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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Westlake (ranked 5126 p4p, 24670 weight class) and Michael McConnell (ranked 464 p4p, 499 weight class). Westlake comes to the cage accompanied by Tek It (Sped Up). Tyler Westlake had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Westlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael McConnell !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westlake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McConnell .
Westlake is looking for a counter combo.
McConnell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Westlake's waist but Westlake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McConnell off to one side.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
Westlake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Westlake scores with a one two! McConnell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Westlake fails to land with a series of punches.
McConnell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McConnell rushes Westlake and presses him up against the cage.
McConnell lands a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McConnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Westlake wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Westlake is looking to stand up but McConnell isn't so interested in that idea.
Westlake keeping full guard, as McConnell tries to pass.
Westlake will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Westlake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McConnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Westlake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McConnell with the counter takedown but Westlake avoids it easily.
We've been told by Westlake's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Westlake throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
McConnell 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.
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell moves out of range.
McConnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
And McConnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Westlake pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Westlake throws a right and a left that McConnell avoids nicely.
Tyler Westlake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westlake throws a series of punches but McConnell avoids them all with ease.
Westlake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McConnell circles away quickly and effectively.
McConnell rushes Westlake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westlake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McConnell manages to break the clinch.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell clinches up with Westlake and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it.
Westlake tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Westlake fails to land with a series of punches.
McConnell dives in for a single leg takedown but Westlake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
McConnell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Westlake to the ground. McConnell is now in Westlake's guard.
McConnell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McConnell throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell wants to control from the top but Westlake keeps moving.
Westlake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McConnell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McConnell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westlake circles away.
A combination from Westlake does no damage.
McConnell lands with a kick to the temple. Westlake shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Westlake misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westlake throws a right hand that McConnell ducks under and follows up with a left that McConnell also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Westlake dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Westlake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConnell slips a jab and a cross from Westlake.
McConnell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Westlake looks to land a combination but McConnell avoids it well.
McConnell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Westlake!
Westlake bucks up and tries to throw McConnell off but instead McConnell has got his back!
McConnell struggling to land strikes to the head as Westlake covers up.
McConnell misses with a punch to the head.
Westlake trying to control the position but McConnell manages to sink in the hooks.
Westlake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
McConnell keeps control of the position as Westlake tries to break free.
McConnell trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell missing with strikes.
Westlake looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
McConnell 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.
Westlake preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McConnell .
McConnell has the hooks in. Westlake is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
McConnell is looking to control Westlake but Westlake is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Westlake's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Westlake prevents McConnell from getting a body triangle.
McConnell misses with an elbow to the head.
Westlake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McConnell gets his hands free as Westlake looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell biding his time, controlling Westlake.
Westlake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McConnell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Westlake manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
McConnell is looking to pass Westlake's guard but actually Westlake recovers to full guard.
McConnell controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Westlake is looking for a triangle but McConnell pushes his legs off easily.
Westlake wants to hit a sweep here but McConnell passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Westlake there!
Westlake somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westlake throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Westlake throws a nice looking combination but McConnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael McConnell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Westlake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Westlake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Westlake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McConnell .
Westlake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McConnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McConnell is defended easily by Westlake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Westlake pinned against the cage. Westlake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
Westlake stuffs the takedown attempt from McConnell . McConnell gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Westlake tries to sprawl out of it but McConnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westlake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Westlake lands a two punch combo.
McConnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westlake avoids it really well and circles away.
Westlake misses with a double jab.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell gets a double leg takedown into Westlake's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westlake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
McConnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Westlake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westlake controls McConnell momentarily but McConnell frees himself.
Westlake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McConnell defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westlake pulls McConnell in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Westlake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Westlake's legs - danger averted.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McConnell stands and steps away. Westlake gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McConnell tries to clinch but Westlake moves out of range.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown but Westlake shows good takedown defense.
Westlake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by McConnell . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McConnell .
McConnell moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a knee to the head.
McConnell jumps guard but Westlake stands there with McConnell around his waist. McConnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McConnell is working for takedown but Westlake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Westlake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Westlake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Westlake.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Westlake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Westlake 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Westlake!
After winning the bout, Tyler Westlake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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