PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 2565 p4p, 2512 weight class) and Tyler Westlake (ranked 305 p4p, 297 weight class). Westlake has chosen Tek It (Sped Up) as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Simonsgaurd
vs
Westlake

180 cm
28
155
8 - 7 - 0

179 cm
28
160
6 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Simonsgaurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Westlake!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simonsgaurd tries to score with a low kick but Westlake moves his leg out of the way.
Westlake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Westlake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simonsgaurd is fending him off so far but Westlake persists. Nope, Simonsgaurd circles away and we're back to standing.

Westlake tries to keep at a distance but Simonsgaurd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simonsgaurd lands a nice uppercut.
Simonsgaurd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Westlake wants a takedown but no success here.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simonsgaurd 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake tries to pull guard but Simonsgaurd holds him up against the cage and eventually Westlake drops back down to his feet.
Craig Simonsgaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Simonsgaurd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but misses.
Westlake has Simonsgaurd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Simonsgaurd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Simonsgaurd misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simonsgaurd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Westlake blocks an elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Simonsgaurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Westlake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simonsgaurd has Westlake pushed against the cage.
Simonsgaurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simonsgaurd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simonsgaurd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Westlake prevents a body shot from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simonsgaurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it.
Westlake blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlake blocks the elbow strike.
Simonsgaurd prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Westlake wants a takedown.
Westlake wants a takedown.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd misses with an elbow strike.
Westlake avoids a wild elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
Westlake blocks an elbow strike from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simonsgaurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Simonsgaurd just misses with a elbow thrown towards Westlake's brow.
Simonsgaurd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westlake avoids it.
A short uppercut from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd misses with an elbow over the top.
Simonsgaurd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simonsgaurd tries to land knees in the clinch but Westlake avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Simonsgaurd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simonsgaurd rushes Westlake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Westlake avoids the elbow strike from Simonsgaurd, against the cage.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it.
Westlake letting Simonsgaurd take a breather here.
Simonsgaurd with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd looking to throw knees to the head but Westlake is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands a left hand.
Simonsgaurd with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simonsgaurd prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simonsgaurd.
Westlake wants a takedown but no success here.
Simonsgaurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Westlake takes an elbow to the temple.
Simonsgaurd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Simonsgaurd to work.
Simonsgaurd pushes off an throws an elbow but Westlake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've been informed that Westlake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Simonsgaurd.
Westlake taking a breather.
Westlake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craig Simonsgaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Westlake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlake is defending well for now.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simonsgaurd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Westlake can do to turn this around?
Westlake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simonsgaurd looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westlake blocks the elbow strike.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it misses.
Simonsgaurd scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simonsgaurd gets underhooks to prevent Westlake's takedown attempt.
Simonsgaurd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Simonsgaurd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simonsgaurd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simonsgaurd looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee to the head.
Westlake avoiding damage as Simonsgaurd throws knees to the body.
Westlake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simonsgaurd prevents it.
Simonsgaurd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simonsgaurd looking to throw knees to the head but Westlake is blocking nicely.
Simonsgaurd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Westlake avoids it.
Simonsgaurd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Simonsgaurd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Craig Simonsgaurd has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd lands with a short shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Simonsgaurd - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simonsgaurd.
Westlake wants to get back to striking at distance but Simonsgaurd won't allow it.
Simonsgaurd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Westlake is defending well for now.
A short right from Simonsgaurd on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee strike.
Simonsgaurd is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Simonsgaurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simonsgaurd prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Simonsgaurd dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Westlake has his takedown stuffed
and Simonsgaurd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Westlake.
Simonsgaurd half committed to a counter leg kick.
Simonsgaurd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Simonsgaurd closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsgaurd lands a hook that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simonsgaurd stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd looking to throw knees to the head but Westlake is blocking nicely.
Simonsgaurd lands with a short shot to the head.
Simonsgaurd pushes Westlake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simonsgaurd slowing the pace effectively.
Simonsgaurd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd just leaning against Westlake, taking a breather.
Simonsgaurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd tries a knee to the head but Westlake blocks it.
Simonsgaurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Simonsgaurd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simonsgaurd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simonsgaurd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Craig Simonsgaurd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Westlake.
Simonsgaurd working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd prevents the takedown attempt.
Simonsgaurd lands an uppercut.
Simonsgaurd throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westlakes head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simonsgaurd.
Westlake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd missing with knees to the body.
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee to the head.
Simonsgaurd tries to land knees in the clinch but Westlake avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westlake backwards.
Westlake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simonsgaurd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simonsgaurd pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simonsgaurd looking to throw knees to the head but Westlake is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simonsgaurd throws an elbow that misses.
Simonsgaurd is pushing Westlake 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 bit of stalling here from Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd misses with a knee to the head.
Westlake avoids the elbow strike from Simonsgaurd, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simonsgaurd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simonsgaurd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyler Westlake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Craig Simonsgaurd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simonsgaurd stalling the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Simonsgaurd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simonsgaurd 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Simonsgaurd!
Craig Simonsgaurd really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Northern Zombie logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.