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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Tolbert (ranked 3079 p4p, 3898 weight class) and Clint Westshade (ranked 233 p4p, 290 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Tolbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clint Westshade!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolbert lands a right hook to the body.
Westshade throws a series of punches but Tolbert moves out of range.
Tolbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tolbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westshade.
Westshade loads up on a big right hand but Tolbert slips the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tolbert is defended easily by Westshade.
Westshade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Westshade is looking to clinch but Tolbert is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolbert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Westshade's corner calls for a 1-2. Westshade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Darren Tolbert has been cut.
Tolbert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolbert.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westshade keeping control of the position.
Tolbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tolbert throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tolbert takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tolbert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Westshade wants to control but Tolbert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Westshade tries to get to full guard but Tolbert has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tolbert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tolbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Westshade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Westshade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolbert is working away from the top position though.
Westshade avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolbert.
Tolbert trying to control the action but Westshade is working from the bottom.
Westshade tries to get to full guard but Tolbert has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westshade wants to control but Tolbert is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert thows a huge punch but Westshade dodges it nicely.
Tolbert seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Darren Tolbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westshade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tolbert misses with a combination
and Westshade counters with a thumping low kick.
Tolbert lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Tolbert.
Westshade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tolbert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Westshade shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tolbert eats them both and turns towards Westshade to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Westshade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tolbert changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Westshade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolbert.
Tolbert misses with a takedown
and Westshade counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Tolbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westshade throws a head kick but Tolbert moves out of range.
Westshade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tolbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab.
Westshade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westshade throws a right and a left that Tolbert avoids nicely.
Tolbert throws a body shot but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Westshade moves forwards but Tolbert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Westshade lands a lovely overhand right.
Tolbert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tolbert misses with a body shot.
Westshade scores with a shot to the body.
Tolbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Tolbert does no damage.
A cross from Tolbert lands.
Tolbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert throws out a powerful jab.
Tolbert throws a shot from downtown. Westshade moves away and avoids it.
Tolbert backing away here, and Westshade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tolbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolbert misses with a left hand
and Westshade counters with a good low kick that Tolbert was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolbert misses with an uppercut.
Westshade defending well as Tolbert loads up on a big left hand.
Tolbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westshade feints and then cracks Tolbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolbert down.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Tolbert with that takedown attempt.
Westshade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Westshade defending well as Tolbert loads up on a big left hand.
Westshade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tolbert throws an off balance right hand
and Westshade counters with a two punch combo.
Tolbert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Westshade to the mat! Westshade manages to get full guard.
Tolbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolbert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Westshade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Westshade trying to pass the guard but Tolbert defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Westshade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tolbert wants to improve his position but Westshade is controlling well.
Tolbert gets full guard.
Tolbert is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Westshade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Westshade looking to pass the guard.
Westshade wants to control from the top but Tolbert keeps moving.
Tolbert trying to keep a closed guard but Westshade is proving a slippery customer.
Tolbert wants to hit a sweep here but Westshade passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tolbert there!
Tolbert working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darren Tolbert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren Tolbert's cut.
That's time! Tolbert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Westshade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Westshade.
Westshade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tolbert lands with a cross.
Tolbert with a lazy takedown attempt
and Westshade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tolbert scores with a hook to the body. Westshade takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tolbert fails with the takedown
enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolbert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Westshade finds it's way round the side to connect with Tolbert's head.
Westshade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tolbert on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Westshade counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Tolbert does no damage.
Westshade throws a one two combo.
Tolbert fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Tolbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Westshade coming out on top.
Tolbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Westshade.
Westshade is looking to chop away at Tolbert's legs.
Tolbert misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westshade thuds his right hand into Tolbert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Westshade cracks Tolbert with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolbert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Westshade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tolbert shoots in for a takedown but Westshade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westshade lands a nice shot to the body.
Tolbert digs a good hook to Westshade's body.
Tolbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Westshade is just out of range.
Westshade lands a jab to the head.
Tolbert fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert walks into a jab.
Darren Tolbert's cut is getting worse.
Tolbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tolbert swings widly with a right hand
and Westshade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Westshade connects with a body shot that sends Tolbert's belly button to the back.
Tolbert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tolbert throws a lazy right hand but Westshade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Westshade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolbert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A swing and a miss from Tolbert.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert throws a lazy uppercut
and Westshade counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tolbert misses the target.
Westshade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tolbert misses with an uppercut
and Westshade counters with a big head kick but Tolbert shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westshade counters with a right hand to the body.
Tolbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Westshade throws out a counter right but Tolbert avoids it with no problem.
Tolbert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolbert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Westshade tries to clinch up but Tolbert circles away and keeps his distance.
Westshade throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Westshade lands with a straight right. Tolbert didn't see that one coming.
Westshade blocks a jab.
Westshade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Westshade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolbert.
Westshade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tolbert loads up on a big right hand but Westshade slips the punch.
A big right from Tolbert misses.
Tolbert lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Westshade.
Westshade jabs Tolbert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westshade wants to control but Tolbert is keeping busy.
Tolbert prevents Westshade from improving his position.
Westshade controlling the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Westshade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tolbert missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Westshade is concentrating on defense, preventing Tolbert from advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westshade scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Westshade.
Westshade thumps Tolbert with a low kick.
Westshade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tolbert tries to keep at a distance but Westshade has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Westshade.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Westshade lands a hook that snaps the head of Tolbert backwards.
Tolbert wants a takedown but no success here.
Westshade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tolbert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Westshade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Westshade has Tolbert pressed against the cage, preventing Tolbert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolbert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tolbert tries to circle away but Westshade has him pinned against the cage.
Tolbert blocks a body shot from Westshade.
Westshade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Westshade stops a takedown attempt from Tolbert.
Tolbert is trying to pull guard but Westshade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tolbert takes a shot to the head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Westshade has Tolbert pressed against the cage, preventing Tolbert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tolbert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westshade misses with some punches.
Westshade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tolbert.
Tolbert tries to stall but Westshade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Westshade lands with a left to the head.
Westshade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Westshade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westshade lands a hook that snaps the head of Tolbert backwards.
A short uppercut from Westshade.
Westshade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tolbert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tolbert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Westshade lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tolbert stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darren Tolbert's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Westshade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Westshade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tolbert to score with a decent uppercut.
Tolbert throws a sloppy body shot
and Westshade counters with a series of strikes. Tolbert will be more careful next time no doubt.
Westshade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westshade misses with a wild body shot.
Westshade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tolbert. Tolbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Westshade ducks under a wild hook from Tolbert.
Tolbert is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tolbert throws a poor cross that misses
and Westshade counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westshade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tolbert misses with a left hand
enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab.
Tolbert misses with a left hand
and Westshade counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolbert misses with a looping right.
Westshade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tolbert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westshade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Tolbert misses.
Tolbert misses with an uppercut.
Tolbert throws a shot to the body.
Westshade closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolbert.
Westshade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Westshade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westshade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tolbert backwards.
Westshade breaks from the clinch.
Tolbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolbert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tolbert looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tolbert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Westshade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Westshade rushes Tolbert and presses him up against the cage.
Westshade blocking some punches.
Westshade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westshade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westshade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tolbert wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Westshade fails to land.
Tolbert is trying to pull guard but Westshade has him pressed against the cage.
Westshade's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tolbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tolbert attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westshade avoids the body shot from Tolbert.
Tolbert misses with a right hand
and Westshade counters with a stiff right hand.
Westshade lands a big head kick that sends Tolbert tumbling to the mat! Westshade takes a step backwards and waves Tolbert back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tolbert is rocked!
Darren Tolbert's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Westshade slips a jab from Tolbert.
A little jabbing left from Westshade on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oh Tolbert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Westshade scoring well with a low kick there.
Tolbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Westshade tries to sprawl out of it but Tolbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Westshade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tolbert seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Tolbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westshade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Westshade connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Tolbert coming out on top.
Tolbert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tolbert lands in his opponent's guard.
Darren Tolbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tolbert preventing the sweep.
Westshade managing to control the position.
Tolbert throws a big elbow that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Westshade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Westshade working a defensive guard here.
Tolbert controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tolbert wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Westshade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Westshade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tolbert.
Tolbert lands a lovely overhand right.
Tolbert misses with a hook. Westshade ducked under it nicely.
Tolbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Westshade was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tolbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Westshade closes the distance and pushes Tolbert back into the cage.
Tolbert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert throws out a loose jab but Westshade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolbert misses with a takedown attempt
and Westshade counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Westshade.
Tolbert shoots in for a double leg but Westshade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westshade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolbert.
Westshade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Westshade connects with a single shot there.
Jeez, Darren Tolbert's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tolbert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tolbert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Westshade moves forwards but Tolbert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tolbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tolbert misses.
Tolbert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Westshade throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westshade tries to clinch but Tolbert is having none of it.
Tolbert throws a right hand that misses
and Westshade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westshade moves out of range of the strikes.
Tolbert misses with the combination.
Tolbert loads up on a big right hand but Westshade slips the punch.
Westshade throws a right hand that Tolbert ducks under and follows up with a left that Tolbert also avoids with ease.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tolbert takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darren Tolbert's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clint Westshade!
Our winner, Clint Westshade, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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