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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alkandros Vasilios (ranked 1302 p4p, 1232 weight class) and Clint Westshade (ranked 138 p4p, 130 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alkandros Vasilios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clint Westshade!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilios slips a straight right by Westshade.
Westshade throws a leg kick which misses Vasilios's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasilios tries to avoid it.
Westshade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westshade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilios moves away.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Westshade but Westshade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Westshade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasilios.
Westshade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilios.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Westshade.
A big left from Westshade misses.
Vasilios drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Westshade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westshade misses with a body shot.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westshade tries to clinch but Vasilios is having none of it.
Westshade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Westshade misses with a straight left.
Westshade takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilios takes a shot to the head.
Westshade lands a shoulder strike.
Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vasilios controlling the action here for a moment.
Vasilios tries to pull guard but Westshade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westshade breaks the clinch.
Westshade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Westshade tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilios.
A swing and a miss from Westshade.
Vasilios attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Vasilios misses.
Westshade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilios was well out of range. Poor timing from Westshade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Westshade.
Jab, jab by Westshade - just one landing.
A jab from Vasilios misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilios drops his hands momentarily and Westshade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasilios throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A cross from Westshade lands.
Vasilios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westshade was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasilios.
Westshade lands a nice shot that snaps Vasilios's head back.
Vasilios connects with a jab.
Westshade is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Westshade has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vasilios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westshade throws a poor cross that misses
so Vasilios counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Vasilios controlling from the top position.
Vasilios trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios is stalling in the full guard.
Vasilios trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasilios's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Westshade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Westshade keeping moving, preventing Vasilios from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasilios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westshade misses with a double jab.
Westshade stuffs the takedown.
Vasilios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Westshade swivels and escapes.
Westshade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clint Westshade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westshade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westshade has his hands clasped together around Vasilios's back. He's all about the action.
Vasilios is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Westshade has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vasilios in particular looking to stall.
Westshade is trying is best to control the position here.
Vasilios wants to take a breather but Westshade is having none of it.
Westshade has hold of Vasilios's hands but Vasilios slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Westshade preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Westshade wants to get back to full guard.
Vasilios throws a strike but Westshade avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Vasilios trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
Vasilios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vasilios trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasilios loads up on a big right hand but Westshade slips the punch.
Westshade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasilios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vasilios or perhaps it was just good defense by Westshade, which made it look bad.
Vasilios ducks under a wild hook from Westshade.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it.
Vasilios swats away the attempt to clinch by Westshade.
Westshade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vasilios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westshade let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Westshade scores with a jab. Vasilios acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vasilios on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Westshade throws a hook to the side of Vasilios's head but Vasilios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it.
A punch lands to the side of Westshade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Westshade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vasilios shoots for a takedown but Westshade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vasilios moves out of range of the leg kick from Westshade.
Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Westshade takes a swing at Vasilios's ribcage but misses.
Westshade throws out a leg kick but Vasilios moves out of range and Westshade only half commits.
Vasilios checks a low kick from Westshade.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westshade thumps Vasilios with a low kick.
Westshade throws a leg kick
and Vasilios counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Westshade utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasilios is looking to pass into half guard but Westshade pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Westshade is in guard.
Vasilios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Westshade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vasilios trying to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westshade stands and throws Vasilios's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Westshade tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vasilios can't do much from the bottom here.
Vasilios gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Westshade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Westshade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vasilios momentarily.
Westshade looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Westshade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Westshade clobbers Vasilios with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Westshade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasilios staying out of range there.
Westshade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Westshade throws a shot from downtown. Vasilios moves away and avoids it.
Vasilios changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vasilios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Westshade throws a leg kick but Vasilios sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westshade with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Westshade connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vasilios. Vasilios circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vasilios checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vasilios tries to counter with a takedown but Westshade is quick to defend against it.
Vasilios feints and as Westshade raises his hands in defense, Vasilios changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilios is fighting to break Westshade's control of his arms but Westshade is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilios stopping the sweep attempt from Westshade.
Westshade pulls Vasilios in close to prevent any damage.
Vasilios looking to sit in guard and control but Westshade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vasilios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vasilios is controlling Westshade's posture.
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.
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilios has a closed guard, preventing Westshade from standing up.
Vasilios looking for subs off his back but Westshade has passed one foot through into half guard.
Alkandros Vasilios overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasilios is looking to control Westshade's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasilios avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back.
Vasilios looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Westshade is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vasilios!
Westshade looking to control but Vasilios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Westshade swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vasilios is now in Westshade's guard. A big mistake from Westshade there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
Westshade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vasilios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
Vasilios stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westshade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Westshade is controlling Vasilios's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Westshade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasilios is trying to control the position but Westshade postures up.
Westshade trying to control but Vasilios is working from the bottom.
Vasilios is trying to keep Westshade in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Westshade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilios swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Westshade tries to clinch up.
Vasilios is looking to counter the offense by Westshade and move into the clinch.
Vasilios shoots in but no luck this time.
Westshade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Westshade getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Westshade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vasilios takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Westshade works Vasilios's body with a nice hook.
Vasilios needs to keep his hands up - Westshade had a free shot at his head there.
Westshade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Westshade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasilios checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Westshade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasilios.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasilios is defended easily by Westshade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westshade throws a leg kick
and Vasilios counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilios wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
Westshade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilios's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Westshade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vasilios manages to get himself to full guard.
Vasilios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Westshade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasilios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Westshade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Westshade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Westshade works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vasilios tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Westshade has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Westshade avoids the attempt from Vasilios to control.
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 fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Westshade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vasilios under the eye.
Vasilios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Westshade throws the left hand but Vasilios avoids the punch easily.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasilios connects with a crisp jab.
Vasilios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasilios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Westshade is fending him off so far but Vasilios persists. Nope, Westshade circles away and we're back to standing.
Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Westshade connects with a solid leg kick.
Vasilios walks into a left hand.
Vasilios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Westshade misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilios throws a body shot but no joy.
Vasilios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Westshade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vasilios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Westshade misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westshade looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasilios is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Westshade.
Vasilios feinted with a counter takedown.
Westshade looks to land a right hand but Vasilios moved out of range.
Westshade misses with a double jab
and Vasilios counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Westshade!
Vasilios tries for a kimura but Westshade is defending well.
Vasilios wants to control but Westshade is keeping him busy.
Vasilios is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Westshade has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westshade is looking to regain half guard here but Vasilios keeps moving and retains side control.
Vasilios working away.
Westshade dodges the ground and pound from Vasilios.
Westshade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Westshade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Westshade!
Westshade is squirming around, avoiding Vasilios's attempts to control the action.
Vasilios punishing his opponent with strikes.
Westshade 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.
Vasilios wants to control but Westshade is keeping him busy.
Vasilios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westshade wants to improve his position but Vasilios is controlling well.
Vasilios slows the pace down in half guard.
Westshade is refusing to be controlled, as Vasilios sits in half guard.
Westshade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Westshade tries to land a leg kick but Vasilios saw it coming and moves away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Westshade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vasilios is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Westshade.
A big right from Westshade misses.
Vasilios misses with a body shot.
Westshade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Westshade misses the shot to the body.
Vasilios jabs at Westshade's body.
Westshade closes the distance and clinches.
Westshade prevents a body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Westshade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilios's elbow.
Vasilios goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Westshade pushes Vasilios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasilios.
Westshade prevents a body shot from Vasilios.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Westshade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vasilios backwards.
Vasilios tries for a takedown but Westshade manages to get underhooks.
Vasilios pushes Westshade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Westshade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Westshade.
Vasilios drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilios is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Westshade is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Westshade lands an uppercut.
Vasilios gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Westshade is controlling Vasilios's trapped leg to prevent Vasilios from advancing to side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios controlling the action here.
Vasilios wants to free his trapped foot but Westshade is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Westshade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasilios's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasilios's back!
Alkandros Vasilios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasilios trying to control the position but Westshade manages to sink in the hooks.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vasilios is in bad spot here.
Westshade avoiding Vasilios 's attempts to control his hands.
Vasilios tries to escape the position.
Westshade tries to get the hooks in deep but Vasilios pushed the leg off.
Westshade just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Vasilios trying to control the position but Westshade manages to sink in the hooks.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Westshade tightening his grip on Vasilios, looking for the choke.
Westshade avoiding Vasilios 's attempts to control his hands.
Westshade keeps control of the position as Vasilios tries to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vasilios manages to reverse the position and now he's in Westshade's guard. Nice work there by Vasilios.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clint Westshade.
I've got Westshade winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Westshade!
After winning the bout, Clint Westshade 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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