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Event:
WEC 17: Parker vs Smith 2
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Westbrook with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westbrook misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and McGregor counters with a head kick that drops Westbrook to the mat! Westbrook scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Westbrook shoots and misses
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Westbrook.
Westbrook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Westbrook has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conor McGregor !
Conor McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WEC 15: Darrow vs Evansen
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westbrook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Westbrook shoots in and bounces Boxer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Boxer is looking to stand back up but Westbrook counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boxer. #REVR##SU2#
Westbrook decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Westbrook throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boxer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Westbrook is in Boxer's guard.
Westbrook sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Westbrook is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Westbrook sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
It looks like Westbrook might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Westbrook content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boxer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Westbrook looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Westbrook is in close to Boxer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Westbrook controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Westbrook is in close to Boxer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Westbrook works over Boxer with some ground and pound from guard.
Westbrook working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Westbrook stands and throws Boxer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Westbrook controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Westbrook creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Westbrook controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
Westbrook stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Westbrook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Boxer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Westbrook works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Westbrook has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Westbrook frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Boxer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Boxer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Westbrook controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westbrook punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Westbrook dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boxer tries to clinch up but Westbrook circles away and keeps his distance.
Westbrook wants to counter the offense by Boxer and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Westbrook gets a clinch.
Boxer wants to get back to striking at distance but Westbrook won't allow it.
Westbrook tries to pull guard but Boxer won't allow it.
Westbrook scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Westbrook breaks the clinch.
Boxer misses with a double jab
and Westbrook counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Westbrook clinches up with Boxer and pushes him back against the cage.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer is looking to break free of the clinch but Westbrook has double underhooks.
Westbrook stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Westbrook tightens his grip and picks Boxer up, before dumping him to the ground. Boxer manages to land in guard.
Westbrook passes into half guard. #T1#
Westbrook scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Westbrook controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Westbrook looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Westbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westbrook lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Boxer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Westbrook is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Westbrook uses his free foot to push down on Boxer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boxer.
Westbrook with a couple of short strikes.#T4#
Westbrook content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Westbrook has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Westbrook wants to take Boxer's back here but Boxer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Westbrook lands with some strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westbrook lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Westbrook tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boxer really wants to buck Westbrook off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Westbrook showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Westbrook gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westbrook tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Westbrook looks for a takedown but Boxer sprawls well.
Boxer moves in looking to clinch but Westbrook pushes him off.#CL2#
Westbrook closes the distance and pushes Boxer back into the cage.#BC#
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
Boxer throws a series of strikes that have Westbrook backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Westbrook shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boxer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Westbrook on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westbrook engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Westbrook is continuing to stall.
Westbrook lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Westbrook controlling from the top position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Westbrook's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Westbrook scoring with some ground and pound.
Westbrook not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Westbrook pushes down on Boxer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Westbrook in particular looking to stall.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boss Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Westbrook.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt - Westbrook sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Westbrook shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boxer's guard.
Boxer is wriggling around but Westbrook manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##REVR#
Paul Westbrook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Westbrook uses his free foot to push down on Boxer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boxer.
Westbrook lands a big shot there that rocks Boxer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SU2#
Westbrook is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Boxer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Westbrook back to the cage. Boxer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Paul Westbrook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Westbrook shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boxer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paul Westbrook is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Westbrook pushing down on Boxer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Westbrook comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Westbrook has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Westbrook!
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Event:
WEC 14: Wacker vs La Grande 2
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
No joy there for Boxer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boxer sets himself, and Westbrook steps forward looking for the clinch! Boxer avoids it this time.
Westbrook thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Westbrook drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boxer is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Westbrook dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
A lull in the action here as Westbrook stalls from top position.
Westbrook is working Boxer over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer is trying to get back to his feet.
Westbrook passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Boxer! #SUB2#
Westbrook swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boxer is now in Westbrook's guard. A big mistake from Westbrook there, giving up the dominant position! #T1#
Westbrook has Boxer pulled in close to control his posture.
Boxer prevents Westbrook from getting back to his feet.
Westbrook controlling Boxer's posture.
Let's hope that Westbrook has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Westbrook is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Westbrook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.#SUB2#
Westbrook thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Westbrook is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boxer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boxer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Westbrook engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boxer wants to stand and escape but Westbrook is having none of it. #T3#
Boxer is looking to stand back up but Westbrook counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Boxer.
Westbrook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boxer is in trouble now - Westbrook has advanced to mount!
Westbrook tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boxer is bucking up trying to escape but Westbrook cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Westbrook lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#SU2#
Westbrook gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Boxer defending well as Westbrook loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Boxer - just one landing. #CL2#
Westbrook rushes Boxer and presses him up against the cage.
Westbrook stalling the fight.
Westbrook tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Westbrook lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Westbrook lands with a left to 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!#BC2#
Westbrook manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Westbrook dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Boxer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#TD2#
Westbrook fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boxer to the ground. Westbrook is now in Boxer's guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boxer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Westbrook is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boxer is trying to force a seperation but Westbrook has the dominant position.#BC2#
Westbrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boxer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westbrook takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Paul Westbrook has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Westbrook moves into the clinch.
Westbrook changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boxer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boss Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Westbrook.#TD2#
Boxer tries to sprawl but Westbrook drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Boxer kicks Westbrook off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Westbrook will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Westbrook is breathing heavily.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Westbrook sprawls well. Westbrook wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boxer gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Westbrook has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Boxer has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer shoots in but Westbrook avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Boxer scores with a decent looking hook.
Boxer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Westbrook has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westbrook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Westbrook pushes Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
Westbrook wants a takedown but no success here.
Westbrook with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Westbrook tries to pull guard but Boxer holds him up against the cage and eventually Westbrook drops back down to his feet.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch but Westbrook keeps him there for the moment.
Westbrook wants to take the fight to the mat but Boxer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3#
Westbrook jumps guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boxer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Westbrook prevents Boxer from breaking the clinch.
Boxer tries to circle away but Westbrook has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Boxer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Boxer.
Boxer tests Westbrook's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boxer scores with a one two! Westbrook had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4##TD2#
Boxer gets caught napping as Westbrook dives in and scores a takedown. Boxer manages to retain guard.
Paul Westbrook has got the better of the ground game so far.
Westbrook sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Westbrook distracts Boxer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westbrook forces his way into half guard.
Westbrook looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boxer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boxer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Westbrook manages to mount him!
Westbrook lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Boxer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Westbrook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Boxer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boss Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Westbrook gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Boxer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Westbrook has Boxer pressed against the cage, preventing Boxer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boxer is trying to break the clinch but Westbrook is controlling him.
Westbrook effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Westbrook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer wants to clinch
and Westbrook counters with a left and a right that stings Boxer. #CL2#
Westbrook drives through and clinches with Boxer against the cage.
Boxer tries to break free but Westbrook pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Boxer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Boxer breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Westbrook gets a clinch.
Westbrook jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxer walks away with a smile on his face. Westbrook gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boxer throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Westbrook counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boxer won't be happy with that.
Boxer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Westbrook lands a big elbow.
Westbrook tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB2#
Westbrook throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Boxer has his hands clasped together but Westbrook breaks the hold and Boxer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Westbrook!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Westbrook!
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Event:
WEC 13: Champion vs Champion
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Westbrook with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Westbrook pushes Jones off but Jones dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Westbrook manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jones's best efforts.
Jones prevents Westbrook from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook is trying to control but can't.
Jones lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Westbrook is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Westbrook defend it? Jones steps over the head and cranks it - Westbrook is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Jones!
Jack Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WEC 12: McGregor vs Centura
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Westbrook moved out of range nicely.
Westbrook is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Frost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Westbrook throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
Westbrook shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Westbrook gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Frost misses its target.
Westbrook darts in looking for a takedown but Frost gets double underhooks and turns Westbrook into the cage. #TD2#
Westbrook feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frost is keeping the position for now.
Westbrook trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Frost working for a triangle but Westbrook defends it easily.
#T1#
Frost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Westbrook's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Frost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Frost is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Westbrook is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Westbrook has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Frost is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Westbrook would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Frost is looking for a triangle but Westbrook pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Westbrook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Frost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westbrook has managed to get both his arms back between Frost's legs - danger averted.
Westbrook lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Westbrook from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Frost throws his legs up looking for a submission but Westbrook uses it to pass to side control.
Westbrook working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Frost gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Westbrook sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Frost trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Westbrook manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Westbrook pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Frost in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #SUB2#
Westbrook has hold of Frost's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Frost manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Frost bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Frost throws a big elbow that misses.
Westbrook really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frost looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Westbrook seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Westbrook wants to stand but Frost is controlling the position.
Frost won't allow Westbrook to sweep him here.
Westbrook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frost.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Westbrook.#SUB#
Westbrook wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Frost's hips, looking to push off. But Frost grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Westbrook screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Chris Frost!
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Event:
WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2
Date: Sep 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Westbrook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boxer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Boxer takes the fight into the clinch.
Boxer has Westbrook pressed against the cage, preventing Westbrook from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boxer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Westbrook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boxer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Westbrook leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Boxer's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Westbrook jumps guard and drags Boxer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boxer stops Westbrook from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer trying to control but Westbrook is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Westbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Westbrook is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Westbrook controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SU2#
Westbrook stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boxer has a takedown stuffed.
Boxer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Westbrook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Boxer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boxer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boxer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Westbrook throws a head kick but Boxer moves out of range.
#TD2#
Westbrook fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boxer sprawls well initially but Westbrook persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T2##SU2#
Westbrook decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Boxer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westbrook swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boxer misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer shoots and misses
and Westbrook counters with a left to the body.
Boxer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westbrook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boxer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Westbrook is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boxer's half guard.
Westbrook performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer taking some punishment here, with Westbrook in his half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Westbrook is trying for a kimura here. Boxer looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Westbrook wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paul Westbrook!
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Event:
WEC 9: Parker vs Smith
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Westbrook darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Westbrook scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Westbrook trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Westbrook is controlling well.
Westbrook 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.
Westbrook keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez wants to sweep but Westbrook has passed to side control!
Sanchez tries to bench press Westbrook off him but Westbrook keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Westbrook stands up.
Sanchez scores with a sloppy right hand. Westbrook should have avoided that one. #T1#
Westbrook closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Westbrook pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Westbrook wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Westbrook.
Sanchez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Westbrook clinches up with Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to push Westbrook away but Westbrook has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Westbrook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanchez to keep the fight standing.
Steve Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Westbrook.#T2##BC2#
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westbrook closes the distance and clinches up with Sanchez, looking for a takedown. Westbrook pushes Sanchez against the cage but Sanchez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez feinted with a counter takedown.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Westbrook's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Westbrook. #CL2#
Westbrook closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez stops a takedown attempt from Westbrook.
Sanchez is looking to break free of the clinch but Westbrook has double underhooks.
Westbrook is stalling here.
#TD2#
Westbrook gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3##SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westbrook defends well.
Westbrook must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westbrook trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.#SUB#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Westbrook defends it easily.
#SUB#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westbrook is aware though and is defending well.
Westbrook controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Westbrook passes into half guard.
#T4#
Westbrook trying to control the pace.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Westbrook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Westbrook dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanchez leaves Westbrook with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Westbrook closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.#CL2#
Westbrook fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Westbrook pulls his leg out and moves away.
Westbrook misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Westbrook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Westbrook decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Westbrook is trying to control the action in half guard but Sanchez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westbrook pulls his head out easily.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Westbrook is controlling well.
Sanchez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westbrook is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Westbrook works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Westbrook working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay. #T2#
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Sanchez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Westbrook should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sanchez has tightened it up now! Westbrook should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Sanchez!
Our winner, Steve Sanchez, 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:
WEC 7: Vurny vs Tavares
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Westbrook misses the shot to the body.
Reis feinted with a counter takedown.
Westbrook misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Reis counters with a single leg into guard. Westbrook didn't expect that.
Westbrook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reis is one step ahead there.
Reis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Westbrook is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Reis is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reis has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Westbrook defend it? Reis steps over the head and cranks it - Westbrook is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Reis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Julian Reis!
Julian Reis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
WEC 6: Darrow vs Khali
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Westbrook is defended easily by Levasseur.
Westbrook throws a hook but Levasseur blocks it.
Levasseur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Westbrook is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Levasseur.
#TD#
Levasseur gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur prevents Westbrook from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Levasseur's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Levasseur is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Westbrook has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur looks up at the clock and then as Westbrook takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Levasseur smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1#
Levasseur is looking to take a break and control but Westbrook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Levasseur has hold of Westbrook's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Westbrook tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Levasseur cranks the arm and Westbrook screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Westbrook, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Olivier Levasseur!
A relieved looking Olivier Levasseur thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
WEC 3: Parker vs Calderon
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Sanchez gets caught napping as Westbrook dives in and scores a takedown. Sanchez manages to retain guard.
Westbrook sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Westbrook defends it easily.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Westbrook is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Westbrook got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westbrook has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sanchez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Westbrook escapes and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Westbrook wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanchez, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Sanchez tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Westbrook presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Westbrook isn't that keen on the idea.
Westbrook controlling from mount.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Westbrook unloading with bombs!#T2#
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Westbrook isn't that keen on the idea.
Westbrook manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sanchez to take his back!
Sanchez tries to roll but Westbrook sticks to his back.
Westbrook scores with strikes from the back.
Sanchez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Westbrook.
Sanchez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Westbrook's guard. Nice work there by Sanchez.
My spies in School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225) inform me that Sanchez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Westbrook keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Westbrook might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Westbrook.#T3#
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westbrook swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Westbrook holds on and takes a little breather.
Westbrook looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Westbrook holds on and takes a little breather.
Westbrook keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sanchez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Westbrook is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Westbrook has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Sanchez working for submissions but it's allowed Westbrook to get to half guard.
#T4#
Westbrook wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Westbrook has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Westbrook sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Westbrook dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Westbrook shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanchez tries to sprawl out of it but Westbrook keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanchez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Westbrook closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Westbrook breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Westbrook circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Westbrook counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Westbrook. #T1#
Westbrook tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sanchez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Westbrook 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 Sanchez.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Westbrook is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Westbrook working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Westbrook gets to mount! Sanchez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Westbrook fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Paul Westbrook overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez 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.
Westbrook is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
#T3#
Westbrook wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez has his foot on Westbrook's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Westbrook works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westbrook is aware though and is defending well.
Westbrook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Westbrook passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Westbrook is controlling the pace.
Westbrook passes to full mount! #T4##SUB#
Westbrook with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westbrook biding his time, looking for the opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Westbrook dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Sanchez wants to clinch.#CL#
Westbrook has managed to clinch.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Westbrook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westbrook has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sanchez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Westbrook has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanchez after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Westbrook ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Westbrook no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Westbrook keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Westbrook pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Westbrook on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Westbrook tries to get out of the position.
Westbrook is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Westbrook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westbrook landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Westbrook scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Westbrook with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Westbrook is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Westbrook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Westbrook wants to stand but Sanchez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Sanchez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Westbrook escapes and throws Sanchez's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Westbrook keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Westbrook perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanchez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Westbrook scores with a couple of nice shots.
Westbrook winds up and cracks Sanchez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Westbrook has control of the leg. #T4#
Westbrook wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is defending well. #SUB2#
Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Westbrook seems content to control.
Westbrook is looking to advance position but Sanchez won't allow it.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Westbrook is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westbrook pulls his head out easily.
Steve Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Westbrook is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard but Westbrook has passed into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Westbrook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Westbrook 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Westbrook!
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Event:
Empire 1: Parker vs Chambers
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Westbrook darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Westbrook is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Westbrook can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Westbrook looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Westbrook working for submissions but it's allowed Jones to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to control but Westbrook is keeping him busy. #T1#
Jones is looking to advance position but Westbrook won't allow it.
Westbrook has a hand on Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westbrook tries to control Jones's body but Jones pushes him off. Westbrook squirms to his side and now Jones has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Westbrook is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Jones gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Westbrook is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Jones is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jones!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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