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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Westwood will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Westwood!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Westwood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Westwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Westwood is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez is looking to take a break and control but Westwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Westwood trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez trying to mount his opponent but Westwood defends it.
Westwood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Westwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Diego Sanchez just wasn't active enough.
Westwood throws a sloppy head kick and Sanchez moves out of range easily.
Westwood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Westwood shoots in looking for a takedown but Sanchez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Westwood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Westwood looking for a guillotine here but Sanchez defends easily.
Westwood keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Westwood managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Westwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Diego Sanchez just wasn't active enough.
Westwood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Westwood misses with a takedown attempt - Sanchez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Westwood.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Westwood lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Sanchez gets a double leg takedown into Westwood's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westwood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sanchez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Westwood keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Diego Sanchez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Westwood decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sanchez trying to hold on to Westwood's head to control him but Westwood postures up.
Westwood is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanchez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Westwood.
Sanchez trying to control but Westwood postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Westwood is controlling well.
Westwood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Westwood is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Westwood from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westwood thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Westwood from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez 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.
Westwood fails to land the takedown.
Westwood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez gets a double leg takedown into Westwood's guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Westwood is working from the bottom.
Westwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Westwood on the ground.
Sanchez trying to control but Westwood is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Sanchez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Westwood misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Westwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Sanchez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Westwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westwood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sanchez!
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Westwood forces the positional change into back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westwood has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sanchez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez is really stuck here.
Sanchez is working hard here to advance position.
Sanchez covering up well under a series of strikes from Westwood.
Sanchez tries to roll but Westwood sticks to his back.
Westwood is persistently looking for the submission but Sanchez is defending it well.
Westwood is not going to allow Sanchez to sit and survive in this position.
Will Westwood go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Westwood's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez rolls, trying to escape but Westwood keeps control of the position.
Sanchez is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Westwood gets his way!
Westwood keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
Sanchez trying to control the hands but Westwood breaks the grip.
Westwood is hanging on to Sanchez's back as he tries to escape.
Westwood missing with strikes from the back.
Westwood is persistently looking for the submission but Sanchez is defending it well.
Andy Westwood has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westwood is looking for the choke from the back position but Sanchez is controlling his hands well.
Westwood tightening his grip on Sanchez, looking for the choke.
Sanchez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sanchez working to try and regain half guard.
Westwood has control of Sanchez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanchez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Westwood working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Westwood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Westwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanchez defends it nicely.
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Westwood's guard.
Westwood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Westwood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Westwood keeps moving.
Sanchez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Westwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Sanchez wanted to stand there but Westwood had control of the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Diego Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice sprawl there from Sanchez as Westwood shoots in.
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Westwood looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Westwood wants to control but Sanchez postures up.
Westwood is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
Westwood regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Diego Sanchez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Westwood's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westwood had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Westwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Westwood is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sanchez wants to get up but he can't break Westwood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Westwood keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Westwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Westwood trying to control the position.
Westwood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Westwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Westwood keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego Sanchez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Westwood has his takedown stuffed
and Sanchez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Westwood won't be happy with that.
Diego Sanchez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Westwood.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez tries to stand but Westwood is controlling his head.
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Westwood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanchez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Westwood's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westwood is trying to get back to half guard.
Westwood is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Sanchez clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Westwood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Westwood wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Sanchez wants to control but Westwood is keeping him busy.
Sanchez is just content to waste time from the top position. Westwood takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Westwood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Westwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanchez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Westwood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanchez has managed to get both his arms back between Westwood's legs - danger averted.
Westwood is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Westwood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sanchez trying to control but Westwood is working from the bottom.
Westwood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Westwood keeps moving.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Westwood keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Diego Sanchez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Westwood tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
Westwood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanchez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Westwood did well to prevent Sanchez getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Westwood is having none of it.
Westwood is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Westwood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
Westwood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Westwood works his way to his opponent's back.
Sanchez is really stuck here.
Westwood is looking for the choke from the back position but Sanchez is controlling his hands well.
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!
Sanchez is in bad spot here.
Westwood working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Sanchez trying to control but not successfully.
Westwood looking for the choke from the back.
Westwood working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Sanchez is doing well to defend. Westwood seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Sanchez is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Westwood!
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