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Spar. No joy for West on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Spar misses the target.
Spar throws an overhand right that drops West like a sack of potatoes! Spar dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 4 Spar!
A victorious 4 Spar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bailey throws a leg kick but West moved away.#CL2#
West closes the distance and clinches.
West trying to land knees to the body.
Bailey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bailey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
West avoids the body shot from Bailey.
West is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping West at a distance.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West fails with the takedown#CL#
and Bailey moves into the clinch.#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
West clinches up with Bailey and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Bailey misses #CL2#
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
West lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Bailey.
West throws a strike but Bailey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bailey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2##SUB2#
West looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bailey looking to pass the guard.
West doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Bailey is proving a slippery customer.
Bailey showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SU#
Bailey stands up from West's guard - Bailey perhaps looking for a knockout.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bailey throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bailey throws a shot to the body.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey defends it nicely.#T4#
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bailey lands a jab to West's midsection.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
West avoids the body shot from Bailey.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bailey manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Bailey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bailey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailey as he avoids it easily.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bailey.
Bailey tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
West fails with the takedown
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Bailey gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bailey throws a predictable looking body shot
and West counters with a low kick, right behind Bailey 's knee.
West tries for a takedown but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
West wants to clinch up but Bailey keeps it at a distance.
Bailey stalks West and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into West's face. West staggers backwards, shaken.
Bailey tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bailey misses with a series of wild punches.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bailey.#T1#
West avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Joe Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West shoots for a takedown but Bailey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Bailey misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey is looking to wear down West with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bailey pivots, looking for a leg kick but West is out of range and Bailey settles back down.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Bailey, looking for a takedown. West pushes Bailey against the cage but Bailey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
West checks a low kick from Bailey.
Bailey swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Bailey misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
West clinches up with Bailey and pushes him back against the cage.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bailey to keep the fight standing.#T2#
West tries to pull guard but Bailey won't allow it. #BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
West drops his hands momentarily and Bailey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bailey tries a body shot but West blocks it. #TD#
Bailey jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bailey looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.
Bailey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey is looking to sweep but instead, West has passed into half guard. #T3#
Bailey is controlling West's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bailey is trying to get back to full guard.
Bailey holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
West is working for a submission of some sort.
West trying to control from half guard but Bailey is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bailey is positioning himself well to prevent West advancing to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bailey is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
West closes the distance and clinches.
Bailey is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bailey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Bailey.
West tries to clinch but Bailey is having none of it.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Bailey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Bailey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
West tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bailey.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailey swings away with a body shot that misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Bailey.
Joe Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey looks to land a body kick but West moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Bailey tries to work over West's front leg with a kick but West checks it.
Bailey lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2#
Bailey lands a nice hook to West's body. West takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
West takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Bailey swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bailey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Bailey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bailey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Joe Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bailey works West's body with a nice hook.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Bailey. No joy for West on that attempt.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bailey misses the shot to the body. #T3#
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bailey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Bailey.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bailey misses with a double jab.
Bailey scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
Bailey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well.
Bailey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey. #T4#
Bailey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West avoids the body shot from Bailey.
A shot to the body from Bailey misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bailey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bailey to score with a decent uppercut.
Bailey sizes up West with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
West tries to land a front kick but Bailey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bailey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bailey, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bailey!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 13, 2018
#R1#
Del Bosque dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Del Bosque sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Del Bosque leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Del Bosque is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
West checks a low kick from Del Bosque.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Severo Del Bosque has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Del Bosque throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Del Bosque moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Del Bosque misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Bosque connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slapping leg kick lands for Del Bosque.
Del Bosque looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Del Bosque throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Bosque throws out a leg kick but West moves out of range and Del Bosque only half commits. #T1##CL2#
West closes the distance and clinches.
Del Bosque working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
West tries to pull guard but Del Bosque holds him up against the cage and eventually West drops back down to his feet.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Del Bosque manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
Severo Del Bosque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but West moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Bosque throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
West with the counter takedown but Del Bosque avoids it easily.
Del Bosque throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Del Bosque.
West blocks a leg kick.
Del Bosque throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Good shot there by Del Bosque.#T2#
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Bosque is looking for a counter combo.
Good leg kick by Del Bosque there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Del Bosque fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
West throws a head kick that misses
and Del Bosque counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but it's checked well by West.
West tries to clinch up but Del Bosque circles away and keeps his distance.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
Del Bosque dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West avoids the head kick by Del Bosque.
Del Bosque is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
West wants to clinch.#T3#
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
West slips under a jab.
Del Bosque digs a good hook to West's body.
Del Bosque lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Del Bosque cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
Del Bosque dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on West. That did some damage!
Del Bosque dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!
Del Bosque keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Del Bosque lands an overhand right.
West checks a low kick from Del Bosque.
An inside leg kick lands from Del Bosque.
Severo Del Bosque is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Bosque loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Del Bosque throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
Del Bosque scoring well with a low kick there.
Donk. Del Bosque catches West right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Del Bosque.
West ducks under a wild hook from Del Bosque.
West wants to counter with a clinch but Del Bosque pushes him away.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Bosque was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
West is rocked!
Del Bosque lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Del Bosque attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Del Bosque moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Del Bosque throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Del Bosque throws a wild body kick that West sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Severo Del Bosque dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Del Bosque with a jab.
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Del Bosque finish him?
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Del Bosque drops West with a big left hand! West is injured, injured bad! Del Bosque jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Severo Del Bosque!
Severo Del Bosque thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 02, 2018
#R1#
West tries to clinch up.
Gap Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Turner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. West is trying to defend but Turner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
West has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
West looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
West is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turner scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Turner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turner controlling the pace. #T1#
West is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
West is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Turner slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Turner in particular looking to stall.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner is thwarting West's attempts to control the position.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2##SUB#
Turner is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
Turner is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turner connects with a nice short shot to West's temple.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
West tries to kick Turner off in order to stand up. Turner Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control.
Turner with the ground and pound but West regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
West has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
West on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
West blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner 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.
Turner working West over with strikes.
Turner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Turner seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Turner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Turner wants to take a breather but West is having none of it. #SUB2#
West looking for submissions off his back.
Turner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Turner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
West wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Turner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working. #T4#
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Turner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
West tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Turner is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
West wants to get back to full guard.
Turner thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gap Turner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Turner gets a double leg takedown into West's guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West working a defensive guard here.
Turner lands a couple of elbows.
Turner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC#
West is rocked!
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
West is still in real trouble! Can Turner finish him?
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! West covers up, he's hurt! Turner keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Turner and the ref steps in to end the fight! Turner can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gap Turner!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 26, 2018
#R1##TD2#
West shoots in and gets a takedown into Boozer's guard.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Boozer is retaining full guard.
West wants to control from the top but Boozer keeps moving.
West sitting in guard, not really doing much.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
West preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boozer swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Boozer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boozer throws a body shot but no joy.
Boozer throws a sloppy body shot
and West counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Boozer tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard.
West is taking a breather. Boozer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
West throws a strike but Boozer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
West stopping the sweep attempt from Boozer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is looking to advance position but Boozer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Boozer avoids the attempt from West to control.#SUB#
Boozer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
West is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Boozer is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But West has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from West!
This has been an exciting period of action!
West trying to control but Boozer is working from the bottom. #T3#
West postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boozer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
West trying to control the action but Boozer is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from West are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boozer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boozer is not content to let West control the position.
Boozer regains half guard there - taking advantage of West's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boozer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
West bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boozer manages to get back to half guard.
West with the ground and pound but Boozer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
West is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
West drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boozer dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Boozer wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.#T1#
West working a defensive guard here.
Boozer trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
West is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Boozer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! West is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! West has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
West advances to half guard.
West sitting and controlling from the half guard.
West slips a nice elbow through Boozer's hands, connecting with Boozer's forehead.
West not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
West winds up and cracks Boozer with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
West stalling.
Wayde West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West tries to stand and escape but Boozer actually recovers to full guard.
West trying to control but Boozer is working from the bottom.
Boozer wants to improve his position but instead West has moved into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West prevents Boozer from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Boozer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Boozer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
West lands a big head kick that sends Boozer tumbling to the mat! West takes a step backwards and waves Boozer back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Boozer is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
West pushes Boozer away with a front kick.
Oh Boozer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice defenses there by West.#CL2#
West rushes Boozer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boozer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. West is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
West turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and West manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
West decides to stand back up. West steps back and let's Boozer get back to his feet.#CL2#
West gets in close and instigates a clinch.
West scores with a hook to the body.
West stalls.
Boozer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD2#
West works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Boozer seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boozer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
West passes Boozer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
West keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
West wants to stand up but Boozer is controlling the position.
West is looking to take a break and control but Boozer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West controlling the pace.
West is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
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.
Boozer gets full guard.
West trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boozer's guard.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
West slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boozer is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
West decides to stand back up. West steps back and let's Boozer get back to his feet.#T3#
West misses with a few strikes there.
West fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boozer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
West shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boozer's guard.
Boozer working a defensive guard but West passes into half guard.
Axel Boozer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayde West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
West is looking for a kimura but Boozer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for West to get the leverage. #T4#
West has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
West dominating with strikes here.
West looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that West has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boozer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayde West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde West!

Wayde West spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Axel Boozer stepped up to the mic, saying 'NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIINNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 19, 2018
#R1##TD#
West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
West not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boozer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boozer is looking to get back to is feet but West passes into side control.
Boozer is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boozer sneaks back into half guard.
Boozer wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
West wants to take a breather but Boozer is having none of it.
Boozer is trying to get back to full guard.
Boozer works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Boozer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boozer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West trying to control but Boozer is working from the bottom.
West's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Boozer gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Boozer has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.
Boozer keeping full guard, as West tries to pass. #SUB2#
Boozer working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Boozer.#T3##SUB2#
Boozer looking for subs off his back but West has passed one foot through into half guard.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boozer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
West controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boozer keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boozer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that 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.
#R2#
Boozer throws a leg kick that misses.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boozer circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Boozer misses.
A combination from Boozer does no damage.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boozer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
West closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boozer to the mat! Boozer manages to get full guard.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boozer wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West looking to sit in guard and control but Boozer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boozer trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Boozer tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Boozer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is trying to control the position but Boozer postures up.
Boozer pushes down on West's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wayde West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West is trying to control but can't. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Boozer is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Boozer is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
Boozer is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
West has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boozer is working away from the top position though.
Boozer prevents West from improving his position.
West trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##SUB2#
Boozer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
West is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Boozer is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Boozer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boozer trying to pass the guard but West defending well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Boozer seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Boozer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. West doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boozer.
Boozer trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West tries to roll over but Boozer keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boozer trying to mount his opponent but West defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Axel Boozer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Boozer gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
West wants to stand and escape but instead Boozer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Boozer wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. #SUB#
West looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Boozer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boozer trying to control but West is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Boozer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and West dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Boozer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boozer keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boozer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boozer looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
West with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
West preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Boozer is looking for a triangle but West pushes his legs off easily.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
West wants to control from the top but Boozer keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boozer. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West avoids a kick to the body.
Boozer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Boozer looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Boozer just gets out of the way.
Boozer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West tries to counter by clinching up but Boozer breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
West moves into the clinch.#TD#
West pulls guard.
Boozer wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Boozer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boozer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayde West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde West!

A very excited looking Wayde West rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Axel Boozer stepped up to the mic, saying 'NEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEIIIIIIINNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 14, 2018
#R1#
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey lands a right hook to the body.
West throws a head kick but Bailey moves out of range.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Bailey.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey scores with a three punch combo!
Good exchange - Bailey coming out on top.#TD2#
West drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
West tries to stand but Bailey is controlling his head. #T1#
Bailey wants to control but West postures up.
Bailey tries to bench press West off him but West keeps the position.
Bailey is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey is looking to improve his position.
Bailey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bailey tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Bailey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bailey tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
West trying to control from half guard but Bailey is working away.
Bailey tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Bailey. #T3#
Bailey lands with a cross.
Bailey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bailey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West moves in looking to clinch but Bailey pushes him off.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
West shoots in but Bailey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Bailey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bailey motions for West to come forward. Bailey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West checks a leg kick nicely.
Joe Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Bailey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey is looking to wear down West with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Bailey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Bailey misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by West!
West is looking to clinch but Bailey is avoiding it.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.
Bailey tries a low kick but West avoids it.
Bailey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
West wants to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch position.
Bailey misses with a double jab
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Bailey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bailey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
Bailey lands with a nice combination. West backs away looking to recover.
Joe Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
West fails with the takedown.
Joe Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey avoids the head kick by West.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
West on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Bailey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bailey as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Bailey.
Bailey wants to land a leg kick but West is out of range.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
West rushes Bailey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bailey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
West is looking to get back to is feet but Bailey passes into side control.
West is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Bailey stands up and beckons West to his feet.
Bailey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bailey scores with a one two! West had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
West moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Bailey. Beautiful body shot.
West avoids a kick to the body.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
West looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bailey has his hands clasped together around West's back. He's all about the action.
West throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Bailey tries to kick West off but West keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
West sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bailey defending well though.
West with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
West wants to control but Bailey is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
West throws a strike but Bailey avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB2#
West drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bailey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now West has Bailey in his guard.#REVR#
Bailey wanted to stand there but West had control of the position. #T4#
Bailey trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Bailey passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Bailey has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SU#
Bailey decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Bailey throws a half hearted mid kick.
West wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey pushes him away.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
West wants to clinch but Bailey slips to the side
and Bailey counters with a left and a right that stings West.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab from Bailey.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Bailey gets tackled into the cage by West. West maintains the clinch.
Bailey taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Bailey breaks the clinch.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bailey's waist but Bailey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side. #T1#
West avoids the head kick by Bailey.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Bailey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bailey lands a right hook to the body.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West shoots in for a double leg but Bailey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bailey.
Bailey lands a glancing blow to the side of West's head.
Bailey misses with a combination #TD2#
and West counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bailey! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
West stands up and beckons Bailey to his feet.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a looping left.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
West jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Joe Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West shoots in for a takedown but Bailey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
West blocks the body kick.
Bailey swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Bailey throws a push kick but West slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Bailey stuffs the takedown.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
Bailey blocks a head kick by West.
Bailey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
West looks for a takedown but Bailey sprawls well.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West dives in and grabs Bailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes down on West's head and hops out.
Bailey throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Bailey feints a jab promting West to slip. Bailey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. West slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bailey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bailey.
Bailey delivers a nice body kick.
Bailey works over West's head and body with a nice combination.
West looks for a takedown but Bailey sprawls well.
Bailey throws a wild body kick that West sees coming a mile off.
West avoids the head kick by Bailey.
West tries to clinch up but Bailey circles away and keeps his distance.
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Bailey. #ROC2#
Bailey is rocked!
Bailey jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bailey, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bailey!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 28, 2018
#R1#
West lands a head kick. Rybakov smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Igor Rybakov has been cut.
Rybakov with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rybakov.
Rybakov shoots and misses #CL2#
and West counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD2#
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rybakov is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Rybakov pushes West off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Rybakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Rybakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
Rybakov is trying to stand back up but West is controlling him
West uses his free foot to push down on Rybakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rybakov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T1#
Rybakov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #SUB2#
West looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rybakov is trying to stand up.
West content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by West there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rybakov is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
West controlling from the full mount.
West working Rybakov over with strikes here. #T2##ES#
Rybakov bucks up and throws West to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD2#
West closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rybakov pushes West off looking to stand but West dives back in and keeps control.
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!
West trying to pass the guard but Rybakov defending well.
Rybakov wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if West is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
West thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rybakov's head.
West is looking to advance position but Rybakov won't allow it.
West is controlling the pace. #T3#
Rybakov wants to get back to his feet.
West sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rybakov defending well though.
West stalling.
West prevents Rybakov from standing back up.
West looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rybakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rybakov wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rybakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Rybakov looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
West moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Rybakov gets tackled into the cage by West. West maintains the clinch.
West scores with a knee to the head.
Rybakov drops down looking for an ankle pick but West pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rybakov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
West closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Rybakov'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.
#R2##TD2#
Rybakov gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
West showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rybakov is wriggling around but West manages to pass to half guard.
West performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rybakov is trying to stand up here but West is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is looking to advance position but Rybakov won't allow it.
Rybakov is trying to stand back up but West is controlling him #T1#
West is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Rybakov wants to get back to his feet. #SU2#
West postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rybakov to stand up.
West displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West stops Rybakov from standing up. #SU2#
West stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
West decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rybakov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but West manages to mount him!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rybakov trying desperately to get to his feet. #T2#
West tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
West working for a guillotine from mount but Rybakov is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Rybakov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from West.
Rybakov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
West controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Rybakov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
West throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
West content just to control the position here.
Rybakov is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T3#
Rybakov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU2#
West is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Rybakov misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
West clinches with his opponent.
Rybakov tries to score a body lock takedown but West shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
West is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
West breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
West scores with a takedown into Rybakov's guard.
West is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Rybakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rybakov is looking to stand back up but West counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rybakov.
Rybakov is trying to stand back up but West is controlling him
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West wants to pass the guard but Rybakov is defending well.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
West looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
West passes to side control.
Rybakov is trying to buck West off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Rybakov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rybakov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and West counters by clinching up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.
Good body shot from West. #TD2#
West turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
West throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rybakov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
West in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West in side control, throwing shots but Rybakov defends.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SU2#
West stands up and beckons Rybakov to his feet.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL2#
West moves into the clinch.#TD2#
West jumps guard.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
Rybakov trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West is pulling down on Rybakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Rybakov, at least for the moment.
Rybakov stops West from standing up.
West keeping moving, preventing Rybakov from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Rybakov drops back, looking for a kneebar! West looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. West looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from West! #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rybakov is trying to buck West off.#SUB2#
West tries for a kimura but Rybakov is defending well.
The referee asks West politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. West prefers to stall for the moment though.
West is continuing to stall.#SU2#
West decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rybakov to his feet. #TD2#
West decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Rybakov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from West.
West stops Rybakov from getting back to his feet.
West missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
West sitting and controlling from the half guard.
West stops Rybakov from getting back to his feet.
Wayde West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wayde West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West controlling the action here.
Rybakov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rybakov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but West manages to move to mount!
West lands a nice shot to the head.
West controlling the pace for now.
West throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
West controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rybakov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Igor Rybakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West content just to control the position here.
West punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayde West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well West has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde West!

Wayde West decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 10, 2018
#R1#
Cotchin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
West dodges the punch combination from Cotchin.
Cotchin tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotchin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotchin misses with a straight right.
Cotchin throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and West moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Cotchin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Cotchin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West slips under a jab from Cotchin.
Cotchin cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cotchin lands a glancing blow to the side of West's head.
West checks a low kick from Cotchin.#T1#
West moves away from the strike by Cotchin.
Cotchin misses the body punch
and West counters with a good, hard body kick but Cotchin shrugs it off.
Cotchin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Cotchin coming out on top.
West drops his hands momentarily and Cotchin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Cotchin clinches.
West can't get the takedown.
Cotchin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cotchin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Cotchin manages to break the clinch.
Cotchin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Cotchin clinches with his opponent.
West can't get the takedown.
West is trying to drag Cotchin to the mat but Cotchin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotchin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trent Cotchin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Cotchin gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
West slips under a jab.
West quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cotchin is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotchin.
West takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cotchin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cotchin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trent Cotchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West tries to clinch but Cotchin is having none of it. #CL2#
Cotchin pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Cotchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotchin is looking to score with low kicks.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotchin.#T3#
West moves out of range as Cotchin strikes.#CL#
West forces Cotchin back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Cotchin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotchin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West wants to clinch up but Cotchin keeps it at a distance.
Cotchin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
West tries for a takedown but Cotchin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cotchin scores with a jab.
Cotchin misses with a head kick.
Cotchin jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotchin defends it nicely.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotchin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cotchin swivels and escapes.
Cotchin throws a nice outside leg kick.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cotchin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Cotchin sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cotchin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
West's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cotchin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! West scrambles back to his feet.
West tries to clinch
and Cotchin counters with a straight right hand.
Cotchin throws a low kick but West moves out of range easily.
Cotchin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well.
Cotchin connects with a body shot.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Cotchin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cotchin throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West feinted with a counter takedown.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cotchin as he jumps to the side.
Cotchin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotchin misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cotchin. No joy for West on that attempt.
Trent Cotchin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotchin scores with a nice strike.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cotchin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotchin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotchin throws a low kick but West avoids it.
West walks into a left hand.
A cross from Cotchin lands.
Cotchin loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.#CL#
West moves into range and clinches up with Cotchin.#T1##BC2#
Cotchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cotchin thows a left - swing and a miss!
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cotchin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cotchin.
Cotchin avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
West decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cotchin wants to get back to full guard.
West wants to control but Cotchin is keeping him busy.
Cotchin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
West trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cotchin's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Cotchin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cotchin is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotchin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cotchin trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotchin controlling from the top position. #T3#
West is trying to keep Cotchin in close.
Cotchin wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Cotchin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West wants to stand up but Cotchin is controlling him.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cotchin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cotchin wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
West wants to sweep here but Cotchin controlling him for the moment.
Cotchin stays in close to West's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cotchin misses with a hook.
Cotchin misses with a wild combination.
Cotchin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. West eats them both and turns towards Cotchin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
West looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
West misses with a takedown
letting Cotchin counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotchin.
Cotchin throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Cotchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Cotchin wants to land a leg kick but West is out of range.
Cotchin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotchin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cotchin throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West wants to clinch
and Cotchin counters with a nice uppercut.
Cotchin lands an overhand right.
Cotchin throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cotchin is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Cotchin circles away and we're back to standing.
Cotchin connects with a single shot there.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Cotchin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
West darts in and clinches Cotchin up against the cage.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Cotchin lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Cotchin.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands. #T1##BC2#
Cotchin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cotchin throws a low kick but it's checked well by West.
West drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cotchin sprawls and moves away.
Cotchin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick from Cotchin misses.
Cotchin slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotchin throws out a leg kick but West moves out of range and Cotchin only half commits.
West is looking to clinch but Cotchin is avoiding it. #TD#
West closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cotchin did well to prevent West getting side control.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotchin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West wants to take a breather but Cotchin is having none of it. #T2#
West prevents Cotchin from improving his position.
Cotchin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cotchin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, West has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cotchin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. West connects with a nice short shot to Cotchin's temple.
West prevents Cotchin from improving his position.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West sitting and controlling from the half guard.
West is looking to take a break and control but Cotchin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cotchin wants to improve his position but West is controlling well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cotchin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
West throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
West stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cotchin throws up his legs and catches West in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! West tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cotchin! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trent Cotchin!
Our winner, Trent Cotchin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 04, 2018
#R1#
Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
West has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ray uses from the top position.
Ray throws a big right hand that misses.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Ray gets to his feet - West follows without any prompting.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ray swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
West tightens his grip and picks Ray up, before dumping him to the ground. Ray manages to land in guard.
West wants to control from the top but Ray keeps moving. #SUB#
Ray working for a triangle but West defends it easily. #T1#
Ray controls West momentarily but West frees himself. #SUB#
Ray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Ray has an active guard here but West has managed to pass into half guard.
Ray wants to get back to full guard but West has mounted him!
West looking to control but Ray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ray sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Ray is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ray wants to control but West is keeping busy and won't allow it.
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ray does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ray gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ray had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.
Ray working a defensive guard but West passes into half guard.
West not doing much here. #SUB2#
West seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
West landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ray wants to get back to full guard.
Ray is concentrating on defense, preventing West from advancing position.
West sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ray defending well though. #SUB2#
West is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ray is just riding it out for now. West eventually gives up the hold.
Ray is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
West trying to control the action but Ray is working from the bottom.
Ray wants to control but West is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
West frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ray tries to hold on but West pushes him away.
Ray wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by West.
West tries to control but Ray wriggling away.
West throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ray because West loaded up on that one.
Ray is desperately trying to improve his position but West has a good base and remains in mount.
West lands a big shot there that rocks Ray but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West avoids the attempt from Ray to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that 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.
#R2#
Ray wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Ray.
Ray is looking to clinch.
West tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ray scores with a hook.
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ray drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West stalling in the clinch.
Ray prevents a takedown attempt there.
West tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ray just stands there and leans against the cage.
West wants a takedown.
Stevie Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Ray swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Ray misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West jumps guard but Ray turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
West ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. West no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
West isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ray stacks West on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ray!
West manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ray's best efforts.
West pushes Ray off looking to stand but Ray dives back in and keeps control.
West trying to control here. #SUB#
Ray wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
West tries to roll over but Ray keeps him under control.#SUB#
Ray is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ray is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ray to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ray is working for a submission of some sort. #T3##SUB#
Ray seems to be looking for submissions.
West is trying to stand. #SUB#
Ray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
West misses with some strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ray throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Ray gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Ray's shoulder, as Ray tries to avoid the shot.
Stevie Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! West scrambles back to his feet.
Ray scores with a sloppy right hand. West should have avoided that one.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Ray, which made it look bad.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Ray sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ray circles away.
Ray tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Ray clinches with his opponent.
Ray swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ray.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray throws a head punch that misses.
Ray lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of West backwards.
Still in the clinch, Ray scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Ray 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ray is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West slips under a jab.
West is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
Ray tries to clinch up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ray.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ray darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stevie Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Ray wants to clinch.
West throws a big counter head kick but Ray avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Ray throws a hook but West blocks it.
West is looking for the big counter here.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Ray tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ray manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ray is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stevie Ray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Ray misses with a right hand
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Ray.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Ray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Ray swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Ray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Ray waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.#CL#
Ray pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
Ray throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ray fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ray tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West with the counter takedown but Ray avoids it easily.
Ray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ray is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ray clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
West tries to pull guard but Ray won't allow it.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ray lands an uppercut.#T3##TD2#
West gets control of Ray's arms and successfully pulls guard. West will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
West wants to stand but Ray is controlling the position. #SU#
Ray stands and steps away. West gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed right hand from Ray misses the target.
West shoots in for a takedown but Ray shows good takedown defense.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ray pinned against the cage. Ray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ray as he connects with a hook.#T4#
West misses with a takedown attempt - Ray sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ray fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West slips under a jab.
Ray tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West checks a leg kick. #CL#
Ray has taken the fight to the clinch.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
West is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ray can't fight it off and eventually West manages to take the fight to the floor. Ray looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Ray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ray has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Ray!

A relieved looking Stevie Ray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 28, 2018
#R1#
Cotchin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
West shoots in for a double leg but Cotchin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cotchin.
Cotchin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cotchin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trent Cotchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotchin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
West chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cotchin can pounce on him. #TD2#
West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
West trying to pass the guard but Cotchin defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotchin is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
West is looking to take a break and control but Cotchin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West prevents Cotchin from improving his position.
Cotchin trying to control here.
Cotchin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cotchin is working hard here to advance position.
West trying to control the action but Cotchin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cotchin tries to roll over but West keeps him under control.
West is taking a breather. Cotchin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cotchin is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotchin defends well and West ends up having to push Cotchin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Cotchin gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
Trent Cotchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Cotchin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cotchin swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Cotchin throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Cotchin darts in and clinches West up against the cage.#BC#
Cotchin breaks from the clinch.
Cotchin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
West tries to score with a low kick but Cotchin moves his leg out of the way.
Cotchin looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Cotchin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cotchin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Cotchin tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Cotchin's head coaches at Returning Pride that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good leg kick by Cotchin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cotchin, as that shot connected.
Cotchin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Cotchin as West shoots in.
West dives in and grabs Cotchin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cotchin pushes down on West's head and hops out.
West checks a low kick from Cotchin.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cotchin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Cotchin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cotchin feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Cotchin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cotchin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
Cotchin throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cotchin.
Cotchin leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
West ducks under a wild hook from Cotchin.
West avoids the head kick by Cotchin.
West ducks under a wild hook from Cotchin.
Cotchin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cotchin wants it to stay on the feet.
Cotchin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Cotchin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
West shoots for a takedown but Cotchin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Cotchin.
West moves away from the strike by Cotchin.
Cotchin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
West closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cotchin. #BC#
Cotchin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cotchin throws a hook but West blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotchin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cotchin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Cotchin misses with a looping left.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cotchin as he jumps to the side.
West takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1##CL2#
West has managed to clinch.
Cotchin lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Cotchin manages to break the clinch.
Cotchin lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by West.
Trent Cotchin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Cotchin.
Trent Cotchin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West checks a leg kick.
West with a poor takedown
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cotchin throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cotchin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West blocks a low kick nicely.#T2##CL#
Cotchin clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cotchin is keeping busy.
Cotchin cracks West with a nice body shot.
Cotchin tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West blocks a body shot from Cotchin. #BC#
Cotchin manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cotchin missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cotchin lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Cotchin misses.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cotchin.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cotchin but Cotchin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West misses with a two punch combination.
Cotchin lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Cotchin connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
Cotchin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cotchin.
Trent Cotchin is winning the standup battle so far.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotchin defends well and West ends up having to push Cotchin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cotchin misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotchin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cotchin misses with a wild body shot.
Cotchin lands a lovely overhand right.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cotchin is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Cotchin circles away and we're back to standing.
Cotchin thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Cotchin clinches with his opponent.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Cotchin.
Cotchin prevents a body shot from West. #BC#
Cotchin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cotchin lands with a straight right. West didn't see that one coming.
Cotchin scores with the left hand. West knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Cotchin throws a combination. West tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West tries to clinch but Cotchin is having none of it.
Cotchin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
West tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
West shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cotchin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cotchin is trying to get back to half guard.
Cotchin gets back to half guard.
Cotchin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cotchin.
Cotchin wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Cotchin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
West walks into a stiff left hand from Cotchin.
A jab lands there for Cotchin.
Cotchin looks to throw the jab but West is out of range. #CL2#
West drives through and clinches with Cotchin against the cage. #BC#
Cotchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West walks into a straight right hand from Cotchin.
West has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West lands with a kick to the ribs.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotchin defends well and West ends up having to push Cotchin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cotchin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
West drops his hands momentarily and Cotchin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
West closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cotchin quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Cotchin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, West has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cotchin working to try and regain half guard.
West wants to control the pace but Cotchin is squirming around nicely.
Cotchin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cotchin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
West is keen to just control but Cotchin is a slippery customer.
West working over Cotchin with some ground and pound. Cotchin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
West prevents Cotchin from improving his position.
Cotchin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Cotchin is looking for a triangle but West pushes his legs off easily. #T3#
Cotchin looking for a sweep. Not yet Cotchin, not yet.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Cotchin has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.
Cotchin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cotchin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cotchin misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as West checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cotchin sets himself, and West steps forward looking for the clinch! Cotchin avoids it this time.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cotchin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Cotchin lands.
Cotchin takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Cotchin throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Cotchin scores with a leg kick.
West avoids the body shot from Cotchin.
Cotchin throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Trent Cotchin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Cotchin tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cotchin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cotchin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
Cotchin wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Cotchin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
Cotchin misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Cotchin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cotchin, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trent Cotchin!

Trent Cotchin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: DUEL#175 Furia vs Muller     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
West looks for a takedown but Labosky sprawls well.
Labosky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Labosky forces West back against the cage and clinches.
Labosky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
West stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Labosky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West fails to land the takedown.
Jean Labosky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West blocks a head kick by Labosky. #CL#
Labosky pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.#T1##TD#
Labosky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Labosky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Labosky has wrist control.
West postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West prevents Labosky from getting back to his feet.
West stopping the sweep attempt from Labosky.
Labosky managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Labosky wants to stand up but West is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL#
Labosky moves into the clinch.#TD2#
West manages to pull guard.
Labosky wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Labosky is proving a slippery customer.
Labosky engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Labosky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Labosky trying to stand up but can't free himself from West's guard.
Labosky trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Labosky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Labosky as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
West closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Labosky tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body.
Labosky wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
West manages to break the clinch.
Labosky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Labosky.
Labosky throws out a leg kick but West moves out of range and Labosky only half commits.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Labosky as he avoids it easily.
Labosky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labosky fails with an attempt to clinch.
West wants to clinch but Labosky slips to the side
and Labosky counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Labosky!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Labosky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
West pushes Labosky up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Labosky jumps guard.
West trying to control but Labosky is working from the bottom.
Labosky trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
Labosky has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
West is fighting to break Labosky's control of his arms but Labosky is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labosky looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but West puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Labosky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Labosky wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Labosky is pulling down on West's head. It's preventing any offense from West, at least for the moment.
Labosky continues to stall.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Labosky wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Labosky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Labosky misses with a series of wild punches.
West lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
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.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Labosky tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Labosky as West shoots in.
It looked like Labosky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West tries to clinch but Labosky is having none of it.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jean Labosky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West avoids the body shot from Labosky.
Nice uppercut there from Labosky.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Labosky scores with a four punch combination!
West tries for a takedown but Labosky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Labosky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West tries for a takedown but Labosky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Labosky appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Labosky keeps West at a distance using the push kick.
West is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Labosky.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Labosky is looking to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch.
Labosky misses with a body shot.
Labosky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West tries to counter with a clinch but Labosky shakes him off and moves away.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Labosky looks for the body kick but West saw that one coming.
A combination from Labosky does no damage. #TD2#
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Labosky controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Labosky gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Labosky looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
Labosky wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Labosky dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Labosky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West shoots and misses
and Labosky counters with a nice uppercut.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Labosky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Labosky wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Labosky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Labosky slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from West.
West blocks the body kick. #T1#
West changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Labosky tries to avoid it but West manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Labosky to the ground. Labosky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Labosky is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from West.
Jean Labosky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West moves to clinch but Labosky breaks away
and Labosky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Labosky scores with a push kick.
Labosky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Labosky fails with an attempt to clinch.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Labosky avoids it really well and circles away.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Labosky.#T2#
West shoots in for a takedown but Labosky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Labosky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Labosky.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Labosky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Labosky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Labosky clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Labosky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Labosky misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3##TD2#
West pulls guard.
Labosky wants to get up but he can't break West's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Labosky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
West is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Labosky tries to stand but West is controlling from the bottom.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Labosky.
West wants to improve his position but instead Labosky has moved into half guard.
Jean Labosky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. West manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
West has momentary wrist control but Labosky slips an elbow through the middle.#SU#
Labosky stands and steps away. West gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Labosky gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
Labosky misses with a wild combination.
West throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Labosky counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from West.
Jean Labosky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Labosky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Labosky 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Labosky!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 23, 2018
#R1#
Test tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Test gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
West shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Test eats them both and turns towards West to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Test with a poor takedown
and West counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Test stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Test wants it to stay on the feet.
Test tries a head kick but it misses.
Test tries to clinch but fails miserably
and West counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Test thinking.
Test on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Test takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Test tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fourth Test.#CL#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Test stops a takedown attempt from West. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Test tries to clinch up.
West half committed to a counter leg kick.
Test leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Test tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Test closes the distance and clinches up with West, looking for a takedown. Test pushes West against the cage but West circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Test looks to clinch
and West counters with a nice uppercut. #T2##CL#
West drives through and clinches with Test against the cage.
Test manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Test tries to score a body lock takedown but West shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
West is looking to take this one to the mat.
Test tries to pull guard but West holds him up against the cage and eventually Test drops back down to his feet.
West is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Test misses with a short punch on the inside.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Test trying to control the position but instead, West has worked for underhooks and has pushed Test into the cage.#BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Test shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Test keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Test throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Test off to one side.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
West looks to land a combination but Test avoids it well.
West shoots in for a double leg but Test sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
West instigates a clinch.
West goes for a takedown in the clinch but Test prevents it.
Test stalling the fight.
Test stalling in the clinch but West improves position. #T4##BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Test wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.#CL#
West darts in and clinches Test up against the cage.
Test jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
West is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Test jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Test tries to break free but West pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
West manages to break the clinch. #CL#
West closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
West decides to pull guard.
Test wanted to stand there but West had control of the position. #SUB#
Test is sitting in close to West's body. West has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Test is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Test is tapping! That was a very nice submission by West.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wayde West!
After the fight, Wayde West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 19, 2018
#R1#
West goes for a double leg but Test avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Test continues to drive forward.
Test changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Test manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Test closes the distance but West moves to the side
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Test.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Test defends it nicely.
Test tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Test wants to clinch.
West avoids the head kick by Test. #T1#
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Test's sensitive parts.
Test tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Test with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Second Test.
West tries for a takedown but Test sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Test circles away.#TD#
West shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Test's guard.
Test is looking to stand back up but West counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Test.
Test really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Test avoiding damage under a succession of punches from West.
Test wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Test wants to get back to his feet.
West takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Test regains full guard. Nicely done.
West passes Test's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Test wants to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Test is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
Test wants to control but West is keeping busy and won't allow it.
West content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
West wants to work for an arm triangle but Test is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
West perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Test actively working from the bottom here.
West passes into side control, despite Test's attempt to control the position.
West just content to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Test tries to buck West off but West is having none of it.
Test is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but West is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
West punching from mount but Test doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
West working for a submission but Test is keeping him at bay.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Test can do anything to dispel that myth.
Test is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West lands a big elbow.
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
West stalks Test and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Test's face. Test staggers backwards, shaken.
A low kick from Test misses #TD#
and West decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Test's guard.
Test wants to control but West passes easily into half guard.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Test can do to turn this around?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
West looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Test trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but West manages to pass to mount! #T1#
West looking to finish Test with some ground and pound. This is bad for Test!
Test keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB#
West working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
West unloads with some shots from mount but Test bucks and avoids them well.
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SUB#
Test defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from West.
Test tries to get back to half guard but can't.
West controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Test tries to buck West off so he can stand up but West has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Test falls backwards, slamming West to the mat but West holds on tight! Test is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wayde West!
Wayde West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 16, 2018
#R1#
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Dokonjonosuke Ueda has been cut.
Ueda wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
Ueda tries to push off, looking to stand up, but West manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West controlling his opponent. #T1#
Ueda tries to reverse the position but West maintains control.
Ueda tries to hold on but West postures up.
Ueda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
West controlling the action here.
Ueda wants to get back to full guard.
West controlling the pace. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West wants to pass to mount but Ueda is defending the position.
West not doing much here.
Ueda wants to control but West is keeping busy.
Ueda is trying to control but West passes into side control! #T3#
West tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SU#
West stands up and beckons Ueda to his feet.
West throws a head kick that Ueda semi-blocks.
West throws a head kick that half lands.
Ueda shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
West is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ueda's half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ueda is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ueda avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ueda wants to sweep but West has passed to side control!#T4#
Ueda is trying to escape the position but West is controlling the position. #SU#
West stands up. #CL#
West clinches up with Ueda and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from West misses.
Ueda is looking for the big counter here.
West tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ueda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten West somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ueda shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ueda's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dokonjonosuke Ueda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ueda fails with the takedown#CL#
and West counters by moving into the clinch.
Ueda wants a takedown but no success here. #BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West digs a good body shot into Ueda's ribs.#TD#
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ueda is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ueda is looking to get back to is feet but West passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
West is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ueda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
West controls the position.#T1#
Ueda looks to move to half guard but instead West has passed into mount! Damn!
West controlling the pace for now.
Ueda is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
West content just to control the position here.
West is landing with some decent strikes but Ueda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SU#
West stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T2#
West keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
West forces Ueda back against the cage and clinches.
Ueda tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dokonjonosuke Ueda.
Ueda tries to stall but West uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #TD#
West gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, West seems content to control.#SU#
West postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ueda to stand up.
Ueda fails with a takedown attempt.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ueda wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.#TD#
Ueda gets caught flat footed, as West shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
West throwing strikes from guard but Ueda blocks nicely.
West advances position into side control!
West advances to full mount.
West content just to control the position here. #T4#
Ueda tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Ueda defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from West.
Ueda is looking to improve his position but West isn't that keen on the idea.
West 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.
Ueda tries to lock up and control but West gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
West takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dokonjonosuke Ueda's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
West gets the takedown into side control.
Ueda tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SU#
West stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ueda pinned against the cage. Ueda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wayde West is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueda moves to clinch but West breaks away
and West counters with a good low kick that Ueda was not able to check. #CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
West connects with a knee to the head.
West slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Ueda has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Ueda fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ueda is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ueda is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ueda avoid being mounted?
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
West stops Ueda from getting back to his feet. #T2#
West works his way into full mount! #SU#
West gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ueda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West.
And Ueda tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ueda misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and West counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ueda jumps guard but West turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dokonjonosuke Ueda.
Ueda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ueda's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3##TD#
West lands a takedown into guard.
Ueda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ueda trying to control the position.
Wayde West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Ueda is working an open guard so West takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Ueda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ueda throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and West counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
West not doing much here.
Ueda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
West preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayde West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde West!

Wayde West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: ORC 14: Headstrong     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
West misses with a double jab.
Nobonaga throws a head kick but West moves out of range. #CL#
Nobonaga gets a clinch.
West blocking some punches.
Nobonaga crunches a lovely knee into West's ribcage.
West is looking to control Nobonaga's arms but Nobonaga gets an underhook and turns him. Now West has his back to the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nobonaga.
Nobonaga has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nobonaga.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nobonaga pushes off an throws an elbow but West leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Nobonaga avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Nobonaga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nobonaga tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
Nobonaga tries to stall but West uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Nobonaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nobonaga is stalling here.
Nobonaga throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nobonaga lands an elbow just above West 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Nobonaga can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Nobonaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nobonaga tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
West takes a knee to the side of the body.
West is trying to push Nobonaga away but Nobonaga has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nobonaga lands an elbow inside that West shrugs off.
Nobonaga just leaning against West, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
I was talking to Nobonaga's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nobonaga tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nobonaga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nobonaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards. #T2#
Nobonaga works on West's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
Nobonaga throws out a leg kick but West moves out of range and Nobonaga only half commits.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nobonaga avoids the head kick by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Nobonaga moves into range and clinches up with West.
Nobonaga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nobonaga pushes West back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sagoya Nobonaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nobonaga misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
West clinches up against the ropes.
Nobonaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
West tries to stall but Nobonaga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nobonaga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nobonaga stalling.
West is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Nobonaga.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees to the body from Nobonaga.
West avoiding damage as Nobonaga throws knees to the body.
Nobonaga scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nobonaga missing with knees to the body.
West tries to stall but Nobonaga uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
West is trying to break the clinch but Nobonaga has him pressed against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Nobonaga as the two fighters clinch.
Nobonaga tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body.
Nobonaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nobonaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Nobonaga goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nobonaga has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Nobonaga tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nobonaga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
West wants to stall.
Nobonaga taking a breather.
Nobonaga pushes West back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nobonaga just misses with a elbow thrown towards West's brow.
West is trying to push Nobonaga away but Nobonaga has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Nobonaga missing with knees to the body.
Nobonaga trying to control the position but instead, West has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nobonaga into the ropes.
Nobonaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards. #T2#
Nobonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nobonaga looking to stall.
Nobonaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Nobonaga.
West missing with knees to the body.
Nobonaga misses with an elbow over the top.
Sagoya Nobonaga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nobonaga stalling in the clinch but West improves position.
Nobonaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Nobonaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
West is trying to maintain a safe position but Nobonaga gets an underhook and turns West into the ropes.
Nobonaga keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nobonaga.
Nobonaga misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
West tries to circle away but Nobonaga has him pinned against the ropes.
Nobonaga lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sagoya Nobonaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nobonaga gets a clinch.
West wants to stall.
Nobonaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but West is keeping busy.
Nobonaga is working West over against the ropes.
Nobonaga is struggling to control the position.
Nobonaga is looking to control West's arms but West gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nobonaga has his back to the ropes.
Nobonaga tries to stall but West uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nobonaga.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Nobonaga connects with a nasty looking knee right to West's face.
West takes a shot to the head.
Nobonaga lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
A short left from Nobonaga. #ROC#
West is rocked!
West tries to circle away but Nobonaga has him pinned against the ropes.
Nobonaga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nobonaga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
West is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Nobonaga tries a body shot but West blocks it. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nobonaga digs a good hook to West's body.
Sagoya Nobonaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Nobonaga clinches up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
West tries a knee to the head but Nobonaga blocks it.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nobonaga dodges an elbow strike from West.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
West is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
West throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nobonaga.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nobonaga backwards.
Nobonaga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
Nobonaga prevents a body shot from West.
West tries to work over Nobonaga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nobonaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for West.
Nobonaga avoids the elbow strike from West, against the ropes.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Nobonaga.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nobonaga blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sagoya Nobonaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nobonaga, 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Sagoya Nobonaga!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Sagoya Nobonaga!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Sagoya Nobonaga!

Sagoya Nobonaga wins by unanimous decision!

Sagoya Nobonaga made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

 

Event: ORC 10: Immortal     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
A swing and a miss from West.
West slips under a jab from Gunnar.
West thinks about the counter body kick.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
As Gunnar backs off West throws a huge counter combo but Gunnar manages to avoid it all.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.#CL2#
West gets a clinch.
Gunnar is controlling West's neck. Gunnar unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! West goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). DJ Gunnar!
After winning the bout, DJ Gunnar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: ORC 6: Deadlock     
Date:   Apr 29, 2018
#R1#
Machine walks forward, straight into a front kick from West.
West tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine takes one to the side of the head.
Machine misses with a looping left.
Machine cracks West with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
Machine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machine looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West tries to clinch but Machine is having none of it.
West misses with an uppercut.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machine loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.#T1##CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West. #BC2#
Machine breaks the clinch.
Machine misses with a straight left.
West ducks under a wild hook from Machine.
West throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machine.
West scores with a head kick.
Machine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Machine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
West takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Machine throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Machine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Machine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Machine misses with a looping right.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Machine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2##CL#
West moves into range and clinches up with Machine.
Machine swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through West's defenses. #BC2#
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Machine misses.
Machine misses with an uppercut #CL#
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machine blocks a head kick by West.
Machine misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rock Machine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Machine throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
Machine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
West takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A cross from Machine lands.
Machine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
Machine blocks the body kick.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.#CL#
West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Machine, pushing him back against the ropes.
Machine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
West manages to break the clinch. #CL#
West drives through and clinches with Machine against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Machine has double underhooks.
Machine looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as West tries to tie him up. #T1#
Machine wants to break free but West has control.
Machine pushes West back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West taking a breather.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL#
West rushes Machine and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Machine. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Machine. That snapped West's head back.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine misses the jab.
A big right from Machine misses.
Machine lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Machine lands with a right hand. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Machine catches West right on the button with a cross.
Machine listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
West is rocked!
West moves in looking to clinch but Machine pushes him off.
It seemed like Machine was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Machine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
West checks the leg kick.
West throws a big counter combination but Machine scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Machine connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machine.
Machine tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Machine manages to circle out of the way.
Machine staggers West with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! West looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Machine is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rock Machine!
Our winner, Rock Machine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: ORC 2: Uprising     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
West slips a jab and a cross from Watt.
Watt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from West.
Watt's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Watt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
West is rocked!#CL#
West clinches up with Watt and pushes him back against the ropes.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Watt looking to stall.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
West cracks Watt with a nice body shot.
West tries to work over Watt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Watt leaning against his opponent.
Watt utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.
Watt tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Watt lands a nice knee to the body. #T1#
West has had enough of the clinch but Watt keeps him there for the moment.
Watt scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
Watt stalls.
Watt pushes off an throws an elbow but West leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Watt misses with an elbow over the top.
Watt is pushing West up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Watt has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watt is keeping busy.
West stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Watt throws an elbow but misses.
Watt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of West backwards.
Watt lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Watt tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Watt back against the ropes.
Watt told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
Watt controlling the action here for a moment.
Watt misses with a short punch on the inside.
West is trying to force a seperation but Watt has the dominant position.
West avoids the elbow strike from Watt, against the ropes.
Watt pushes off an throws an elbow but West leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Watt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Watt pushes off an throws an elbow but West leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Watt throws an elbow that misses.
Watt is looking to break free of the clinch but West has double underhooks. #BC2#
Watt breaks from the clinch.
Watt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
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.
#R2##CL#
West moves into range and clinches up with Watt.
Watt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Scott Watt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
West blocks an uppercut.
Watt managing to block the knees to the body from West.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West blocks an elbow strike from Watt.
Watt throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Watt pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Watt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Watt avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Watt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
West drives through and clinches with Watt against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
Watt stalling the fight.
West blocks an elbow strike.
West avoids the elbow strike from Watt, against the ropes. #T1#
Watt pushes West back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Watt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Watt taking a breather.
West prevents Watt from breaking the clinch.
Watt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Watt creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through West's defenses. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Watt connects with a looping right hand.
Watt clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
Wayde West's cut is getting worse.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Watt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watt misses with a hook.
Scott Watt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watt missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
West throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Watt misses with a right hand #CL#
and West counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Watt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Watt.
Watt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watt is looking to land body kicks.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt misses with a straight right.
West tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
West has closed the distance and engaged Watt in a clinch.
Watt misses with an elbow over the top.
Watt looking to stall.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott Watt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watt.
West slips under a jab.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Watt fails to land with a series of punches.
Watt throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
West rushes Watt and presses him up against the ropes.
West looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
West is trying to push Watt away but Watt has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from West. Those never looked like landing.
Watt misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
West rushes Watt and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Well,West is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Watt keeps control of West as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watt avoids it.
West takes a shot to the head.
Watt lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Watt misses with a punch to the body.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watt creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting West off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! West is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Watt is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Scott Watt!
Scott Watt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DARE 25 HEROES     
Date:   Feb 03, 2018
#R1#
Qasi lands a nice shot to the body.
Qasi connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Qasi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Qasi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qasi throws out the jab.
Qasi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
West ducks under a wild hook from Qasi.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West shoots in for a double leg but Qasi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Qasi misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Qasi goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qasi.
Qasi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Qasi. West does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Qasi throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
West is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
West moves into the clinch.
Qasi misses with some punches.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
West avoiding damage. #BC#
Qasi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Qasi lands with a hook. West tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Azar Qasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
West gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Qasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qasi misses with a straight left.
Qasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Qasi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qasi throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Qasi throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
West slips a straight right by Qasi.
Qasi thows a left - swing and a miss!
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Qasi pinned against the cage. Qasi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qasi.
West steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Qasi.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big left from Qasi misses. #T3#
Qasi lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and West counters with a takedown into side control.
Qasi is looking to regain half guard here but West keeps moving and retains side control.
Qasi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Martial Arts Dojo, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Qasi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
West wants to stand up but Qasi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.
West wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Qasi is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Qasi moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Azar Qasi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Qasi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Qasi throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qasi.
Qasi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Qasi throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Qasi misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West slips a straight right by Qasi.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Qasi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Qasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West closes this distance looking for a takedown but Qasi circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Qasi misses the target.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Qasi misses with a head kick.
Qasi lands a lovely overhand right.
West fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Qasi swivels and escapes.
Azar Qasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.#CL2#
West moves into the clinch.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from Qasi.
A head punch on the inside from Qasi fails to land.
Qasi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Qasi lands a body shot.
Qasi pushes West back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West tries to pull guard but Qasi won't allow it. #BC#
Qasi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qasi misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Qasi misses.
West slips a jab from Qasi.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Qasi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
West is looking to clinch.
Qasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Azar Qasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West shoots and misses
letting Qasi counter with a right hand.
Azar Qasi is winning the standup battle so far.
West slips a jab from Qasi.
Qasi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Qasi defends well and West ends up having to push Qasi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Qasi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West is breathing heavily.
Qasi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Qasi throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
Qasi missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Qasi swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
West takes one on the button.
West misses with a combination
and Qasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
West is rocked!
Qasi cracks West with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! West falls to his knees and Qasi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azar Qasi!
An out of breath Azar Qasi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: MMANIAK 48     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
West tries to bum rush Darrow with a series of wild strikes but Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramsay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Darrow throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.#CL#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Darrow sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darrow! But no joy.
Darrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
Darrow misses with a straight right.
Darrow throws a good cross that connects.
Darrow clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Darrow throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Darrow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darrow. Darrow obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Darrow as West shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow thuds a left hand into West's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow. #T1#
Darrow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darrow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as West is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Darrow leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West takes one to the side of the head.
West lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
West closes the distance and clinches.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Darrow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Darrow has West up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West wants a takedown.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Darrow lands a right hand. #T2#
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Darrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
West pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darrow is out of range and West settles back down.
Darrow attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Darrow fails in his attempt to clinch.
West throws a body kick that misses.
Darrow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
West checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Darrow tries to work over West's front leg with a kick but West checks it.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darrow defends well and West ends up having to push Darrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.
Darrow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between West's hands.
Darrow misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.#T3#
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Darrow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Darrow misses with a leg kick
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Darrow with a hook.
West wants to clinch up but Darrow keeps it at a distance.
West explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
West has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Darrow.
Darrow throws a front kick aimed at West's knee but West avoids it well.
West seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Darrow throws a shot to the body. #TD#
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Darrow desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Darrow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
West is keen to just control but Darrow is a slippery customer.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramsay Darrow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darrow takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Darrow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darrow misses the jab.
Darrow scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darrow lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and West has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from West and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramsay Darrow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darrow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darrow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Darrow has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Darrow breaks the clinch.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow. #T1#
Darrow cracks West with a good jab.
Darrow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darrow throws a leg kick but West moved away.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Darrow.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Darrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. West doesn't seem phased though.
West tries to clinch but Darrow moves out of range.
Darrow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
Darrow misses with a two punch combination.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheers as Darrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. West doesn't seem phased though.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Darrow. No joy for West on that attempt.
Darrow throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darrow misses with a left hand
and West counters with a one-two to the body.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Darrow scores with a nice head shot.
Darrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. West looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darrow feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to West's calf.#CL2#
Darrow gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Darrow manages to break the clinch.
Darrow misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick misses from West.
Darrow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Darrow looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darrow.
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Darrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Darrow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darrow tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.
Darrow throws a leg kick but West checks it.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramsay Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow misses with a straight left.
Darrow with a jab.
Nice jab there from Darrow.
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West slips under a jab.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
West ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
West half committed to a counter leg kick.
Darrow tries to clinch
and West finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Darrow throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
West is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Darrow clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Darrow as West shoots in.
Darrow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.#CL2#
Darrow rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darrow lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
West prevents a body shot from Darrow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramsay Darrow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darrow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Darrow lands with a cross.
Darrow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West ducks under a wild hook from Darrow.
Darrow tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darrow misses with a hook.
Darrow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Darrow scores with a jab.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darrow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Darrow instigates a clinch.
Darrow managing to block the knees to the body from West.
A short right from Darrow. #T1#
Darrow pushes West back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West tries to pull guard but Darrow forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
West ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. West no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Darrow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Darrow pushing down on West's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Darrow controlling the pace.
West wants to get back to full guard.
West is looking to control Darrow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can West avoid being mounted?
Darrow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
West trying to control here.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darrow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramsay Darrow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Darrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
Darrow connects with a body shot.
Darrow misses with a low kick.
Darrow just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWest.
Darrow lands with a right hand.
Darrow cracks West with a good jab.#T4#
That kick from Darrow tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Darrow looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Nice sprawl there from Darrow as West shoots in.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darrow counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Darrow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Darrow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow connects with a crisp jab.
West looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Darrow darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
Ramsay Darrow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramsay Darrow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darrow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramsay Darrow!

 

Event: MMANIAK 47     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
West misses with a body shot.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from West.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Alvarez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
West tries to sprawl but Alvarez drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Alvarez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
West is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. West doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez. #T1#
Alvarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez with the ground and pound but West uses the opportunity to regain guard.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez stands and throws West's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alvarez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused West some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West dodges the ground and pound from Alvarez.
West is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alvarez off and has taken his back!#SUB#
West is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Alvarez is defending well though. West let's go of the attempt for now.#T2#
Alvarez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
West is trying to stick to Alvarez's back but Alvarez is turning into West. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in West's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alvarez.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvarez is working West over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez landing some decent shots from guard.
Alvarez throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alvarez's guard. Nice move by West!#REVR##SUB2#
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
West trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
West wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
West is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to keep West in close.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avila Alvarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
West darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Alvarez shoots in and gets a takedown into West's guard.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Avila Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
West is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
West is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Alvarez chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely. #SUB#
West is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at FIERCE {{$500/wk}}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alvarez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez with a flurry of punches that miss.
West is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Alvarez has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alvarez's guard.#REVR#
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alvarez working for a triangle but West defends it easily. #T2##SUB2#
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead West passes into half guard.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3##SUB#
West in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Alvarez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayde West!
In his post fight interview, Wayde West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Avila Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

 

Event: MMANIAK 46     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
West with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West tries to move into range but Lang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Lang lands with a cross.
Lang throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West shoots in for a takedown but Lang shows good takedown defense.
Lang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lang misses with a body shot.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West staying out of range there.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Lang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
David Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Lang throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a looping left.
West moves away from the strike by Lang.
West needs to keep his hands up - Lang had a free shot at his head there.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##KD#
Lang lands a left and a right that send West crashing to the mat, dazed. Lang thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
West is rocked!#TD2#
West changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Lang throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lang steps in with a hook that catches West right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lang follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! West looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lang!
David Lang retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking David Lang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMANIAK 44'     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1#
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lotus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lotus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
West closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lotus quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Lotus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. West is working away from the top position though.
West tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lotus controls his leg.
Lotus wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
West is thwarting Lotus's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lotus wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. West connects with a nice short shot to Lotus's temple.
West stalling. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lotus is trying to stand.
West takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lotus is trying to stand back up but West is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Lotus gets caught napping as West dives in and scores a takedown. Lotus manages to retain guard.
West wanted to stand there but Lotus had control of the position.
Lotus is looking to sweep but instead, West has passed into half guard.
Lotus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lotus wants to control but West is keeping busy. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with West in particular looking to stall.
West winds up and cracks Lotus with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lotus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
West maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lotus could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but West has cracked it and Lotus is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wayde West!
Wayde West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: MMANIAK 43     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
Maul looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Maul shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. West eats them both and turns towards Maul to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
Maul looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maul manages to circle out of the way.
Maul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maul scores with a jab.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
Maul looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
West throws a nice head kick!
West lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Maul on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Maul stuffs the takedown attempt from West. West gets slowly back to his feet.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Maul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
Maul lands a jab to the head.
Maul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maul looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Maul misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maul throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Maul does no damage.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maul slips a jab from West.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Maul, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
West shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Maul napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Maul struggling a bit here.
Maul is not content to let West control the position.
You can see the frustration on Maul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Maul is looking to regain half guard here but West keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Maul wants to get back to his feet but West drags him back down.#SUB#
West tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maul is trying to improve his position.
Maul regains half guard.
Maul is staying active underneath West, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maul trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maul manages to get to full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Maul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West trying to control but Maul is working from the bottom.
Maul wants to get back to his feet but West is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Maul.
West slips a jab and a cross from Maul.
West looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
West drives through and clinches with Maul against the cage.
Maul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Maul is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul dominated that round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
West tries to clinch up but Maul circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Maul misses.
Paul Maul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by West misses
and Maul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West defending well as Maul loads up on a big left hand.
Maul throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
West staying out of range there.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Maul throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Maul throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
West takes the fight into the clinch.
Maul wants to break free but West has control.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T1#
Maul stalling the fight. #BC2#
Maul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul throws a shot to the body.
Maul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maul. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maul misses with a looping left.
West tries to clinch there but Maul circles away.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Maul misses with a straight left.
Paul Maul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maul swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maul stuffs the takedown.
West throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maul jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West misses with a takedown
and Maul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maul jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Nice uppercut there from Maul.
Maul just misses with a punch to the body.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maul bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maul.
Maul works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West slips a straight right by Maul.
West slips under a jab.
Maul with a jab.
Maul 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.
Maul tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Maul loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
West moves into range and clinches up with Maul.
West being controlled against the cage.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maul keeps the fight on the outside.
Donk. Maul catches West right on the button with a cross.
Maul cracks West with an open hand slap.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maul.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maul defends well and West ends up having to push Maul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Maul misses with a wild body shot.
West throws a right hand that Maul ducks under and follows up with a left that Maul also avoids with ease.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maul manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maul connects with a jab.#T4#
West staying out of range there.
Maul lands a slapping body shot.
Maul throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maul throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Maul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maul catches West with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maul misses with a straight right.
Maul throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
Maul throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West walks into a straight right hand from Maul.
Maul swinging wildly here.
Paul Maul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West avoids the body shot from Maul.
Maul misses with a hook
and West counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maul ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Maul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Maul blocks a head kick by West.
West is looking to clinch.
Maul connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West shoots in for a takedown but Maul shows good takedown defense.
Maul's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
West staying out of range there.
Maul throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
West dodges the punch combination from Maul.
Maul listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maul defends it nicely.
Maul scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Donk. Maul catches West right on the button with a cross.
West looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maul looks to land a combination but West avoids it well. #CL#
Maul tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
Maul taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
West is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Maul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maul connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Maul.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Maul sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
West fails with the takedown.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maul misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Maul digs a good hook to West's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West slips under a jab.
West slips under a jab from Maul.
A slow jab from Maul misses its intended target.
Maul throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West tries for a takedown but Maul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
West walks into a jab.
West avoids the body shot from Maul.
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maul misses with a straight right.
West throwing a counter right hand but Maul manages to avoid it.#T3#
Maul swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
West throws a series of punches but Maul moves out of range.
West tries to clinch up.#TD#
West closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maul quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Maul manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for West with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Maul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Paul Maul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot lands for Maul.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maul.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maul, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maul jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
Maul is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
West is looking for a counter combo.
West moves to clinch but Maul breaks away
and Maul cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
West tries to move into range but Maul moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
West staying out of range there.
Maul fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
West shoots for a takedown but Maul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maul is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Maul misses the target.
West shoots in for a takedown but Maul shows good takedown defense.
Maul misses with a head kick.
Maul lands a jab to the nose.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maul looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maul.
Maul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West shoots in for a takedown but Maul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donk. Maul catches West right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Maul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maul winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Maul!

Paul Maul managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dauntless, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: MMANIAK 41 Saitev/Scarface     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
West lands a two punch combo.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from West.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1##CL2#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action. #BC2#
West manages to break the clinch.
West defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
West wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
A head kick misses from West.
As West looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Avila Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alvarez with a poor takedown #CL2#
and West moves into the clinch.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West avoiding damage as Alvarez throws knees to the body.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Alvarez misses with a body punch. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. West defends it nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
West is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez misses with some punches. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and West counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
West lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
West closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action. #BC2#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
West instigates a clinch.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage. #BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
West is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
West moves into the clinch.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West avoiding damage as Alvarez throws knees to the body.
Avila Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avila Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
West has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land. #T1##BC2#
West manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from West.
As West tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
West instigates a clinch.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
West blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from West.
Alvarez tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
West goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Alvarez tries a body shot but West blocks it.
West blocks the elbow strike.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Alvarez pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
West blocking some punches.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
Alvarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T3#
West tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
West gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
West goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
Alvarez throws a counter high kick but West was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4#
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez misses with a knee to the head.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from West.
Alvarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West blocking some punches.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and West counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #TD2#
West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Alvarez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
West fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avila Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
West thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvarez if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Alvarez down. #CL2#
West moves into the clinch.#TD2#
West decides to pull guard.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.#T1#
West wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez is in close to West's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
West is looking to stand up but Alvarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Alvarez 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.#SUB#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
West decides to return to a standing position.
West throws a head kick that Alvarez semi-blocks.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by West!
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by West. West maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayde West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think West 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde West!

Wayde West spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Avila Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

 

Event: MMANIAK 39     
Date:   Jul 01, 2017
#R1##CL2#
West forces Fogomayu back against the cage and clinches.
West is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fogomayu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fogomayu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fogomayu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fogomayu misses with the head strike.
Fogomayu lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fogomayu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West slips a straight right by Fogomayu.
Despite the aggression on West's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
West is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West being controlled against the cage.
West blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fogomayu misses with a punch on the inside.
Fogomayu tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body.
West wants to stall. #BC#
Fogomayu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fogomayu misses with some punches.
Fogomayu lands a nice uppercut.
Fogomayu takes a shot to the head.
Fogomayu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Fogomayu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fogomayu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
West gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West moves out of range as Fogomayu strikes.
Fogomayu throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a big head kick but Fogomayu shrugs it off.
Fogomayu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
West fails to land the takedown.
Fogomayu tried to counter with a leg kick but West avoided it.
Kwiwan Fogomayu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Fogomayu misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Fogomayu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
West shoots in for a takedown but Fogomayu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fogomayu misses with a looping right.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fogomayu.
Fogomayu thows a left - swing and a miss!
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West tries to clinch there but Fogomayu circles away.
Fogomayu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Fogomayu.
Fogomayu lands a slapping body shot.
West shoots in and drives through. Fogomayu sprawls well.
Fogomayu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fogomayu, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fogomayu but Fogomayu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fogomayu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.#CL2#
West pushes Fogomayu up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
West looking to land some kicks to the body here.
West tries for a takedown but Fogomayu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fogomayu attempts a counter takedown but West avoids it well and moves away.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Fogomayu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West throws a combination that misses
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Fogomayu drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
Fogomayu slows down the pace here.
Fogomayu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fogomayu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch.
Fogomayu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.#TD2#
West throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fogomayu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. West is in Fogomayu's guard.
Fogomayu seems keen to control West's posture.#T1#
Fogomayu continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Fogomayu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fogomayu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fogomayu seems keen to control West's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fogomayu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fogomayu pushes West back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fogomayu working aggressively here.
Fogomayu misses with the head strike.
West avoids a wild elbow strike from Fogomayu.#T3#
Fogomayu working aggressively here.
West tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
West has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fogomayu uses from the top position.
Fogomayu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
West is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fogomayu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
West looking for a guillotine here but Fogomayu defends easily.
Fogomayu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Fogomayu wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.#T4#
Fogomayu distracts West with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fogomayu works over West with some ground and pound from guard.
Fogomayu with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
West throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fogomayu works over West with some ground and pound from guard.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fogomayu throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fogomayu controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Fogomayu misses with a body shot. #TD2#
West closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fogomayu is looking to get back to is feet but West passes into side control.
West sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fogomayu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Fogomayu is right now.
West looks up at the clock and then as Fogomayu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, West smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fogomayu is trying to control West's posture but West avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West wants to stand but Fogomayu has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fogomayu manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Fogomayu controlling the position well.
West throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fogomayu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
West content to control rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fogomayu wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
West passes into side control, despite Fogomayu's attempt to control the position.
West working away.
Fogomayu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fogomayu trying to control but West flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T3#
West controlling well, preventing Fogomayu from escaping the position.
Fogomayu wants to control his opponent's hands but West gets his hands free.
Fogomayu wants to escape the position.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayde West has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fogomayu is working hard here to advance position.
West missing with punches from the back.
West keeps control of the position as Fogomayu tries to break free.
West is controlling the position but Fogomayu somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard. #T4#
Fogomayu trying to control but West postures up.
West looks to land a strike but Fogomayu avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
West trying to move into half guard but instead Fogomayu has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West wants to sweep but no luck.
Fogomayu advances to half guard.
West flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayde West.
I think Fogomayu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwiwan Fogomayu!

A very excited looking Kwiwan Fogomayu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: MMANIAK 36 - Fogomayu/Borys     
Date:   Jun 10, 2017
#R1#
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz swinging wildly here. #CL#
West has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
West landing knees to the body.
West scores with a knee to the head.
West stalling.
Diaz tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
West pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead West has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Diaz manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD#
West pulls Diaz into guard. #ES#
West has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Diaz off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and West holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Diaz wants to break free but West has control.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but West has double underhooks. #TD#
West pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Diaz is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but West has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Diaz is looking to defend but West has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Diaz! West pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Diaz taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wayde West!
In his post fight interview, Wayde West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: MMANIAK 34 - Arcuri/West     
Date:   May 27, 2017
#R1##CL#
Arcuri has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arcuri.
Arcuri misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Arcuri's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arcuri throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Arcuri sets himself, and West steps forward looking for the clinch! Arcuri avoids it this time.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Arcuri circles away.
Arcuri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Arcuri closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
West manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcuri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Arcuri stopping the sweep attempt from West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
West is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcuri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
West is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arcuri is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
West is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arcuri has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
West wants to stand up but Arcuri is controlling him.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arcuri wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
West being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Arcuri throws a front kick aimed at West's knee but West avoids it well.
Arcuri misses the shot to the body.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Arcuri, looking for a takedown. West pushes Arcuri against the cage but Arcuri circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arcuri is looking to counter punch.
Arcuri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Arcuri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West scores with a head kick. Arcuri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
West with a poor takedown
and Arcuri counters with a good low kick that West was not able to check.
Phil Arcuri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
Arcuri checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arcuri lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West dives in and grabs Arcuri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arcuri pushes down on West's head and hops out.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
West is rocked!
West leaves his chin hanging out and Arcuri seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! West crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Arcuri!
Phil Arcuri retains his welterweight title!
Phil Arcuri decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: MMANIAK 33 Sullivan/Armstrong     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Strikes tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Strikes moves out of range easily.
Crunch! West slams his shin into Strikes's torso.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Strikes fails to land the takedown.
West plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
West moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Strikes, looking for a takedown. West pushes Strikes against the cage but Strikes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strikes somewhat.
Strikes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West tries for a takedown but Strikes circles away easily
and Strikes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Strikes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strikes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Strikes blocks a head kick by West.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West scores with a head kick. Strikes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Strikes's cut even more.
West throws a series of punches but Strikes avoids them all with ease.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strikes is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Strikes circles away and we're back to standing.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Strikes misses with a leg kick.
West throws a big counter combination but Strikes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2##CL2#
Strikes clinches with his opponent. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strikes blocks a head kick by West.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West lands a high kick!
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West throws a head kick but Strikes moves out of range.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strikes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Strikes unleashes a big counter combination but West bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
West dives in and grabs Strikes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strikes pushes down on West's head and hops out.
West is breathing heavily.
West misses with the combination.
Strikes dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Strikes tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strikes somewhat.#T3#
Strikes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
West tries to bum rush Strikes with a series of wild strikes but Strikes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strikes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Strikes moves out of range easily. #TD#
West shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Strikes is trying to defend but West finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Strikes pushes West off and gets back to his feet.
West moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strikes tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West throws a series of punches but Strikes avoids them all with ease.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Strikes takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Strikes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A good leg kick by Strikes.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strikes.
West lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by West.#CUT#
The cut above Carlos Strikes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Strikes.
West misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for Strikes on that attempt.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from West.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
West has closed the distance and engaged Strikes in a clinch.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Strikes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Strikes swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strikes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from West. #CL#
Strikes gets tackled into the cage by West. West maintains the clinch.
West tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Strikes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Strikes avoids the elbow strike from West, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Strikes blocks with his arms.
The referee calls for West to work. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West throws the kick towards the body but Strikes avoids it.
Strikes moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strikes wants to counter with a clinch but West pushes him away.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strikes.
As Strikes looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Strikes just gets out of the way.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strikes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Strikes shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Strikes connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Strikes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strikes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strikes can do to turn this around?
West darts in looking for a takedown but Strikes gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
West throws a head kick but Strikes moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strikes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strikes has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
West instigates a clinch.
West with a knee to the head. #CUT#
Carlos Strikes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Strikes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wayde West!
In his post fight interview, Wayde West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: MMANIAK 30 - West vs Sullivan     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1#
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Sullivan slips a jab and a cross from West.
Sullivan wants to clinch
and West counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
West controlling the action here for a moment.
Sullivan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
West takes the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Sullivan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West is looking to land body kicks.
Sullivan is looking for the big counter here.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.#T1##CL2#
Sullivan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sullivan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West blocks a head kick by Sullivan.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Sullivan moves into the clinch.#BC#
West breaks the clinch.
Sullivan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sullivan is defended easily by West.
Sullivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Sullivan looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Sullivan tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West throws a head kick that Sullivan semi-blocks. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West stuffs the takedown.
West throws a head kick that Sullivan semi-blocks.
West misses with a head kick.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSullivan.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sullivan circles away quickly and effectively.
Sullivan tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West throws a head kick that misses.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Sullivan tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sullivan lands an elbow inside that West shrugs off.
Sullivan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.#CL2#
Sullivan rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
Sullivan connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
West pushes Sullivan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
West throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sullivan jumps guard but West stands there with Sullivan around his waist. Sullivan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Sullivan.
Sullivan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.
West takes a shot to the head.
West avoiding damage as Sullivan throws knees to the body.
West throws an elbow that misses.
West misses with a knee strike. #BC#
West breaks the clinch.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for West.
West throws a series of strikes that have Sullivan backpedaling.
Sullivan moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
As Sullivan looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Sullivan just gets out of the way.
Sullivan lands with a right that hurts West. West looks to clinch but Sullivan throws a short knee that drops West. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Robert Sullivan!
Robert Sullivan is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Robert Sullivan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: MMANIAK 23     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Huber dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Huber's head and hops out.
Huber dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Huber fails with the takedown.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Huber.
Huber shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense. #KD#
West drops Huber with a beautiful combination! Huber stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - West is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Huber is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mario Huber has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from West! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wayde West!
Wayde West is the new heavyweight champion!
Wayde West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 28, 2017
#R1#
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
Despite the aggression on West's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
West pushes Mitchell up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
West pulls guard effortlessly.
West is looking to stand up but Mitchell isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up. #SUB2#
West is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mitchell defends well.#SUB2#
West looking for a triangle here. Mitchell is fighting it but it looks tight! West pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mitchell is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wayde West!
Wayde West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: MMANIAK 21 West vs Williamson     
Date:   Feb 25, 2017
#R1##CL#
West instigates a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from West. #TD#
West has picked Williamson up - he's going for a ride! West dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from West's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Williamson looks winded!#SUB#
Williamson is defending against the submission attempts here by West.
West seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williamson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
West trying to mount his opponent but Williamson defends it.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West thows a huge punch but Williamson dodges it nicely.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU#
West decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
West lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Carl Williamson has been cut.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
West breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Williamson slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
West decides to pull guard.
West wants to stand up but Williamson is controlling him.
West throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williamson wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williamson won't allow West to get back to his feet.
West throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. West manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
West manages to break the clinch. #CL#
West gets a clinch. #T2#
West is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
West clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but West is defending well.#TD#
West has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Williamson is trying to keep an underhook but West manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Williamson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. West connects with a nice short shot to Williamson's temple. #SU#
West escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as West takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
West jumps guard.
West is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williamson is controlling him. #SUB#
West has his foot on Williamson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williamson works his way back into a safe position though.
Williamson stops West from standing up.
Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss.
West lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3##SU#
West stands and steps away. Williamson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Carl Williamson's cut even more.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Williamson.
West connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
The cut above Carl Williamson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
West darts in and clinches Williamson up against the cage.
A short uppercut from West. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
West clinches up with Williamson and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
West pulls guard.
West trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
West wants to stand and escape but Williamson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
West trying to strike off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West is looking to stand up but Williamson isn't so interested in that idea.
West trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williamson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Williamson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
West decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
West darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
West stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Williamson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl Williamson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williamson as he jumps to the side. #TD#
West is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williamson's half guard.#SU#
West stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
West has closed the distance and engaged Williamson in a clinch.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West working the clinch nicely. Williamson is working for position but West cracks him with a big knee to the head! Williamson crumples up against the cage and West lands two more shots before the ref can save Williamson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Wayde West!
Wayde West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: MMANIAK 17 - Griffiths-Maul     
Date:   Jan 28, 2017
#R1#
Ross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Ross.#CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
West lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Irvin Ross has been cut.
West has Ross pushed against the cage.
Ross working hard to break the clinch.
Ross can't break the clinch.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him.
Ross tries to break free but West pushes him back against the cage.
West goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ross prevents it.
Ross tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the cage.
West displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ross up against the cage.
Ross told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
West shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
West stands up from guard. Let's bang!
West dodges the punch combination from Ross.
Ross misses with a looping left.#T1##CL#
West rushes Ross and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Ross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ross scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
West tries for a takedown but Ross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
West ducks under a wild hook from Ross.
West lands a front kick.
Ross misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
West swinging wildly here.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ross pinned against the cage. Ross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
West seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ross throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
West pushes Ross up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ross thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ross throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
Ross throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ross.
West fails with the takedown
and Ross counters with a one-two to the body.
West moves out of range as Ross throws a body kick. #TD#
West fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ross to the ground. West is now in Ross's guard.#SU#
West stands and steps away. Ross gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
West cracks the inside of Ross's front leg.
Ross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.#CL#
West darts in and clinches Ross up against the cage.
Ross can't break the clinch.
West keeps control of Ross as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
West pulls guard effortlessly.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
Ross loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
West tries to strike from the bottom.
Ross is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ross throwing strikes but missing.
Ross postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
Ross throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ross, pushing him back against the cage.
West slowing the pace effectively.
Ross wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but West has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
West pulls guard successfully.
West is looking to stand up but Ross isn't so interested in that idea.
Ross throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Ross postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it. #SUB#
Ross throws a sloppy strike and West has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ross is forced to tap! Great BJJ from West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wayde West!
In his post fight interview, Wayde West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: MMANIAK 14     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1##CL2#
West has Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
West is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Collins to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Collins manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped West's head back. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Collins jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
West shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fred Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. West pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins, which made it look bad.
West looks winded!
West misses with a head kick. #CL2#
West moves into the clinch.
Collins wants to break the clinch but can't.
West prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
West wants to take the fight to the mat but Collins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Collins is leaning against West and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
West blocks an uppercut.
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West tries to pull guard but Collins won't allow it. #T1#
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
West digs a right hand underneath Collins's ribcage. Collins let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Collins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Collins.#CL2#
West darts in and clinches Collins up against the cage.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Collins is trying to push West away but West has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Collins tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the cage.
West keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins working aggressively here.
West gets through Collins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Collins misses with a double jab.
West will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Collins throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Collins pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
West clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
West gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Collins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Collins is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Collins circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
West is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Collins!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
West clinches.
Collins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down West.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but West has him pressed against the cage.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
West fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins tries to break free but West pushes him back against the cage.
West is working for takedown but Collins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands. #TD2#
West ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. West no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.#ES2#
West has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Collins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Collins looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Collins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Collins stuffs the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Collins pinned against the cage. Collins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.#CL2#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins is looking to break free of the clinch but West has double underhooks.
Collins has had enough of the clinch but West keeps him there for the moment.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
West keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
West throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Collins's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
West delivers a nice body kick.#TD2#
West drives through with a takedown into Collins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Collins pushes West off and gets back to his feet.
Collins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Collins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Collins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
West gets a double leg takedown into Collins's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
West decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Collins, up you get!
Collins avoids a punch combination nicely.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins misses with a body shot.
West moves out of range as Collins strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West dodges the punch combination from Collins. #T1##TD2#
West closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
West stands up and we're back to a striking position.
West staying out of range there.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
West has closed the distance and engaged Collins in a clinch. #TD2#
West ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. West no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wayde West has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collins is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.
Collins throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
West drops back looking for a leg! Collins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Collins manages to kick West off! West jumps back into Collins's guard.
West sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SU2#
Collins is working an open guard so West takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Collins swivels and escapes.
Fred Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
Fred Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West throws a combination. Collins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Fred Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West staying out of range there.
Fred Collins is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
West moves into the clinch.
Collins lands a left hand.
Collins wants to get back to striking at distance but West won't allow it. #T3#
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
Collins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Collins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Collins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Collins's efforts to push away.
West tries to pull guard but Collins holds him up against the cage and eventually West drops back down to his feet.
Collins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Collins lands with a nice combination. West backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
That has opened up Wayde West's cut even more.#T4#
Collins tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Collins is looking to counter punch.
Collins lands a jab to West's midsection.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
West blocks a jab.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Collins gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
Collins missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
A combination from Collins does no damage. #CL2#
West clinches with his opponent.
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!#BC#
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Collins sprawls well. Collins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. West gets slowly back to his feet.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred Collins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
West slips under a jab.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side.
Collins throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Collins misses with a double jab
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Collins.
Collins looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.#KD#
Collins drops West with a right and a left! Collins comes rushing in but West regains his composure and manages to keep Collins in guard. #ROC#
West is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
West is still in real trouble! Can Collins finish him?
Collins gets to his feet and stands over West, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! West felt that one! Collins unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save West from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Collins!
Fred Collins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 05, 2016
#R1#
West scores with a spinning back kick!#KD#
West lands a left and a right that send Wesson crashing to the mat, dazed. West thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Wesson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
A punch combination from West misses.
Wesson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wesson seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.#CL#
West forces Wesson back against the cage and clinches.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Wesson. #TD#
West works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wesson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB2#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
West wants to get up but he can't break Wesson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Wesson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West preventing the sweep.
West tries to stand but Wesson is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wesson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wesson looking to control. #SUB2#
Wesson has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wesson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wesson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West wants to stand but Wesson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
West has managed to clinch.
Wesson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away. #CL#
West has closed the distance and engaged Wesson in a clinch. #TD#
West lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wesson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wesson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
West tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wesson controls his leg.
Wesson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing that West has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Wesson working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wesson looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wesson controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##KD#
West drops Wesson with a beautiful combination! Wesson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - West is looking for the KO!#CL#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
West misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
West scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West moves nicely into side control.
West tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
West wants to stand but Wesson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Wesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wesson looking to control. #SUB2#
Wesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
West with a nice head shot there.#SU#
West gets to his feet. Wesson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
West throws a lazy head kick
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?#CL#
West has Wesson up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
West throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
West manages to break the clinch. #CL#
West moves into the clinch.
Wesson avoids the elbow strike from West, against the cage.
Wesson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. West seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wesson can turn it around.#TD#
West has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wesson is trying to keep an underhook but West manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
West wants to stand up but Wesson is controlling the position.
West is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Wesson manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2#
Wesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wesson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
West wanted to stand there but Wesson had control of the position. #SUB2#
West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
West tries to stand but Wesson is controlling from the bottom.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wesson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
West wanted to stand there but Wesson had control of the position. #SUB2#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wesson is looking for a triangle but West pushes his legs off easily.
Wesson is breathing heavily.
West wants to stand but Wesson is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Wesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
West decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wesson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
#R3#
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West tries to clinch there but Wesson circles away.
Wesson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wesson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
West has Wesson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. West pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wesson tumbling to the mat - West dives into Wesson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
West wants to stand but Wesson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wesson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
West gets to his feet - Wesson follows without any prompting.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Wesson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
West throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
West instigates a clinch.
West stalls. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch. #CL#
West closes the distance and pushes Wesson back into the cage.
Wesson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but West has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
West throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wesson lands with a shot to the body.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
West moves in looking to clinch but Wesson pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Wesson as West shoots in.
Wayde West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped West's head back.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Nice defenses there by West.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West looks to clinch
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws an overhand right that drops West like a sack of potatoes! Wesson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Wesson!
After the big win, Dean Wesson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Death Squad 357:Quaid v Jack     
Date:   Nov 19, 2016
#R1##CL2#
West has managed to clinch.
West throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lopez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lopez up against the cage.
West blocking some punches.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez lands with a short shot to the head.
Lopez misses with some punches.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lopez blocks it with crossed arms.
Lopez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Lopez misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
A short uppercut from West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopez is defending well.#BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Lopez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Lopez is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but West is defending the position. #T1##SUB#
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. West doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez.
West is looking for a sweep. Lopez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
West is trying to stand up here but Lopez is controlling him well. #SUB#
Lopez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lopez uses his free foot to push down on West's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for West. #T2#
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.
Lopez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as West is looking to escape.
West is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lopez moves to take his opponent's back.
West is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lopez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
West is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3##SUB#
West defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lopez's arms. #SUB#
West defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Lopez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. West is defending well though. Lopez let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lopez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
West is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4##SUB#
Lopez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
West defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Lopez biding his time, looking for the opening. #SUB#
Lopez working for a choke but West is defending well. #SUB#
Lopez looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Lopez forces West back against the cage and clinches.
Lopez lands a right hand.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from West.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Pepe Lopez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lopez dodges an elbow strike from West.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West. #T1#
West misses with the head strike.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lopez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if West can turn it around.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West missing with knees to the body.
Lopez misses with some punches.
West has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
West blocks an uppercut.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West lands a right hand.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez tries a body shot but West blocks it. #T2#
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez misses with a body punch.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lopez fails to land.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopez.
West wants a takedown. #TD2#
West has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lopez uses from the top position.
West is looking to stand up but Lopez isn't so interested in that idea.
Lopez stands and throws West's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lopez working away.
Lopez works to advance to full mount. West defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lopez trying to control but West is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Lopez has hold of West's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and West manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
West is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lopez working for a submission but West is keeping him at bay.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Lopez has hold of West's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and West manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
West tries to lock up and control but Lopez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Lopez blocks West's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
West wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Lopez is working for a guillotine from mount but West frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Lopez has control of West's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and West regains control of the situation pretty easily.
West is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lopez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… West turns into him and now he's in Lopez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepe Lopez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lopez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lopez scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from West.
Lopez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
West misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopez.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West wants a takedown. #T1#
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Lopez throws a punch but it's blocked by West. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lopez dives in and scores a takedown into West's guard.
Lopez trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West wants to stand but Lopez is controlling the position.
Lopez content to stall in guard here.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?#T2#
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lopez stops West from standing up. #SUB2#
West working for a triangle but Lopez defends it easily.
Lopez won't allow West to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopez scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
West tries a head kick but it misses.
West just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLopez.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Lopez lands a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Lopez. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Lopez closes the distance and clinches.
Lopez throws a head punch that misses.
Lopez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
Pepe Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short uppercut from West.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West looking for a takedown.
Pepe Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.#T4#
A short left from Lopez. #ROC#
West is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopez finish him?
Jab from Lopez.
Lopez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2#
West moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
West throws a head kick but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lopez throws a head kick but West moves out of range. #CL#
Lopez moves into the clinch.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lopez has him pressed against the cage.
Lopez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
West with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West working aggressively here.
West tries to stall but Lopez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West taking a breather.
Lopez swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lopez 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Lopez!

Pepe Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: Death Squad 347:Papu v Snuka     
Date:   Oct 08, 2016
#R1#
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Bowman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West scores with a spinning back kick!
West throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Casey Bowman has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bowman.
Bowman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
West slips under a jab from Bowman.#CL2#
West forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
West tries to work over Bowman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
West lands a nice uppercut.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bowman's efforts to push away.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Bowman. #BC#
Bowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bowman swings for the body but West moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowman lands with a good body shot.
Bowman takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Wayde West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##CL2#
West forces Bowman back against the cage and clinches.
West has Bowman pushed against the cage.
Bowman is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bowman can't break the clinch.
Bowman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bowman digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Bowman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
West has Bowman up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that West has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bowman lands a body punch.
Bowman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bowman's elbow.
Bowman is trying to break the clinch but West is controlling him.
Bowman tries to break the clinch but West is controlling the position. #BC#
Bowman manages to break the clinch.
Bowman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Bowman is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Bowman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Bowman seems to be working for a kimura but West defends the submission attempt.
Bowman prevents West from standing back up. #SUB#
Bowman is looking for a kimura here.
Bowman working over West with some ground and pound. West looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bowman is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bowman scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Bowman working the head and body with strikes.
Bowman is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bowman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
West tries to kick Bowman off but Bowman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowman is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
West wants to get back to his feet.
Bowman wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Bowman is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
West is trying to stand up here but Bowman is controlling him well.
Bowman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
West is trying to stand up here but Bowman is controlling him well. #SUB#
Bowman wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
West is trying to stand. #SUB#
Bowman is working for a kimura here but West manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bowman's guard.
West wants to stand but Bowman is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wayde West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Casey Bowman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bowman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Bowman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
West is looking to clinch. #TD#
Bowman gets a double leg takedown into West's guard.#SUB#
Bowman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! West is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! West has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Bowman 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.#SUB#
Bowman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West wants to get up but he can't break Bowman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
West is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Bowman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bowman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
West trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bowman's guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
West misses with a kick to the body.
Bowman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bowman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
West scores with a nice body kick.
Bowman misses with a wild body shot.
Bowman lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from West.
Bowman misses with a head kick. #T3#
Bowman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Bowman.
West goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bowman tries to clinch up.
West scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Bowman gets a clinch.
Bowman can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bowman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
West throws a head kick but Bowman moves out of range.
Bowman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bowman swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Bowman blocks a head kick by West.
Bowman is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from West. #T4#
West swings away with a leg kick that misses.
West throws a head kick that Bowman semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West wants to clinch up but Bowman keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
West closes the distance and pushes Bowman back into the cage.
West wants to stall.
West tries a body shot but Bowman blocks it. #BC#
Bowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wayde West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bowman is looking to clinch.
West is looking to clinch. #CL2#
West instigates a clinch. #TD#
Bowman is trying to trip West. He has hold of a leg but West is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bowman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
West is looking to stand up but Bowman isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wayde West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Bowman tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Bowman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bowman is looking to wear down West with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bowman wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Bowman down.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bowman throws out the jab.
West throws a front kick aimed at Bowman's knee but Bowman avoids it well. #CL2#
West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bowman is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Bowman.
Casey Bowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bowman misses with a combination
and West counters with a body kick that stops Bowman in his tracks momentarily.
Bowman avoids the head kick by West. #T1#
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bowman blocks the body kick.
Bowman throws a big shot that misses.
Bowman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a nice body kick.
Bowman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowman misses with a low kick as West jumps back.
West stuffs the takedown.
Bowman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bowman throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily. #CL2#
West drives through and clinches with Bowman against the cage.
West prevents Bowman from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Bowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West moves out of range as Bowman strikes.
West tries to clinch but Bowman is having none of it.
Casey Bowman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bowman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Bowman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Casey Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Bowman down.
The fight stays on the outside here - West looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
West moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bowman misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowman missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Bowman fails with the takedown.
West ducks under a wild hook from Bowman.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Bowman.
West bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wayde West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Bowman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
West wants to get back to his feet but Bowman passes into half guard. #REVB#
Bowman wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
Bowman prevents West from standing back up.
Bowman trying to control the pace. #T4#
Bowman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bowman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bowman stops West from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Bowman is looking for a kimura here.
West tries to kick Bowman off but Bowman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayde West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde West!

Wayde West spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Casey Bowman had this to say: 'I want to thank my team, my sponsor and of course my opponent for this fight. Today he was the better fighter...'.

 

Event: Death Squad 339:Krop v Quaid     
Date:   Sep 10, 2016
#R1#
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West blocks a jab.
And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Gordon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
West takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gordon's head backwards.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gordon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon throws a solid leg kick but West takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gordon.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
West thuds his shin into the meat of Gordon's side.
Nice cross by West.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordon tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
West gets caught napping as Gordon dives in and scores a takedown. West manages to retain guard.
Gordon forces his way into half guard.
Gordon is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
West looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1##SUB#
Gordon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Gordon is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
Gordon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gordon is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gordon prevents West from standing back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gordon drops an elbow to the side of West's head.
Gordon wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
West tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gordon trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Gordon there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gordon is just content to waste time from the top position. West takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gordon manages to pass to side control.
West looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
West is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Gordon trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gordon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
West tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
West is defending against the submission attempts here by Gordon.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gordon. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gordon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gordon connects with a nice short shot to West's temple. #SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gordon to get the leverage.
Gordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
West is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Gordon winds up and cracks West with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
West is trying to stand back up but Gordon is controlling him
Gordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
West wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
West is staying active underneath Gordon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
Gordon tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gordon somewhat.
Gordon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Gordon.
Gordon moves away from the strike by West.
Darby Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Gordon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gordon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Gordon has West up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Wayde West's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon misses with a punch on the inside.
Gordon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Gordon pushes West back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon jumps guard but West turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
West lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from West.
West blocks an uppercut.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
West avoids the elbow strike from Gordon, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from West.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West blocks a body shot from Gordon.
Gordon lands an elbow inside.
Gordon lands a shoulder strike.
Gordon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
Gordon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon misses with a hook to the ribs.
West avoids a wild elbow strike from Gordon.
Gordon pushes off an throws an elbow but West leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Gordon throws an elbow that misses.
Gordon blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Gordon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed West clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
West fending off the submission attempt from Gordon.
Gordon 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.#T2#
West wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
West preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gordon.
West trying to get back to his feet but Gordon is in full control for now. #SUB#
West defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #T3#
West is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Gordon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. West is defending well though. Gordon let's go of the attempt for now.
Gordon wants to control the position but West frees himself and scrambles - Gordon manages to regain control in side control.
Gordon wants to control for a moment but West uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
West is looking to escape.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Gordon is looking for a kimura here.
Gordon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.
Gordon is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gordon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Gordon decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darby Gordon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gordon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gordon.
West misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
West has Gordon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon misses with some punches.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gordon avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
West blocks a body shot from Gordon.
West lands a right hand.
Gordon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West works on Gordon's body with a couple of short punches.
Gordon blocking some punches.
Gordon blocks a body shot from West.
West lands an uppercut.
West stops a takedown attempt from Gordon.
West has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gordon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if West can turn it around.
Gordon lands a body punch. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Gordon.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
Gordon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from West.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Gordon just misses with a elbow thrown towards West's brow.
West gets through Gordon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West lands a body shot in the clinch.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gordon backwards.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gordon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, West regains guard.
West wants to stand up but Gordon is controlling him. #T2#
Gordon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gordon trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gordon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gordon working some strikes from top position.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darby Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Gordon trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Gordon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Darby Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gordon lands an overhand right.
Gordon connects with a single shot there.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
Gordon throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Darby Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
West gets cracked there but stands up to it.
West throws a push kick but Gordon slaps the foot to one side.
Gordon throws a leg kick
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body. West takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gordon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon avoids the head kick by West.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gordon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
West misses with a body shot.
West moves in looking to clinch but Gordon pushes him off.
A head kick misses from West.
Gordon defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Gordon half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Gordon.
A swing and a miss from West.
Gordon moves away from the strike by West. #CL#
Gordon has West up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gordon lands a nice shot to the body.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darby Gordon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gordon, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darby Gordon!

Darby Gordon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Just 5     
Date:   Aug 20, 2016
#R1#
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
Korotkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Korotkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Korotkov does no damage.
Korotkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Korotkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice sprawl there from West as Korotkov shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Korotkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Korotkov is breathing heavily.#KD2#
West feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Korotkov sprawling to the canvas! Korotkov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can West finish him?! #ROC2#
Korotkov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Artem Korotkov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Korotkov flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Korotkov is out cold! West holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wayde West!
A very excited looking Wayde West rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: FEN 3 - The game is over!     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
West jabs Hay right on the nose. Hay blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by West there.
Hay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
West throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hay counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Hay clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Hay controls his hands.
Hay misses with a short punch on the inside.
West is looking for a takedown.
West has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hay after a bit of a struggle.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hay backwards.
Hay taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, West scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nick Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
West is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
West has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hay after a bit of a struggle.
Hay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
Hay goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
West blocking some punches.
Hay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hay lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West misses with a punch to the body.
Hay working aggressively here.
Hay lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West wants to take the fight to the mat but Hay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hay can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West misses with some punches.
Hay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hay pulls him back up using the underhooks.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
Hay misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Hay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down West.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hay misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hay.
Hay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West looks winded!
Hay misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Hay.
Hay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Hay.
Hay is working West over against the cage.
Hay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Hay.
Hay lands an uppercut.
Hay gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hay misses with the head strike.
Hay misses with a punch on the inside.
Hay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hay lands a body shot in the clinch.
West misses with a body punch.
Hay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #T3#
Hay lands an uppercut.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
West tries to score a body lock takedown but Hay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West goes for a takedown attempt but Hay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hay throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West throws a lazy head kick
and Hay counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! West falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Hay!
Nick Hay retains his middleweight title!

 

Event: Pacio Fight Night 21     
Date:   Jun 30, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Dhamma shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dhamma tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but Dhamma is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Dhamma drops back looking for a leg! West is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and West manages to kick Dhamma off! Dhamma jumps back into West's guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but Dhamma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dhamma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! West is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! West has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
West is looking to stand up but Dhamma won't let him. #T1#
Dhamma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
West tries to stand but Dhamma is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dhamma working for a triangle but West defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dhamma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.#SUB2#
Dhamma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West tries to stand but Dhamma is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dhamma wants to sweep here but West controlling him for the moment.
West tries to stand but Dhamma is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dhamma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West wants to stand but Dhamma has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Dhamma looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
Dhamma wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
West has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dhamma is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Dhamma counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Dhamma is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Dhamma drops an elbow to the side of West's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhamma is pressing down on West's thigh, looking to free his foot. West is holding on for now.
West is looking to escape.#T4##SUB2#
Dhamma seems to be working for a kimura but West defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Dhamma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
West tries to kick Dhamma off but Dhamma keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Dhamma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Dhamma is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West is trying to stand back up but Dhamma is controlling him #SUB2#
Dhamma is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dhamma to get the leverage.
Dhamma stops West from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yogi Dhamma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dhamma avoids the head kick by West.
West misses with a body kick.
West looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Dhamma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.#SUB2#
Dhamma is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! West is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! West has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dhamma is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! West rolls with it to try and escape but Dhamma cranks on the arm and West is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yogi Dhamma!
Yogi Dhamma gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: Pacio Fight Night 16     
Date:   May 20, 2016
#R1#
West throws a leg kick which misses Dormier's front leg but catches the back leg as Dormier tries to avoid it. #KD2#
West lands a big head kick that sends Dormier tumbling to the mat! West takes a step backwards and waves Dormier back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Dormier is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Caniel Dormier has been cut.
West lands a leg kick that knocks Dormier off balance momentarily.
Oh Dormier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! West throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Dormier is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wayde West!
Wayde West tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Pacio Fight Night 14     
Date:   May 08, 2016
#R1##KD#
West lands a left and a right that send Kowalski crashing to the mat, dazed. West thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kowalski is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Mateusz Kowalski has been cut.
West catches Kowalski with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kowalski forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wayde West!
Wayde West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: HFL #32     
Date:   Mar 26, 2016
#R1#
Perri misses with an uppercut.
Perri connects with a single shot there.
Perri seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perri momentarily. #CUT2#
It looks like Matt Perri has been cut.
West connects with a high kick.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.
West connects with a solid leg kick.
Perri lands a nice hook to West's body. West takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
West motions for Perri to come forward. West throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Perri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Perri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West walks into a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Perri doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Perri.
Perri connects with a leg kick. West looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Jab from West.
West misses with a straight right.
Perri slips a jab from West.#T1#
Perri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
West feints the counter takedown.
Perri throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Perri connects with an inside leg kick.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Perri tries to counter with a takedown but West is quick to defend against it.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Perri off the cage and back into range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perri lands a really nice looking cross but West seems unphased.
Perri looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
Perri lands a big head kick that sends West to the canvas! Perri follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Perri!

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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