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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tre Jokinen (ranked 1148 p4p, 912 weight class) and Clint Westshade (ranked 104 p4p, 86 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clint Westshade!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Westshade, right into the meat of the thigh.
Westshade walks into a straight right hand from Jokinen.
Westshade tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Westshade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Westshade wants to land a leg kick but Jokinen is out of range.
A big right from Westshade misses.
Jokinen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Westshade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jokinen.
Westshade throws a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Westshade!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jokinen throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Westshade works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jokinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Westshade's thigh. Westshade counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Westshade keeps moving.
Westshade keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
Westshade looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jokinen passes Westshade's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Westshade sees it coming and defends easily.
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.
Westshade keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jokinen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Westshade's thigh. Westshade counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Westshade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen won't allow Westshade to sweep him here.
Jokinen trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westshade wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen throwing strikes from guard but Westshade blocks nicely.
Westshade has his hands on Jokinen's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jokinen slips a jab from Westshade.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Westshade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Westshade releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jokinen lunges at Westshade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Westshade's hand.
Jokinen misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen shoots in for a takedown but Westshade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Westshade slips under a jab from Jokinen.
Westshade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jokinen ducks under a wild hook from Westshade.
A big right from Westshade misses.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Westshade.
Jokinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Westshade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Westshade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Westshade to counter with a crisp jab.
Jokinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jokinen looking to sit in guard and control but Westshade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Westshade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Westshade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Jokinen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Westshade advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking for a sweep.
Jokinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Westshade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Westshade looks to land a strike but Jokinen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Westshade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jokinen's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jokinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Westshade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Westshade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jokinen is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jokinen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Westshade passes into half guard.
Westshade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Westshade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Westshade 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.
Westshade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Westshade is just content to waste time from the top position. Jokinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position.
Westshade works over Jokinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Westshade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Westshade cracks Jokinen with a solid left hand.
That's eight 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.
Jokinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Westshade defends well.
Westshade is in close to Jokinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jokinen 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.
Jokinen pulls Westshade in close to prevent any damage.
Westshade wants to pass the guard but Jokinen is keeping the position.
Jokinen keeping moving, preventing Westshade from controlling successfully.
Westshade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Westshade trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Westshade advances to half guard.
Nice strikes from Westshade there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westshade is keen to just control but Jokinen is a slippery customer.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Westshade connects with a nice short shot to Jokinen's temple.
Jokinen wants to improve his position but Westshade is controlling well.
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 Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jokinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Westshade.
Westshade has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jokinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Westshade's head.
Westshade throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Jokinen.
Westshade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Jokinen as he checks the leg kick.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen lands with an overhand left.
Jokinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Westshade circles away.
Clint Westshade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westshade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Westshade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Westshade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jokinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Westshade misses the target.
Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Westshade.
Jokinen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Westshade sprawls well initially but Jokinen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jokinen is keen to just control but Westshade is a slippery customer.
Westshade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Westshade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jokinen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jokinen's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Westshade go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Jokinen's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jokinen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Westshade is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jokinen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Will Westshade go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jokinen is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Westshade softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westshade lands a shot to the head.
Jokinen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Westshade tries to get the hooks in deep but Jokinen pushed the leg off.
Jokinen breaks Westshade's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jokinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Westshade keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Westshade tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westshade keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Jokinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jokinen throwing strikes but missing.
Jokinen content to stall in guard here.
Westshade is pulling down on Jokinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jokinen, at least for the moment.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Westshade is retaining full guard.
Westshade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westshade throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jokinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen looks for a takedown but Westshade sprawls well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jokinen throws a series of strikes that have Westshade backpedaling.
Jokinen throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen misses with a body shot
and Westshade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clint Westshade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jokinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Jokinen lands an overhand right.
Westshade fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jokinen misses with a looping right.
Westshade throws a jab but it's blocked by Jokinen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Westshade misses with a hook.
Westshade defending well as Jokinen loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen throws a looping overhand right but Westshade ducks down to avoid it.
Westshade throws a big shot that misses.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away.
Westshade fails to land with a series of punches.
Jokinen feints a jab promting Westshade to slip. Jokinen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Westshade slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Westshade is just out of range.
Westshade misses with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Westshade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jokinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Westshade takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westshade has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Westshade is keeping the position for now.
Jokinen trying to control but Westshade is working from the bottom.
Westshade has control of Jokinen's left arm, preventing Jokinen from doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Westshade holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Westshade cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Jokinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Westshade doesn't seem phased though.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Westshade moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Westshade misses.
Good leg kick by Westshade.
Westshade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tre Jokinen will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Westshade misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Westshade avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Westshade.
Jokinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jokinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Westshade's waist but Westshade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jokinen off to one side.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Westshade.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westshade looks to land a left hand but Jokinen moved out of range nicely.
Jokinen feinted with a counter takedown.
Jokinen tests Westshade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Westshade moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westshade walks into a left hand.
Westshade throws a combination that misses
and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Westshade's guard.
Jokinen throws a strike but Westshade rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westshade is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Westshade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Westshade postures up.
Jokinen is looking for a triangle but Westshade pushes his legs off easily.
Tre Jokinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jokinen 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westshade passes Jokinen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jokinen is staying active underneath Westshade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Westshade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Westshade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Westshade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jokinen defending well though.
Jokinen tries to roll over but Westshade keeps him under control.
Westshade landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jokinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westshade is thwarting Jokinen's attempts to control the position.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Westshade winds up and cracks Jokinen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Westshade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Westshade loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westshade scores with a shot to the body.
Jokinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Westshade.
Westshade misses with a body shot.
Westshade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Westshade sprawls and moves away.
Jokinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Westshade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Westshade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jokinen dives in and grabs Westshade's left leg, looking for a takedown. Westshade pushes down on Jokinen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tre Jokinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Westshade misses.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Clint Westshade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Westshade misses with a body shot.
Jokinen misses with a straight right.
Westshade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Westshade gets tackled into the cage by Jokinen. Jokinen maintains the clinch.
Westshade working aggressively here.
Jokinen jumps guard but Westshade stands there with Jokinen around his waist. Jokinen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jokinen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Westshade uses from the top position.
Westshade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jokinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jokinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Westshade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Westshade is looking to work some ground and pound but Jokinen has wrist control.
Westshade trying to control the position from guard on top but Jokinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jokinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westshade is one step ahead there.
Westshade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Westshade postures up in Jokinen's guard and throws a big left but Jokinen blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Westshade.
Jokinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tre Jokinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen thuds a left hand into Westshade's body.
A lazy left from Westshade finds it's target.
Jokinen throws an overhand right that lands on Westshade's shoulder, as Westshade tries to avoid the shot.
Westshade swings widly with a right hand
and Jokinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jokinen.
Westshade keeping moving, preventing Jokinen from controlling successfully.
Westshade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jokinen controls the pace.
Westshade has Jokinen pulled in close to control his posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Westshade is retaining full guard.
Jokinen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jokinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Westshade throws a right hand that Jokinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Jokinen also avoids with ease.
Jokinen blocks a head kick by Westshade.
Westshade tries to bum rush Jokinen with a series of wild strikes but Jokinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Westshade misses its intended target.
Nice straight punches there by Jokinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jokinen.
Westshade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Westshade.
Westshade dodges the punch combination from Jokinen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Westshade lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Clint Westshade.
I think Jokinen 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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