Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2024

#R1#
Song misses with a jab to the body
letting West counter with a right hand.
Song feints a jab promting West to slip. Song then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. West slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
West throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Song's head.
Jacob Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Song falls off balance throwing a combination
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Song misses with a telegraphed body shot
and West counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Song thinking.
Song misses with a body shot
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Song throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Song misses with a lunging right hand
and Song takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
Song throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the body from Song misses
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Song is breathing heavily.
Song lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West backs up against the cage.
Song scores with a three punch combo!
West is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Song takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Song throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Song is rocked!
Song looks up at the clock. Bad move! West lands a right hand from hell, dropping Song. West pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 170: Mathieu v Anderson
Date: Oct 13, 2023

#R1#
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from West.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West with a nice cross.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Jukola shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jukola throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jukola working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jukola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West keeping moving, preventing Jukola from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
Jukola is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Jukola drops back, looking for a kneebar! West looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. West looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from West! #REVR#
Jukola is trying to improve his position.
Jukola manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jukola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.
West is trying to stand up here but Jukola is controlling him well. #T2#
West is refusing to be controlled, as Jukola sits in half guard.
Jukola thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely. #ES#
West has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jukola is on him like a limpet, forcing West back against the cage.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
West misses with a body punch.
West tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down West.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West letting Jukola take a breather here.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
West misses with a body punch.
West digs a right hand underneath Jukola's ribcage. Jukola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Jukola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jukola working aggressively here. #T3#
Jukola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West takes a shot to the head.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Jukola.
West tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
West misses with a body punch.
Jukola lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
Jukola lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Jukola on the inside.
Jukola prevents a body shot from West.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Jukola scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jukola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jukola lands an uppercut.#T4##BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jukola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jukola slips a straight right by West.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Jukola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jukola ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola lands a nice leg kick that just misses West's sensitive parts.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Jukola throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice cross by Jukola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola 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.#R2#
Jukola avoids the body shot from West.
Jukola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout.
Jukola 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.
West lands with a cross.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jukola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
West throwing a counter right hand but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely. #TD2#
Jukola feints and as West raises his hands in defense, Jukola changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

West is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Jukola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jukola lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.#TD2#
West gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jukola.
Jukola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely. #T2#
Jukola throws a big right hand that misses.
Jukola sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jukola accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jukola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Jukola there.
West trying to control but Jukola postures up. #T3#
Jukola is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jukola.
West has hold of Jukola's hands but Jukola slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jukola wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
West makes his way to full guard. A much better position for West.
Jukola wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Jukola distracts West with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Jukola throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Jukola postures up in West's guard and throws a big left but West blocks it.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jukola throws a big elbow that misses.
Jukola is looking to work some ground and pound but West has wrist control.#ES#
West has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jukola off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West defending well as Jukola loads up on a big left hand.
Jukola is looking to score with low kicks.
Jukola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt West.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jukola.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Jukola moves into the clinch.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.
Jukola is leaning against West and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Jukola throws a knee to the head but misses.
West blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
West scores with a hook to the body.
Eero Jukola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jukola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
Jukola digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jukola lands with a right to the head.
Jukola is leaning against West and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jukola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola presses West against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jukola is working West over against the cage.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Jukola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
West misses with some punches.
Jukola lands a nice shot to the body.
Jukola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jukola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jukola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Jukola.
Jukola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jukola lands a hook to the side of the head.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Jukola.
Jukola misses with an elbow over the top.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jukola.
Jukola throws an elbow but it misses.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Jukola scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards. #T2##BC2#
Jukola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Jukola clinches with his opponent.
Jukola tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jukola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jukola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West takes a shot to the head.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola lands a shot to the body.
Jukola has West pressed against the cage.
Jukola tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jukola.
Jukola misses with the head strike.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jukola lands with a left to the head.
West tries a body shot but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola lands with a left to the head.
Jukola gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#West is rocked!
West blocks a body shot from Jukola. #T3#
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands.
West lands with a right to the head.
West has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from Jukola.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jukola fails to land.
Jukola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jukola trying to stall but West improves his position.
Jukola lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Jukola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jukola lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jukola lands a right hand.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jukola working aggressively here.
Jukola lands an uppercut.
Jukola trying to land knees to the body.
West blocks a body shot from Jukola. #T4#
Jukola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jukola blocks a body shot from West.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
Jukola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jukola.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
A short uppercut from Jukola.
West tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jukola.
A body shot lands from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a light punch inside.
Jukola lands a body shot.
Jukola digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jukola scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jukola - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jukola breaks from the clinch.
Jukola digs a good body shot into West's ribs.#KD2#
Jukola throws a big overhand right that connects, sending West tumbling to the canvas!
Jukola loads up on a big left hand. West felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jukola looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! West can't hide his disappointment, as Jukola celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eero Jukola!
Eero Jukola thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 165: Hussein v Picklesbly
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Denisov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West backs up against the cage.
Denisov fails to land with a series of punches.
West has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been informed that Denisov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Denisov throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Denisov misses with a wild combination.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Denisov throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
West loads up on a big right hand but Denisov slips the punch.
Denisov tries to clinch up
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Denisov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching West on his heels. He'll look to pass West's guard now, I'm sure.
West is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Denisov is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
West not doing much here. #T1#
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
West content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov is looking for a sweep. West is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Denisov punching from the bottom.
Denisov striking from half guard on the bottom.
Denisov is pressing down on West's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
West showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Denisov looking to control.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
Denisov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Denisov's hands.
Denisov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Denisov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Denisov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
West on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Denisov throwing shots but West is blocking nicely.
Denisov throwing shots but West is blocking nicely. #T3#
Denisov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denisov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Denisov trying to advance position but West counters by regaining guard.
Denisov won't allow West to get back to his feet.
Denisov wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Denisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denisov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
West is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Denisov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denisov trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SU2#
West is working an open guard so Denisov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Denisov wants to clinch
and Denisov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Denis Denisov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Denisov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Denisov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Denisov throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Denis Denisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Denisov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denisov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
West dodges the punch combination from Denisov.
West misses with a looping right.
West misses with a looping right.
Denisov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Denisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Denisov swinging wildly here.
A big right from Denisov misses.
Denisov is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Denisov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West leaves Denisov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Denisov shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Denisov tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denisov with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
Denisov is breathing heavily.
West lands a head shot.
Denisov looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
Denisov tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
West scores with a head kick. Denisov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Denisov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West thinks about countering with a head kick.
Denisov fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throws a shot from downtown. Denisov moves away and avoids it.
Denisov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Denisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
West is looking to counter punch.
West works Denisov's body with a nice hook.
West dodges the punch combination from Denisov.
Denisov throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Denisov tries to clinch but West moves away
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Denisov's shoulder, as Denisov tries to avoid the shot.
Denisov is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Denisov tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
West gets tackled into the cage by Denisov. Denisov maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Denisov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denisov throws a combination that misses
letting West counter with a right hand.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denisov slips a straight right by West.
Denisov wants to counter with a clinch but West pushes him away.
Denisov shoots in but no luck this time.
West cracks Denisov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Denisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
West tests Denisov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Denisov fails to land with a series of punches.
Denisov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around West's waist but West gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Denisov off to one side.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Denisov.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Denisov ducks under a wild hook from West.
Denisov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Denisov gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denisov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but West turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denisov tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
Denisov tries to pull guard but West forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
Denisov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Denisov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Denisov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Denisov unleashes a big counter combination but West bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Denisov looks to clinch
letting West counter with a right hand.
West catches Denisov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#Denisov is rocked!
West drops Denisov with a big left hand! Denisov is injured, injured bad! West jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
A very excited looking DeShawn West made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 157: Thibodeaux Jr v Steve
Date: Sep 15, 2023

#R1#
West misses with a hook. Fortythree ducked under it nicely.
Fortythree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West misses with a body punch
and Fortythree counters with a straight right hand.
Fortythree throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Fortythree lands a straight punch to the body, keeping West at a distance.
Fortythree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
West throws a shot from downtown. Fortythree moves away and avoids it.
Fortythree misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a shot from downtown. Fortythree moves away and avoids it.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target.
West uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fortythree has time to react.#T1#
Fortythree moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Fortythree has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
West listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
West scores with a decent looking hook.
Fortythree scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West misses the shot to the body.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Fortythree misses.
Fortythree misses with a straight left.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
Fortythree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
West misses with an uppercut. Fortythree saw that one coming.
Fortythree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortythree lands with a shot to the body.
Fortythree lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fortythree takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Fortythree lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the ropes and back into range.
West takes a shot right to the bread basket.
West throws a hook but Fortythree avoids it easily.
West misses with an uppercut
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fortythree takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Fortythree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and West tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses the shot to the body.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fortythree to score with a decent uppercut.
West throws out a loose jab but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortythree.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Fortythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. West takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortythree bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.#T4#
Fortythree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fortythree is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! West had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Good shot there by Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from West.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from West.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortythree darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fortythree connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
Fortythree scores with a nice strike.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortythree.
Fortythree let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Fortythree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortythree looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
West throws an off balance right hand
and Fortythree counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fortythree misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fortythree throws out the jab.
Fortythree lands a right hook to the body.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.
West slips under a jab from Fortythree.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West misses with an uppercut
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Fortythree misses the jab.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West missing with a left hand there. Fortythree was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fortythree.#T1#
Fortythree waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fortythree tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
Fortythree connects with a crisp jab.
West misses with an uppercut
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West tries to move into range but Fortythree moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fortythree finds it's way round the side to connect with West's head.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by West.
Fortythree wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Fortythree misses the target. #T2#
West misses with a body punch
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree digs a good hook to West's body.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from West misses
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
Fortythree scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fortythree moves away from the strike by West.
A little jabbing left from Fortythree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fortythree throws a hook but West blocks it.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot.
Fortythree swings widly with a right hand
letting West counter with a right hand. #T3#
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortythree comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fortythree lands the left hand.
West looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
West walks into a stiff left hand from Fortythree.
A punch lands to the side of Fortythree 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether West might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortythree. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortythree.
West misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortythree swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Fortythree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Fortythree scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from West.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
Fortythree on the wrong end of a nice jab.
West swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
West scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
West slips a jab from Fortythree.
West throws a lazy head kick
and Fortythree counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
Fortythree wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
West ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
West slips under a jab.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from West.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Fortythree finds it's target.
West slips under a jab from Fortythree.
Fortythree throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West is looking to counter punch.
West throws a right hand that misses
and Fortythree counters with a right hand to the body.
Fortythree thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
West throws a lazy head kick
and Fortythree counters with a right hand to the body.
Fortythree lands with a nice body punch.
West throws a hook to the side of Fortythree's head but Fortythree sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fortythree throws out a counter right but West avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fortythree.
West takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from West misses.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
A big left from Fortythree misses.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West slips a straight right by Fortythree.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fortythree darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fortythree scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fortythree misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West misses with a straight right.
Fortythree is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Fortythree gets a clinch.
West tries a body shot but Fortythree blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from West.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West blocking some punches.
West tries to work over Fortythree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortythree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#T2#
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree takes a shot to the head.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortythree's elbow.
A short right from Fortythree on the inside.
West tries to throw a body punch but Fortythree avoids it by throwing West back against the ropes.
West misses with the head strike.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Fortythree gets through West's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortythree's elbow.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Fortythree.
Fortythree makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fortythree scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fortythree lands with a right to the head.
Fortythree stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fortythree pushes West back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West takes a shot to the head.
Fortythree lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#West is rocked!
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortythree's elbow.
Fortythree digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
Fortythree stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
One Fortythree seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
West's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West tries to work over Fortythree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Fortythree working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fortythree lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of West backwards.
Fortythree lands with a left to the head.
Fortythree lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
Fortythree pushes West against the ropes. Fortythree is working some dirty boxing. Fortythree pushes off with a quick right hook! West goes down! West tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fortythree moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Fortythree!
An out of breath and clearly excited One Fortythree thanked Sportivité for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: WVT 150: Briggs v Thib Jr
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
West lands with a good body shot.
Chugman defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Chugman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from West misses.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Chugman misses with a combination
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chugman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Chugman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
West throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Chugman counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that.

West explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
West looks to land a right hand but Chugman moved out of range.
Chugman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Chugman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Chugman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
West is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chugman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman trying to control the position but West is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Chugman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chugman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but West is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
West wants to get back to his feet.
West struggling a bit here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chugman trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chugman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chugman thinking.
Chugman moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Chugman.#T3#
Chugman throws a right and a left that both miss.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chugman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chugman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chugman digs a good hook to West's body.
Chugman slips a straight right by West.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
West wants to get back to his feet but Chugman is dominant here and he's now got West's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Chugman has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. West is defending well but eventually Chugman manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! West has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: WVT 141: Takahashi v Siale
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Badass misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Badass throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
West blocks the body kick.
Badass lands with a kick to the temple. West shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
West lands with a good body shot.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Badass misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Badass connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Badass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Badass looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West slips under a jab from Badass.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Badass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valtteri Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Badass looks to clinch
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Badass connects with a solid leg kick.
Badass scores with a head kick. West tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Badass lets loose with a powerful body kick. West will feel that in the morning.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badass throws out the jab.
Badass moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Badass lands with a cross.
Badass connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badass.
West doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Badass has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Badass just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws the left hand but Badass avoids the punch easily.
Badass slips a jab from West.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.#T2#
West stuns Badass with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Badass moves away from the strike by West.
Badass connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Badass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Badass.
Badass misses with a straight right.
Badass misses with a looping right.
West checks a leg kick.
Badass throws out a powerful jab.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badass.
West appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Badass throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and moves out of range.
West misses with a looping left.
Badass lands with a right hand.
Badass walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. West checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Badass tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
West avoids the head kick by Badass.
Badass throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
West digs a good body shot into Badass's ribs.
Badass misses with a straight right.
Badass cracks West with an open hand slap.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badass cracks West with a good jab.
West keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badass.
Badass misses with a wild combination.
West throws a right hand that misses
and Badass counters with a right hand to the body.
Badass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
West checks a low kick from Badass.#T4#
Badass scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Badass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Badass connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Badass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Badass misses with an uppercut.
Badass throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valtteri Badass dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Badass throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Badass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Badass moves to clinch but West breaks away
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
West takes a swing at Badass's ribcage but misses.
Valtteri Badass is winning the standup battle so far.
Badass digs a good body shot into West's ribs.
Badass lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West throws a lazy right hand but Badass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Badass in his tracks.
Badass misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
West moves out of range as Badass strikes.
Jab, jab by Badass - just one landing. #T1#
Donk. Badass catches West right on the button with a cross.
Badass connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Badass throws a right and a left that both miss.
Badass with the inside leg kick.
Badass slips a jab from West.
Badass slips under a jab from West.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a left to the body.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as West checks a leg kick.
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Badass throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Badass sizes up West with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#West is rocked!#T2#
Badass missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Badass off the cage and back into range.
Badass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though. #KD#
Badass cracks West with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Badass has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning West to stand back up!
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Badass finish him?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Badass, as that shot connected.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Badass.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but West might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Badass has got the better of the exchanges.
Badass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Badass lands a big right hand that sends West crashing to the mat! Badass stays standing though and waves West back to his feet!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Badass engages and cracks West with a massive lead left hook - West tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Badass is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valtteri Badass!
Valtteri Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: WVT 133: West v Halli
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Halli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West needs to keep his hands up - Halli had a free shot at his head there.
Halli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.#CL2#
Halli drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
Halli throws a head punch that misses.
Halli misses with a punch to the body.
Halli tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West tries to circle away but Halli has him pinned against the cage.
Halli tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Halli lands a shot to the body.
Halli digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Halli.
Halli throws a punch but it's blocked by West. #TD2#
Halli has dropped down and is working for a takedown. West is trying to keep an underhook but Halli manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Halli thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.
West's coaches at Outlier Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Halli stalling.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is defending well. #T1#
Halli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though. #SUB2#
Halli is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Halli is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and West reverses the position - he's now on top in Halli's guard.
West sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
West's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Halli has gone for a leg lock! West slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halli's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli working a defensive guard here.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli wants to hit a sweep here but West passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halli there!
West controlling his opponent.
Halli felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Halli tries to hold on but West pushes him away. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halli tries to control West's body but West pushes him off. Halli squirms to his side and now West has his back!
West has the hooks in. Halli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
West is looking to control Halli but Halli is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halli can't escape the position.
West controlling the position well here. Halli rolled but West kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Halli wants to control his opponent's hands but West gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control West haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halli looking to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reijo Halli will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Halli scores with a hook.
Halli swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Halli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West misses with a hook.
Halli lands a head shot.#CL2#
Halli rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
Halli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Halli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Halli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli catches West with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Halli has West up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
West working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Halli.
Halli goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Halli looking for a takedown.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Halli can't get the takedown.
Halli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Halli controls the action.
Halli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West lands a left hand.
Halli has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West scores with a shot to the side of Halli's head. #TD2#
Halli works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Halli throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Halli wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
Halli advances to half guard.
Halli not doing much here. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and West defends it well. #T3#
Halli wants to pass the guard but West is defending well. #SUB2#
Halli is working for a submission of some sort.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
West regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Halli. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halli advances position into side control!
West tries to buck Halli off but Halli is having none of it.
Halli controls the position.#SUB2#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. West knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reijo Halli 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Halli fails in his attempt to clinch.
West is looking to counter punch.
Halli tries for a takedown but West sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Halli.
Halli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Halli cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
West throws a right hand that misses
and Halli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Halli.
Halli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL2#
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halli lands a shoulder strike.
Halli can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Halli can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Halli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #TD2#
Halli jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Halli working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
West decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Halli, up you get! #CL2#
Halli takes the fight into the clinch.
West prevents a body shot from Halli.
West is trying to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Halli.
Halli blocks a body shot from West.
West lands with a right to the head.
West is looking to control Halli's arms but Halli gets an underhook and turns him. Now West has his back to the cage.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Halli lands a hook that snaps the head of West backwards. #T2#
West prevents a body shot from Halli.
Halli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
West is working Halli over against the cage.
Halli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West lands with a right to the head.
Halli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Good shot there by West.
Halli fails with the takedown.
Halli misses with a hook
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Halli.
Halli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West slips under a jab from Halli.
Halli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West scores with a jab.#T3#
Halli blocks a jab.#CL2#
Halli moves into range and clinches up with West.
Halli misses with a body punch.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halli is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
Halli misses with a body punch.
Halli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halli tries a body shot but West blocks it.
A short uppercut from West.
West tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halli doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Halli gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Halli trying to advance position but West counters by regaining guard.
Halli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but West manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Halli has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. West doesn't defend quickly enough and Halli has managed to lock this one up! Can West escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Halli on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reijo Halli!
Reijo Halli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 124: West v Souza
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azevedo Souza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.
Azevedo Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from West misses its target.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azevedo Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
West lands a jab to the nose.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azevedo Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azevedo Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Azevedo Souza has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as West strikes.
West looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range. #T1#
Azevedo Souza smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Azevedo Souza walks into a left hand.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from West.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
West misses with a hook.
West misses with a straight left.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West slips under a jab from Azevedo Souza.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azevedo Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as West strikes.#T2#
A swing and a miss from West.
Azevedo Souza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azevedo Souza has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azevedo Souza there as he acknowledges the shot.
Azevedo Souza lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
West with a nice calf kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azevedo Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
West ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand
letting West counter with a right hand.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
West feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azevedo Souzas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Azevedo Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Azevedo Souza misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from West.
Azevedo Souza cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West misses with a looping left.
Azevedo Souza misses with a straight left.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
Azevedo Souza's corner calls for a 1-2. Azevedo Souza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from West.
West throws out a powerful jab.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?
West jabs Azevedo Souza right on the nose. Azevedo Souza blinks but takes it well.
West has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
West misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Azevedo Souza tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West throws out a loose jab but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza feints the counter takedown.#T1#
West misses with an uppercut. Azevedo Souza saw that one coming.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Azevedo Souza.
A swing and a miss from West.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Azevedo Souza misses with a right hand
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azevedo Souza lands with a shot to the body.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azevedo Souza connects with a single shot there.#T2#
West staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by West.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
West misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Azevedo Souza.
West throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Azevedo Souza rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from West.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West misses the jab.
Azevedo Souza throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
West moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Azevedo Souza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Azevedo Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
West slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
West throws a lazy right hand but Azevedo Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azevedo Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Azevedo Souza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza 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!#R3#
Azevedo Souza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Azevedo Souza lands.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Azevedo Souza.
Jab by West.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West moves away from the strike by Azevedo Souza. #T1#
Azevedo Souza misses with a body shot
letting West counter with a right hand.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Azevedo Souza steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Azevedo Souza with a hook.
Azevedo Souza is looking to clinch.
Azevedo Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West misses with a looping right.#T2#
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Azevedo Souza pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
West staying out of range there.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
West looks to throw the jab but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza lands a right hook to the body.
Azevedo Souza swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Azevedo Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
West throws a hook but Azevedo Souza blocks it.
A jab from West misses.
West takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Azevedo Souza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.#T4#
Azevedo Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Azevedo Souza finds it's way through West's defenses.
West misses with a straight right.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West blocks a jab.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza with the counter takedown but West avoids it easily.
Azevedo Souza scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza slips under a jab from West.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
West misses with a straight left.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Azevedo Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Azevedo Souza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!
A victorious Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 113: Simone v Wojcik
Date: Jun 09, 2023

#R1#
Dudayev misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Dudayev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dudayev dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudayev.
West ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
Dudayev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dudayev slips under a jab from West.
West slips a straight right by Dudayev.
Dudayev scores with a decent looking hook.
Dudayev scores with a jab to the jaw.
A low kick from Dudayev is predictable there
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Slobos MT & Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
West misses with a hook. Dudayev ducked under it nicely.
Dudayev throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
Dudayev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West looks to land a left hand but Dudayev moved out of range nicely.#T1#
A big right from Dudayev misses.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dudayev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West staying out of range there.
West lands a high kick!
Dudayev lands with a good body shot.
Dudayev throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
West slips under a jab.
Dudayev ducks under a wild hook from West.
Dudayev throws a jab when West was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dudayev lands a jab to the nose.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudayev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudayev.
West moves away from the strike by Dudayev.
West is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dudayev with a body shot.#T2#
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Dudayev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Dudayev throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudayev connects with a jab.
West defending well as Dudayev loads up on a big left hand.
Dudayev loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
West ducks under a wild hook from Dudayev.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dudayev tried to score with a low kick but West checks it.
Dudayev scores with the left hand. West knows he should have avoided that one.
Dudayev misses with a hook.
Dudayev works the jab nicely.
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dudayev.
Dudayev with the inside leg kick.
Dudayev misses with a double jab.
Dudayev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West throws out a counter right but Dudayev avoids it with no problem.
Dudayev lands the left hand.#T3#
Dudayev throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West misses with an uppercut.
Dudayev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
West appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dudayev throws a low kick but it's checked well by West.
A left lands for Dudayev.
Dudayev throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Dudayev throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudayev misses with a wild body shot.
West throws out a counter right but Dudayev avoids it with no problem.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West misses with an uppercut.
West might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
West throws a big shot that misses.
Dudayev throws a poor cross that misses
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudayev throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
Dudayev misses with a looping left.#T4#
Dudayev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dudayev slips under a jab from West.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudayev was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
A big right from Dudayev misses.
Dudayev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudayev.
West misses with a straight left.
West misses with a looping right.
Dudayev misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudayev cracks West with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dudayev scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice body shot.
Dudayev connects with a body shot.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akhmed Dudayev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dudayev lands a nice hook to West's body. West takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dudayev thumps West with a low kick.
West throws a lazy right hand but Dudayev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudayev ducks under a wild hook from West.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudayev throws out the jab.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudayev.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from West misses.
Dudayev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dudayev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dudayev doesn't seem bothered though.
West checks a low kick from Dudayev.
West slips under a jab from Dudayev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudayev throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
West slips a jab from Dudayev.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dudayev moves away.
Dudayev gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! West gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
A victorious DeShawn West thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 103: Machado v Fabinho
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Mazzariello throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzariello.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzariello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Mazzariello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazzariello misses with a leg kick.
Mazzariello just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWest.
Mazzariello fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well. #CL2#
Mazzariello gets a clinch.
West avoids the elbow strike from Mazzariello, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
West pushes Mazzariello back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzariello misses with some punches.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West lands a body shot in the clinch.
West lands a body shot. #T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzariello creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mazzariello misses with a body punch.
Mazzariello has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Mazzariello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by West as Mazzariello tries to tie him up. #BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazzariello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazzariello.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzariello.
An inside leg kick from Mazzariello misses.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mazzariello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from West.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Mazzariello throws a low kick but it's checked well by West.#T2#
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello flicks out a counter leg kick but West steps away.
Mazzariello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazzariello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mazzariello throws a right hand that misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzariello looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazzariello tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazzariello scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
Mazzariello scores with a body shot.
Mazzariello keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
It seemed like Mazzariello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by West.
West checks a leg kick nicely.
West avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been informed that Mazzariello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzariello bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzariello swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A cross from Mazzariello lands.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West moves forwards but Mazzariello connects with a nice, crisp jab.
West ducks right into an uppercut from Mazzariello.
West keeps the fight on the outside.
Mazzariello lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Mazzariello does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Mazzariello bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
Mazzariello tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from West.
A punch lands to the side of West 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mazzariello tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzariello.
West throws a hook to the side of Mazzariello's head but Mazzariello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mazzariello is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! West had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick that is checked
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West misses with an uppercut
and Mazzariello counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazzariello darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mazzariello misses with a looping right.
Mazzariello avoids the head kick by West.
West misses with a looping left.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello dominated that 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.#R2#
A leg kick checked by West.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazzariello misses with a hook to the body
and Mazzariello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mazzariello tried to score with a low kick but West checks it.
Mazzariello swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from West.#CL2#
Mazzariello moves into range and clinches up with West.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzariello controls his hands.
Mazzariello misses with a hook from the clinch.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzariello misses with a body punch.
Mazzariello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazzariello lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Mazzariello back against the cage.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Mazzariello controls the action.
West lands with a left to the head.
Mazzariello struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Mazzariello has West pressed against the cage.
A short right from West. #T1#
West lands a nice uppercut.
DeShawn West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West misses with a body punch.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from West.
Mazzariello lands with a light punch inside.
West scores with a nice hook to the head.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Mazzariello won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mazzariello doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzariello scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Mazzariello is rocked!
West lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mazzariello.
A short right from West on the inside.
Mazzariello is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West throws a big uppercut that drops Mazzariello! More strikes from West and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mazzariello lies dazed against the cage as West celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 91: Torvik v Tchusuk
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
West throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but West avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
West moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
West is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by West.
Sitsongrit gets cracked there but stands up to it.
West throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
West swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
West misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a low kick, right behind West 's knee.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks West off balance momentarily.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a left to the body.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeps West at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for West.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but West blocks it well.#T3#
West slips under a jab.
A jab from West misses.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!#ROC2#West is rocked!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but West moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Sitsongrit is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! West had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
West takes one on the button.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit moves out of range as West strikes.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as West checks a leg kick.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
West throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit thumps West with a low kick.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but West slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a shot to the body.
West staying out of range there.
West connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that 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.#R2#
West takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
West has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether West might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#KD2#
Sitsongrit cracks West with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! West looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sitsongrit finish him?
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
West dips to his left and cracks Sitsongrit with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
West throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
West throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
West ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
West throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
West takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit tries to work over West's front leg with a kick but West checks it.
West moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
West is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
West on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
West darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
West loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
West misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
A jab from West misses.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
letting West counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit thumps West with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for West.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
letting West counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
West misses with a straight right.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Sitsongrit. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sitsongrit.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
West looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Sitsongrit releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for West's leg but West calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madkhao Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
West misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by West.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit punishes West's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wests jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from West misses.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but West is wise to it.#T2#
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
West misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that West was not able to check.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the cage and back into range.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Madkhao Sitsongrit has been cut.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
A swing and a miss from West.
West walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
West misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
West misses with an uppercut.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sitsongrit has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
Madkhao Sitsongrit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 87: Andrei v Karim
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
West throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
West misses the jab.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Veainu punishes West's body with a nice straight punch.
West slips under a jab.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Veainu manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
West missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from West finds it's target.
Veainu moves out of range as West strikes.#T1#
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by West.
West misses with a hook.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by West.
Veainu scores with the left hand. West knows he should have avoided that one.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
West lands a jab to Veainu's midsection.
Veainu misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
West scores with a punch to the head.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
West lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veainu connects with a looping right hand.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West slips a jab and a cross from Veainu.
West throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu lands a jab to West's midsection.#T3#
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from West.
West connects with a looping right hand.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
Veainu connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu lands a jab to West's midsection.
West lunges at Veainu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Veainu's hand.
West blocks a jab.
Veainu scores with a punch to the head.
Veainu throws a hook but West blocks it.#T4#
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veainu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Veainu moves away from the strike by West.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Veainu. Veainu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Veainu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Veainu.
Nice shot lands for West.
Veainu throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
Veainu swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Siale Veainu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu lands a jab to West's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Veainu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Veainu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping West at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Siale Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Veainu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veainu.
West throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with a right hand
and Veainu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Veainu clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
West misses with an uppercut.
West lands a head kick. Veainu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Veainu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veainu digs a good body shot into West's ribs.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Veainu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Veainu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Veainu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West walks into a left hand. #ROC#West is rocked!#CUT#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veainu moves out of range as West strikes.
West avoids the body shot from Veainu. #T3#
Veainu lands with a straight right. West didn't see that one coming.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Veainu - just one landing.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Veainu finish him?
West cracks Veainu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu slips under a jab from West.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
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!
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West flicks out a counter leg kick but Veainu steps away.
West takes one on the button.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Veainu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Veainu lands a slapping body shot.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Veainu swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Veainu's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Siale Veainu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
West misses with a right hand
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a right hand to the body.
Veainu takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from West misses.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Veainu jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu misses with a hook.
Jab from West.
West with a jab.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
West misses the body punch
and Veainu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
Veainu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Veainu. That snapped West's head back.
West misses with a body shot.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West misses with a looping right.
Veainu lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Veainu throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Veainu tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from West.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but West might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Veainu has got the better of the exchanges.
Veainu swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
Veainu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West looks to land a left hand but Veainu moved out of range nicely.
West swings for the body but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from West.
Good standup being displayed there by Veainu as he connects with a hook.
Veainu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu lands a right hook to the body.
Veainu scores with a body shot. #T4#
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Veainu cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
West missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
West has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Veainu cracks West with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning West to stand back up!
West blocks a jab.
West misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Veainu has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Veainu breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Veainu misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Siale Veainu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veainu 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siale Veainu!

Event: WVT 76: Vargas v Thompson
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
West with a hook.
West blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from West.#CUT#It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryokale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Ryokale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ryokale winds up and cracks West with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
West wants to get back to full guard but Ryokale has mounted him!
Ryokale misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryokale misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ryokale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
A nice elbow there by Ryokale.
Ryokale looking to control but West is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
West is looking to improve his position but Ryokale isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Ryokale cracks West with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryokale breaks from West's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryokale content just to control the position here.
Ryokale pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ryokale is in the full mount, landing strikes.
West manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by West, under a barage of strikes from Ryokale.
Ryokale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryokale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryokale is just content to waste time from the top position. West takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ryokale looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ryokale stays in close to West's body and controls the position.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryokale looking to pass the guard.
Ryokale trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Ryokale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Ryokale drops back, looking for a kneebar! West looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. West looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from West! #REVR#
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!
Ryokale is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ryokale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on West's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ryokale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryokale is looking to improve his position.
West looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
West controlling the action here.
Ryokale is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryokale wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Ryokale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryokale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryokale.#SU#
West gets to his feet. Ryokale looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruddo Ryokale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ryokale scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ryokale throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryokale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West cracks Ryokale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West misses with a hook.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
And Ryokale tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryokale counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from West misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Ryokale
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryokale takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Ryokale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Ryokale looks to land a body kick but West moved away.
Ryokale connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Ryokale.
West missing with a left hand there. Ryokale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from West misses.
Jab from West.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryokale throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West misses with an uppercut.
West misses the body punch
and Ryokale counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Ryokale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Ryokale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryokale misses with a straight right.
West looks to land a right hand but Ryokale moved out of range.
Ryokale ducks under a wild hook from West.
Ryokale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryokale wants to clinch
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryokale misses with a straight right.
West misses the shot to the body.
Ryokale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryokale.
West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West misses with a looping right.
West lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryokale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryokale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryokale looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Ryokale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryokale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruddo Ryokale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryokale slips a straight right by West.
Ryokale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Ryokale counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryokale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ryokale scores with a takedown into West's guard.#ES#
West has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ryokale has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
West misses with some punches.
West pushes Ryokale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Ryokale.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ryokale shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Ryokale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
West throwing a counter right hand but Ryokale manages to avoid it.
Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
Ryokale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
West tries to sprawl but Ryokale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruddo Ryokale has got the better of the ground game so far.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryokale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is refusing to be controlled, as Ryokale sits in half guard.
West blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryokale.
West slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryokale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
West manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryokale manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
West stands and steps away. Ryokale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ryokale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Ryokale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected. #T2#
West throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Ryokale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.
Ryokale works over West with some ground and pound from guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Ryokale from controlling successfully.
West is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
West keeping full guard, as Ryokale tries to pass.
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!
Ryokale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryokale controls the pace.
Ryokale throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Ryokale trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Ryokale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryokale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryokale throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryokale wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West cracks a nice hook into Ryokale's ribs.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryokale misses with a jab, cross combination.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryokale misses with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West misses with an uppercut.
Ryokale raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick by Ryokale misses
and West counters with a thumping low kick.
Ryokale misses with a takedown attempt
and West counters with a nice body shot.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryokale was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Ryokale throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryokale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
A very excited looking DeShawn West made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 69: Knox v Torvik
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
West throws a hook but Bleak avoids it easily.
Bleak throws an off balance right hand
letting West counter with a right hand.
A big right from Bleak misses.
Bleak connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
Bleak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Bleak drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

West throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bleak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bleak avoids the head kick by West.
Bleak takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bleak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bleak misses with a takedown
letting West counter with a right hand. #T1#
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bleak swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Bleak is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Bleak bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of West's head.
Good exchange - Bleak coming out on top.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak wants to clinch
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Bleak looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Bleak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bleak moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
Bleak lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bleak cracks West with an open hand slap.
Bleak defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by West.
Wulfgang Bleak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Bleak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
West bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. #REVB##SUB#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
Bleak has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but West has passed into side control.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.
West controls the position.
Bleak pushes West away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, West gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
West is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bleak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bleak is looking for a sweep.#SU2#
West decides to stand back up.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
West throws out a counter right but Bleak avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West connects with a right hand. Bleak shakes it off.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bleak tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bleak shoots in and drives through. West sprawls well.
West's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bleak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! West scrambles back to his feet.
West lands a jab to Bleak's midsection.
Bleak is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bleak is looking to clinch.
West stuffs the takedown.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
Bleak moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Bleak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West leaves Bleak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
West looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bleak tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
Bleak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Bleak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bleak had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bleak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bleak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bleak throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bleak with a nice cross.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Bleak off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
West misses with a looping left.
West sizes up Bleak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
West might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Bleak misses its intended target.
Bleak shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Bleak's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West throws a shot from downtown. Bleak moves away and avoids it.
Bleak misses the body punch
and West counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for West. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD#
Bleak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

West has one foot on Bleak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bleak.
Bleak throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Bleak misses with a body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from West enables Bleak to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. West manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
DeShawn West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak won't allow West to get back to his feet. #T1#
Bleak throwing strikes but missing.
Bleak throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bleak's guard. Nice move by West!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bleak is on top in guard. #REVR#
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bleak throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
West stopping the sweep attempt from Bleak.
Bleak being controlled here, momentarily.
West preventing the sweep. #SUB#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
West passes into half guard. #T2#
Bleak wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
Bleak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bleak.
West won't allow Bleak to sweep him here. #SUB#
Bleak is looking for a triangle here but West uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
West stands up and beckons Bleak to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West throws a hook but Bleak blocks it.
Bleak closes the distance looking to clinch
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3##CL#
Bleak darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bleak's elbow.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
West prevents the takedown attempt.
West misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bleak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bleak scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bleak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Bleak ducks right into an uppercut from West.
West swings for the body but Bleak moves out of range.
Bleak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Bleak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching West on his heels. He'll look to pass West's guard now, I'm sure.

West is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bleak backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Bleak.
A body shot lands from West.
Bleak has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by West after a bit of a struggle.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Bleak controls the action.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bleak goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
West lands with a nice body punch.
Bleak fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
Bleak slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West 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!#R3#
Bleak lands with an overhand left.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bleak.
Bleak throws a predictable looking body shot
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Bleak misses
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Bleak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Bleak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bleak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bleak wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wulfgang Bleak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West misses with a punch to the body.
Bleak lands a right hand. #BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
West lands a nice looking body shot.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bleak fails with the takedown.#T1#
Bleak throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
Bleak throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Bleak is rocked!
West lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bleak up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs West from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bleak's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn West!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShawn West thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Wulfgang Bleak stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't mind the pain, it helps remember the lesson. Great job by my opponent, he earned it. But I will be back!'.

Event: WVT 62: Smith v Sharma
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by West as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
West swings away with a body shot that misses
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
West jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson blocks a head kick by West.
Johnson avoids the head kick by West.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. West manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Johnson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
West ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West. #T2#
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. West backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by West.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Johnson cracks West with a right hand to the side of the head.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
West misses the jab.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Johnson both land. Nice combination.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
West throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Remi Johnson has been cut.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
A head kick by West misses
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson throws a jab when West was well out of range.#T4#
Johnson looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
West misses with a hook.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but West swivels and escapes.
West thinks about countering with a head kick.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Johnson.
West misses with a looping right.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts ðŸ† that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Decent striking displayed by West there.#TD2#
Johnson scores with a takedown into West's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson shoots and misses
and West makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to stand but West has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Johnson not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West works his way to full guard. Good work.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
West lands a body shot.
West misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.#TD2#
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging West to the ground. Johnson is now in West's guard.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West is adopting a defensive guard.#SU2#
West is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Remi Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West tries to land a body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and West tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily.
West throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from West.
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#Johnson is rocked!#T4#
Johnson thuds a left hand into West's body.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
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!
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. West doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Remi Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
West lands an overhand right.
West catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Remi Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
West misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
West misses with a hook
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
West misses with a straight left.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
West misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West backs up against the cage.
Johnson avoids the body shot from West.
West throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West misses with a straight left.
West misses with a looping right.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West. #T2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
West slips under a jab from Johnson.#KD#
West lands a big uppercut and Johnson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johnson looks OK. West waves Johnson back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
West lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Johnson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs West from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Johnson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 54: Ihantala v Melondov
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
West takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of West's head.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but West saw it coming and moves away.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but West blocks it.
West let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by West.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. West should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
Good shot there by West.#CUT2#It looks like Madkhao Sitsongrit has been cut.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
West throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
West on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
West misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but West avoided it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and West releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
West scores with a jab to the body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a body shot but no joy.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches West right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
West loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
West misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before West has time to react.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
West appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but West blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
West lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Sitsongrit as he connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
West tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
West avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC#West is rocked!
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
West walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
West stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
West misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice right hand that sends West toppling to the canvas! West scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sitsongrit finish him?!#T1#
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the cage and back into range.
West on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab, jab by West - just one landing.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
West takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but West blocks it.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
West avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from West.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
West avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Sitsongrit putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has West in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
West has Sitsongrit pushed against the cage.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Sitsongrit. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Nice body punch from West.
West blocking some punches. #BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West misses with a body shot.
West scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for West's leg but West calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Sitsongrit stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a lovely overhand right.
West doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks West with an uppercut!
West throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping West at a distance.
West changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches West on the side of the head.
West avoids the head kick by Sitsongrit.
West has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
West misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
A big right from West misses.
West misses with a body punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
West throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from West.
West staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
West throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from West.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
West misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.#T4#
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
West misses with a jab to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West misses with a right hand
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Madkhao Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madkhao Sitsongrit!
A victorious Madkhao Sitsongrit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WVT 48: Picklesbly v S.Sitsong
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks West off balance momentarily.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West misses with a jab to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a head kick.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#West is rocked!
West lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
West misses with a hook
and Bloodaxe counters with a stiff right hand.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodaxe finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Good exchange - Bloodaxe coming out on top.
West lands a jab to the nose.
A head kick misses from Bloodaxe.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bloodaxe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Bloodaxe tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
West scores with a head kick.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Bloodaxe moves into the clinch.
Bloodaxe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West digs a right hand into Bloodaxe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bloodaxe's gas tank.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
West scores with a shot to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
A short body shot lands from Bloodaxe as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from West. #T2#
Bloodaxe has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodaxe controls his hands.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West misses with a body punch.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloodaxe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West can't break the clinch.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bloodaxe tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Bloodaxe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West tries to work over Bloodaxe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
West lands a head shot.
West lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand. #T3#
West misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
West misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch.
Bloodaxe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Bloodaxe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West misses with a jab to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch
and West counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but West blocks it.
West throws out a counter right but Bloodaxe avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Nice cross by West.
West blocks the body kick.
West misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe lands with a right hand.
West throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from West misses.
Bloodaxe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head.
West throws a nice head kick!
West throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Gunnar Bloodaxe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
West throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloodaxe scores with a leg kick.
West misses with an uppercut
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West scores with a jab.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from West.
Bloodaxe scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Bloodaxe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight right.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
West dodges the punch combination from Bloodaxe.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloodaxe lands with a straight right. West didn't see that one coming.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
West misses with a left hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
Bloodaxe throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Bloodaxe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#KD#
Bloodaxe sends West crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bloodaxe is motioning to the referee to let West up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe connects with a solid leg kick. #KD#
Bloodaxe cracks West with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bloodaxe has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning West to stand back up!
A jab from West misses.
West slips a straight right by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
West attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Bloodaxe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Bloodaxe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bloodaxe connects with a jab.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the body from West misses
and Bloodaxe scores with a counter punch that sends West to the canvas! Bloodaxe smells blood - he's punishing West with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! West has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Gunnar Bloodaxe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 43: Ihantala v Meat Boy
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
West on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. West will feel that in the morning.
Sitsongrit thumps West with a low kick.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sitsongrit up against the cage.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
West can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
West is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit is controlling him.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands. #BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Sitsongrit's head coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking kick to the body. West takes a step back to recover.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from West misses.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
West avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when West was well out of range.#CL#
Sitsongrit pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning West up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit's jab looks to have found its range, popping West under the eye.
Surianglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West connects with a looping right hand.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
West moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
West misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit cracks West with an open hand slap.#T4#
Sitsongrit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from West on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
West throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West moves out of range of the body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but West checks it.
Sitsongrit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
A head kick misses from West.
West misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit tries to work over West's front leg with a kick but West checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
West throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but West blocks it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from West.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that 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.#R2#
West misses with a looping left.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks West off balance momentarily.
West ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
West takes one on the button.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as West strikes.
A jab from West misses.
A leg kick checked by West.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands a two punch combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
West looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
West drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the body.
West throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
West throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
West just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West. #CL#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit.
West blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Sitsongrit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big left from West misses.
Sitsongrit throws a nice head kick!
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit lands with a slapping head kick.
West misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
West misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but West moves out of range. #CL#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike. #T4#
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from West.
West's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sitsongrit's efforts to push away.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
West cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
A jab from West misses.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from West.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Surianglek Sitsongrit 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
West connects with a jab.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
A cross from Sitsongrit lands.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West lands a jab.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from West.
Sitsongrit lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of West's side.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
West misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. West doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit with a jab.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
West blocks a leg kick.
West looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
West walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
West misses with a body shot.
West scores with a jab.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sitsongrit. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a shot to the body
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from West.#T4#
West throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
West throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
West blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit cracks West with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid body kick from Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Surianglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Surianglek Sitsongrit!
After the fight, Surianglek Sitsongrit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy
Date: Oct 14, 2022

#R1#
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for King.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King slips under a jab from West.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
King connects with a single shot there.
King tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King digs a good hook to West's body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a jab from West.
King jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.#T1#
King misses with a wild body shot.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West throws a head kick that half lands.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
King tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on King's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and West tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West avoids the body shot from King.
King connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
West wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
King prevents West from standing back up. #T3#
West is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
West is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West wants to hold on but King pushes him away.
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
King goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now West is on top in guard.
King has West pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King misses with a body shot.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King throws a big shot that misses.
West throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.#T1#
West slips under a jab.
West missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
West avoids the body shot from King.
King misses the jab.
West throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West lands a jab to King's midsection.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King digs a good body shot into West's ribs.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from King misses.
West throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from King lands.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
King lands a jab.
King misses the shot to the body.
West throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
King misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West is looking to counter punch.
King looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
King cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King is breathing heavily.
King throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
Nice body punch from King.
King misses with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West moves out of range as King strikes.
West misses with a straight left. #TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West dodges the ground and pound from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A swing and a miss from King.
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
King cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#King is rocked!#T1#
West closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops King! West dives in looking to finish! King is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
An out of breath DeShawn West thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 33: West v Bouncer
Date: Sep 18, 2022

#R1#
West looks to score with a jab to the body but The Bouncer is just out of range.
West misses with an uppercut
and The Bouncer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
West misses with a looping right.
West moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromThe Bouncer.
West avoids the body shot from The Bouncer.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer tries a head kick but it misses.
The Bouncer misses with a body kick.
West throws a looping overhand right but The Bouncer ducks down to avoid it.
As West backs off The Bouncer throws a huge counter combo but West manages to avoid it all.#T1#
West missing with a left hand there. The Bouncer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Bouncer digs a good hook to West's body.
West misses with a left hand
and The Bouncer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
West takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
A swing and a miss from West.
West scores with the left hand. The Bouncer knows he should have avoided that one.
The Bouncer blocks a head kick by West.
A combination from The Bouncer does no damage.
West thinks about countering with a head kick.
The Bouncer throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
The Bouncer throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Bouncer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bouncer defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer misses with a body punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Bouncer misses with a double jab.
West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West connects with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Bouncer.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Bouncer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
West ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer lands with a nice combination. West backs away looking to recover.
The Bouncer throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#West is rocked!
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from West misses.
West scores with a jab to the body.
West connects with a body shot.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and The Bouncer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
West throwing a counter right hand but The Bouncer manages to avoid it.#T4#
The Bouncer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West throws a sloppy head kick and The Bouncer moves out of range easily.
West uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Bouncer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Bouncer misses with a hook
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Bouncer moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West walks into a left hand.
West lands with a nice body punch.
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 DeShawn West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The Bouncer moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from The Bouncer.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
West loads up on a big right hand but The Bouncer slips the punch.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bouncer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Bouncer thuds his shin into the meat of West's side.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
West keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
The Bouncer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
West lands a jab to The Bouncer's midsection.
The Bouncer connects with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by West.
The Bouncer misses with a wild body shot.
The Bouncer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Bouncer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Bouncer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Bouncer moves away.
West swings widly with a right hand
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand. #T2#
The Bouncer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West throws a jab when The Bouncer was well out of range.
The Bouncer walks into a straight right hand from West.
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!
The Bouncer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Bouncer under the eye.
West swings away with a body shot that misses
and The Bouncer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
West walks into a straight right hand from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer staying out of range there.
West moves out of range as The Bouncer strikes.#T3#
West throws the left hand but The Bouncer avoids the punch easily.
As West backs off The Bouncer throws a huge counter combo but West manages to avoid it all.
West checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Bouncer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick that is checked
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Bouncer connects with a nice looking jab.
Decent striking displayed by The Bouncer there.
West swings widly with a right hand
and The Bouncer counters with a nice kick to the body.
West throws an off balance right hand
and The Bouncer counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Bouncer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bouncer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Bouncer was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
The Bouncer throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West throws a right hand that misses
and The Bouncer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West blocks a head kick by The Bouncer.
West lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny The Bouncer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
The Bouncer slips a straight right by West.
The Bouncer throws a counter combo.
West missing with a left hand there. The Bouncer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by West misses
and The Bouncer counters with a low kick, right behind West 's knee.
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Bouncer. The Bouncer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Bouncer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Bouncer shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Bouncer misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer blocks a jab.
No joy there for The Bouncer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West misses with an uppercut. The Bouncer saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from The Bouncer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
West swings widly with a right hand
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand.
West on the wrong end of a nice hook.
West misses with a lunging right hand
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand.
The Bouncer throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from West.
A countering left hand to the body from The Bouncer misses.
West punishes The Bouncer's body with a nice straight punch.
The Bouncer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
West misses with a hook
and The Bouncer counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The Bouncer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Bouncer throws the kick towards the body but West avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West misses with a hook
letting The Bouncer counter with a right hand.
West missing with a left hand there. The Bouncer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like The Bouncer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Bouncer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The Bouncer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
The Bouncer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T3#
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
The Bouncer looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
West throws a big shot that misses.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by The Bouncer. #KD2#
The Bouncer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends West sprawling to the canvas! West rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Bouncer finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bouncer throws an off balance right hand
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Bouncer throws out the jab.
West drops his hands momentarily. The Bouncer doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. West staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. West doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny The Bouncer!
After winning the bout, Benny The Bouncer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WVT 28: West v Hawthorne
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
West avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
West avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
West throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from West.
West staying out of range there.
Hawthorne throws a poor cross that misses
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawthorne misses with the body kick
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawthorne looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from West.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hawthorne misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne misses with a telegraphed body shot
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West defending well as Hawthorne loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Hawthorne checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hawthorne throws a hook but West blocks it.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Hawthorne has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
West with a jab.
Hawthorne lands with a hook. West tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
West scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West misses with a straight right. #T2#
West missing with a left hand there. Hawthorne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West staying out of range there.
Hawthorne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hawthorne to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawthorne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawthorne.
Decent striking displayed by Hawthorne there.
Hawthorne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
West avoids the body shot from Hawthorne.
West misses with a body shot
and Hawthorne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West scores with a jab.
West slips a jab from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a punch to the head.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne connects with a right hand. West shakes it off.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Hawthorne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawthorne misses with a hook
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
West stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawthorne.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut.
Hawthorne moves out of range as West strikes.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
Hawthorne thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Hawthorne lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West misses with a straight right.
Hawthorne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West misses with an uppercut. Hawthorne saw that one coming.
Hawthorne moves out of range as West strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Hawthorne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hawthorne misses with a hook
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne misses with a lunging right hand
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Donk. Hawthorne catches West right on the button with a cross.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawthorne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawthorne throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Hawthorne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lands with an overhand left.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether West might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
West throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Hawthorne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick but West moved away.
Hawthorne tries to clinch but West moves away
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawthorne swings for the body but West moves out of range.
West blocks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from West.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Hawthorne lands with an uppercut that bounces West off the cage and back into range.
Hawthorne misses with a hook
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
West digs a good body shot into Hawthorne's ribs.
Hawthorne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from West.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawthorne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Hawthorne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West 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.
A jab from Hawthorne does it's job there.
Hawthorne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hawthorne connects with a looping right hand.
Hawthorne misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut there from West.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawthorne manages to avoid it.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawthorne scores with a hook.
Hawthorne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawthorne throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hawthorne misses the body punch
and West counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Nice cross by Hawthorne.
West blocks a jab.
Hawthorne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West looks to land a right hand but Hawthorne moved out of range.
Hawthorne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
West lands a jab to Hawthorne's midsection.
Hawthorne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Hawthorne misses its intended target.
Hawthorne misses with a left hand
and West counters with a straight right hand.
Hawthorne swings away with a body shot that misses
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawthorne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawthorne with a jab.
West lands with a hook. Hawthorne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
A jab from West misses.
Hawthorne smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that misses.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawthorne scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hawthorne connects with the punch.
West blocks a leg kick.
Hawthorne takes one on the button.
West throws the left hand but Hawthorne avoids the punch easily.
West ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hawthorne throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West misses the shot to the body.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Hawthorne's shoulder, as Hawthorne tries to avoid the shot.
Hawthorne misses with a right hand
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Damien Hawthorne will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hawthorne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne scores with the left hand. West knows he should have avoided that one.
Hawthorne swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West misses the shot to the body.
Hawthorne throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
Hawthorne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawthorne is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West looks to throw the jab but Hawthorne is out of range.
Damien Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a hook but Hawthorne blocks it.
West moves out of range of the body kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a body kick that misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hawthorne connects with a good right hand that stumbles West. West circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Hawthorne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hawthorne is looking to chop away at West's legs.
West ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but West ducks down to avoid it.
Hawthorne slips under a jab.
Hawthorne is clearly trying to counter these attacks from West with a body shot.
Hawthorne just misses with a punch to the body.
West walks into a stiff left hand from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne lunges at West with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by West's hand.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Hawthorne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Hawthorne tenderised West's leg. West is trying to keep his angry face on.
West connects with a jab.
West lands a glancing blow to the side of Hawthorne's head.
Hawthorne misses with a hook
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hawthorne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.#T2#
West dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawthorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawthorne was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Hawthorne thows a leg kick but West checks it
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Hawthorne jabs at West's body.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawthorne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West steps in with a hook that catches Hawthorne right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! West follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hawthorne looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 22: Halo v Son
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Sripituksakul misses with a jab to the body
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Little Kitty Sripituksakul has been cut.
Sripituksakul has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul throwing a counter right hand but West manages to avoid it.
Sripituksakul misses with a hook to the body
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sripituksakul misses with a lunging right hand
letting West counter with a right hand.
Sripituksakul jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
West misses with a hook. Sripituksakul ducked under it nicely.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Sripituksakul shoots for a takedown but West saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sripituksakul moves away from the strike by West.
Sripituksakul throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sripituksakul throws a lazy uppercut
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sripituksakul throws a poor cross that misses
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
West throws a big shot that misses.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West connects with the punch.
West throws a lazy right hand but Sripituksakul sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sripituksakul throws a predictable looking body shot
and West counters with a left to the body.
Sripituksakul throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West walks into a stiff left hand from Sripituksakul.
West throws the left hand but Sripituksakul avoids the punch easily.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sripituksakul misses with a right hand
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by West. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of West.
A swing and a miss from West.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sripituksakul moves away.
Sripituksakul has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
Sripituksakul uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
Sripituksakul ducks under a wild hook from West.
As West backs away, Sripituksakul returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sripituksakul throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
Sripituksakul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#Sripituksakul is rocked!
West drops Sripituksakul with a naaaaasty hook - Sripituksakul is in real trouble here! West dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 18: Halo v Knox
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Rees Mogg tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
West 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.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rees Mogg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rees Mogg slips a jab from West.
Rees Mogg tries to clinch
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Rees Mogg misses.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Rees Mogg throws a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Rees Mogg. #T1#
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rees Mogg. Rees Mogg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rees Mogg misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Rees Mogg throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rees Mogg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Rees Mogg misses.
Rees Mogg slips a jab from West.
Rees Mogg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West ducks under a wild hook from Rees Mogg.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Rees Mogg throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rees Mogg scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
Rees Mogg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Rees Mogg. That snapped West's head back. #ROC#West is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Rees Mogg.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Rees Mogg finish him?
Rees Mogg throws an off balance right hand
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
Rees Mogg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Rees Mogg is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Rees Mogg tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
West moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rees Mogg swings for the body but West moves out of range. #KD#
Rees Mogg cracks West with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rees Mogg has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning West to stand back up!#CUT#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
Rees Mogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rees Mogg misses with a straight right.
West throws a right hand that misses
and Rees Mogg counters with a crisp right that sends West to the canvas! Rees Mogg follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Rees Mogg!
Jacob Rees Mogg took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Churchill would be delighted.'.

Event: WVT 15: Puto v Halo
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
West throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
Smith lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
West throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
West misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
West lands a right hand.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
West tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Smith digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body punch.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith connects with a nasty looking knee right to West's face.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith lands an elbow inside. #T1#
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Smith.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#West is rocked!
West misses with a punch to the body.
West is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
West tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
A right hand to the body from West. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
West blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #KD#
Smith drops West with a big knee straight up the middle! West is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
West looks winded!
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith feints and then cracks West's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow West down.
Smith cracks West with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! West falls to his knees and Smith doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Smith!
A very excited looking Kenny Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WVT 10: Ihantala v Puto
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
St Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
St Stone has managed to clinch.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but West leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards West's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on St Stone - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from West on the inside.
St Stone lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those.
West 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.
West tries to work over St Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped West in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
St Stone lands an elbow that stopped West in his tracks for a moment.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Stone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Stone with a knee to the head. #T1#
St Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St Stone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West tries a body shot but St Stone blocks it.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Stone lands an elbow just above West 's eye.
St Stone blocks a body shot from West.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
West is working St Stone over against the cage.
St Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#DeShawn West's cut is getting worse.
St Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
St Stone is trying to stall.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St Stone tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
West can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but West leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
St Stone avoiding damage. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
St Stone drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as St Stone controls his hands.
St Stone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
West lands a body shot.
West misses with the head strike.
West lands a shot to the body.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
West lands with a light punch inside.
St Stone trying to control the position but instead, West has worked for underhooks and has pushed St Stone into the cage.
West misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
West blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
West manages to break the clinch.
St Stone tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West throws a shot from downtown. St Stone moves away and avoids it.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between St Stone's hands.#CUT#It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
West misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
St Stone has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
St Stone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
St Stone wants to stall.
St Stone trying to stall but West improves his position. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.#T4#
St Stone tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
St Stone tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus St Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by St Stone.
St Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Stone moves away from the strike by West.
St Stone wants to clinch.
West lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
St Stone wants to clinch
and West makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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 DeShawn West will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - St Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
St Stone rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
West scores with a hook to the body.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West presses St Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but West is keeping busy.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
West lands with a left to the head.
St Stone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a shoulder strike.
West scores with a nice hook to the head.
West pushes St Stone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from St Stone.
West pushes St Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
St Stone struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
West presses St Stone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
West pressing his opponent against the cage.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
West scores with a hook to the body.
West avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone wants to stall.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of St Stone backwards.
DeShawn West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone prevents a body shot from West.
St Stone tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
St Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
West is leaning against St Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Stones head. #T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for West.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
St Stone forces West back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards West's brow.
West blocks the elbow strike. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
St Stone tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West lands a head shot.
St Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from West misses its target.
St Stone tries to clinch but West moves away
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
St Stone is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
St Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
West throws out a powerful jab.#CL2#
St Stone rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
West can't find room to land a body shot as St Stone controls the action.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West pushes St Stone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
West lands a body punch.
St Stone is breathing heavily.
A short right from West on the inside.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from West - that landed with a thud.
West misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from West.
West is leaning against St Stone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
West lands with a left to the head.
West lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#St Stone is rocked!
Still in the clinch, West scores with a nice short uppercut.
St Stone is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from West. #BC#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West cracks St Stone with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn West!
After winning the bout, DeShawn West thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RISE 65:
Date: May 15, 2022

#R1#
West lands a nice shot that snaps Cobb's head back.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from West misses its target.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Cobb.
West 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 kick from West tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobb moves forwards but West connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cobb takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb walks into a straight right hand from West.
Cobb darts in trying to clinch
and West counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cobb's knee momentarily.#T1#
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with West.
West 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.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cobb.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb blocks a body shot from West.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands a left hand. #T2#
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
West misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Cobb breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Cobb clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb with a nice calf kick.
Cobb moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cobb! But no joy.#T3#
West slips a jab from Cobb.#KD2#
Cobb lands a big uppercut and West crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but West looks OK. Cobb waves West back to his feet!#ROC2#West is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
Cobb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb moves out of range as West strikes.
A big right from West misses.
West misses with a looping left.
West finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
West swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West misses with a looping left.#T4#
Cobb cracks West with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cobb misses with a leg kick
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That kick from West tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cobb fakes the body blow, causing West to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! West goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wallace Cobb!
A victorious Wallace Cobb thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RISE 55: West v Gustavsson
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Gustavsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivern Gustavsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Gustavsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gustavsson misses with a takedown attempt
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivern Gustavsson.
Gustavsson misses with a takedown attempt - West sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
West stuffs the takedown.
Gustavsson shoots and misses
and West counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustavsson goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
Gustavsson darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Gustavsson into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Gustavsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. West did well to prevent Gustavsson getting side control.
Gustavsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gustavsson prevents West from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is trying to stand back up but Gustavsson is controlling him #T1#
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustavsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gustavsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustavsson working over West with some ground and pound. West looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gustavsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.
Gustavsson is just content to waste time from the top position. West takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
West wants to stand up but Gustavsson is controlling him.
Gustavsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gustavsson scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
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.
West keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson landing some decent shots from guard.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gustavsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A solid body kick from West.
West throws the left hand but Gustavsson avoids the punch easily.
Gustavsson shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gustavsson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gustavsson goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Gustavsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gustavsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustavsson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
West has hold of Gustavsson's hands but Gustavsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
West is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Gustavsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gustavsson prevents West from standing back up.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustavsson trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gustavsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gustavsson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
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.
Gustavsson with a poor takedown
and West counters with an outside leg kick.
Gustavsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Gustavsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gustavsson lands in his opponent's guard.
Gustavsson trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Gustavsson is proving a slippery customer.
West can't keep his opponent in guard - Gustavsson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
West is not content to let Gustavsson control the position.
Ivern Gustavsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustavsson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gustavsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gustavsson stops West from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. #T1##ES#
West uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gustavsson moves out of range as West strikes.#TD2#
Gustavsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gustavsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustavsson throwing strikes but missing.
West wants to stand but Gustavsson is controlling the position.
Gustavsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gustavsson. #T2#
Gustavsson advances position into side control!
Gustavsson laying and praying for a moment but West takes advantage and regains half guard.
West is looking for a sweep. Gustavsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gustavsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gustavsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gustavsson misses with a head shot. West uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Gustavsson landing some decent shots from guard.
Gustavsson throwing strikes from guard but West blocks nicely.
Gustavsson content to stall in guard here.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. #ES#
West pushes Gustavsson off and scrambles back to his feet. #T4#
Gustavsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
West tries to sprawl but Gustavsson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gustavsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.
West might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustavsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gustavsson throwing shots but West is blocking nicely.
West tries to get to full guard but Gustavsson has control of the leg.
West is working hard here to advance position.
Gustavsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustavsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. West defending well though.
Gustavsson trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivern Gustavsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Gustavsson drives through with a takedown into West's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gustavsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
West wants to get back to his feet but Gustavsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
West keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Gustavsson looking to sit in guard and control but West gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but West has passed into side control. #T1#
Gustavsson isn't going anywhere.
Gustavsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gustavsson is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustavsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
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.
West is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gustavsson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gustavsson wants to sweep but West has passed to side control!
Gustavsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustavsson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gustavsson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gustavsson takes one to the side of the head.
Gustavsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gustavsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
Gustavsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but West circles away.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivern Gustavsson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gustavsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gustavsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gustavsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West throwing a counter right hand but Gustavsson manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Gustavsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. West manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gustavsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gustavsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Gustavsson throwing strikes but missing.
Gustavsson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustavsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gustavsson is stalling in the full guard.
Gustavsson throws an elbow that misses. West uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustavsson's guard. Nice move by West!#REVR#
Gustavsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustavsson is on top in guard. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
A very excited looking DeShawn West made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 44: West v Ihantala
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Ihantala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Ihantala lands a big head kick that sends West tumbling to the mat! Ihantala takes a step backwards and waves West back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
Ihantala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ihantala throws a sloppy head kick
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Ihantala as he connects with a hook.
Ihantala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Ihantala thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tali Ihantala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ihantala throws a leg kick
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ihantala misses with the body kick
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ihantala counters with a nice leg kick.
Ihantala misses with a right hand
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Ihantala tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Ihantala throws a low kick but West avoids it.
West looks to throw the jab but Ihantala is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target. #CL2#
Ihantala clinches with his opponent.
Ihantala takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ihantala lands a left hand that snaps the head of West backwards.
A short right from Ihantala.
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from West.
Ihantala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ihantala blocks a body shot from West. #T2#
Ihantala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ihantala.
West 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ihantala lands with a light punch inside.
Ihantala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
Ihantala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite West's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ihantala.
A short uppercut from Ihantala.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Ihantala controls the action.
Ihantala scores with a shoulder strike.
Ihantala lands an uppercut.#ROC2#West is rocked!
Ihantala tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Ihantala back against the cage.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ihantala blocks a body shot from West.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
Ihantala struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Ihantala tries a body shot but West blocks it.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ihantala's elbow.
West blocks an uppercut.
Ihantala blocks a body shot from West.
Ihantala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Ihantala blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from West. #KD2#
Ihantala drops West onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! West is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ihantala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ihantala digs a right hand underneath West's ribcage. West let out a lung full of air as it connected.
West throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
Ihantala can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Ihantala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ihantala.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
West lands a right hand.
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ihantala misses with some punches.
Ihantala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ihantala blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ihantala. #T4#
Ihantala throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
A short right from Ihantala.
West working aggressively here.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Ihantala controls his hands.
Ihantala dips a shoulder and cracks West with a mighty uppercut! West falls back against the cage and Ihantala unloads with a barrage of strikes! West is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ihantala screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala is the new super heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Tali Ihantala started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022

#R1#
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for Halo on that attempt.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Halo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Halo wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halo is pushing down on West's leg trying to pass to half guard. West is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Halo 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.
Halo wants to pass the guard but West is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
West is looking to escape.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
Halo is looking to advance position but West won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo prevents West from standing back up.
West might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so West is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. West knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo stops West from getting back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Halo's head.
Halo defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into West's guard.

West pushes Halo off and gets back to his feet.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Halo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but West defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo wants to advance to full mount but West doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
West wants to stand up but Halo is controlling him.
Halo wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo won't allow West to get back to his feet.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West lands with a cross.
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Halo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Halo.
Halo wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Halo trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
West is not content to let Halo control the position.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
West is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo is pressing down on West's thigh, looking to free his foot. West is holding on for now.
Halo is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo prevents West from improving his position.
Halo not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo slips under a jab from West.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prana Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
West swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, West rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by West!
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
West stands up from Halo's guard - West perhaps looking for a knockout.
Halo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Halo ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
Halo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Halo with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
West throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halo fails with the takedown
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Halo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
West is not content to let Halo control the position.
West is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo trying to control the position but West is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but West is defending well. #SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Halo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Halo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halo prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Halo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halo avoids the body shot from West.
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. West defends it nicely.
Halo defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West punishes Halo's body with a nice straight punch.
West misses with a body shot.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halo's sensitive parts.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.#T1#
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
West connects with a body shot that sends Halo's belly button to the back.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from West misses its target.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
Halo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West stuns Halo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Halo feints and as West raises his hands in defense, Halo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
West wants to stand but Halo is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Halo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! West is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halo, into his guard. #REVR#
Prana Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Halo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. West stacks Halo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by West!
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
West is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo wants to pass to mount but West is defending the position.
West is looking to improve his position.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but West defends it.
Halo wants to take a breather but West is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halo works his way into full mount!
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as West is looking to escape.
West has given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West prevents Halo from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Halo working for a choke but West reverses nicely into Halo 's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West had his way with Prana Halo in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Halo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming West to the mat! West manages to get full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
West wants to get back to his feet but Halo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
West keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halo shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Halo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
Halo avoids the body shot from West.
Halo tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prana Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
West misses with a wild body shot.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
West looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
West throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed West to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
West looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halo is looking to pass into half guard but West pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now West is in guard.#REVR#
Halo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.#SU#
Halo is working an open guard so West takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - West coming out on top.
Halo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeShawn West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
DeShawn West retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShawn West thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'.

Event: RISE 23: West v Maestre
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
West slips a jab from Maestre.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Nice defenses there by West.
A jab from Maestre misses.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
West closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Maestre. Those never looked like landing.
Maestre jabs at West's body.
West misses with a body kick.
Maestre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
West cracks a nice hook into Maestre's ribs.
West looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
West takes one to the side of the head.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
West throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for West.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West feinted there with a counter leg kick.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maestre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maestre throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maestre.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
Maestre takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
West looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
West throws a quick counter kick to the body but Maestre avoids it.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestre finds it's way round the side to connect with West's head.
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!
West just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Maestre both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#West is rocked!
West cracks a nice hook into Maestre's ribs.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Maestre misses.
West throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maestre throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West throws a shot to the body. #KD2#
Maestre drops West with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but West looks back up at him and smiles so Maestre waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT2#It looks like DeShawn West has been cut.
That kick from West tenderised Maestre's leg. Maestre is trying to keep his angry face on.
West blocks a jab.
West throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West misses the jab.
Maestre misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
West misses with a hook to the body
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maestre to score with a decent uppercut.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from West.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh.
West is looking to wear down Maestre with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick from West.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Maestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West lands a front kick.
Maestre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
A big left from West misses.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West misses with a body shot.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Maestre.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestre takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maestre.
West is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Maestre's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
West with a nice calf kick.
West's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Maestre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A cross from West lands.
West lands a nice looking body shot.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
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 DeShawn West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Maestre walks into a straight right hand from West.
Maestre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West lands with a shot to the body.
West misses with a body shot.
Maestre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maestre is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from West.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestre moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maestre throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
Maestre misses with a two punch combination.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
West throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
West avoids a punch combination nicely.
Maestre is breathing heavily.
West with a hook.
Maestre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maestre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Maestre throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West lands with a kick to the ribs.
West scores with a kick to the midsection.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
Maestre blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Maestre does a little dance to reset his feet.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
West dodges the punch combination from Maestre.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestre defending well as West loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
A decent looking body kick lands there for West.
Maestre avoids the body shot from West.
West delivers a nice body kick.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West misses with a body shot.
Maestre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from West.
Maestre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by West.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh.
West delivers a nice body kick.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by West.
West stuns Maestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.#T3#
West throws a shot to the body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre walks into a jab.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
West lands a nice hook to Maestre's body. Maestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maestre misses with a looping left.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West scores with a nice head shot.
West lands a slapping body shot.
West cracks Maestre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
West looks to throw the jab but Maestre is out of range.
Maestre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
West stuns Maestre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West thuds a left hand into Maestre's body.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West with the inside leg kick.
West thumps Maestre with a low kick.#T4#
West jabs at Maestre's body.
Maestre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maestre can do to turn this around?
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from West.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West thinks about countering with a body kick.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West lands a jab to Maestre's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from West.
West throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by West.
West jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Maestre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West avoids the body shot from Maestre.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West thuds a left hand into Maestre's body.
West throws a body punch but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
West misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
The fighters circling - Maestre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maestre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maestre takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maestre avoids the body shot from West.
Maestre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Maestre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A swing and a miss from Maestre.
Maestre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maestre slips under a jab.
West dodges the punch combination from Maestre. #T1#
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West misses with an attempted mid kick.
West looks to land a body kick but Maestre moved away.
West turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
West misses with a body shot.
A big right from Maestre misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
A nice side step and Maestre releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by West.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Maestre throws a big shot that misses.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Maestre throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
Maestre walks forward, straight into a front kick from West.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West tries to clinch up but Maestre circles away and keeps his distance.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with an uppercut.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Maestre to counter with a crisp jab.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
West lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestre misses the target.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maestre! But no joy.
West lands a jab.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Maestre looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.
West misses with a body kick.
West misses the shot to the body.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maestre throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
Maestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West moves away from the strike by Maestre.
Maestre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
West throws a looping overhand right but Maestre ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid body kick from West.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West lands a nice hook to Maestre's body. Maestre takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
You can see that Maestre has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
West scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maestre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from West.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maestre will feel that in the morning.#T4#
West pushes Maestre away with a front kick.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maestre.
West connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West digs a good body shot into Maestre's ribs.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maestre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West 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.
Maestre takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maestre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Maestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West lands a body punch in the clinch.
West pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
West looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Nice uppercut there from West.
Maestre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West thinks about countering with a body kick.
West scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West throws a hook but Maestre avoids it easily.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maestre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West lands with a nice body kick.
West throws the kick towards the body but Maestre avoids it.
A jab from Maestre misses.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Maestre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maestre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by West.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maestre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maestre lands a body shot. #T1#
Maestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestre misses the jab.
West misses with a body shot.
West misses with a wild body shot.
Maestre lands a two punch combo.
Maestre throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maestre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Maestre down.
Maestre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Maestre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maestre takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West connects with a leg kick.
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maestre on the side of the head.
Maestre throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West lands with a nice body punch.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West lands a nice shot to the body.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
West just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
West takes the fight into the clinch.
West stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Maestre swinging wildly here.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maestre throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Maestre misses its intended target.
Maestre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maestre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
West pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maestre now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
West lands with a thumping leg kick.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
Maestre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
Maestre misses with a looping right.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Maestre misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from West - that will leave a mark!
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maestre misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - West finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
West misses the shot to the body.
Maestre throws a counter combo.
West thumps Maestre with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maestre throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
West fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maestre just manages to avoid it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Maestre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West lands a right hook to the body.
Maestre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maestre's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre misses with the combination.
West avoids the body shot from Maestre.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Maestre loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West had his way with Luis Maestre in that round.
The cut man is working on DeShawn West'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!#R5#
Maestre throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maestre moves into range and connects with a jab.
West slips under a jab.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
A solid leg kick lands there for West.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
A big right from Maestre misses.
Maestre misses with a jab, cross combination.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maestre.
It seemed like Maestre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maestre's sensitive parts.
Maestre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestre misses with the combination.
Maestre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Maestre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crunch! West slams his shin into Maestre's torso.
Maestre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice body kick from West.
West scores with a jab. Maestre acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
West moves into the clinch.#BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maestre slips under a jab from West.
Maestre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maestre.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Maestre throws an overhand right that lands on West's shoulder, as West tries to avoid the shot.
Maestre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
West connects with a body shot that sends Maestre's belly button to the back.#T2#
Maestre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
West misses the shot to the body.
Maestre scores with a sloppy right hand. West should have avoided that one.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
Maestre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
West appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West is looking to slow Maestre down with leg kicks.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
A decent looking cross lands there for West.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. West was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. West catches Maestre right on the button with a cross.#CL#
West rushes Maestre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre moves out of range as West strikes.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maestre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maestre slips a straight right by West.
West swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
West ducks under a wild hook from Maestre.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maestre manages to avoid it.
Maestre lands with a shot to the body.
West needs to keep his hands up - Maestre had a free shot at his head there.
Maestre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maestre throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Maestre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by West.
Maestre misses with a looping left.
West misses with a looping right.
Maestre tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West jabs Maestre to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestre connects with a single shot there.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West digs a good body shot into Maestre's ribs.
West throws a leg kick which misses Maestre's front leg but catches the back leg as Maestre tries to avoid it.
Maestre moves out of range of the body kick.
West takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Maestre backs away, West returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maestre throws a body shot but no joy.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
Maestre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Maestre's head back.
West misses with a lunging right hand
and Maestre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maestre throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
Maestre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Maestre is just out of range.
Maestre throws a counter combo.
Maestre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luis Maestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeShawn West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
DeShawn West retains his super heavyweight title!
An intense looking DeShawn West took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank fuckin god we don't have to hear this guy say "UPSET OF THE FUCKING YEAR BABY" again.'.
The defeated Luis Maestre had this to say: 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

Event: RISE 16: Half Assed v West
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Half Assed throws a right hand that misses
letting West counter with a right hand.
Half Assed throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Half Assed momentarily.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West thuds a left hand into Half Assed's body.#TD#
Half Assed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into West's guard.
West wants to get back to his feet but Half Assed passes into half guard. #REVB#
West is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Half Assed trying to mount his opponent but West defends it. #ES2#
West manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Half Assed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
West ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
West slips under a jab.
West is looking to score with low kicks.
Half Assed tries a low kick but West avoids it.
West misses with a kick to the body.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West moves away from the strike by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Half Assed's head back.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Half Assed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
West throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Half Assed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Half Assed scores with a jab to the head.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
Half Assed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
West throws a jab when Half Assed was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Half Assed throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Half Assed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. West sprawls well initially but Half Assed persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

West manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Half Assed keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from West.
Half Assed swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Half Assed.
West lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Half Assed.#T3#
West tries a body shot but Half Assed blocks it.
Half Assed blocks a body shot from West.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Half Assed misses with the head strike.
Half Assed lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for West.
Stalling in the clinch from Half Assed.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West lands an uppercut.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from West.
Half Assed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning West up against the cage.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West tries to work over Half Assed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Half Assed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but West is keeping busy.#T4#
West blocks an uppercut.
West misses with the head strike.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Half Assed backwards.
Half Assed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Half Assed is keeping busy.
West lands with a light punch inside.
Half Assed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Half Assed struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
A body shot lands from West.
Half Assed lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Half Assed fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Half Assed.
Half Assed tries a body shot but West blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeShawn West will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
A big right from West misses.
Half Assed moves into range and connects with a jab.
West shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut.
Half Assed staying out of range there.
Half Assed blocks a jab.
Half Assed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
West lets loose with a powerful body kick. Half Assed will feel that in the morning.
West tries to land a body kick
and Half Assed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
West blocks a low kick nicely.
West was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Half Assed misses with a body shot.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Half Assed lands with a cross.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Half Assed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed throws a jab when West was well out of range.
West throws out a counter right but Half Assed avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Half Assed catches West right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Half Assed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
West jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a kick to the body.
Half Assed moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West connects with a looping right hand.
West connects with an inside leg kick.
Half Assed misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick from West, right into the meat of the thigh.
West avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
West looks to land a left hand but Half Assed moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Half Assed scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed is just content to waste time from the top position. West takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Half Assed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Half Assed looking to pass the guard.
Half Assed sitting in guard here, content to control.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Half Assed prevents West from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
A jab from Half Assed finds it's way through West's defenses.
Half Assed blocks a leg kick.
Half Assed throws a quick counter head kick but West was just out of range.#TD#
Half Assed feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Half Assed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
DeShawn West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Half Assed wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Half Assed is really struggling to control West but he's trying to hold on to the position.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Half Assed is proving a slippery customer.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but West keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anti Half Assed dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
West feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down.
West feints and then cracks Half Assed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Half Assed down.
Half Assed misses with a low kick.
Half Assed throws a hook but West blocks it.
Half Assed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Half Assed throws a body punch but West moves out of range.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Half Assed lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Half Assed counters with a left to the body.
West misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
No luck for Half Assed with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Half Assed, as that shot connected.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
Half Assed throws a half hearted mid kick.
West ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West avoids the body shot from Half Assed.
West replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Half Assed blocks it well.
The crowd cheers as Half Assed lands an impressive looking overhand right. West doesn't seem phased though.
Half Assed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Anti Half Assed is winning the standup battle so far.
Half Assed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Half Assed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by West.
Half Assed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
West explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
West missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
West scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Half Assed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Half Assed scores with a punch to the head.
Half Assed throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Half Assed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Half Assed misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from West.
West bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD#
Half Assed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming West to the mat! West manages to get full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
West keeping full guard, as Half Assed tries to pass. #T3##SUB#
Half Assed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and West dives on top into guard.#REVB#
West wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving. #SUB#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West preventing the sweep.
Half Assed trying to control the position here.
Half Assed working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
West is stalling in the full guard.
West has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Half Assed is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a triangle but West pushes his legs off easily.
Half Assed looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Half Assed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Half Assed seems keen to control West's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Anti Half Assed did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
West misses with a hook.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
West walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
West feints a counter leg kick.
Half Assed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
West throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Half Assed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
West defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
West throws a body punch but Half Assed moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by West.
Half Assed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Half Assed misses.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
Half Assed shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Half Assed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Half Assed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
West punishes Half Assed's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from West.
Half Assed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Half Assed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Half Assed lands a jab to the head.
West lands with a good body shot.
West connects with a body shot.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Half Assed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Half Assed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Half Assed is looking to counter punch.
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!
West moves out of range as Half Assed strikes.
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by West. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Half Assed misses the target.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West connects with a leg kick.
Half Assed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
Half Assed works West's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by West.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Half Assed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
West throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a leg kick but West checks it.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a good low kick that Half Assed was not able to check.
Half Assed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #T3#
Half Assed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Half Assed.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
West counters with a body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
West misses with a body shot.
Half Assed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Half Assed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck West on the side of the head.
Half Assed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West is looking to chop away at Half Assed's legs.
West stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Half Assed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Half Assed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Half Assed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed looking to control but instead West has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and West defends it well. #T4#
Half Assed wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Half Assed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Half Assed wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Half Assed is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but DeShawn West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
West throws a hook but Half Assed avoids it easily.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
Half Assed misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
A jab lands there for West.
Half Assed misses with a hook.
West appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
West ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
West checks a leg kick.
Half Assed misses with a straight right.
Half Assed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West counters with a straight right hand.
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West digs a good body shot into Half Assed's ribs.
A lazy left from West finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
West scores with the left hand. Half Assed knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Half Assed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Half Assed's corner calls for a 1-2. Half Assed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
West misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Half Assed.
West motions for Half Assed to come forward. West throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Half Assed does a little dance to reset his feet.
West scores with a leg kick.
West missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Half Assed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching West on his heels. He'll look to pass West's guard now, I'm sure.
West can't keep his opponent in guard - Half Assed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2##SUB#
West is defending against the submission attempts here by Half Assed. #SUB#
Half Assed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Half Assed stops West from getting back to his feet.
Half Assed wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.
West keeping hold of Half Assed's head, controlling as best he can. #T3##SUB#
Half Assed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Half Assed is taking a breather. West says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Half Assed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down West for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West is staying active underneath Half Assed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Half Assed checks a leg kick.
Half Assed works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Half Assed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
West avoids the head kick by Half Assed.
West ducks under a wild hook from Half Assed.
Half Assed misses with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DeShawn West.
I think West has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... DeShawn West!
DeShawn West is the new super heavyweight champion!
A less than humble DeShawn West misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: RISE 11: West v Bystrom
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Bystrom. Beautiful body shot.
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for West.
Bystrom slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by West.
Bystrom misses with the body kick
and Bystrom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
West takes a swing at Bystrom's ribcage but misses.
Bystrom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West misses with a looping right.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Bystrom.
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!
Bystrom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A left lands for West.
Bystrom tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bystrom lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#West is rocked!
West scores with a jab.
and West counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bystrom! He's just covering up as West starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'.

Event: RISE 6: Hunter v Assed
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choo.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
West looks to land a left hand but Choo moved out of range nicely.
Choo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Choo 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.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Choo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and West counters with a slapping leg kick.
West throws a leg kick but Choo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Choo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Choo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Choo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West punishes Choo's body with a nice straight punch.
Choo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
West misses with an uppercut.
West missing with a left hand there. Choo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choo misses with a looping right.#T1#
Choo throws a right and a left that West avoids nicely.
West let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Choo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
West misses with a body shot.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping West at a distance.
West misses with the combination.
As West tries to get set, Choo tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
West slips a jab and a cross from Choo.
A nice combination there by Choo.
West misses the jab.
West takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
Choo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
West takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choo throws out the jab.
West dodges the punch combination from Choo.
West with the counter takedown but Choo avoids it easily.#T2#
Choo looks to land a left hand but West moved out of range nicely.#KD2#
West lands a big right hand that sends Choo crashing to the mat! West stays standing though and waves Choo back to his feet!
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Choo is just out of range.
West lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC2#Choo is rocked!
Choo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Choo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as West throws out the jab.
Choo seems to have got his legs back now.
A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target.
Choo misses with an uppercut. West saw that one coming.
Choo avoids the body shot from West.
Decent striking displayed by Choo there.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Choo scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
Choo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choo swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Choo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choo misses with a punch on the inside.
West blocking some punches.
Choo working aggressively here.
West scores with a shot to the side of Choo's head.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choo.
Choo throws a head punch that misses.
West cracks Choo with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Choo successfully pulls 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.#SUB#
Choo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Choo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
West wants to stand but Choo has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Choo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West wants to get up but he can't break Choo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but DeShawn West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo'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.#R2#
Choo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Choo.
West with the counter takedown but Choo avoids it easily.#CL#
Choo clinches.
Choo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables West to keep the fight standing.
Choo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
West takes a swing at Choo's ribcage but misses.
A low kick lands for West.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Choo misses with the combination.
Choo throws a sloppy body shot
and West makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
West with a nice cross.
Choo lands a really nice looking cross but West seems unphased.
Choo ducks under a wild hook from West.
Choo tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choo throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a leg kick.
West slips under a jab.#CL#
Choo clinches.
West slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Choo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mew Choo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from West.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
West lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
West lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Choo has a couple of punches blocked by West.
Choo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for West.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Choo misses with a punch on the inside.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Choo.
Choo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
Choo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Choo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Choo backwards.
Choo tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choo throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Choo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from West.
Choo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
Choo connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choo was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
West moves out of range as Choo strikes.
West defending well as Choo loads up on a big left hand.
West throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
West loads up on a big right hand but Choo slips the punch.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Choo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Choo.
Choo staying out of range there.
Choo tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
Choo defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
Choo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Choo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Choo throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West connects with a crisp jab.
Choo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by West.
Choo tries to clinch up.
Choo takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Choo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as West backs up against the cage.
West slips a jab from Choo.
Choo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Choo avoids the body shot from West. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Choo's sensitive parts.
West drops his hands momentarily and Choo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from West misses.
Choo moves away from the strike by West.
West throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choo swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Choo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Choo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from West.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choo.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Choo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but West manages to circle out of the way.
DeShawn West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choo moves away from the strike by West.
West defending well as Choo loads up on a big left hand.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Choo moves away from the strike by West.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choo lands a body shot.
West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choo in his tracks. #CUT2#Mew Choo's cut is getting worse.
West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Choo under the eye.
West looks to land a left hand but Choo moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
West misses with a straight left.
West misses with an uppercut.
West takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Choo lands a nice hook to West's body. West takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Choo throws a big shot that misses.
Choo sets himself, and West steps forward looking for the clinch! Choo avoids it this time.
Choo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Choo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a huge left! Choo is in big trouble! He's backing up but West isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Choo from any more damage. A dominating finish by West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: RISE 4: Martynov v Hunter
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Petrov misses with a two punch combination.
West changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
West misses with a straight left.
West lands with a hook. Petrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West attempts a counter takedown but Petrov avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Petrov misses.
West drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrov sprawls and moves away.
Petrov thows a leg kick but West checks it
and West counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
West appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
West misses with a body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
West throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov throws a hook but West blocks it.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrov throws out the jab.
West is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Petrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract West.
West slips a straight right by Petrov.
West walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from West.
West takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Radoslav Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov slips under a jab.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#T3#
Petrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
West tries to counter by clinching up but Petrov breaks away and moves out of range.
West is looking to wear down Petrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Petrov misses.
West steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
Petrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from West misses.
Petrov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov throws a low kick but West avoids it.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
West feints and then cracks Petrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrov down. #T4#
Petrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov scores with a hook to the body. West takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
West misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Petrov counters by clinching up.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrov's elbow.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West working some nice short punches in the clinch.
West misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Petrov fails to land.
Petrov blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radoslav Petrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
West defending well as Petrov loads up on a big left hand.
Radoslav Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
West lands a nice hook to Petrov's body. Petrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
West lands a really nice looking cross but Petrov seems unphased.
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as West blocks the leg kick.
A cross from West lands.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
West feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Petrov crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: RISE 1: Resurrection
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
West closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
West lands a head shot.
Goodman throws a leg kick
letting West counter with a right hand.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
West connects with a body shot.
Goodman takes one on the button.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Goodman lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot by West.
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!
Goodman tried to score with a low kick but West checks it.
West scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodman. West does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
West moves into the clinch.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West lands a body punch.
West taking a breather.#T1#
West lands a hook that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A shot in the inside from Goodman.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman digs a right hand into West's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on West's gas tank.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
West stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, West creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from West.
A short uppercut from West.
West prevents a body shot from Goodman.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman blocks a body shot from West.
West blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Goodman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from West.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
West pushes Goodman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
West misses with a hook to the ribs.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by West.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
West lands a right hand.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by West as Goodman tries to tie him up.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
A nice left hand lands by West.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
West lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West lands with a short punch from the clinch.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West lands with a short head shot on the inside.
West misses with a body punch.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman looks winded!
West lands with a right to the head. #T4#
West is working Goodman over against the cage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
West throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
West lands with a short shot to the head.
West lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Nice body punch from West - that landed with a thud.
West holding his opponent close, against the cage.
West is working Goodman over against the cage.
West has Goodman pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
West lands a nice uppercut.
West lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
A right hand to the body from West.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goodmans head. #ROC#Goodman is rocked!
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goodman is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West lands with a left to the head. #BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Mystic Gym of the Outworld that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Goodman can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from West and Goodman drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by West.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2021

#R1#
West tries to clinch there but Strdoza circles away.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
West tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Strdoza counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strdoza wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Strdoza's efforts to push away.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but West has him pressed against the cage.
West misses with the head strike.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Strdoza.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Strdoza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West throws a combination that misses
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strdoza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West tries to score with a low kick but Strdoza moves his leg out of the way.
West works the jab nicely.#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.#T1#
West just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
West moves into the clinch.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strdoza has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. West is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strdoza is trying to break the clinch but West has him pressed against the cage.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Strdoza.
West doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West is working Strdoza over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for West.
Strdoza tries to score a body lock takedown but West shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Strdoza.
West throws a head punch that misses.
Strdoza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
West has Strdoza up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Strdoza tries to pull guard but West forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strdoza is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strdoza fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, West scores with a nice short uppercut.
West softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strdoza is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
Strdoza prevents a body shot from West.
Strdoza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Strdoza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strdoza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
West thuds his right hand into Strdoza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West wants to clinch.#T3#
West wants to clinch but Strdoza slips to the side
and Strdoza counters with a two punch combo.
West tried to score with a low kick but Strdoza checks it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West throws a looping overhand right but Strdoza ducks down to avoid it.
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Strdoza slips a jab from West.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#CL#
Strdoza tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from West on the inside.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strdoza backwards.
West lands an uppercut.
Strdoza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but West gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Strdoza pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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!
West content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily. #SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
West misses with a wild combination. #KD#
West lands a big right hand that sends Strdoza crashing to the mat! West stays standing though and waves Strdoza back to his feet!#ROC#Strdoza is rocked!
Strdoza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strdoza is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West misses with a low kick.
West misses with a head kick.
West fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strdoza.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strdoza circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by West. Strdoza falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn West!
A less than humble DeShawn West misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
Good leg kick by West.
Drawers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Drawers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drawers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drawers slips a straight right by West.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Shao Kahns Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West scores with the left hand. Drawers knows he should have avoided that one.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Drawers.
West throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Drawers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
West moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drawers looking to pass the guard.
Drawers passes into half guard.
West wants to control but Drawers is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Drawers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drawers to get the leverage.
Drawers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Drawers wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drawers trying to mount his opponent but West defends it.
Drawers prevents West from improving his position.#SUB2#
Drawers seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Drawers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drawers tries to pass the half guard into mount. West knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drawers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drawers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West trying to hold on to Drawers's head to control him but Drawers postures up.
Drawers wants to pass the guard but West is defending well. #SUB2#
Drawers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
West trying to control here. #T3#
Drawers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Drawers is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Drawers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
West won't allow Drawers to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Drawers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so West is just riding it out for now. Drawers eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Drawers wants to advance to full mount but West doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drawers looking to pass the guard.
Drawers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed West's guard. #SUB2#
Drawers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
West trying to hold on to Drawers's head to control him but Drawers postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but West defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Drawers dominated that round.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
West misses with a straight right.
Drawers checks a low kick from West.
Drawers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West takes a swing at Drawers's ribcage but misses.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
Drawers avoids the head kick by West.
West throws a hook but Drawers avoids it easily.
Drawers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but West defends it well.
Drawers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drawers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
West stuns Drawers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws the left hand but Drawers avoids the punch easily.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drawers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Drawers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drawers there as he acknowledges the shot.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Drawers counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that. #T1#
West stops Drawers from passing to mount.
West knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drawers on the ground.
West is holding Drawers down, trying to stall.
The strikes coming from Drawers are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. West knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
West regains half guard.
Drawers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
West is positioning himself well to prevent Drawers advancing to mount.
Drawers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Drawers forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
West preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Drawers. #SUB2#
West defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Drawers's arms. #SUB2#
Drawers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. West is defending well though. Drawers let's go of the attempt for now.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Drawers 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, West has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB2#
Drawers is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. West defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3##SUB2#
Drawers is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but West has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Well, with Drawers on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before West is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Drawers keeps control of the position as West tries to break free.
Drawers connects with a big shot to the side of West's head. #SUB2#
Drawers 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, West has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
West covering up well and avoiding damage.
West breaks Drawers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Drawers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Drawers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Drawers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
West controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Drawers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
West is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Drawers 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!#R3#
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drawers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
West throws out a loose jab but Drawers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drawers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
Drawers defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
West throws a hook but Drawers avoids it easily.
And Drawers tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Drawers counters with a single leg into guard. West didn't expect that.
Drawers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drawers is still trying to improve position.
Drawers keeps trying to improve his position.
Drawers slips nicely into half guard.
West keeping control of the position. #T1#
West is in trouble now - Drawers has advanced to mount!
Drawers looking to ground and pound but West is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Drawers is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, West has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Drawers landing punches. #SUB2#
Drawers looking for a guillotine from mount but West is having none of it. #SUB2#
Drawers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, West has worked his arm free - good work by West!
West has one of Drawers's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T2##SUB2#
Drawers has hold of West's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! West tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Drawers cranks the arm and West screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from West, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chester Drawers!
An out of breath Chester Drawers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 20 - Barbosa vs Diaz
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
West throws a lazy right hand but Havoc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West thuds a left hand into Havoc 's body.
Havoc misses with a kick to the body
and West counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Wreak Havoc has been cut.
West slips under a jab from Havoc .
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
West lands the left hand.
West lands with a nice body kick.
Havoc takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Havoc . West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Havoc .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Havoc checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab lands there for West.
A low kick lands for West.
Havoc misses with a jab to the body
and West counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Havoc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Havoc throws an off balance right hand
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West staying out of range there.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
West throws a hook but Havoc avoids it easily.
Havoc scores with a leg kick.
Havoc looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Havoc looks to throw a body kick
and West counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Havoc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Havoc ducks under a wild hook from West.
As West tries to get set, Havoc tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Havoc paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Havoc throws an off balance right hand #KD2#
and West counters with a nice right hand that sends Havoc toppling to the canvas! Havoc scrambles and gets back to his feet - can West finish him?!#ROC2#
Havoc is rocked!#CUT2#
Wreak Havoc 's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Havoc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
West misses with an uppercut.
Havoc seems to have got his legs back now.
Havoc misses with a body shot
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
West misses with a head kick.
Havoc sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
West's corner calls for a 1-2. West obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West scores with a jab. Havoc acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Havoc throws a hook but West avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Havoc had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
West slips a jab from Havoc .#T3#
Havoc bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West looks to land a right hand but Havoc moved out of range.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Havoc .
Havoc swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Havoc misses
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
West staying out of range there.
Havoc throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West lunges at Havoc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Havoc 's hand.
Havoc misses with a low kick as West jumps back.
West misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Havoc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#KD2#
West lands a big right hand that sends Havoc crashing to the mat! West stays standing though and waves Havoc back to his feet!#CUT2#
Wreak Havoc 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Havoc moves out of range of the body kick from West.
Havoc scores with a body shot. #T4#
West throws a front kick aimed at Havoc 's knee but Havoc avoids it well.
Havoc lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by West as he checks the leg kick.
Havoc throws a series of punches but West moves out of range.
Havoc walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Havoc throws a right hand that West ducks under and follows up with a left that West also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! West has knocked Havoc down with a huge combo! West steps away and waves a wobbly Havoc back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
Jeez, Wreak Havoc 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Havoc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Havoc misses.
West connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Havoc to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by West!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West is the new featherweight champion!
DeShawn West was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: HFC 4/20 - Barbosa vs West
Date: Apr 20, 2020

#R1#
Barbosa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by West. West obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
West tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
West lands with a left to the head.
West is trying to force a seperation but Barbosa has the dominant position.
West can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as West walks away with a smile on his face. Barbosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barbosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West clobbers Barbosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbosa looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
West looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barbosa darts in trying to clinch
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Barbosa walks into a stiff left hand from West.#T1#
West misses the shot to the body.
Barbosa works over West's head and body with a nice combination.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Barbosa.
West throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barbosa.
Barbosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barbosa backwards.
Barbosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West pushes Barbosa away with a front kick.
Barbosa connects with the punch.
Barbosa loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
West throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barbosa.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa misses the body punch
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Barbosa.
As Barbosa looks to move away, West throws a big counter combo but Barbosa just gets out of the way.
Barbosa slips a jab from West.#CL2#
Barbosa rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa tries to pull guard but West won't allow it. #BC#
West manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Barbosa swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a right hand to the body.
Barbosa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. West sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barbosa blocks a jab.
West takes one to the chin there.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbosa looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Barbosa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
West lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barbosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Barbosa misses with a body shot
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa. #T4#
Barbosa cracks West with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa throws a big shot that misses.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbosa's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barbosa duly obliges.
Barbosa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
West cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barbosa misses with a left hand #KD#
and West counters with a nice right hand that sends Barbosa toppling to the canvas! Barbosa scrambles and gets back to his feet - can West finish him?!#ROC#
Barbosa is rocked!
Barbosa throws out a loose jab but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
Barbosa leaves his chin hanging out and West seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Barbosa crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Madness 37 Wanker vs Pickett
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
West connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ronaldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from West.
West throws a solid leg kick but Ronaldo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at West.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ronaldo moves out of range of the body kick.
A slow jab from West misses its intended target.
Ronaldo misses with a hook.
Ronaldo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting West counter with a right hand.
Ronaldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ronaldo needs to keep his hands up - West had a free shot at his head there.
Ronaldo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Ronaldo connects with a nice looking jab. #KD#
West sends Ronaldo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! West is motioning to the referee to let Ronaldo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Ronaldo is rocked!#T1#
Ronaldo tries to get into range but West steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ronaldo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! West scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, DeShawn West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Madness 34 West vs Gracie
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
West misses the shot to the body.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
West dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
West misses with a hook.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West misses with a low kick as Gracie jumps back.
West slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but West sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
West lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice side step and West releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
West bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie misses with a jab to the body
and West counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and West counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
West scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
West scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.#T3#
West scores with a shot to the body.
West misses with a straight left.
West tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from West.
West throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. West fights it but they end up in guard. #T4#
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
West has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fury MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
West works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
West has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that 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.
#R2#
West digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by West.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West throws a nice outside leg kick.
West misses the jab.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from West enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. West manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#T1#
West seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! West looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. West looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from West! #REVB#
West remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West in the domination position with Gracie hanging on.#T2#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
West prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
West tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg.
Gracie wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from West.
West looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
West stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Gracie takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
West was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with West, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes West against the cage but West circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
West throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
West scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has West pinned against the cage. West gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
West lands a body shot.
West jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
West let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kron Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
West misses with a straight left.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but West avoids it well and moves away.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but West is quick to defend against it.#T3#
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Gracie misses
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
West connects with a body shot.
West rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West really dominated that 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.
#R4#
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West lands with a good body shot.
West is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gracie rather than just go for the knockout.
West thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie slips under a jab from West.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but West is quick to defend against it.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
West lands a body shot.
West throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
West has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gracie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
West tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing West back against the cage. #BC2#
West breaks from the clinch.
West throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but West denies him. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but West is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is trying to move to mount but West reverses beautifully and ends up in Gracie's guard. #SUB#
Gracie throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! West escapes and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
West tries to advance to mount but Gracie denies him.
West controls the position from side control.
Kron Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
West working away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
West tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
West controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5##TD#
West gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie trying to control but West is working from the bottom. #T1#
West 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
West is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
West tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg. #T3#
West content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
West missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
West swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
West stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West lands a head shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
West now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kron Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West! DeShawn West retains his featherweight title!
DeShawn West tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Madness 30 West Vs Hawkins
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Hawkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawkins tries to land a body kick
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Hawkins is rocked!
Hawkins misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a crisp right that sends Hawkins to the canvas! West follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West! DeShawn West retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, DeShawn West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Madness 27 Goon vs West
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Goon throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting West counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - West coming out on top.
West looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Goon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goon slips a jab from West.#T1#
Goon throws a jab when West was well out of range.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
West sends Goon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! West is motioning to the referee to let Goon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Goon is rocked!
West moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goon is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
Goon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goon throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a big left hand that crumples Goon! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, DeShawn West started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Madness Insanity 12
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Hassildor connects with the punch.
West slips a straight right by Hassildor.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hassildor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
Hassildor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from West.
Hassildor throws a hook but West blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from West.
Hassildor throws a right hand that misses
letting West counter with a right hand.
Hassildor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Hassildor is rocked!
West feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hassildor's calf.
Oh Hassildor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hassildor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Hassildor throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Hassildor seems to have got his legs back now.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hassildor tries to counter by clinching up but West breaks away and moves out of range.
Hassildor scores with a jab. West acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hassildor at a distance.
Hassildor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hassildor there as he acknowledges the shot.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hassildor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West. #T1#
Hassildor throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Hassildor rushes West and presses him up against the cage.
West struggles to land a body shot inside as Hassildor controls his hands.
Hassildor misses with some punches.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from West. #BC2#
West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Hassildor clinches.
West lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
West breaks the clinch.
Hassildor looks to throw the jab but West is out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from West.
Hassildor swings widly with a right hand
and West counters with a low kick, right behind Hassildor 's knee.
A shot to the body from Hassildor misses
and West counters with a good low kick that Hassildor was not able to check.
West lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassildor misses with a left hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Janus Hassildor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassildor wants to clinch.#T2#
Hassildor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hassildor throws a right hand that misses
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
Hassildor misses with a body shot.
Hassildor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a crisp right that sends Hassildor to the canvas! West follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
After the fight, DeShawn West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Madness 18 Vilson vs Hart
Date: Oct 20, 2019

#R1#
West lands a right hook to the body.
Furry shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. West darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Furry's head back.
West lands with a right hand.
Furry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West gets in close and tags Furry with a short punch that almost sends Furry to the mat! Oh Furry is in big trouble! He turns his back on West, trying to create some distance but West rushes him, striking wildly and Furry goes down! The referee tackles West into the cage to end the fight! West is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
After the fight, DeShawn West was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Madness 14 Orndorf Vs PinkHole
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West moves out of range of the strikes.
West throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prizefighter tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Prizefighter clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from West fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Prizefighter fails to land.
West wants to break free but Prizefighter has control.
A left hand lands to the body for West.
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
West throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prizefighters head.
West lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prizefighter backwards.
Prizefighter pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prizefighter trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Prizefighter throws an elbow but misses.
Prizefighter trying to land knees to the body.
Prizefighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prizefighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prizefighter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
West gets through Prizefighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West presses Prizefighter against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
West scores with a hook to the body.
West lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
West gets through Prizefighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
West is trying to break free.
Prizefighter tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Prizefighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prizefighter wants to stall.
West avoiding damage as Prizefighter throws knees to the body.
Prizefighter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
West works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Prizefighter looks winded!
West blocks an uppercut.
Prizefighter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prizefighter can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action. #BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from West.
Prizefighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prizefighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
West steps in with a hook that catches Prizefighter right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! West follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Prizefighter looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
DeShawn West bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2019

#R1#
West just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Rollins rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Rollins is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. West can't fight it off and eventually Rollins manages to take the fight to the floor. West looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rollins postures up.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rollins throwing strikes but missing.
Rollins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rollins wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.
West is pulling down on Rollins's head. It's preventing any offense from Rollins, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Rollins stands up and waves to West to follow him. #T1#
West paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rollins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Rollins shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
West tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
West is working an open guard so Rollins takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
West lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for West. That snapped Rollins's head back.
Rollins darts in trying to clinch
and West counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Rollins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and West counters with a left and a right that stings Rollins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Rollins pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Rollins breaks the clinch.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rollins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connor Rollins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West with a jab.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Rollins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for West!
Rollins is breathing heavily.
West is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rollins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
West is still trying to improve position.
West defending against the ground and pound.
Rollins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
West tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Rollins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
West lands a jab-cross combination.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
West scores with a nice right hand.
Rollins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before West can pounce on him.
Rollins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West scores with a punch to the head.
Rollins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rollins wants to clinch.
Rollins throws a nice inside leg kick.
West thuds his right hand into Rollins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Rollins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with West, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeShawn West dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
West scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by West.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Rollins moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rollins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rollins blocking some punches.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for West.
West working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rollins manages to pull guard.
Connor Rollins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
West wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving. #T1#
Rollins wants to stand up but West is controlling him.
West slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rollins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
West looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins wants to take a breather but West is having none of it. #SUB#
Rollins is looking for a kimura here.
West is looking for a sweep. Rollins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
West wants to sweep but Rollins has passed to side control!
Rollins working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
West is not content to let Rollins control the position.
Rollins working the head with strikes. #SU#
Rollins stands up.
West lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Rollins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West trying to keep a closed guard but Rollins is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
West is trying to get back to full guard.
Rollins trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West trying to control but Rollins postures up.
Rollins is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Rollins decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Rollins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connor Rollins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rollins closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. West did well to prevent Rollins getting side control.#SUB#
Rollins seems to be looking for submissions.
Rollins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Rollins stands up out of the half guard.
West scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Rollins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rollins lands in his opponent's guard.
Rollins is in close to West's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SU#
Rollins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on West, up you get!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West scores with a sloppy right hand. Rollins should have avoided that one.
Rollins drops his hands momentarily and West takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
West's corner calls for a 1-2. West obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rollins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
West throws out a counter right but Rollins avoids it with no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rollins tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from West.
West connects with the punch.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rollins scores with a hook.
West rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Rollins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. West looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on West's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rollins tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T2#
West tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rollins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
West can't do much from the bottom here.
Rollins is looking to take a break and control but West is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
West tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Rollins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
West can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Rollins tries for a kimura but West is defending well.
West is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Rollins stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rollins fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
Rollins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rollins's head.
Rollins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
West scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
West lands a slapping body shot.
Rollins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think West has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!

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