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Event:
TOF 306
Date: Dec 14, 2025 |
#R1# May Jr lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Clint Westshade has been cut. May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Westshade. May Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Westshade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
May Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Westshade missing with a left hand there. May Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD# May Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Westshade tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. May Jr is in Westshade's guard. May Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Westshade. Westshade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# May Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Westshade. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# May Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1# May Jr is not content to let Westshade control the position. Westshade performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Westshade is thwarting May Jr's attempts to control the position. Westshade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed May Jr's head. May Jr wants to control but Westshade is keeping busy.
#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. May Jr controlling the position for now. Westshade scores with a couple of good hammerfists. May Jr wants to get back to full guard. Westshade is looking to take a break and control but May Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. May Jr wants to control but Westshade is keeping busy and won't allow it. May Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Westshade from advancing to side control.#T3# May Jr trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A swing and a miss from Westshade. May Jr is looking to counter punch. Westshade throws a lazy uppercut
and May Jr counters with a left to the body. A head kick by May Jr misses and Westshade counters with a good low kick that May Jr was not able to check. May Jr jabs at Westshade's body. Westshade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as May Jr throws out the jab. Westshade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt May Jr. May Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4# A looping hook to the body misses from May Jr. Westshade does a little dance to reset his feet. May Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and May Jr duly obliges. May Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Westshade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kaven May Jr 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! May Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
May Jr cracks Westshade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Westshade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Westshade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Westshade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T5# May Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Westshade throws a lazy uppercut
and May Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Westshade thinking. Westshade moves out of range as May Jr strikes. May Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
May Jr is looking to counter punch. Westshade throws a body punch but May Jr moves out of range. Westshade throws an overhand right that lands on May Jr's shoulder, as May Jr tries to avoid the shot. #CL2# Westshade rushes May Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. May Jr blocks an uppercut.
May Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T6# May Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Westshade.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westshade. #BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westshade misses with an uppercut. May Jr saw that one coming. May Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Westshade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! May Jr scrambles back to his feet. May Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westshade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. May Jr misses with a looping right. Westshade connects with a solid leg kick. #T7# May Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Westshade counters with a straight right hand.#CL2# Westshade darts in and clinches May Jr up against the cage.#BC# May Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westshade missing with a left hand there. May Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. May Jr throws a quick counter kick to the body but Westshade avoids it. Westshade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Westshade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Westshade on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T8# May Jr throws a hook but Westshade avoids it easily. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as May Jr checks a leg kick. May Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Westshade throws a hook to the side of May Jr's head but May Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD# May Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Westshade's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. May Jr passes Westshade's right leg, so he's now in half guard. May Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. May Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Westshade is looking to escape. May Jr thowing shots but they're missing. #T9# May Jr lands a big elbow. Westshade 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. May Jr misses with some ground and pound and Westshade recovers position to half guard. May Jr is trying to control. Westshade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. May Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westshade defending well though. May Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Westshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from May Jr. May Jr is looking to take a break and control but Westshade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. May Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Westshade to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# May Jr missing with a left hand there. Westshade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. May Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
May Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from Westshade as May Jr shoots in. Westshade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Westshade scores with a jab. May Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head. May Jr throws a leg kick and Westshade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Westshade is predictable there and May Jr counters with a straight right hand. Westshade scores with a head kick.
#T1# May Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2# Westshade gets a clinch. May Jr is pressed up against the cage. Westshade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag May Jr down to the mat. May Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Kaven May Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. May Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Westshade closes the distance looking to clinch letting May Jr counter with a right hand. A solid leg kick lands there for Westshade.
May Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2# May Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
May Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. May Jr with a hook. 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! Westshade tries to score with a low kick but May Jr moves his leg out of the way. Nice uppercut there from May Jr. Westshade swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and May Jr counters with a nice body shot. #T3# May Jr misses with a takedown attempt and Westshade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. May Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Westshade is just out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Westshade misses. May Jr throws out a loose jab but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it. Westshade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. May Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A solid body kick from May Jr. #CL2# Westshade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Westshade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# May Jr is looking to control Westshade's arms but Westshade gets an underhook and turns him. Now May Jr has his back to the cage. May Jr 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 Kaven May Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
May Jr throws a hook but Westshade avoids it easily. Westshade tries a quick counter leg kick but May Jr is wise to it. Westshade misses with a two punch combination.
May Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
May Jr gets off balance looking for a body kick and Westshade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Westshade misses with a right hand and May Jr counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westshade tries to clinch up. An attempted straight right counter from May Jr misses the target.#T5# Westshade throws a right and a left that both miss. May Jr is looking to counter punch. May Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Westshade. May Jr scores with a push kick. May Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing. A cross from May Jr lands. May Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Westshade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. May Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Westshade. That did some damage! May Jr looks to land a body kick but Westshade moved away.#T6# May Jr connects with a body shot. May Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands. May Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westshade.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Nice shot lands for May Jr. Westshade tests May Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westshade digs a good body shot into May Jr's ribs.#T7# Westshade swings widly with a right hand
and May Jr counters with a nice body shot. Westshade throws a right hand that misses
and May Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Westshade tries to land a leg kick but May Jr saw it coming and moves away.
May Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Westshade wants to clinch up but May Jr keeps it at a distance. A low kick from Westshade misses and May Jr counters with a nice uppercut. Westshade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Nice shot by May Jr. Nice shot lands for Westshade.#T8##CL2# Westshade moves into the clinch.#BC2# Westshade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. May Jr throws a low kick, looking for Westshade's leg but Westshade calmly moves out of range. Westshade misses with a leg kick. Westshade loads up on a big right hand but May Jr slips the punch. A little feinted left hand from May Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. May Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Westshade momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westshade misses with a straight left. May Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Westshade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T9# Westshade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Westshade just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMay Jr. Westshade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but May Jr circles away quickly and effectively. May Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Westshade wants to clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaven May Jr dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# May Jr misses with a double jab.
May Jr throws a good cross that connects.
May Jr slips under a jab. May Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. A telegraphed right hand from May Jr misses the target. May Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westshade can do to turn this around? May Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Westshade lands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. May Jr tries for a takedown but Westshade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Westshade misses with a hook. May Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1# Westshade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Westshade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Westshade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and May Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. May Jr ducks under a wild hook from Westshade. Westshade wants to clinch. Kaven May Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T2# May Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Westshade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Kaven May Jr's cut is getting worse. May Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westshade moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Westshade tries to clinch up but May Jr circles away and keeps his distance. May Jr thows a left - swing and a miss! May Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Despite the aggression on Westshade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Westshade throws a hook but May Jr avoids it easily. May Jr throws a leg kick but Westshade sees it coming and moves out of range. May Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3# Westshade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but May Jr manages to avoid it. May Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. May Jr throws the left hand but Westshade avoids the punch easily. Westshade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. May Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Westshade counters with a one-two to the body. #TD# May Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than May Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Westshade takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. May Jr working the strikes but Westshade uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T4# Westshade is trying to get back to full guard. May Jr lands strikes from half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! May Jr looks to land a strike but Westshade avoids it nicely and regains full guard. May Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Westshade can't keep his opponent in guard - May Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. May Jr wants to control but Westshade is keeping him busy. Westshade makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Westshade. May Jr forces his way into half guard. Clint Westshade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5# Westshade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Westshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from May Jr. Westshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from May Jr. Westshade manages to get to full guard.
May Jr 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. May Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Westshade. May Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now. May Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T6# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. May Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position. May Jr throwing strikes but missing. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. May Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Westshade is retaining full guard. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Westshade throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As Westshade looks to move away, May Jr throws a big counter combo but Westshade just gets out of the way. Westshade cracks May Jr with a good jab. May Jr throws a series of punches but Westshade moves out of range. Westshade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Westshade is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T7# Westshade misses with a looping right.#CL2# Westshade has closed the distance and engaged May Jr in a clinch.
May Jr is trying to drag Westshade to the mat but Westshade just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Westshade is looking for a takedown up against the cage. May Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A short right from May Jr on the inside. #BC2# Westshade breaks from the clinch.
May Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and May Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. May Jr takes one on the button.#T8# May Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westshade manages to avoid it. May Jr throws a head kick that misses. May Jr sizes up Westshade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Westshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. An attempted straight right counter from May Jr misses the target. May Jr misses with an uppercut. May Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Westshade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. May Jr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westshade throws a right and a left that both miss.#T9# Some wild striking there from May Jr.
Westshade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Westshade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from May Jr. Westshade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. May Jr tries to bum rush Westshade with a series of wild strikes but Westshade uses good footwork to avoid the assault. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. May Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
May Jr with a lazy takedown attempt and Westshade counters with a nice low kick that buckles May Jr's knee momentarily.
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 Kaven May Jr. Well I reckon that's a shut out for May Jr, 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 Smith scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaven May Jr! Our winner, Kaven May Jr, 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. |
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Event:
TOF 287
Date: Oct 25, 2025 |
#R1# Westshade lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seven at a distance.
Westshade slips under a jab. A swing and a miss from Westshade. Seven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westshade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Westshade looks to land a body kick but Seven moved away. Seven lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Good exchange - Westshade coming out on top. Westshade lands a nice looking body shot.
Westshade throws a push kick but Seven slaps the foot to one side. It seemed like Seven was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Westshade defending well as Seven loads up on a big left hand. Seven 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. Westshade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Clint Westshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westshade throws a body punch but Seven moves out of range. #TD# Westshade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Seven keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Seven avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Westshade. #T1##SUB2# Seven looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Westshade lands a nice short elbow. Westshade wants to control but Seven is keeping him busy. Westshade is thwarting Seven's attempts to control the position. Seven gets back to full guard.
Seven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Westshade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seven works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Westshade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Westshade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Westshade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Westshade scoring with some ground and pound. #T2# Seven looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Westshade throws a sloppy strike and Seven has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Westshade is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Seven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lonny Seven! |
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Event:
TOF 276
Date: Sep 20, 2025 |
#R1# Westshade misses with a right hand #TD# and Daddy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Daddy. Daddy is in close to Westshade's body, working some short punches and elbows. Westshade is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Daddy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Westshade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Daddy controls the pace. Daddy throws a big right hand that misses. Daddy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daddy throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Westshade 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. Daddy throwing strikes but missing. #T1# Westshade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Westshade has his hands on Daddy's head, controlling the position. Daddy with a flurry of punches that miss. Westshade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Daddy throws a big elbow that misses. Daddy forces his way into half guard. Daddy drops an elbow to the side of Westshade's head. #T2# Daddy misses with a head shot. Westshade uses the momentum to regain guard. Daddy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Daddy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Westshade keeping full guard, as Daddy tries to pass. Westshade pulls Daddy in close to his closed guard and prevents Daddy from doing any damage or advancing position. Daddy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3# Daddy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Westshade works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Daddy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Westshade keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Westshade lands a right hook to the body.
Daddy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Westshade swivels and escapes. Daddy scores with a jab to the body. Westshade jabs Daddy right on the nose. Daddy blinks but takes it well. Westshade connects with a looping right hand.
Westshade lands with a straight right. Daddy didn't see that one coming. Daddy missing with a left hand there. Westshade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A swing and a miss from Daddy.#T4# Daddy misses the shot to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Westshade. Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Westshade.
Daddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Daddy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Daddy on the wrong end of a nice hook. Westshade scores with the left hand. Daddy knows he should have avoided that one. Westshade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A slapping leg kick lands for Westshade.
Daddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westshade counters with a leg kick. Good work by Daddy as he checks the leg kick. Daddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Westshade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#It looks like Clint Westshade has been cut. Westshade works Daddy's body with a nice hook.#T5# Westshade misses with a left hand #TD# and Daddy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Daddy controlling the pace. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daddy. Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daddy. Daddy prevents Westshade from improving his position. Daddy missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Daddy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Westshade knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Westshade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Daddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T6# Daddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Daddy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Westshade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Westshade keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. Daddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Westshade is retaining full guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Daddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Westshade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Daddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Clint Westshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T7# Westshade connects with a single shot there. Westshade throws a jab when Daddy was well out of range. Westshade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Westshade misses with a left hand #TD# and Daddy counters with a single leg into guard. Westshade didn't expect that. Daddy throws a big right hand that misses. Westshade is looking to sweep but instead, Daddy has passed into half guard.
Daddy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Daddy not landing any meaningful shots this time. Westshade taking some punishment here, with Daddy in his half guard. Westshade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daddy is working away from the top position though. Westshade wants to get back to full guard.#T8# Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daddy. Westshade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Daddy passes to side control. Westshade tries to get back to half guard but can't. Daddy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Westshade will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. An elbow from Daddy crashes against the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Daddy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Westshade is avoiding damage well.
#T9# Daddy staying calm. Daddy in side control, throwing shots but Westshade defends. Daddy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Westshade is not content to let Daddy control the position. Daddy is putting a hurting on Westshade here, landing some big shots from side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Daddy trying to control the action but Westshade is working from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Daddy dominated that round. The cut man is working on Clint Westshade's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Westshade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westshade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Westshade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daddy manages to avoid it. Daddy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Westshade jabs Daddy to the body, keeping him at a distance. Westshade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daddy doesn't seem bothered though. Westshade lands a leg kick that knocks Daddy off balance momentarily. Daddy jabs Westshade right on the nose. Westshade blinks but takes it well. Westshade staying out of range there. Good leg kick by Westshade. Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup. Westshade cracks Daddy with an open hand slap. Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westshade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Some bone on bone action there as Daddy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Daddy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1# Westshade throws a jab when Daddy was well out of range. Westshade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westshade ducks under a wild hook from Daddy. Westshade jabs at Daddy's body. Westshade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Daddy misses with a hook. Westshade ducked under it nicely. Daddy lands a jab to Westshade's midsection. Daddy misses the shot to the body. Daddy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westshade sprawls well. Westshade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daddy gets slowly back to his feet. Daddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Westshade throws out the jab. Westshade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Westshade missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Daddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Daddy tries to move into range but Westshade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2# Westshade misses with a straight right. Daddy throwing a counter right hand but Westshade manages to avoid it. Westshade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Daddys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Daddy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Westshade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A shot to the body from Westshade misses and Westshade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A cross from Westshade lands. A jab from Westshade misses. Westshade ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Westshade connects with a jab. Westshade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Westshade throws a leg kick that misses. Daddy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away. Westshade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daddy circles away quickly and effectively. Westshade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy.#T3# Jab by Westshade. Westshade dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Westshade avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Daddy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daddy there as he acknowledges the shot. Westshade jabs Daddy right on the nose. Daddy blinks but takes it well. Daddy looks to throw the jab but Westshade is out of range. Westshade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Daddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westshade. Daddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Westshade has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. A combination from Westshade does no damage. Westshade lands a head shot. Daddy misses with a wild combination.
Westshade cracks Daddy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4# Westshade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westshade cracks Daddy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Daddy fails with the takedown. Daddy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Daddy. Daddy loads up on a big right hand but Westshade slips the punch. Westshade is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. A bone on bone clash there as Daddy blocks the leg kick.
Daddy tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it. Sloppy strikes from Westshade. Those never looked like landing. Daddy attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westshade. Westshade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T5# Westshade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Westshade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Daddy is able to avoid easily. Daddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Jab, jab by Westshade - just one landing. A low kick lands for Westshade.
Westshade looks to score with a jab to the body but Daddy is just out of range. Westshade clobbers Daddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Westshade throws a head kick that misses. Daddy attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away. Westshade tries to bum rush Daddy with a series of wild strikes but Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Westshade is breathing heavily. Westshade thumps Daddy with a low kick. Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westshade moves away. Daddy takes one on the button. Westshade dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice cross by Westshade.#T6# Daddy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Daddy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Westshade 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.
Daddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Daddy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away. Daddy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Westshade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daddy sees it coming and avoids it easily. Daddy slips a jab and a cross from Westshade.
Daddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Westshade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A head kick from Westshade lands but Daddy takes it in his stride. Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westshade moves away. Westshade scores with a punch to the head. Daddy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T7# Daddy loads up on a big right hand but Westshade slips the punch. Westshade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Daddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Daddy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Westshade just misses with a punch to the body.
Daddy feinted with a counter takedown. Westshade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Westshade lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Daddy checks a leg kick. Westshade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Daddy lands a glancing blow to the side of Westshade's head.#TD# Daddy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Westshade was covering up waiting for the punch and Daddy finishes the takedown easily into guard. Daddy 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. Daddy with a flurry of punches that miss. Daddy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8# Daddy throws a big elbow that misses. Daddy wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. Westshade controls Daddy momentarily but Daddy frees himself. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daddy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Westshade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Westshade keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Daddy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T9# Westshade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daddy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Westshade misses with a hook. Daddy ducked under it nicely. Westshade lands a jab to Daddy's midsection. A looping hook to the body misses from Westshade. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet. Daddy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Daddy shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westshade lands with a cross. Westshade ducks under a wild hook from Daddy. Westshade with a nice cross. Westshade lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Westshade misses the target. Westshade throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range. Daddy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Westshade misses with a low kick as Daddy jumps back. Westshade has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Westshade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daddy moves away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Clint Westshade's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Daddy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Westshade misses with the combination.
Daddy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Westshade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daddy has time to react. Daddy on the wrong end of a nice hook. A looping hook to the body misses from Westshade. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet. Westshade swings for the body but Daddy moves out of range.
Westshade throws a big shot that misses. Daddy attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Daddy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Westshade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Westshade wants it to stay on the feet. Westshade tries to work over Daddy's front leg with a kick but Daddy checks it. Westshade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1# Westshade pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Westshade looks to land a left hand but Daddy moved out of range nicely. Westshade lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Westshade scores with a sloppy right hand. Daddy should have avoided that one. Westshade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Westshade throws a good cross that connects.
Westshade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Daddy blocks a head kick by Westshade.
Westshade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Westshade dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Daddy walks into a stiff left hand from Westshade. Westshade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westshade throws a body punch but Daddy moves out of range. Daddy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away. Westshade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Daddy has time to react.#T2# Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Westshade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Daddy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daddy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westshade lands a glancing blow to the side of Daddy's head. Westshade thumps Daddy with a low kick. Westshade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daddy throws a big shot that misses. Daddy moves away from the strike by Westshade. Daddy defending well as Westshade loads up on a big left hand. Daddy attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away. Westshade with a hook.#T3# A combination from Westshade does no damage. A leg kick checked by Daddy. A left lands for Westshade. Westshade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An inside leg kick from Westshade misses. Westshade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Westshade looks to throw the jab but Daddy is out of range. Daddy appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Westshade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westshade misses with a wild body shot. #TD# Westshade gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Daddy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4# Daddy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Daddy trying to move into half guard but instead Westshade has managed to sweep!#REVB# Daddy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Daddy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westshade is aware though and is defending well. Westshade is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.#T5# Daddy keeping moving, preventing Westshade from controlling successfully. #SUB# Westshade is posturing up here but Daddy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Westshade tries to roll out but it's too tight and Westshade has to tap! Slick submission there by Daddy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Big Daddy! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Big Daddy made sure he mentioned Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL!!!), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TOF 245
Date: Jul 05, 2025 |
#R1# Westshade misses with a body shot.
Khemkhaeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westshade.#TD2# Westshade looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Westshade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES# Khemkhaeng pushes Westshade off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Westshade misses with a lunging right hand
letting Khemkhaeng counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Clint Westshade has been cut. Khemkhaeng throws a poor cross that misses
and Westshade counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Khemkhaeng lands a nice hook to Westshade's body. Westshade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westshade lands a really nice looking cross but Khemkhaeng seems unphased.
Westshade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westshade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Westshade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Westshade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Khemkhaeng waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westshade. Khemkhaeng drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Westshade swings away with a body shot that misses
and Khemkhaeng cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Khemkhaeng swings for the body but Westshade moves out of range.
#CL# Khemkhaeng forces Westshade back against the cage and clinches. Westshade lands with a short shot to the head. Westshade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Khemkhaengs head. Khemkhaeng creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Westshade's defenses. Khemkhaeng misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Still in the clinch, Westshade scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2# Westshade turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Westshade manages to end up in side control. Khemkhaeng struggling a bit here. Westshade cracks Khemkhaeng with an elbow. That is naaassty. Khemkhaeng wants to get back to his feet but Westshade drags him back down. Westshade working away. Khemkhaeng taking punishment in the form of punches.
Westshade scoring with punches from side control. Westshade working the ground and pound. Westshade grinds an elbow into Khemkhaeng's temple. Khemkhaeng is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Westshade off and has taken his back! Khemkhaeng has the hooks in. Westshade is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Khemkhaeng slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Khemkhaeng'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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Khemkhaeng wants to control but Westshade is keeping busy. You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Westshade 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.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Further stalling from Khemkhaeng. Westshade is really stuck here.
Khemkhaeng controlling the position well here. Westshade rolled but Khemkhaeng kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Khemkhaeng is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T5# Khemkhaeng struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Westshade right now.
Khemkhaeng slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T6# Khemkhaeng continues to stall. Khemkhaeng has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Khemkhaeng trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7# Khemkhaeng wants to control the position but Westshade frees himself and scrambles - Khemkhaeng manages to regain control in side control.
Westshade is trying to improve his position. Khemkhaeng taking a breather here. More hug and hope from Khemkhaeng.#SU# Khemkhaeng decides to stand up, so the ref orders Westshade to his feet. #T8# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Westshade shoots in looking for a takedown but Khemkhaeng manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westshade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Good leg kick by Khemkhaeng. Westshade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Westshade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khemkhaeng to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2# Westshade scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Khemkhaeng struggling a bit here. Khemkhaeng manages to get back to half guard. Westshade missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Westshade looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Khemkhaeng wants to improve his position but Westshade is controlling well.
Westshade not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T9# Khemkhaeng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Westshade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Westshade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Khemkhaeng is trying to get back to full guard. Westshade throwing shots but Khemkhaeng is blocking nicely. Khemkhaeng wants to get back to full guard. Westshade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Westshade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khemkhaeng defending well though. Khemkhaeng wants to stand back up but Westshade manages to pass into side control.
Westshade working the ground and pound. Westshade prevents Khemkhaeng from escaping the position. Khemkhaeng wants to control but Westshade postures up. Khemkhaeng wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! The strikes coming from Westshade are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Westshade working the ground and pound from side control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kittisak Khemkhaeng will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Clint Westshade'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# Khemkhaeng takes a kick to the side of the head. Westshade ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup. A looping hook to the body misses from Khemkhaeng. Westshade does a little dance to reset his feet. Westshade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khemkhaeng. A little jabbing left from Westshade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Westshade motions for Khemkhaeng to come forward. Westshade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Khemkhaeng was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Khemkhaeng with a jab. Khemkhaeng drops his hands momentarily and Westshade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Khemkhaeng clinches up against the cage. Westshade tries to work over Khemkhaeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Khemkhaeng prevents a body shot from Westshade. Khemkhaeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##BC2# Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Westshade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Westshade scores with a nice body kick.
Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut. Westshade saw that one coming. Westshade lands a lovely overhand right. Westshade walks into a stiff left hand from Khemkhaeng. Khemkhaeng is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Westshade getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Kittisak Khemkhaeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khemkhaeng stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khemkhaeng wants it to stay on the feet. Westshade drops his hands momentarily and Khemkhaeng takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Khemkhaeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westshade sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2# Westshade misses with a series of wild punches.
Westshade tries a head kick but it misses.
Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westshade is looking for the big counter here. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westshade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Westshade throws a head kick that misses. Westshade tries to bum rush Khemkhaeng with a series of wild strikes but Khemkhaeng uses good footwork to avoid the assault. An attempted straight right counter from Khemkhaeng misses the target. Kittisak Khemkhaeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Westshade punishes Khemkhaeng's body with a nice straight punch. Khemkhaeng misses with a hook. Westshade is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3# Khemkhaeng misses with an uppercut
and Westshade counters with a stiff right hand. Khemkhaeng wants to clinch up but Westshade keeps it at a distance. A punch lands to the side of Khemkhaeng 's head but he takes it in his stride. Westshade throws a leg kick that misses. Khemkhaeng throws the left hand but Westshade avoids the punch easily. Khemkhaeng throws a hook to the side of Westshade's head but Westshade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Khemkhaeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westshade. Khemkhaeng was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Khemkhaeng connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Westshade's hands. Westshade cracks Khemkhaeng with an open hand slap.#T4# Khemkhaeng throws a hook but Westshade avoids it easily. Westshade counters with a body kick. Westshade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Westshade throws a right hand that Khemkhaeng ducks under and follows up with a left that Khemkhaeng also avoids with ease. Khemkhaeng tries to clinch but Westshade is having none of it. Khemkhaeng throws a series of punches but Westshade avoids them all with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khemkhaeng misses with a body shot
and Westshade counters with a lovely straight right hand! Westshade throws a right and a left that Khemkhaeng avoids nicely. Westshade lands a really nice looking cross but Khemkhaeng seems unphased.
#T5# Khemkhaeng sizes up Westshade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Clint Westshade's cut even more. The crowd cheers as Khemkhaeng lands an impressive looking overhand right. Westshade doesn't seem phased though. Westshade ducks under a wild hook from Khemkhaeng. Westshade is looking to land body kicks. It looked like Khemkhaeng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Khemkhaeng misses with a looping right. Khemkhaeng misses with a right hand enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab. Westshade shoots for a takedown but Khemkhaeng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Khemkhaeng misses the target.#KD# Khemkhaeng cracks Westshade with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Westshade looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Khemkhaeng finish him?
#ROC#Westshade is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Khemkhaeng closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Westshade out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kittisak Khemkhaeng! During a confident post fight interview, Kittisak Khemkhaeng thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TOF 236
Date: Jun 07, 2025 |
#R1# Westshade stuns Hooez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Westshade ducks under a wild hook from Hooez. Hooez scores with a punch to the head. No joy there for Westshade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Hooez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Westshade slips a jab from Hooez.#CL# Westshade gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hooez pushes Westshade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Westshade blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooez. A nice left hand lands by Westshade.
Westshade throws a head punch that misses. Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westshade misses with a body punch.
Westshade lands a body shot in the clinch.
Westshade can't find room to land a body shot as Hooez controls the action.
A short uppercut from Westshade. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westshade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooez controls his hands.
#T1# Westshade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Westshade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westshade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Westshade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hooez stalling.
Hooez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westshade misses with some punches.
Hooez swings wildly with an uppercut but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it. Hooez has a couple of punches blocked by Westshade.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hooez 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. Westshade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westshade works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hooez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westshade lands a hook to the side of the head. Hooez throws a punch but it's blocked by Westshade. #T2# Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hooez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Westshade misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooez blocking some punches.
Hooez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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! A head punch blocked on the inside by Westshade. Hooez is trying to pull guard but Westshade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Westshade lands with a right to the head. Hooez blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Hooez.
Westshade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Hooez.
Westshade misses with some punches.
Hooez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westshade smiles and moves away.
Westshade sizes up Hooez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3# Westshade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hooez sizes up Westshade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hooez has his takedown stuffed and Westshade counters with a stiff right hand. Clint Westshade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mackin Hooez. Westshade tries to clinch but Hooez moves out of range. Westshade needs to keep his hands up - Hooez had a free shot at his head there. Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hooez swats him away and circles back towards the center. Donk. Hooez catches Westshade right on the button with a cross. Westshade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hooez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hooez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Hooez misses with a lunging right hand
and Westshade counters with a head kick. That will keep Hooez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Hooez connects with a body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westshade throws a shot from downtown. Hooez moves away and avoids it. Hooez cracks Westshade with a good jab.#T4# Hooez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hooez lands the left hand.#CL# Westshade forces Hooez back against the cage and clinches. Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooez uses good head movement to avoid it. Westshade lands a shoulder strike. Westshade misses with a punch to the body.
Westshade misses with the head strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Westshade misses with a short punch on the inside. Hooez blocking some punches.
Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Hooez avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage. Westshade blocks an uppercut.
Hooez is working Westshade over against the cage. Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Hooez avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage. #T5# Westshade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hooez backwards. Hooez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hooez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hooez fails to land. Westshade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hooez jumps guard but Westshade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooez uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Westshade. Westshade tries a body shot but Hooez blocks it.
Hooez prevents a body shot from Westshade. Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooez uses good head movement to avoid it. Westshade lands with a left to the head. Westshade lands a hook to the side of the head.#T6# Hooez leaning his opponent against the cage. Westshade blocks an uppercut.
Hooez misses with a short punch on the inside. Westshade lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westshade has a couple of punches blocked by Hooez.
Westshade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westshade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hooez looking to stall.
Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westshade blocks an uppercut.
Hooez tries to work over Westshade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westshade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T7# Westshade misses with a body punch.
Hooez tries to pull guard but Westshade holds him up against the cage and eventually Hooez drops back down to his feet.
Hooez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Westshade prevents it.
Hooez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westshade working some nice short punches in the clinch. Westshade lands with a short head shot on the inside. Westshade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Westshade lands a nice uppercut. Hooez lands a hook to the side of the head. Westshade has a couple of punches blocked by Hooez.
Westshade can't find room to land a body shot as Hooez controls the action.
Westshade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hooezs head. Westshade lands a nice shot to the body. A short right from Westshade. #T8# Hooez blocks an uppercut.
Hooez can't find room to land a body shot as Westshade controls the action.
Westshade misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Westshade. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westshade throws a head punch that misses. Hooez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooez. Hooez tries to pull guard but Westshade forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Westshade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westshade misses with a hook from the clinch. Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooez uses good head movement to avoid it. Westshade scores with a shoulder strike. Hooez tries to work over Westshade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T9# Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hooez uses good head movement to avoid it. Westshade throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooez. Westshade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Westshade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Westshade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hooez's elbow. Westshade misses with a punch on the inside.
Hooez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westshade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Westshade.
Hooez tries to throw a body punch but Westshade avoids it by throwing Hooez back against the cage. Westshade pushes Hooez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Westshade. Westshade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westshade working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Westshade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hooez throws out the jab. Westshade throws a quick counter head kick but Hooez was just out of range. A swing and a miss from Hooez. Westshade tried to counter with a leg kick but Hooez avoided it. Hooez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westshade half committed to a counter leg kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Hooez. Westshade connects with an inside leg kick.#CL# Westshade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Westshade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hooez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooez is trying to pull guard but Westshade has him pressed against the cage. Westshade blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westshade. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Westshade. Westshade scores with a nice hook to the head. Westshade throws a head punch that misses. Hooez tries a body shot but Westshade blocks it.
Hooez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1# Westshade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hooez digs a right hand into Westshade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westshade's gas tank. Westshade misses with a short punch on the inside. Hooez blocking some punches.
Westshade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westshade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Hooez blocks an uppercut.
Hooez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hooez swings wildly with an uppercut but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it. Hooez swings wildly with an uppercut but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Hooez jumps into guard, dragging Westshade to the mat.
Westshade landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Hooez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westshade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westshade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# Westshade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hooez's head. Westshade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Westshade scoring with some ground and pound. Westshade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westshade postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Westshade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Westshade postures up.
Westshade scoring with punches to the head and body. Westshade cracks Hooez with a solid left hand. Westshade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Hooez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westshade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Westshade is working Hooez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3##SUB2# Westshade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hooez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westshade has managed to get both his arms back between Hooez's legs - danger averted. Westshade advances position into side control! Hooez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Westshade looks up at the clock and then as Hooez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Westshade smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hooez struggling a bit here. Hooez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4# Hooez tries to get to full guard but Westshade has control of the leg. Westshade winds up and cracks Hooez with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2# Hooez looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Westshade looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Westshade slips a nice elbow through Hooez's hands, connecting with Hooez's forehead.#SUB2# Hooez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Westshade works his way into full mount! Hooez is in a horrible position here. Westshade smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T5# Westshade raining down shots from the mount! Westshade prevents Hooez from getting the reversal. Hooez wants to hold on but Westshade pushes him away. Westshade lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hooez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Westshade landing punches. Westshade with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Hooez is rocked! Westshade raining down hammerfists from mount. Hooez is still in real trouble! Can Westshade finish him?#T6# Westshade lands a big shot to the head and Hooez winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Clint Westshade! During a confident post fight interview, Clint Westshade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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TOF 211
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD# Gibson tightens his grip and picks Westshade up, before dumping him to the ground. Westshade manages to land in guard. Westshade seems keen to control Gibson's posture. Gibson wants to pass the guard but Westshade is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gibson trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. Westshade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gibson throws a big elbow that misses. Gibson 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. Gibson postures up in Westshade's guard and throws a big left but Westshade blocks it. Westshade keeping full guard, as Gibson tries to pass. Westshade looking for a sweep. Not yet Westshade, not yet. #T1##SUB# Gibson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Westshade is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Westshade has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB# Gibson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westshade is one step ahead there. Gibson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Westshade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB# Gibson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westshade is aware though and is defending well. Westshade throwing strikes from guard but Gibson blocks nicely. #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. Gibson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Gibson wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. Gibson landing some decent shots from guard. Westshade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Gibson trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. #T3# Gibson preventing the sweep. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gibson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Westshade pulls Gibson in close to prevent any damage. Gibson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gibson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Westshade looking to control but Gibson passes into half guard.
Gibson thows a huge punch but Westshade dodges it nicely.
Westshade is staying active underneath Gibson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4# Westshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gibson. Westshade 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. Gibson is trying to control the action in half guard but Westshade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Gibson is really struggling to control Westshade but he's trying to hold on to the position. Gibson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Gibson seems to be looking for submissions.
Gibson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Westshade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Westshade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westshade lands with an overhand left. Gibson misses with an uppercut. Westshade saw that one coming. Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T5# Gibson throws a looping overhand right but Westshade ducks down to avoid it. Gibson closes the distance and clinches up with Westshade, looking for a takedown. Gibson pushes Westshade against the cage but Westshade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Westshade misses with a series of wild punches.
Gibson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westshade. Westshade obviously looking to wear him down.
Westshade misses with a series of wild punches.
Westshade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westshade wants to slow Gibson down by chopping away at his legs. #T6# Gibson shoots for a takedown but Westshade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Westshade unleashes a big counter combination but Gibson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Gibson avoids the body shot from Westshade.
Westshade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Westshade misses with a hook. Gibson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Gibson slips a jab and a cross from Westshade.
#TD# Gibson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gibson landing a few strikes. Gibson wants to control but Westshade is keeping him busy. Westshade is trying to improve his position.#T7# I wouldn't like to be where Westshade is right now. Gibson tries to score with some ground and pound. Westshade controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Gibson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Westshade is avoiding damage well.
Westshade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gibson off and has taken his back! Westshade not allowing Gibson to control his hands. You can see the frustration on Gibson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8# So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Westshade trying to control momentarily.
Gibson trying to control the hands but Westshade breaks the grip. Westshade scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
A lull in the action here.
#T9# Westshade gets his hands free as Gibson looks to control. Gibson is trying to break free.
Gibson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Westshade landing strikes, looking to finish! Gibson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Gibson is in a horrible position here. Westshade smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Westshade can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gibson is looking to escape. Westshade scoring with strikes but Gibson is staying in there. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clint Westshade will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Westshade feints and then cracks Gibson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gibson down. Westshade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Gibson misses with a looping right. A little jabbing left from Westshade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Gibson connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Clint Westshade has been cut. Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup. Gibson swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade. Westshade connects with a body shot that sends Gibson's belly button to the back. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Westshade as he jumps to the side. Gibson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westshade. It seemed like Westshade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1# Gibson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Westshade misses #TD# and Gibson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gibson. Gibson wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. Westshade managing to control the position. Westshade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gibson. #T2# Gibson throws a strike but Westshade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB# Gibson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Westshade throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gibson's body to avoid the submission. Gibson has instead reached around Westshade's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gibson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brody Gibson! Brody Gibson 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. |
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TOF 203
Date: Feb 23, 2025 |
#R1# A nice leg kick from Westshade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Westshade walks into a straight right hand from Jokinen. Westshade tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Westshade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Westshade wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range. A big right from Westshade misses. Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Westshade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Westshade throws a leg kick #TD# and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Westshade! This has been an exciting period of action! Jokinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Jokinen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Westshade works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Jokinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Westshade's thigh. Westshade counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T1# Jokinen wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. Westshade keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass. Westshade looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jokinen passes Westshade's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westshade sees it coming and defends easily.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Westshade keeps control of the position for the meantime. Jokinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Westshade's thigh. Westshade counters though and makes it back to full guard. Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jokinen won't allow Westshade to sweep him here. Jokinen trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. #T3# Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Westshade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Westshade blocks nicely. Westshade has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jokinen slips a jab from Westshade. Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. #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. Westshade swings away with a leg kick that misses. Jokinen misses with a wild body shot. A nice side step and Westshade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jokinen lunges at Westshade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Westshade's hand. Jokinen misses the shot to the body. Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Westshade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Westshade slips under a jab from Jokinen. Westshade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Westshade. A big right from Westshade misses. Jokinen avoids the body shot from Westshade.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westshade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T5# Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Westshade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jokinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab. #TD# Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Westshade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Westshade lands a couple of decent looking shots. Westshade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head. Jokinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Westshade advances position into side control! You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6# Jokinen is looking for a sweep. Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Westshade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Westshade looks to land a strike but Jokinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Westshade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck. Westshade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Westshade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now. Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Westshade passes into half guard.
Westshade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T7# Westshade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Westshade 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Westshade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Westshade is just content to waste time from the top position. Jokinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Jokinen trying to control the position.
Westshade works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard. Westshade lands a couple of decent looking shots. Westshade cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.#T8# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westshade defends well. Westshade is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Jokinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westshade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westshade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Jokinen pulls Westshade in close to prevent any damage. Westshade wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position. Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Westshade from controlling successfully. Westshade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9##SUB# Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Westshade trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom. Westshade advances to half guard. Nice strikes from Westshade there. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Westshade is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer. 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. Westshade connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple. Jokinen wants to improve his position but Westshade is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving. A head kick misses from Westshade. Westshade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Westshade's head. Westshade throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily. Nice shot by Jokinen. Westshade takes a shot right to the bread basket. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick. Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Jokinen lands with an overhand left. Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Westshade circles away.
Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Westshade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Westshade throws a nice inside leg kick. Westshade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A telegraphed right hand from Westshade misses the target. Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westshade.#TD# Jokinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Westshade sprawls well initially but Jokinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Jokinen is keen to just control but Westshade is a slippery customer. Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen. Westshade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!#T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jokinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Westshade go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jokinen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Westshade is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jokinen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Will Westshade go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jokinen is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Westshade softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T3# Westshade lands a shot to the head. Jokinen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Westshade tries to get the hooks in deep but Jokinen pushed the leg off. Jokinen breaks Westshade's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Westshade keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully. Westshade tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4# Westshade keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully. Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Jokinen throwing strikes but missing. Jokinen content to stall in guard here. Westshade is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment. Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5# Jokinen trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Westshade is retaining full guard. Westshade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Westshade throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range. Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. The fighters circle momentarily. Jokinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Jokinen looks for a takedown but Westshade sprawls well.#T6# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Jokinen throws a series of strikes that have Westshade backpedaling.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses. Jokinen misses with a body shot
and Westshade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup. Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Jokinen lands an overhand right. Westshade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Jokinen misses with a looping right. Westshade throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen. #T7# Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Westshade misses with a hook. Westshade defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand. Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Westshade ducks down to avoid it. Westshade throws a big shot that misses. Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away. Westshade fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen feints a jab promting Westshade to slip. Jokinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Westshade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Westshade is just out of range. Westshade misses with a right hand #TD# and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T8##SUB# Jokinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Westshade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jokinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Westshade takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Westshade has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage. Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now. Jokinen trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. Westshade has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage. #T9# Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Westshade holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Westshade cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap. The crowd cheers as Jokinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Westshade doesn't seem phased though. Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westshade moves away. A countering left hand to the body from Westshade misses. Good leg kick by Westshade. Westshade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Westshade misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely. Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westshade. Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Westshade's waist but Westshade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side. Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Westshade.
Jokinen blocks a jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westshade looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely. Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown. Jokinen tests Westshade's chin there with a solid looking shot. Westshade moves out of range of the strikes.#T1# Westshade walks into a left hand. Westshade throws a combination that misses #TD# and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Westshade's guard. Jokinen throws a strike but Westshade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Westshade is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control. Westshade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Westshade postures up.
#SUB# Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Westshade pushes his legs off easily.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Jokinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westshade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Westshade passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard. Jokinen is staying active underneath Westshade, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Westshade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Westshade not landing any meaningful shots this time. Westshade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though. Jokinen tries to roll over but Westshade keeps him under control. Westshade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3# Westshade is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.#SUB# Jokinen looking for submissions off his back. Westshade winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Westshade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Westshade loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.#T4# Westshade scores with a shot to the body.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westshade. Westshade misses with a body shot.
Westshade pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away. Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Westshade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Westshade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen dives in and grabs Westshade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westshade pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him. A big left from Westshade misses. Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Clint Westshade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5# Westshade misses with a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a straight right. Westshade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL# Westshade gets tackled into the cage by Jokinen. Jokinen maintains the clinch. Westshade working aggressively here.
Jokinen jumps guard but Westshade stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD# Jokinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Westshade uses from the top position. Westshade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Westshade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T6# Westshade is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control. Westshade trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westshade is one step ahead there. Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Westshade postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A swing and a miss from Westshade. Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab. Tre Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7# Jokinen thuds a left hand into Westshade's body. A lazy left from Westshade finds it's target. Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Westshade's shoulder, as Westshade tries to avoid the shot. Westshade swings widly with a right hand
#TD# and Jokinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jokinen. Westshade keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully. Westshade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace. Westshade has Jokinen pulled in close to control his posture. #T8# Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Westshade is retaining full guard. Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Jokinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Westshade throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease. Jokinen blocks a head kick by Westshade.
Westshade tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T9# A slow jab from Westshade misses its intended target. Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen. Westshade avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westshade. Westshade dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Westshade lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Clint Westshade. I think Jokinen 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
TOF 191
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1# Westshade throws a lazy uppercut
#TD# and Yama counters with a single leg into guard. Westshade didn't expect that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Westshade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Westshade pulls Yama in close to prevent any damage. Westshade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yama. Yama throws a big right hand that misses. Yama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westshade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Yama stopping the sweep attempt from Westshade. Yama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Yama trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. #T1# Yama is looking to work some ground and pound but Westshade has wrist control. Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now. Yama wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Westshade keeping full guard, as Yama tries to pass. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Westshade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yama wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Yama misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Yama.
Yama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2# A solid leg kick lands there for Westshade.
Yama looks to land a combination but Westshade avoids it well. Westshade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Yama throws a series of punches but Westshade moves out of range. Yama scores with a jab to the jaw. Yama tries to clinch up but Westshade circles away and keeps his distance. No luck for Yama with that takedown attempt. Yama misses with a hook
and Westshade counters with a nice uppercut. Yama walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A big right from Yama misses. #T3# Westshade wants to land a leg kick but Yama is out of range. A jab from Yama does it's job there. Yama connects with a body shot that sends Westshade's belly button to the back. Yama digs a good hook to Westshade's body.
Westshade avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Westshade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Westshade throws a head kick that Yama semi-blocks.
#ROC2#Yama is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kotetsu Yama has been cut. Yama throws a hook but Westshade blocks it. Yama scores with a decent looking hook. Yama takes a swing at Westshade's ribcage but misses. #CL2# Westshade rushes Yama and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Westshade being controlled against the cage. Yama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4# A head punch on the inside from Yama fails to land. Westshade lands a shoulder strike. 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! Westshade pushes Yama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2# Westshade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Westshade wants to slow Yama down by chopping away at his legs. Yama wants to clinch and Westshade counters with a lovely straight right hand! Oh Yama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Westshade takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Westshade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yama moves away. Yama seems to have got his legs back now. Yama throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yama misses with a jab to the body
and Westshade counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Westshade instigates a clinch. Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Yama avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage. Yama swings wildly with an uppercut but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice body punch from Westshade. #T5##BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Yama misses with a hook
and Westshade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yama's knee momentarily. Yama missing with a left hand there. Westshade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Westshade moves into the clinch. Westshade digs a right hand into Yama's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yama's gas tank. Westshade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamas head. Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Yama avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage. Yama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Westshade lands with a short shot to the head. Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Yama. Yama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Yama - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Westshade tries to work over Yama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T6##BC2# Westshade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Westshade throws a quick inside leg kick. Yama checks a leg kick nicely. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westshade throws a right hand that misses
#CL# and Yama counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yama. Yama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westshade's elbow. Westshade blocks an uppercut.
Yama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Westshade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Westshade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yama backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Westshade. Westshade tries a body shot but Yama blocks it.
Westshade misses with the head strike.
Yama throws a punch but it's blocked by Westshade. Yama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westshade lands a right hand. #T7# Westshade lands with a short head shot on the inside. Westshade misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Westshade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kotetsu Yama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westshade throws a leg kick but Yama moved away. Yama attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away. Yama scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Westshade, as that shot connected.
Yama looks to throw the jab but Westshade is out of range. Yama throws a lazy right hand but Westshade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Yama shoots in for a double leg but Westshade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yama. That's going to take a lot out of him. Yama throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westshade counters with a body kick. Westshade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Westshade misses with a leg kick. A clash of legs there as Yama blocks the low kick. Yama attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.#T8# Nice defenses there by Yama. Yama shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Westshade defends it nicely. Nice jab there from Yama. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yama misses with a right hand and Westshade counters with a good low kick that Yama was not able to check. Westshade defending well as Yama loads up on a big left hand. Yama doesn't manage to clinch there - Westshade circles away.
Westshade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T9# Westshade walks into a jab. Yama shoots in but no luck this time. Westshade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Yama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Yama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Westshade counters with a head kick. That will keep Yama thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Westshade wants to slow Yama down by chopping away at his legs. Yama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Yama misses with a body shot.
Westshade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Yama throws a shot to the body.
Yama looks to land a right hand but Westshade moved out of range. A head kick misses from Westshade. Yama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade dominated that round. The cut man is working on Kotetsu Yama's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Westshade avoids the body shot from Yama.
Westshade throws a head kick that misses. Yama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westshade manages to avoid it. Westshade only half commits to the counter leg kick. Westshade feints and then cracks Yama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yama down. Westshade is looking to clinch. Westshade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yama scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Westshade. That's going to slow Yama down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westshade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yama looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Westshade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Yama attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away. Yama lands with an overhand left. Yama stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westshade.#T1# Yama punishes Westshade's body with a nice straight punch. Yama with a body punch. A glancing blow. Westshade misses with a body shot.
Westshade slips a straight right by Yama. Nice body punch from Yama. Yama is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2# Westshade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yama did well to prevent Westshade getting side control. Yama 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. Yama wants to improve his position but Westshade is controlling well.
Yama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yama. Yama wants to sweep here but Westshade controlling him for the moment. #T2##SUB# Yama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Westshade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Westshade wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving. Westshade tries to free his leg and advance position but Yama is retaining full guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Yama is looking to sweep but instead, Westshade has passed into half guard.
Westshade is trying to control the action in half guard but Yama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3# Yama tries to get to full guard but Westshade has control of the leg. Yama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westshade is working away from the top position though. Yama gets back to full guard.
Westshade is in close to Yama's body, working some short punches and elbows. Yama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Yama working for a triangle but Westshade defends it easily.
Westshade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Yama working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Westshade has passed into half guard!
Yama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Yama wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Westshade is now in half guard. Yama wants to get back to full guard but Westshade has mounted him! Westshade landing punches. #T5# Westshade controlling from mount. Yama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Yama tries to get back to half guard but can't. Westshade dominating with strikes here. Westshade with good strikes from the mount here! Clint Westshade has got the better of the ground game so far. Westshade breaks from Yama's wrist control and lands an elbow. Yama in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Yama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6# Westshade sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Westshade with a couple of short strikes. Westshade with a couple of short strikes. Yama tries to get back to half guard but can't. Yama is working hard here to advance position.#T7# Yama tries to lock up and control but Westshade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Westshade unloading with bombs! Westshade takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Yama takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Westshade's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Westshade! After winning the bout, Clint Westshade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TOF 183
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
#R1# Westshade jabbing away but nothing is landing. Leaf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Westshades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Leaf tries to bum rush Westshade with a series of wild strikes but Westshade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Westshade closes the distance and clinches. Leaf lands on the inside with an uppercut. Leaf tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Westshade smiles and moves away.
Nice shot by Leaf. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leaf misses with a straight right. Westshade is looking to slow Leaf down with leg kicks. Leaf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Westshade counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1# Westshade slips under a jab. Westshade flicks out a counter leg kick but Leaf steps away. Good standup being displayed there by Westshade as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jay Leaf has been cut. Leaf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westshade tries to clinch up but Leaf circles away and keeps his distance. Leaf misses with a hook. Westshade ducked under it nicely. Westshade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leaf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Westshade 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. A little feinted left hand from Leaf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Good standup being displayed there by Westshade as he connects with a hook.#TD# Leaf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Westshade's half guard. Westshade has hold of Leaf's hands but Leaf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Leaf is looking to take a break and control but Westshade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Leaf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Westshade defending well though. #SUB# Leaf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Westshade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leaf. #SUB# Leaf seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westshade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Leaf is working away from the top position though.#T3# Leaf wants to take a breather but Westshade is having none of it. Leaf 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# Leaf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Westshade is just riding it out for now. Leaf eventually gives up the hold. Leaf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westshade's head. #SUB# Leaf seems to be working for a kimura but Westshade defends the submission attempt. Leaf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4# 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. Leaf prevents Westshade from improving his position.#SUB# Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westshade has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Leaf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westshade has managed to free his arm - good work. Leaf is keen to just control but Westshade is a slippery customer.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T5# Westshade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leaf momentarily.
Leaf misses with a lunging right hand
and Westshade counters with a nice kick to the body. Westshade throws a jab when Leaf was well out of range. Leaf misses with a body shot.
Leaf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Westshade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leaf scrambles back to his feet. Westshade lands a high kick!
Westshade misses with a looping left. Westshade lands with a hook. Leaf tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T6# Leaf missing with a left hand there. Westshade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Westshade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Westshade tries to clinch up. Westshade tries to clinch but Leaf is having none of it. Westshade throws a poor cross that misses
and Leaf counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Leaf throws a right hand that misses
and Westshade counters with a nice leg kick. Westshade throws a hook but Leaf avoids it easily. Westshade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westshade there as he acknowledges the shot. Westshade pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Leaf back to the cage. Westshade follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Leaf works the jab nicely. Westshade throws a nice outside leg kick. #T7##CL2# Westshade instigates a clinch. Westshade tries to work over Leaf's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Leaf uses good head movement to avoid it. Leaf tries to pull guard but Westshade holds him up against the cage and eventually Leaf drops back down to his feet.
Leaf tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Leaf throws a shot from downtown. Westshade moves away and avoids it.#TD# Leaf looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Westshade! An elbow from Leaf crashes against the mat.
#T8# Westshade gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Westshade gets back to half guard. Leaf thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Leaf wants to take a breather but Westshade is having none of it. Westshade won't allow Leaf to pass to mount. Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf. Leaf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Westshade! Westshade tries to hold on but Leaf pushes him away. #T9# Leaf thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Leaf avoids the attempt from Westshade to control. We've been hearing that Leaf has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Leaf wants to control the pace but Westshade is squirming around nicely. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Leaf throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Westshade because Leaf loaded up on that one. Leaf throws some wild stikes that Westshade manages to avoid easily.
Leaf looking to ground and pound but Westshade is blocking nicely. Leaf sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Leaf wants to control the pace but Westshade is squirming around nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Leaf dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jay Leaf'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# Westshade lands a head kick!
Some bone on bone action there as Leaf checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Westshade throws a leg kick which misses Leaf's front leg but catches the back leg as Leaf tries to avoid it. Leaf misses with a hook. Westshade ducked under it nicely. Leaf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Westshade. Westshade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leaf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Leaf slips under a jab from Westshade.#CL# Leaf has Westshade up against the cage in a clinch.
Westshade can't find room to land a body shot as Leaf controls the action.
#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Leaf. Westshade throws a head punch that misses. Leaf prevents a body shot from Westshade. A nice right hand lands inside from Leaf. Leaf has had enough of the clinch but Westshade keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Leaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westshade was well out of range. Poor timing from Leaf. Westshade unleashes a big counter combination but Leaf bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Westshade swings for the body but Leaf moves out of range.
Leaf avoids a kick to the body.
Leaf thuds a left hand into Westshade's body. Leaf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Nice uppercut lands for Leaf. That snapped Westshade's head back.
#TD2# Westshade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T2# Leaf wants to control the action here but instead Westshade manages to pass to full mount! 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! Leaf is working to get back to half guard.
Leaf 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Leaf is looking for a sweep. Westshade is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Westshade not landing any meaningful shots this time. Westshade trying to control from Leaf's half guard. Leaf has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Leaf is trying to control the position but Westshade postures up. #T3# Westshade postures up in Leaf's guard and throws a big left but Leaf blocks it. Westshade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Westshade passes Leaf's left leg - he's now in half guard. Nice strikes from Westshade there. Westshade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Leaf is not content to let Westshade control the position. Leaf wants to control but Westshade is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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. Leaf is staying active underneath Westshade, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Westshade is thwarting Leaf's attempts to control the position. Westshade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leaf's head. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Leaf throws the left hand but Westshade avoids the punch easily. Leaf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westshade avoids it really well and circles away. Westshade paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T5# Westshade takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses. Leaf half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Leaf closes the distance and clinches up with Westshade, looking for a takedown. Leaf pushes Westshade against the cage but Westshade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Westshade lands with a right hand. Leaf throws a hook but Westshade avoids it easily. Westshade is trying to counter with his kicks.#TD# Leaf shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Westshade napping and manages to drive through into side control! Leaf lands an elbow. Leaf sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Westshade is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB# Leaf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Westshade rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leaf's guard! Nice work there by Westshade! Westshade works over Leaf with some ground and pound from guard.#T6# Westshade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Leaf wants to sweep here but Westshade controlling him for the moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB# Leaf has his foot on Westshade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Westshade works his way back into a safe position though. Leaf keeping moving, preventing Westshade from controlling successfully. Westshade throws a strike but Leaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Leaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7# Leaf postures up in Westshade's guard and throws a big left but Westshade blocks it. Westshade has control of Leaf's left arm, preventing Leaf from doing any damage. Leaf controlling from the top position. Leaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Leaf looking to sit in guard and control but Westshade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Westshade trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Westshade pushing down on Leaf's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Leaf looking for submissions off his back. Leaf has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westshade is working away from the top position though.#T9# Westshade works his foot free and advances to mount. Leaf taking shots to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Leaf is trying desperately to improve position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jay Leaf's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Leaf shoots and misses and Westshade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Westshade closes the distance and pushes Leaf back into the cage. Westshade throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch.
Westshade moves out of range of the strikes. Leaf is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Westshade.#ROC2#Leaf is rocked! Leaf glances at the clock... BAM! Westshade nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Leaf crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Leaf is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint Westshade! Clint Westshade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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TOF 164
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Westshade throws the kick towards the body but Hands avoids it. Hands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Clint Westshade has been cut. Hands throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Westshade does a little dance to reset his feet. Westshade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab. Westshade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Westshade avoids the head kick by Hands.
Hands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hands throws an overhand right that lands on Westshade's shoulder, as Westshade tries to avoid the shot. Westshade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Westshade is looking to slow Hands down with leg kicks. Hands moves out of range as Westshade strikes.#T1##CL2# Westshade rushes Hands and presses him up against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Hands.
#BC2# Westshade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Westshade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hands as he jumps to the side. Westshade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westshade. Westshade ducks under a wild hook from Hands. Hands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westshade moves away. Hands swinging wildly here.
#T2# Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hands throws a series of punches but Westshade moves out of range. Hands feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Westshades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hands has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight. A big right from Hands misses. Hands waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westshade. Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Westshade tries to clinch but Hands moves out of range. Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Hands with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Westshade to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Happy Hands has been cut.#T3# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hands. Hands is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Westshade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hands swings widly with a right hand
and Westshade counters with a nice leg kick. Hands blocks a head kick by Westshade.
Westshade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hands. That did some damage!#CL2# Westshade drives through and clinches with Hands against the cage.
#BC# Hands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Westshade. Westshade moves away from the strike by Hands. #T4# Westshade avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Westshade tries a head kick but it misses.
Westshade looks for the body kick but Hands saw that one coming. Westshade looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range. Westshade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hands ducks under a wild hook from Westshade. Hands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Westshade listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T5# Hands looks to throw the jab but Westshade is out of range. Westshade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hands is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Westshade lands an overhand right. Hands pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Both fighters circling a little - Westshade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Westshade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westshade. Hands misses with a looping left. Westshade counters with a body kick.#CL2# Westshade takes the fight into the clinch. #T6# Westshade tries a body shot but Hands blocks it.
Hands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westshade misses with a short punch on the inside. Hands is trying to break the clinch but Westshade has him pressed against the cage. Hands misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Hands.
Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westshade lands a nice uppercut. Westshade can't find room to land a body shot as Hands controls the action.
#BC# Hands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. This has been an exciting period of action! A shot to the liver by Hands. Beautiful body shot. Sloppy strikes from Westshade. Those never looked like landing. The fight stays on the outside here - Westshade looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A quick step to the side and Hands tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T7# Westshade tries to clinch but fails miserably and Hands counters with a stiff right hand. Westshade blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hands misses with a lunging right hand
and Westshade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hands tries to land a body kick and Westshade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Westshade throws a low kick but Hands avoids it. Hands lands a glancing blow to the side of Westshade's head. Hands misses with the body kick and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T8# Westshade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hands on the side of the head.#ROC2#Hands is rocked! Happy Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westshade manages to avoid it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westshade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hands pinned against the cage. Hands gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A big right from Hands misses. Hands throws a big shot that misses. Hands takes a body punch but keeps moving. Westshade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hands had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T9# Westshade thuds his right hand into Hands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Westshade avoids the body shot from Hands.
Hands keeps the fight on the outside. The fighters circling - Hands throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hands works the jab nicely. Westshade scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2# Westshade moves into the clinch. Westshade has a couple of punches blocked by Hands.
Hands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hands lands with a right to the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Happy Hands will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Hands with a jab. Westshade takes a shot right to the bread basket. Westshade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hands falls off balance throwing a combination
and Westshade counters with a stiff right hand. Westshade moves away from the strike by Hands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westshade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Westshade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hands. Westshade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1# Hands is looking to land body kicks. Hands looks to land a right hand but Westshade moved out of range. Hands lands with a kick to the ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hands. Hands getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jab by Westshade. Hands jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2# Westshade moves into the clinch. Hands misses with the head strike.
Westshade misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Hands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westshade blocks a body shot from Hands. A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land. Westshade misses with a punch on the inside.
Hands swings wildly with an uppercut but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it. Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hands. Westshade has a couple of punches blocked by Hands.
Westshade misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westshade lands a hook to the side of the head. Westshade lands a hook that snaps the head of Hands backwards. Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it. Clint Westshade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Westshade misses with a body punch.
Hands struggles to land a body shot inside as Westshade controls his hands.
Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Westshade lands with a short shot to the head. Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westshade lands a nice shot to the body. Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hands blocks an uppercut.
Westshade misses with a short punch on the inside. Hands is trying to push Westshade away but Westshade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hands blocks a body shot from Westshade. Westshade misses with the head strike.
#BC# Hands breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Westshade has managed to clinch.
#T4# Hands throws a head punch that misses. Westshade misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Westshade manages to break the clinch.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far. Hands misses with a hook
and Westshade counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2# Westshade moves into the clinch. Westshade blocks a body shot from Hands. Hands is trying to break the clinch but Westshade is controlling him. Westshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westshade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow. Westshade tries a body shot but Hands blocks it.
Westshade misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hands swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.#T5# Westshade throws a combination that misses and Hands counters with a left to the body. A lazy body kick from Hands and Westshade counters with a leg kick. Westshade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. The fighters circle momentarily. Hands darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Westshade misses with an uppercut. A punch combination from Westshade misses. Hands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Westshade throws a jab when Hands was well out of range.#T6# Hands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#That has opened up Clint Westshade's cut even more. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hands checks a leg kick. Hands fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2# Westshade rushes Hands and presses him up against the cage. Westshade has a couple of punches blocked by Hands.
Westshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westshade misses with a body punch.
Hands is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This has been an exciting period of action! Hands lands with a left to the head. Hands stalling in the clinch.
#T7# Hands has a couple of punches blocked by Westshade.
Hands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westshade misses with a punch on the inside.
Hands misses with a hook from the clinch. Westshade takes a shot to the head. Hands misses with the head strike.
Westshade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Westshade. Westshade misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Westshade as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2# Westshade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Westshade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hands circles away quickly and effectively. It looked like Hands was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Westshade. Westshade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hands sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T8# Hands scores with a push kick. Hands throws a lazy head kick and Westshade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hands. Westshade unleashes a big counter combination but Hands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch but Hands swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Hands was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hands throws a series of punches but Westshade avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westshade scores with a decent looking hook. Westshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hands avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Westshade slips a jab from Hands.#T9# Westshade throws a leg kick but Hands sees it coming and moves out of range. Westshade blocks a head kick by Hands.
Hands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands circles away from the clinch attempt and Hands counters with a nice uppercut. Nice body kick from Westshade. Westshade tries to clinch up and Hands counters with a nice uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clint Westshade will probably get the nod - 10:9. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Westshade throws a half hearted mid kick. Westshade is looking to clinch. Hands seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westshade finds it's way round the side to connect with Hands's head. A slow jab from Hands misses its intended target. Hands punishes Westshade's body with a nice straight punch. Westshade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hands finds it's way round the side to connect with Westshade's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Hands as Westshade shoots in. Hands cracks Westshade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Hands cracks Westshade with a good jab.#T1# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hands. Hands throws a poor cross that misses
and Westshade counters with a stiff right hand. Nice uppercut lands for Hands. That snapped Westshade's head back.
Westshade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Westshade sizes up Hands with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Westshade unleashes a big counter combination but Hands bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Westshade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Westshade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hands controls his hands.
Hands lands a body shot. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land. Hands struggles to land a body shot inside as Westshade controls his hands.
Hands is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC# Hands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hands misses with the body kick and Westshade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This has been an exciting period of action! Hands throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Westshade on the side of the head. Westshade tries to clinch up. Westshade throws the left hand but Hands avoids the punch easily. Westshade throws a leg kick that is checked and Hands counters with a nice body kick. Westshade misses with an uppercut
and Hands counters with a right hand to the body. Westshade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3# Hands slips under a jab from Westshade. Hands scores with a jab. Hands throws a poor cross that misses
and Hands takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Hands lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#Westshade is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Clint Westshade's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Westshade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Westshade is still on wobbly legs! Can Hands finish him?#CL2# Westshade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hands, pushing him back against the cage. Westshade seems to have recovered his senses. Westshade struggles to land a body shot inside as Hands controls his hands.
Westshade throws a head punch that misses. Westshade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Hands controlling the action here for a moment.
Westshade misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hands. Westshade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2# Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hands lands with a nice body kick. Westshade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. This has been an exciting period of action! Hands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westshade. Westshade circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2# Westshade closes the distance and clinches. Hands tries to break the clinch but Westshade is controlling the position. Westshade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow. #T5# Westshade misses with a punch to the body.
Westshade lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hands.#BC2# Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Westshade tries to clinch but Hands moves away and Hands counters with a body kick that stops Westshade in his tracks momentarily. Hands rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2# and Westshade counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hands! Hands wants to get back to his feet but Westshade drags him back down. Westshade throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Westshade throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hands works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Hands keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T6# Westshade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hands keeps working. Westshade looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hands with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Westshade wants to control but Hands is keeping him busy. Hands regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Westshade. Westshade wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving. Westshade prevents Hands from getting back to his feet. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Westshade shoots in for a takedown but Hands shows good takedown defense. Hands throws a quick counter kick to the body but Westshade avoids it.#T7# Westshade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hands circles away quickly and effectively. Hands thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Westshade if he has to take too many more of those.
Westshade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hands. Westshade ducks under a wild hook from Hands. Westshade moves out of range of the body kick. Westshade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hands bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westshade's head. Hands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T8# Westshade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. An attempted straight right counter from Hands misses the target. Happy Hands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade. Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Westshade. Hands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westshade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Westshade throws a right and a left that both miss. A counter left hand to the body from Hands misses its target. Westshade wants to clinch. And Hands counters with a quick kick to the body but Westshade blocks it.#T9# Hands misses with a looping right. Westshade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2# Westshade has closed the distance and engaged Hands in a clinch.
Hands cracks Westshade with a nice body shot. Westshade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow. Westshade is working Hands over against the cage. Westshade has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hands. Westshade misses with a hook from the clinch. Westshade blocks an uppercut.
#BC# Hands breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Happy Hands showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hands 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Hands! A very excited looking Happy Hands 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. |
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TOF 153
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1# Westshade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Jokinen misses its intended target. Westshade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Westshade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Westshade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jokinen.#CL2# Westshade gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Westshade moves out of range as Jokinen strikes. Westshade tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range. Westshade misses with a wild body shot. Westshade looks to land a right hand but Jokinen moved out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. An inside leg kick lands from Westshade. Westshade misses with a looping right. Westshade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Jokinen keeps the fight on the outside. Westshade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1# A head kick misses from Westshade. Westshade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Westshade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Westshade swings wildly with an uppercut but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Jokinen pulls guard. Jokinen pulls Westshade in close to his closed guard and prevents Westshade from doing any damage or advancing position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jokinen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Westshade is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jokinen. You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2# Jokinen is looking to regain half guard here but Westshade keeps moving and retains side control. Westshade taking a breather here. Jokinen is looking to reverse the position. Jokinen wants to control but Westshade postures up. Jokinen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3# You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# Westshade tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Westshade trying to control the position but Jokinen is working away. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Jokinen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Jokinen is pressing down on Westshade's thigh, looking to free his foot. Westshade is holding on for now. Westshade wants to get back to full guard. Jokinen wants to pass to mount but Westshade is defending the position. Jokinen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Jokinen'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.#T5# Jokinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jokinen wants to free his trapped foot but Westshade is holding on for dear life with his legs. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Jokinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Jokinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Westshade's head. #SUB# Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westshade sees it coming and defends easily. Westshade is concentrating on defense, preventing Jokinen from advancing position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Jokinen. Westshade does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Westshade moves into the clinch.#T6# Westshade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westshade lands a left hand.
Jokinen tries to pull guard but Westshade won't allow it.
Westshade lands a shoulder strike. #BC2# Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Westshade connects with a crisp jab. Jokinen blocks a head kick by Westshade.
A telegraphed right hand from Westshade misses the target. Westshade tries to clinch but Jokinen is having none of it. Westshade tries to clinch there but Jokinen circles away.
Westshade feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down. Westshade is looking to clinch. Westshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jokinen misses with the combination.
#T7# Westshade connects with a solid leg kick. Westshade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Westshade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Westshade connects with a single shot there. Westshade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Westshade scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westshade. Westshade obviously looking to wear him down.
Westshade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Westshade moves into range and clinches up with Jokinen. Jokinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westshade. Westshade digs a right hand into Jokinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jokinen's gas tank. #T8# Jokinen lands with a short shot to the head. Jokinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Westshade lands with a left to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jokinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Westshade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Westshade throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch.
Jokinen with a jab. Westshade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Westshade tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range. Westshade throws a hook but Jokinen avoids it easily. Westshade's corner calls for a 1-2. Westshade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Jokinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Westshade swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jokinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Westshade wants to clinch up but Jokinen keeps it at a distance. A slow jab from Westshade misses its intended target. Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away.#T9# Westshade is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks. Jokinen ducks right into an uppercut from Westshade. Westshade connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Westshade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jokinen. Westshade tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range. Jokinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Jokinen slips under a jab from Westshade. Jokinen fails with a takedown attempt. Westshade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Westshade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Westshade feints a counter leg kick.#CL2# Westshade clinches up against the cage. Jokinen blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Westshade looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely. Westshade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jokinen's head. Jokinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westshade finds it's way round the side to connect with Jokinen's head. Jokinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Jokinen throws a right and a left that both miss. Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup. Westshade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Jokinen throws a series of punches but Westshade moves out of range. Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westshade. Jokinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Westshade moved out of range. Westshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2# Westshade gets in close and instigates a clinch. 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! Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1# Westshade lands with a light punch inside. Westshade scores with a shoulder strike. Westshade misses with a body punch.
Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jokinen. Westshade misses with a punch to the body.
Westshade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jokinen backwards. Westshade lands a right hand. Westshade misses with some punches.
Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle. Westshade stops a takedown attempt from Jokinen.
A body shot lands from Westshade.
Westshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westshade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westshade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jokinen's sensitive parts. #T2# Westshade scores with a sloppy right hand. Jokinen should have avoided that one. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jokinen throwing strikes but missing. Westshade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Westshade has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage. Westshade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jokinen wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. #T3# Jokinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Westshade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Westshade lands with an overhand left. Westshade misses with a straight right. Westshade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Westshade with the inside leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Westshade. That's going to slow Jokinen down. Jokinen throws a jab when Westshade was well out of range. A nice side step and Westshade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Jokinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Westshade.#T4# Westshade lands an overhand right.#CL2# Westshade gets a clinch. Westshade scores with a shoulder strike. Westshade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westshade misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jokinen. Westshade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jokinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Westshade. Westshade has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Westshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land. Still in the clinch, Westshade scores with a nice short uppercut. Jokinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westshades head. #T5##BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch.
Westshade lands with a straight right. Jokinen didn't see that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Westshade. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD# Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Westshade seems keen to control Jokinen's posture. Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now. Jokinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T6# Westshade tries to land a sweep but no joy. Jokinen wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. Westshade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2# Westshade closes the distance and pushes Jokinen back into the cage.#BC2# Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Westshade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land. Jokinen tries for a takedown but Westshade manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T7# Westshade misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Westshade. Westshade blocks a body shot from Jokinen. Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jokinen prevents a body shot from Westshade. A short left from Westshade. A quick uppercut on the inside from Westshade. Westshade scores with a shoulder strike. #TD# Jokinen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen. Westshade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jokinen is working away from the top position though.#T8# Westshade might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jokinen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Jokinen wants to pass to mount but Westshade is defending the position. Westshade keeps control of the position for the meantime. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Jokinen prevents Westshade from improving his position.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Westshade lands with an overhand left. A slapping leg kick lands for Westshade.
#T9# Westshade tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand. An inside leg kick lands from Westshade. Jokinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Westshade scores with a decent looking hook. Jab by Westshade. Westshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westshade getting the better of the striking in that exchange. A head kick from Westshade lands but Jokinen takes it in his stride. Westshade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jokinen. Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Westshade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Westshade is looking to chop away at Jokinen's legs. Westshade tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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# Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Westshade moves away and avoids it. Westshade tried to score with a low kick but Jokinen checks it. Westshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jokinen checks a leg kick. Clint Westshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westshade getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Jokinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westshade tries to avoid it but Jokinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westshade to the ground. Westshade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Jokinen gets tackled into the cage by Westshade. Westshade maintains the clinch. Jokinen scores with an uppercut up the middle. Clint Westshade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Westshade blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Jokinen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Jokinen is fighting to break Westshade's control of his arms but Westshade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Jokinen cracks Westshade with a solid left hand.#T1# Westshade keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass. Westshade is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Jokinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart 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.#CL2# Westshade clinches with his opponent.
#BC2# Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Jokinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Westshade can't do much from the bottom here. Jokinen staying calm. Jokinen grinds an elbow into Westshade's temple. #T3# Westshade is looking for a sweep. Jokinen trying to control the action but Westshade is working from the bottom. Jokinen taking a breather here. You can see the frustration on Westshade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Westshade is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jokinen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Westshade is trying to maintain the position but Jokinen is very close to passing his half guard. Westshade holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Westshade thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it #TD# and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Westshade won't be happy with that. #T5# Westshade sneaks back into half guard. Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Westshade defending well. #SUB# Jokinen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Westshade is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tre Jokinen! A very excited looking Tre Jokinen 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. |
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TOF 144
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1# Vasilios slips a straight right by Westshade. Westshade throws a leg kick which misses Vasilios's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasilios tries to avoid it. Westshade fails in his attempt to clinch. Westshade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilios moves away. Vasilios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westshade but Westshade pushes him off and we're back to square one. Westshade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasilios. Westshade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilios.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Westshade. A big left from Westshade misses. Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away. A chopping leg kick lands by Westshade. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westshade misses with a body shot.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westshade tries to clinch but Vasilios is having none of it. Westshade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Westshade misses with a straight left. #CL2# Westshade takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# Vasilios takes a shot to the head. Westshade lands a shoulder strike. Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vasilios controlling the action here for a moment.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but Westshade forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch.
Westshade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Westshade tries to clinch up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilios. A swing and a miss from Westshade. Vasilios attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away. A big right from Vasilios misses. Westshade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilios was well out of range. Poor timing from Westshade.#T2# Nice shot lands for Westshade. Jab, jab by Westshade - just one landing. A jab from Vasilios misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Vasilios drops his hands momentarily and Westshade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Vasilios throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A cross from Westshade lands. Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westshade was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios. Westshade lands a nice shot that snaps Vasilios's head back.
Vasilios connects with a jab. Westshade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios. Westshade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Vasilios pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Westshade throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# so Vasilios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Vasilios controlling from the top position. Vasilios trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. #T3# Vasilios is stalling in the full guard. Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vasilios's corner is telling him to maintain position. Westshade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Westshade keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Westshade misses with a double jab.
Westshade stuffs the takedown. Vasilios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Westshade swivels and escapes. Westshade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Clint Westshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westshade throws a leg kick that is checked#TD# and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Westshade has his hands clasped together around Vasilios's back. He's all about the action.#SUB# Vasilios is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westshade has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasilios in particular looking to stall. Westshade is trying is best to control the position here. Vasilios wants to take a breather but Westshade is having none of it. Westshade has hold of Vasilios's hands but Vasilios slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Westshade preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Westshade wants to get back to full guard. Vasilios throws a strike but Westshade avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Vasilios trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. Vasilios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Vasilios trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Vasilios loads up on a big right hand but Westshade slips the punch. Westshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Vasilios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T7# Horrible takedown attempt by Vasilios or perhaps it was just good defense by Westshade, which made it look bad. Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from Westshade. Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it. Vasilios swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade. Westshade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Westshade let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Westshade scores with a jab. Vasilios acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice jab. Westshade throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it. A punch lands to the side of Westshade 's head but he takes it in his stride. Westshade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vasilios shoots for a takedown but Westshade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Vasilios moves out of range of the leg kick from Westshade. Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T8# Westshade takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses. Westshade throws out a leg kick but Vasilios moves out of range and Westshade only half commits. Vasilios checks a low kick from Westshade. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Westshade thumps Vasilios with a low kick. Westshade throws a leg kick #TD# and Vasilios counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Westshade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Vasilios is looking to pass into half guard but Westshade pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Westshade is in guard.#REVB##SUB# Vasilios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westshade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Vasilios trying to control the position.
#T9# Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Westshade stands and throws Vasilios's legs to the side, diving into side control. Westshade tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. Vasilios can't do much from the bottom here. Vasilios gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Westshade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilios momentarily.
Westshade looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range. Westshade has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Westshade clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Westshade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Vasilios staying out of range there. Westshade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westshade throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it. Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Vasilios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Westshade throws a leg kick but Vasilios sees it coming and checks it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westshade with a body punch. A glancing blow. Westshade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vasilios. Vasilios circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Vasilios checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it.#TD# Vasilios feints and as Westshade raises his hands in defense, Vasilios changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vasilios is fighting to break Westshade's control of his arms but Westshade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# Vasilios stopping the sweep attempt from Westshade. Westshade pulls Vasilios in close to prevent any damage. Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Westshade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Vasilios is controlling Westshade's posture.#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.#SUB# Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilios has a closed guard, preventing Westshade from standing up. #SUB# Vasilios looking for subs off his back but Westshade has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alkandros Vasilios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Vasilios is looking to control Westshade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasilios avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB# Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.#SUB# Vasilios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Westshade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vasilios! Westshade looking to control but Vasilios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2# Westshade swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vasilios is now in Westshade's guard. A big mistake from Westshade there, giving up the dominant position! #T4# Vasilios wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. Westshade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasilios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T5# Vasilios working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Vasilios wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. Vasilios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westshade swivels though and keeps the full guard. Westshade is controlling Vasilios's posture. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Westshade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T6# Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vasilios is trying to control the position but Westshade postures up. Westshade trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom. Vasilios is trying to keep Westshade in close.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilios swats him away and circles back towards the center. Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Westshade tries to clinch up. Vasilios is looking to counter the offense by Westshade and move into the clinch. Vasilios shoots in but no luck this time. Westshade dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Westshade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T7# Vasilios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Westshade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Westshade works Vasilios's body with a nice hook. Vasilios needs to keep his hands up - Westshade had a free shot at his head there. Westshade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Westshade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasilios checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Westshade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilios. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasilios is defended easily by Westshade. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westshade throws a leg kick #TD# and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T8# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vasilios wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. Westshade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vasilios's corner is telling him to maintain position. Westshade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vasilios manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Vasilios looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Westshade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Vasilios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westshade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westshade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9##SUB# Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Westshade works a leg free and moves into half guard. Vasilios tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Westshade has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Westshade avoids the attempt from Vasilios to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Westshade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasilios under the eye. Vasilios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Westshade throws the left hand but Vasilios avoids the punch easily. Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Vasilios connects with a crisp jab. Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westshade is fending him off so far but Vasilios persists. Nope, Westshade circles away and we're back to standing. Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup. Westshade connects with a solid leg kick. Vasilios walks into a left hand. Vasilios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Westshade misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vasilios throws a body shot but no joy. Vasilios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Westshade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Westshade misses with a two punch combination.
#T1# Westshade looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range. Some wild striking there from Westshade.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown. Westshade looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range. Westshade misses with a double jab
#TD# and Vasilios counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Westshade! #SUB# Vasilios tries for a kimura but Westshade is defending well. Vasilios wants to control but Westshade is keeping him busy. #SUB# Vasilios is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Westshade has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2# Westshade is looking to regain half guard here but Vasilios keeps moving and retains side control. Vasilios working away. Westshade dodges the ground and pound from Vasilios. Westshade tries to get back to half guard but can't. You can see the frustration on Westshade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3# Vasilios passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Westshade! Westshade is squirming around, avoiding Vasilios's attempts to control the action. Vasilios punishing his opponent with strikes. Westshade 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. Vasilios wants to control but Westshade is keeping him busy. Vasilios not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# Westshade wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Vasilios slows the pace down in half guard. Westshade is refusing to be controlled, as Vasilios sits in half guard. Westshade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Westshade tries to land a leg kick but Vasilios saw it coming and moves away.
#T5# Westshade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vasilios is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Westshade. A big right from Westshade misses. Vasilios misses with a body shot.
Westshade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Westshade misses the shot to the body. Vasilios jabs at Westshade's body.#CL2# Westshade closes the distance and clinches. Westshade prevents a body shot from Vasilios. Vasilios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Westshade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilios's elbow. Vasilios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westshade pushes Vasilios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilios. Westshade prevents a body shot from Vasilios. #T6# Westshade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasilios backwards. Vasilios tries for a takedown but Westshade manages to get underhooks.
Vasilios pushes Westshade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle. This has been an exciting period of action! A short uppercut from Westshade. Vasilios drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vasilios is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westshade is defending well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Westshade lands an uppercut.#TD# Vasilios gets a trip takedown into half guard. Westshade is controlling Vasilios's trapped leg to prevent Vasilios from advancing to side control.#T7# Vasilios controlling the action here. Vasilios wants to free his trapped foot but Westshade is holding on for dear life with his legs. Westshade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasilios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasilios's back! Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vasilios trying to control the position but Westshade manages to sink in the hooks. #T8# Vasilios is in bad spot here.
Westshade avoiding Vasilios 's attempts to control his hands. Vasilios tries to escape the position.
Westshade tries to get the hooks in deep but Vasilios pushed the leg off. Westshade just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vasilios trying to control the position but Westshade manages to sink in the hooks. #T9##SUB2# Westshade tightening his grip on Vasilios, looking for the choke. Westshade avoiding Vasilios 's attempts to control his hands. Westshade keeps control of the position as Vasilios tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vasilios manages to reverse the position and now he's in Westshade's guard. Nice work there by Vasilios.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Clint Westshade. I've got Westshade 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Westshade! After winning the bout, Clint Westshade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1# Westshade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boston. Westshade throws out a counter right but Boston avoids it with no problem. Clarence Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Boston misses its intended target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westshade! But no joy. Boston catches Westshade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Westshade feints and then cracks Boston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boston down. Boston blocks a head kick by Westshade.
Boston looks to throw the jab but Westshade is out of range. A lazy left from Boston finds it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westshade misses the body punch and Boston counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Clint Westshade has been cut. Westshade moves out of range as Boston strikes. Westshade tries to clinch but Boston is having none of it. #T1# Westshade misses with a shot to the body and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Westshade avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A punch combination from Boston misses. Westshade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Boston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Boston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Boston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westshade moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Westshade throws a low kick, looking for Boston's leg but Boston calmly moves out of range. Westshade slips under a jab from Boston. Westshade tries to clinch up.#CL2# Westshade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Westshade lands with a right to the head. #T2# Westshade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Boston's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Boston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Boston pulls guard effortlessly. Boston trying to keep a closed guard but Westshade is proving a slippery customer.
Boston keeping full guard, as Westshade tries to pass. Westshade trying to control but Boston is working from the bottom. #SUB# Boston looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Westshade passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Boston tries to buck Westshade off but Westshade is having none of it.#T3# Westshade takes a little break here. Boston wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Westshade wants to control but Boston is keeping him busy. Boston is looking for a sweep. Boston gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Westshade trying to control the action but Boston is working from the bottom. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Westshade controlling the pace. Westshade tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Westshade with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boston lands with a hook. Westshade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T5# Westshade throws a low kick but Boston avoids it. Boston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Westshade tries a quick counter leg kick but Boston is wise to it. Boston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boston backing away here, and Westshade unleashes a leg kick that just misses. The fighters circling - Boston throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Westshade unleashes a big counter combination but Boston bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Westshade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westshade cracks Boston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Boston throws a jab when Westshade was well out of range. Boston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westshade sees it coming and avoids it easily. Westshade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Some wild striking there from Westshade.
#T6# Westshade is looking to clinch but Boston is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Boston. Boston walks into a stiff left hand from Westshade. Westshade lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boston misses with a hook. Westshade ducked under it nicely. Westshade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Westshade lands a slapping body shot.
Boston tries to close the distance and clinch but Westshade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Westshade throws a big counter head kick but Boston avoids it with no problem. A big left from Boston misses. #T7# A left and a right from Boston both land. Nice combination. Boston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westshade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Westshade scores with a head kick. Boston tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Boston scores with a hook to the body. Westshade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Westshade connects with a body shot that sends Boston's belly button to the back. Boston misses with a right hand and Westshade counters with a head kick. That will keep Boston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CUT2#It looks like Clarence Boston has been cut. Boston misses with a left hand and Westshade counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The fighters circling - Boston throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Boston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Westshade moves away from the strike by Boston. Westshade tries a quick counter leg kick but Boston is wise to it.#T8# Boston misses with a looping right. Westshade misses with a hook to the body
and Boston counters with a stiff right hand. Boston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2# Westshade clinches. Boston scores with a nice hook to the head. Westshade throws a head punch that misses. Westshade misses with some punches.
Westshade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards. Westshade misses with the head strike.
Boston blocking some punches.
Westshade throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston. Westshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westshade throws a head punch that misses. #T9# Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage. Westshade struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Boston wants to get back to striking at distance but Westshade won't allow it.
A short left from Westshade. Nice body punch from Westshade. Westshade blocking some punches.
Westshade lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boston or not. Westshade lands a nice uppercut. Boston misses with the head strike.
Westshade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Boston jumps guard but Westshade stands there with Boston around his waist. Boston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Westshade has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Westshade scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head. Westshade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Clint Westshade will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Boston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westshade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Westshade misses with a few strikes there.
Boston stuns Westshade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Clarence Boston is winning the standup battle so far. A punch lands to the side of Boston 's head but he takes it in his stride. Boston lands with an uppercut that bounces Westshade off the cage and back into range. Boston throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Boston drops his hands momentarily and Westshade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westshade counters with a stiff right hand. Boston throws a sloppy body shot
and Westshade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boston thinking. Donk. Westshade catches Boston right on the button with a cross.#T1# Westshade thows a left - swing and a miss! A swing and a miss from Westshade. Westshade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Boston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Westshade under the eye. Westshade throws a leg kick letting Boston counter with a right hand. Westshade looks to land a right hand but Boston moved out of range. A lazy left from Westshade finds it's target.#CL2# Westshade has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2# Westshade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westshade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Westshade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boston cracks Westshade with a nice body shot. Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westshade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boston backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westshade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clint Westshade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Westshade misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Westshade. #BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Boston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Westshade throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily. Westshade misses with a double jab
and Boston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Boston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Westshade. Westshade obviously looking to wear him down.
Boston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Westshade only half commits to the counter leg kick. Boston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boston throws a hook but Westshade blocks it. A slow jab from Westshade misses its intended target. Westshade jabs Boston to the body, keeping him at a distance. Boston misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Westshade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Westshade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boston. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westshade! But no joy.#T4# Boston ducks under a wild hook from Westshade. Boston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Westshade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Westshade tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Boston counters with a two punch combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westshade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boston. Westshade throws a quick inside leg kick. Boston checks the leg kick.#T5# Westshade misses with a body shot.
Westshade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A big right from Boston misses. Westshade throws a counter combo. A punch combination from Boston misses. Boston slips a jab and a cross from Westshade.
Boston went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Boston looks to land a right hand but Westshade moved out of range. Boston scores with a hook. Westshade jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T6# Boston avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Westshade slips a jab and a cross from Boston.
Westshade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Westshade feints and then cracks Boston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boston down. Boston throws a hook but Westshade blocks it. A big left from Boston misses. Boston throws a jab when Westshade was well out of range. Boston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. 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! Westshade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Westshade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#That has opened up Clint Westshade's cut even more.#T7# Westshade defending well as Boston loads up on a big left hand. Donk. Westshade catches Boston right on the button with a cross. Westshade plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Westshade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Westshade will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2# Westshade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boston, pushing him back against the cage. Westshade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westshade has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Westshade misses with some punches.
Westshade can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
#T8# Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle. Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Boston tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Westshade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Boston drags the fight down to the ground.
Westshade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boston is keeping the position for now. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westshade controlling from the top position. Westshade forces his way into half guard.#T9# Westshade is keen to just control but Boston is a slippery customer. Boston regains full guard. Nicely done. Westshade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Westshade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boston swivels though and keeps the full guard. Westshade stopping the sweep attempt from Boston. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Boston missing with a left hand there. Westshade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Boston throws a jab but it's blocked by Westshade. Westshade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Boston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westshade throws a counter combo. Boston throws a lazy uppercut
and Westshade counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boston thinking. A slow jab from Westshade misses its intended target. Westshade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Boston slips under a jab from Westshade. Westshade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# Boston misses with an uppercut
and Westshade counters with a two punch combo. Westshade tries to clinch up. Boston throws a body punch but Westshade moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Westshade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Boston throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Westshade connects with an inside leg kick. Westshade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Westshade looks to clinch and Boston counters with a nice uppercut. Westshade closes the distance but Boston moves to the side letting Boston counter with a right hand. #T2# Westshade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Westshade throws a leg kick but Boston moved away. It looked like Boston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Some bone on bone action there as Boston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Westshade swings for the body but Boston moves out of range.
It looked like Boston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Boston misses with a right hand and Boston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! Boston throws a big shot that misses. Westshade is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Westshade tries to clinch and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Westshade closes the distance but Boston moves to the side letting Boston counter with a right hand. #T3# Westshade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Westshade tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Boston counters with a nice uppercut. Good leg kick by Westshade. Boston is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Boston throws a good cross that connects.
Boston misses with an uppercut. Westshade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4# Boston just misses with a punch to the body.
Boston misses with an uppercut
and Westshade counters with a stiff right hand. Boston throws a series of punches but Westshade avoids them all with ease. Westshade fails to land with a series of punches.
Westshade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boston sees it coming and avoids it easily. Westshade throws a sloppy body shot
and Boston counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westshade slips under a jab from Boston. Westshade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Boston lands a jab. Clarence Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T5# Westshade dodges the punch combination from Boston.
A punch combination from Westshade misses. Boston throws a hook but Westshade avoids it easily. Westshade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Boston walks into a left hand. Boston misses with a looping left. Westshade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T6# Sloppy strikes from Boston. Those never looked like landing. Westshade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Boston scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Boston 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. Boston misses the jab. Boston takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Boston throws a lazy uppercut
and Westshade counters with a three punch combo that has Boston backing up. Boston nods at Westshade to acknowledge the strikes. Westshade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Westshade moves out of range of the strikes. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Westshade! But no joy.#T7# Boston misses with a shot to the body and Westshade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boston throws out a loose jab but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it. Westshade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Westshade throws a nice inside leg kick. Boston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westshade sees it coming and avoids it easily. Boston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Westshade manages to avoid it. Westshade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boston in his tracks. Boston misses with a series of wild punches.
#T8# Boston connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Westshade darts in trying to clinch and Westshade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Boston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Westshade. Westshade looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Boston misses with a looping right. Boston works over Westshade's head and body with a nice combination.#T9# Boston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Westshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Boston throws a hook but Westshade avoids it easily. Westshade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boston.
Boston lands an overhand right. Westshade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boston. Westshade throws a big counter head kick but Boston avoids it with no problem. Westshade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Clint Westshade. I've got Westshade 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Westshade! Our winner, Clint Westshade, 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. |
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Event:
TOF 130
Date: Jul 07, 2024 |
#R1# Josh misses the shot to the body. Josh 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. Westshade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Westshade drops his hands momentarily and Josh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Westshade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Josh wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Josh. Josh throws a punch but it's blocked by Westshade. Josh lands an elbow that stopped Westshade in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Clint Westshade has been cut. Josh looking for a takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westshade working aggressively here.
Westshade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Josh tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogan Josh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Westshade manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Westshade.
Westshade misses with the combination.
#T1# Josh misses the shot to the body. Josh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Westshade sees it coming and avoids it easily. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Josh. Westshade shrugs it off though. Josh misses with a wild body shot. Westshade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Josh. Westshade slips under a jab. Josh misses with a hook. Westshade ducks under a wild hook from Josh. Josh misses with a jab to the body
and Westshade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Josh scores with a punch to the head. Josh cracks a nice hook into Westshade's ribs.#T2# Josh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Westshade. Westshade circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Josh misses with a jab to the body
and Westshade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Westshade closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Josh goes for a takedown attempt but Westshade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Josh misses. Westshade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Westshade stuns Josh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Josh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westshade.
Westshade moves out of range of the body kick from Josh.
Josh moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWestshade. Westshade avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Josh catches Westshade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Westshade throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3# Westshade doesn't manage to clinch there - Josh circles away.
Josh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Westshade can pounce on him.
Josh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westshade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Josh can pounce on him.
#CL2# Westshade forces Josh back against the cage and clinches. Westshade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Josh backwards. Josh gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Westshade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Westshade struggles to land a body shot inside as Josh controls his hands.
Westshade prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land. Josh misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2# Westshade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Josh misses with the combination.
#T4# Josh misses with a looping right. Josh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rogan Josh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westshade throws a combination that misses and Josh counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Josh. Josh trying to control the action but Westshade is working from the bottom. Westshade can't do much from the bottom here. Westshade is trying to improve his position.#T5# Westshade struggling a bit here. Westshade 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. Josh tries to advance to mount but can't. Josh happy to just control the position for now. Westshade is trying to get back to half guard. Josh working the ground and pound but Westshade is defending the strikes. #T6# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Josh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Josh working away. Westshade tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Josh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. 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. Josh is looking to take a break and control but Westshade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Josh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Westshade is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T7# Josh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab. Josh throws a hook but Westshade blocks it. Josh backing away here, and Westshade unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Westshade is looking to clinch. Josh throws a head kick that misses. Josh throws the left hand but Westshade avoids the punch easily. Josh lands with a right hand. A shot to the liver by Westshade. Beautiful body shot. Westshade blocks a low kick nicely. Westshade fails in his attempt to clinch. Josh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Josh feinted with a counter takedown.#T8# Josh tries a head kick but it misses.
Westshade throws a low kick but Josh moves out of range easily. Josh shoots in looking for a takedown. Westshade tries to sprawl out of it but Josh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westshade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Josh misses with a looping left. Josh cracks Westshade with an open hand slap.#CL2# Westshade moves into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Josh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Westshade can't find room to land a body shot as Josh controls the action.
Westshade tries a body shot but Josh blocks it.
Josh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Westshade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Westshade has a couple of punches blocked by Josh.
#T9# Josh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Westshade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Westshade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Josh manages to avoid it. Josh getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Westshade is looking to clinch. Josh on the wrong end of a nice hook. Josh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Josh. Josh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westshade circles away. Westshade throws a sloppy head kick and Josh moves out of range easily. Westshade staying out of range there. Westshade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Westshade walks into a left hand. Josh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Westshade on the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Josh dominated that round. The cut man is working on Clint Westshade's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Josh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Rogan Josh is winning the standup battle so far. Josh throws the kick towards the body but Westshade avoids it. Westshade swinging wildly here.
Josh thinks about countering with a head kick. Josh throws a right hand that Westshade ducks under and follows up with a left that Westshade also avoids with ease. Westshade throws a counter combo. Westshade moves out of range as Josh strikes. Josh misses with a hook. Westshade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Josh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westshade can do to turn this around? Josh misses with a wild body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Josh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westshade counters with a two punch combo. Nice shot lands for Josh. Good leg kick by Westshade. No luck with that takedown attempt from Josh. #T1# No joy there for Westshade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Josh's corner calls for a 1-2. Josh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Westshade slaps away a takedown attempt from Josh, before circling back to the center of the mat. A low kick from Josh misses #KD2# and Westshade counters with a head kick that drops Josh to the mat! Josh scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#Josh is rocked! Westshade fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Josh square on the jaw! Damn, Josh is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint Westshade! During a confident post fight interview, Clint Westshade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. Rogan Josh was interviewed post fight and said 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'. |
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Event:
TOF 121
Date: Jun 09, 2024 |
#R1# Tolbert lands a right hook to the body.
Westshade throws a series of punches but Tolbert moves out of range. Tolbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Tolbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westshade. Westshade loads up on a big right hand but Tolbert slips the punch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolbert is defended easily by Westshade. Westshade looks like he wants to counter punch here. Westshade is looking to clinch but Tolbert is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tolbert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Westshade's corner calls for a 1-2. Westshade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Darren Tolbert has been cut.#TD# Tolbert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolbert. #T1# Westshade keeping control of the position. Tolbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tolbert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Tolbert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Tolbert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Westshade wants to control but Tolbert is keeping busy and won't allow it. Westshade tries to get to full guard but Tolbert has control of the leg. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Tolbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Tolbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Westshade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Westshade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolbert is working away from the top position though. Westshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolbert. Tolbert trying to control the action but Westshade is working from the bottom. Westshade tries to get to full guard but Tolbert has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Westshade wants to control but Tolbert is keeping busy.
#T3# Tolbert thows a huge punch but Westshade dodges it nicely.
Tolbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Darren Tolbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Westshade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Tolbert misses with a combination
and Westshade counters with a thumping low kick. Tolbert lands with a nice body punch. Nice cross by Tolbert. Westshade takes a shot right to the bread basket. Tolbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westshade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tolbert eats them both and turns towards Westshade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Westshade looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Tolbert changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Westshade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolbert.
Tolbert misses with a takedown and Westshade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Tolbert. 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. Westshade throws a head kick but Tolbert moves out of range.
Westshade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Tolbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab. Westshade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westshade throws a right and a left that Tolbert avoids nicely. Tolbert throws a body shot but no joy. #T5# Westshade moves forwards but Tolbert connects with a nice, crisp jab. Westshade lands a lovely overhand right. Tolbert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Tolbert misses with a body shot.
Westshade scores with a shot to the body.
Tolbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A combination from Tolbert does no damage. A cross from Tolbert lands. Tolbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.#T6# Tolbert throws out a powerful jab. Tolbert throws a shot from downtown. Westshade moves away and avoids it. Tolbert backing away here, and Westshade unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Tolbert fails with a takedown attempt. Tolbert misses with a left hand and Westshade counters with a good low kick that Tolbert was not able to check. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tolbert misses with an uppercut. Westshade defending well as Tolbert loads up on a big left hand. Tolbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westshade feints and then cracks Tolbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolbert down. #T7# No luck for Tolbert with that takedown attempt. Westshade now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Westshade defending well as Tolbert loads up on a big left hand. Westshade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Tolbert throws an off balance right hand
and Westshade counters with a two punch combo. #TD# Tolbert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Westshade to the mat! Westshade manages to get full guard. Tolbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Tolbert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Westshade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Westshade trying to pass the guard but Tolbert defending well. #T8# Westshade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Tolbert wants to improve his position but Westshade is controlling well.
Tolbert gets full guard. Tolbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Westshade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T9# Westshade looking to pass the guard. Westshade wants to control from the top but Tolbert keeps moving. Tolbert trying to keep a closed guard but Westshade is proving a slippery customer.
Tolbert wants to hit a sweep here but Westshade passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tolbert there! Tolbert working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darren Tolbert will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Darren Tolbert's cut. That's time! Tolbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Westshade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. A solid leg kick lands there for Westshade.
Westshade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Tolbert lands with a cross. Tolbert with a lazy takedown attempt and Westshade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Tolbert scores with a hook to the body. Westshade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup. Tolbert fails with the takedown enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tolbert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westshade finds it's way round the side to connect with Tolbert's head. Westshade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tolbert on the side of the head.#T1# Tolbert swings and misses with a shot to the body and Westshade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. A combination from Tolbert does no damage. Westshade throws a one two combo.
Tolbert fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Tolbert. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good exchange - Westshade coming out on top. Tolbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Westshade. Westshade is looking to chop away at Tolbert's legs. Tolbert misses with a double jab.
#T2# Westshade thuds his right hand into Tolbert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Westshade cracks Tolbert with a good jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tolbert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Westshade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolbert shoots in for a takedown but Westshade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Westshade lands a nice shot to the body.
Tolbert digs a good hook to Westshade's body.
Tolbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Westshade is just out of range. Westshade lands a jab to the head.
Tolbert fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3# Tolbert walks into a jab.#CUT2#Darren Tolbert's cut is getting worse. Tolbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Tolbert swings widly with a right hand
and Westshade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Westshade connects with a body shot that sends Tolbert's belly button to the back. Tolbert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Tolbert throws a lazy right hand but Westshade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Westshade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tolbert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Tolbert.#T4# Tolbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Westshade counters with a nice leg kick. A telegraphed right hand from Tolbert misses the target. Westshade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Tolbert misses with an uppercut
and Westshade counters with a big head kick but Tolbert shrugs it off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tolbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westshade counters with a right hand to the body. Tolbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Westshade throws out a counter right but Tolbert avoids it with no problem. Tolbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Westshade tries to clinch up but Tolbert circles away and keeps his distance. Westshade throws a nice outside leg kick. #T5# Westshade lands with a straight right. Tolbert didn't see that one coming. Westshade blocks a jab. Westshade now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Westshade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolbert. Westshade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Tolbert loads up on a big right hand but Westshade slips the punch. A big right from Tolbert misses. Tolbert lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Westshade.
Westshade jabs Tolbert to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T6##TD# Tolbert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westshade wants to control but Tolbert is keeping busy.
Tolbert prevents Westshade from improving his position. Westshade controlling the position for now.#T7# Tolbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Westshade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Tolbert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Westshade is concentrating on defense, preventing Tolbert from advancing position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Westshade scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Westshade.
Westshade thumps Tolbert with a low kick. Westshade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2# Tolbert tries to keep at a distance but Westshade has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Westshade.#T8# Westshade lands a hook that snaps the head of Tolbert backwards. Tolbert wants a takedown but no success here.
Westshade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Tolbert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Westshade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Westshade has Tolbert pressed against the cage, preventing Tolbert from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tolbert is looking to take this one to the mat. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Tolbert tries to circle away but Westshade has him pinned against the cage. Tolbert blocks a body shot from Westshade. Westshade working some nice short punches in the clinch. Westshade stops a takedown attempt from Tolbert.
Tolbert is trying to pull guard but Westshade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Tolbert takes a shot to the head. #T9# Westshade has Tolbert pressed against the cage, preventing Tolbert from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Tolbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westshade misses with some punches.
Westshade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolbert. Tolbert tries to stall but Westshade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Westshade lands with a left to the head. Westshade scores with a nice hook to the head. Westshade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Westshade lands a hook that snaps the head of Tolbert backwards. A short uppercut from Westshade. Westshade lands with a short head shot on the inside. Tolbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Tolbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Westshade lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tolbert stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Darren Tolbert'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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Westshade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westshade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tolbert to score with a decent uppercut. Tolbert throws a sloppy body shot
and Westshade counters with a series of strikes. Tolbert will be more careful next time no doubt. Westshade has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Westshade misses with a wild body shot. Westshade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tolbert. Tolbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Westshade ducks under a wild hook from Tolbert. Tolbert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Tolbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Westshade counters with an inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Westshade takes a shot right to the bread basket. Tolbert misses with a left hand enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab. Tolbert misses with a left hand and Westshade counters with a thumping low kick. #T1# Tolbert misses with a looping right. Westshade now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Tolbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westshade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big right from Tolbert misses. Tolbert misses with an uppercut. Tolbert throws a shot to the body.
#CL2# Westshade closes the distance and clinches. A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolbert. Westshade misses with a short punch on the inside. Westshade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westshade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolbert backwards. #BC2# Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Tolbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2# Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolbert swats him away and circles back towards the center. Tolbert looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Tolbert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westshade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2# Westshade rushes Tolbert and presses him up against the cage. Westshade blocking some punches.
Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Westshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westshade working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tolbert wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land. Tolbert is trying to pull guard but Westshade has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Westshade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Tolbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolbert attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.#T3# Westshade avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
Tolbert misses with a right hand and Westshade counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2# Westshade lands a big head kick that sends Tolbert tumbling to the mat! Westshade takes a step backwards and waves Tolbert back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Tolbert is rocked!#CUT2#Darren Tolbert's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Westshade slips a jab from Tolbert. A little jabbing left from Westshade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Oh Tolbert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Westshade scoring well with a low kick there.
Tolbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Westshade tries to sprawl out of it but Tolbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westshade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tolbert seems to have got his legs back now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Tolbert. That's going to take a lot out of him. Westshade 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.
#T4# 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! Westshade connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Tolbert coming out on top.#TD# Tolbert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tolbert lands in his opponent's guard. Darren Tolbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Tolbert preventing the sweep. Westshade managing to control the position. Tolbert throws a big elbow that misses. #T5# Westshade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Westshade working a defensive guard here.
Tolbert controlling from the top position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Tolbert wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T6# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Westshade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Westshade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tolbert. Tolbert lands a lovely overhand right. Tolbert misses with a hook. Westshade ducked under it nicely. Tolbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westshade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Tolbert throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2# Westshade closes the distance and pushes Tolbert back into the cage.#BC# Tolbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T7# Tolbert throws out a loose jab but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it. Tolbert misses with a takedown attempt and Westshade counters with a nice uppercut. Jab by Westshade. Tolbert shoots in for a double leg but Westshade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Westshade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolbert. Westshade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Westshade connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#Jeez, Darren Tolbert's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Tolbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tolbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Westshade moves forwards but Tolbert connects with a nice, crisp jab. Tolbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T8# A punch combination from Tolbert misses. Tolbert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Westshade throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westshade tries to clinch but Tolbert is having none of it. Tolbert throws a right hand that misses
and Westshade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Westshade moves out of range of the strikes. Tolbert misses with the combination.
Tolbert loads up on a big right hand but Westshade slips the punch. Westshade throws a right hand that Tolbert ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolbert also avoids with ease.#T9# Tolbert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darren Tolbert's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clint Westshade! Our winner, Clint Westshade, 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. |
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#R1# Westshade lands with a shot to the body. #CL# Westshade closes the distance and pushes Winner back into the cage. Westshade gets through Winner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Westshade scores with a nice short uppercut. Nice body punch from Westshade - that landed with a thud.
Westshade lands a shoulder strike. Westshade working some nice short punches in the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westshade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Winner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Westshade prevents it.
Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Westshade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Westshade lands on the inside with an uppercut. Westshade scores with a shot to the side of Winner's head. Winner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Westshade lands with a light punch inside. Westshade lands a shoulder strike. Westshade pushes Winner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westshade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Westshade scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1# Westshade gets through Winner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A short right from Westshade on the inside. Westshade lands on the inside with an uppercut. Winner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clint Westshade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Exotic Winner. Winner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Westshade.
Westshade pushes Winner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Westshade lands a body punch. Westshade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Winners head. Westshade presses Winner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Westshade lands an uppercut. Westshade lands a shoulder strike. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Westshade lands with a short head shot on the inside. Westshade prevents the takedown attempt.
Winner looks winded! Westshade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Westshade scores with a nice hook to the head. A shot in the inside from Westshade. Westshade lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Winner is rocked!#T2# Westshade lands a nice shot to the body. Westshade scores with a nice hook to the head. Winner is still on wobbly legs! Can Westshade finish him? Westshade lands with a short head shot on the inside. Winner takes a shot to the head. Westshade creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Winner with a big uppercut! Winner tries to clinch up but Westshade pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Winner to the mat! Winner covers up and Westshade unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Clint Westshade! Clint Westshade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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#R1# Ivanovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Westshade under the eye. Westshade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. An attempted straight right counter from Ivanovic misses the target. Westshade throws a right and a left that both miss. Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Westshade is looking to clinch. It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Westshade shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westshade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Westshade shakes it off. Ivanovic lands with a hook. Westshade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2# Ivanovic gets tackled into the cage by Westshade. Westshade maintains the clinch. Ivanovic lands a body shot. Ivanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westshade backwards. #BC2# Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Westshade didn't see that one coming. Ivanovic lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ivanovic clobbers Westshade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Ivanovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Ivanovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Ivanovic tests Westshade's chin there with a solid looking shot. Westshade misses with a straight right. Ivanovic is looking to counter punch. Ivor Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Westshade fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Westshade tries to score with a low kick but Ivanovic moves his leg out of the way. Ivanovic scores with the left hand. Westshade knows he should have avoided that one. Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Westshade didn't see that one coming. Ivanovic lands with a straight right. Westshade didn't see that one coming. Westshade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body. Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Westshade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ivanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Westshade fails to land the takedown. Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ivanovic lands with a nice body punch. Ivanovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Westshade closes the distance looking to clinch and Ivanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Ivanovic stuns Westshade with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Westshade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivanovic. Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Westshade with an uppercut! Ivanovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Westshade on the side of the head.#CL2# Westshade gets a clinch. Westshade misses with a body punch.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Westshade. Westshade is trying to drag Ivanovic to the mat but Ivanovic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ivanovic scores with a shot to the side of Westshade's head. #T3# Ivanovic digs a right hand into Westshade's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Westshade's gas tank. Westshade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The referee calls for Ivanovic to work.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot that sends Westshade's belly button to the back. Ivanovic with a jab. Ivanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ivanovic scores with a body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a hook. Westshade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanovic circles away. Nice uppercut lands for Ivanovic. That snapped Westshade's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Westshade 's head but he takes it in his stride. Ivanovic with a nice cross. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Westshade tries to clinch up but Ivanovic circles away and keeps his distance.#T4# Ivanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade. It looked like Ivanovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ivanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. No luck for Westshade with that takedown attempt. Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Westshade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Westshade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Westshade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic avoids it really well and circles away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ivanovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Westshade should have avoided that one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL# Ivanovic gets a clinch. Westshade has Ivanovic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ivanovic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ivanovic lands a body punch. Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westshades head. Ivanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle. Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Westshade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ivanovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Westshade fails with a takedown attempt. Ivanovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westshade has time to react. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Ivanovic rushes Westshade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Westshade leaning his opponent against the cage. Westshade tries for a takedown but Ivanovic manages to get underhooks.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade.#T1##BC2# Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic clobbers Westshade with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Westshade fails in his attempt to clinch. Ivanovic is looking to counter punch. Ivanovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2# Westshade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ivanovic, pushing him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Westshade. Westshade is trying to stall.
Ivor Ivanovic has scored more points in the clinch so far. Ivanovic gets through Westshade's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ivanovic misses with the head strike.
Westshade tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Westshade back against the cage. Westshade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ivanovic is defending well for now. A short uppercut from Ivanovic. Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Westshade controls his hands.
Ivanovic working hard to break the clinch. Westshade looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2# Westshade has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivanovic uses from the top position. #T2# Ivanovic tries to stand but Westshade is controlling from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Ivanovic stands up and waves to Westshade to follow him. No luck for Westshade with that takedown attempt. Ivanovic scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ivanovic lands with a shot to the body. Ivanovic 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.
Ivanovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westshade can do to turn this around? Nice takedown defense from Ivanovic. No joy for Westshade on that attempt. Ivanovic keeps the fight on the outside. A little feinted left hand from Ivanovic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ivanovic with a nice cross. Ivanovic connects with a jab. Ivor Ivanovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Westshade tries to clinch up but Ivanovic circles away and keeps his distance.#T3# Ivanovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a good jab. Westshade looks to land a combination but Ivanovic avoids it well. Ivanovic digs a good body shot into Westshade's ribs. Ivanovic cracks a nice hook into Westshade's ribs. Westshade goes for a double leg but Ivanovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ivanovic continues to drive forward. A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Westshade's defenses. Westshade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. No luck with that takedown attempt from Westshade. Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Westshade with an uppercut! Westshade shoots in for a takedown but Ivanovic shows good takedown defense. Ivanovic scores with a shot to the body.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Westshade at a distance.
Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ivanovic paws at him with a jab and circles away. Westshade shoots for a takedown but Ivanovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Ivanovic connects with a body shot. Westshade shoots and misses and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Westshade is breathing heavily. Westshade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Westshade in his tracks. #CL# Ivanovic closes the distance and clinches. Westshade wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ivanovic. #BC# Ivanovic breaks from the clinch.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanovic. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Ivanovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ivanovic digs a good hook to Westshade's body.
#CL# Ivanovic closes the distance and pushes Westshade back into the cage. Ivanovic is leaning against Westshade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ivanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westshades head. Ivanovic has Westshade pressed against the cage.
Westshade fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut. Westshade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanovic is defending well. Ivanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A hook to the body from Ivanovic.
Westshade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivor Ivanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clint Westshade. Nice body punch from Ivanovic. #T1# Ivanovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivanovic tries to work over Westshade's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ivanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Ivanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Westshade controls his hands.
#BC2# Westshade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A lazy left from Ivanovic finds it's target. Ivanovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westshade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Ivanovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Westshade shoots and misses and Ivanovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Westshade shoots in looking for a takedown. Ivanovic tries to sprawl out of it but Westshade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ivanovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Nice straight punches there by Ivanovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ivanovic.#T2# Westshade gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Westshade misses with a takedown attempt and Ivanovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Westshade takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Westshade shoots in and drives through. Ivanovic sprawls well. Ivanovic lands a jab to the head.
#CL# Ivanovic moves into the clinch. Westshade prevents Ivanovic from breaking the clinch. Ivanovic is pressed up against the cage. Westshade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivanovic down to the mat. Ivanovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westshade's head. Ivanovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Ivanovic is looking to counter punch. Ivanovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Ivanovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.#T3# Westshade takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. A jab from Ivanovic finds it's way through Westshade's defenses. Westshade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Ivanovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Ivanovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Westshade takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Westshade tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Westshade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westshade there as he acknowledges the shot. Ivanovic scores with a jab to the body. Ivanovic moves in looking to clinch but Westshade pushes him off. Ivanovic cracks a nice hook into Westshade's ribs. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ivanovic scores with a decent looking hook. Ivanovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4# Westshade tries to land a leg kick but Ivanovic saw it coming and moves away.
Westshade is looking to clinch. Ivanovic moves into range and connects with a jab. Westshade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ivanovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Ivanovic cracks Westshade with a right hand to the side of the head. Westshade tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ivanovic defends well and Westshade ends up having to push Ivanovic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Westshade has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Ivanovic dips to his left and cracks Westshade with an uppercut! Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Westshade's head. Westshade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Ivanovic lands a jab to Westshade's midsection. Ivanovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Clint Westshade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ivanovic lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Ivor Ivanovic showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanovic, 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26 Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Ivanovic! |
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