PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Westlake (ranked 3625 p4p, 24614 weight class) and Michael McConnell (ranked 390 p4p, 515 weight class). Westlake comes to the cage accompanied by Tek It (Sped Up). Tyler Westlake had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Westlake
vs
McConnell

179 cm
27
160
4 - 8 - 0

183 cm
20
155
0 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Westlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael McConnell !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westlake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McConnell counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Westlake does no damage.
Westlake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McConnell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westlake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Westlake gets caught flat footed, as McConnell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McConnell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Westlake is working an open guard so McConnell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Westlake misses with a two punch combination.
Westlake stuffs the takedown attempt from McConnell . McConnell gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McConnell .
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
Westlake takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyler Westlake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westlake falls off balance throwing a combination
and McConnell counters with a left and a right that stings Westlake.
Westlake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnell .

A momentary lapse in concentration from Westlake enables McConnell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Westlake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Westlake pushes McConnell off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring 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!
McConnell fails with a takedown attempt.
Westlake avoids the head kick by McConnell .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westlake misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westlake.
Sloppy strikes from Westlake. Those never looked like landing.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Westlake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McConnell shoots in but Westlake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westlake misses with the combination.
A combination from Westlake does no damage.
As Westlake backs off McConnell throws a huge counter combo but Westlake manages to avoid it all.
Westlake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Westlake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been told by Westlake's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Westlake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McConnell lands a high kick!
Westlake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnell .
McConnell shoots in for a double leg but Westlake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Westlake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Westlake misses with the combination.
Westlake is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Westlake. Those never looked like landing.
Westlake misses with a wild combination.
Westlake misses with a double jab
and McConnell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McConnell clinches with his opponent.

McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Westlake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Westlake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

McConnell pushes Westlake up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McConnell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Westlake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

McConnell breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Westlake dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McConnell pushes Westlake up against the cage in a clinch.
McConnell has Westlake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Westlake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McConnell jumps guard but Westlake turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Westlake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Westlake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Westlake misses with a series of wild punches.
Westlake swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westlake misses with a double jab.

Westlake tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake wants to get back to striking at distance but McConnell won't allow it.
McConnell has Westlake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Westlake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .

McConnell breaks from the clinch.
Westlake fails to land with a series of punches.
Westlake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westlake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

McConnell clinches up with Westlake and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Westlake won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell scores with a hook to the body.
McConnell slows down the pace here.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Westlake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Westlake wants to break free but McConnell has control.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Westlake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell looks to clinch
and Westlake counters with a three punch combo that has McConnell backing up. McConnell nods at Westlake to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McConnell drives through with a takedown into Westlake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Westlake throws his legs up looking for a submission but McConnell uses it to pass to side control.
McConnell lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McConnell stands up.
A combination from Westlake does no damage.
McConnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westlake.
Westlake throws a right and a left that McConnell avoids nicely.
McConnell shoots in but no luck this time.
McConnell connects with a solid leg kick.
McConnell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westlake counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McConnell is defended easily by Westlake.
Some wild striking there from Westlake.
Tyler Westlake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westlake pinned against the cage. Westlake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Westlake is looking for a counter combo.
Westlake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Westlake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westlake throws a combination that misses

and McConnell moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Westlake dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Westlake defends it well.

McConnell has taken the fight to the clinch.
McConnell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McConnell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Westlake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Westlake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake is trying to push McConnell away but McConnell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McConnell just leaning against Westlake, taking a breather.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Westlake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell prevents Westlake from breaking the clinch.

McConnell successfully pulls guard.
McConnell keeping full guard, as Westlake tries to pass.
Westlake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Westlake from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

Westlake stands and steps away. McConnell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Westlake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McConnell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No joy there for Westlake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westlake swinging wildly here.
Westlake misses with the combination.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Westlake circles away.
Westlake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McConnell back to the cage. Westlake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell shoots for a double leg takedown but Westlake sprawls well. He's pushed McConnell 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Westlake looks to land a combination but McConnell avoids it well.
McConnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westlake but Westlake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McConnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McConnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Westlake circles away.
Westlake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McConnell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McConnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
McConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westlake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westlake but Westlake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McConnell dodges the punch combination from Westlake.
Westlake misses with the combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Westlake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Westlake, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Westlake!
After winning the bout, Tyler Westlake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.