PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayde West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Laston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Styles Of Beyound-Nine Thou. Laston is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Nortorious Big feature Bone Thug N Harmony-Notorious Thugs. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

West
vs
Laston

187 cm
19
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayde West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Laston!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laston has time to react.
West moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

West has closed the distance and engaged Laston in a clinch.
Laston has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle.
Laston goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Laston's head.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West thows a body shot but no joy.

Laston pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Laston looking for a takedown.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Laston.
Laston is looking to take this one to the mat.
West pressing his opponent against the cage.
West pushes Laston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laston.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Laston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Laston is trying to drag West to the mat but West just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

West breaks from the clinch.
Laston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.

West rushes Laston and presses him up against the cage.

West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A cross from West lands.
Laston on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from West tenderised Laston's leg. Laston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Laston is defended easily by West.
Wayde West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Laston looks winded!

West closes the distance and pushes Laston back into the cage.
Laston has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West is stalling here.
Laston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
West is working Laston over against the cage.

West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Laston is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Nice jab there from West.

West darts in and clinches Laston up against the cage.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West is pushing Laston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from West.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laston has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. West avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
West prevents the takedown attempt.

West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laston if he has to take too many more of those.

West has closed the distance and engaged Laston in a clinch.
West crunches a lovely knee into Laston's ribcage.
Stalling in the clinch from West.

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

West clinches up with Laston and pushes him back against the cage.

West breaks the clinch.
West connects with a nice looking jab.

West has closed the distance and engaged Laston in a clinch.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laston avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
West lands a head kick. Laston smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Laston fails to land the takedown.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
West explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Laston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab by West.
A solid body kick from West.
West feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Laston's calf.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laston is trying desperately to land a takedown but West is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Laston.
West is looking to slow Laston down with leg kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

West forces Laston back against the cage and clinches.
Laston has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from West.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laston.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A slapping leg kick lands for West.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Laston moves to clinch but West breaks away
and West counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Laston can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laston is defended easily by West.

West moves into range and clinches up with Laston.
Laston wants to take the fight to the mat but West manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
West stalling against the cage.
Laston goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Laston.
Laston is breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laston shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
West scores with a leg kick.
Josh Laston is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Laston's head.

West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laston can't get the takedown.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laston avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on West - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Laston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laston takes one on the button.
West tries to clinch there but Laston circles away.

West gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laston.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from West.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
West breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!

West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laston, pushing him back against the cage.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
West lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Laston has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laston managing to block the knees to the body from West.

Laston is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. West can't fight it off and eventually Laston manages to take the fight to the floor. West looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Laston working some strikes from top position.
Laston tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
Laston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laston drops back, looking for a kneebar! West looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. West looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from West!
West is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laston will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
West trying to control the action but Laston is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laston seems a little lost for a moment, as West dominates the positioning.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wayde West just wasn't active enough.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
Laston changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Laston manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laston.
West thows a body shot but no joy.
Laston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

West rushes Laston and presses him up against the cage.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Laston controls the action.

West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that second round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

West has managed to clinch.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laston.

West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laston throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

West closes the distance and clinches.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laston avoids it.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West stalling.
Wayde West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from West.
Laston is trying to force a seperation but West has the dominant position.
West lands a body punch.
West putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Laston in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West lands a nice looking body kick.
West fakes the leg kick and cracks Laston in the body.
Wayde West is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

West takes the fight into the clinch.
West controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from West.

West breaks from the clinch.
Laston shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Laston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West scores with a nice body kick.
West throws a leg kick which misses Laston's front leg but catches the back leg as Laston tries to avoid it.

West gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Laston wants a takedown.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wayde West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West lands a knee to the body.
Laston is trying to work for a single leg takedown but West pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wayde West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Laston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Laston lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
West crunches a lovely knee into Laston's ribcage.
West is pushing Laston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Laston just misses with a elbow thrown towards West's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

West clinches up against the cage.
West lands a nice knee to the body.
Laston has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

West breaks the clinch.

West has managed to clinch.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Laston controls his hands.
Laston is looking to take this one to the mat.
Laston working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laston.

West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West delivers a nice body kick.
West misses with a body shot.
West dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laston. That did some damage!
Laston on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laston was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Laston crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from West - the referee stops the clock and Laston gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says West. Laston manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
West working Laston over with knees to the body.
Josh Laston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laston is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde West!
Wayde West decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Josh Laston had this to say: 'I loss, so what I will come back, and you will see a better me.'.