PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake West (ranked 3899 p4p, 4041 weight class) and Pedro Cejas (ranked 398 p4p, 0 weight class). Blake West has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

West
vs
Cejas

205 cm
25
265
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
180
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Cejas!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejas dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Cejas's head and hops out.
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West sets himself, and Cejas steps forward looking for the clinch! West avoids it this time.
Nice body kick there by West.
Cejas fails with a takedown attempt.
West drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cejas sprawls and moves away.
Some wild striking there from West.
Horrible takedown attempt by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Cejas, which made it look bad.
Cejas avoids the body shot from West.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Pedro Cejas has been cut.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cejas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West is looking for a takedown.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cejas.

Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West moves in looking to clinch but Cejas pushes him off.
Cejas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blake West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cejas looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
West appears to be looking for a big counter.
West shoots in but Cejas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice shot by West.
West throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cejas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from West.

Cejas darts in and clinches West up against the cage.
Cejas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cejas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cejas pinned against the cage. Cejas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cejas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from West is predictable there
and Cejas counters with a series of strikes. West will be more careful next time no doubt.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.

Cejas takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejas tries to pull guard but West won't allow it.
Cejas letting West take a breather here.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cejas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cejas has West pressed against the cage, preventing West from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cejas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from West.
West working hard to break the clinch.
West tries for a takedown but Cejas manages to get underhooks.

Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
West lands a two punch combo.
West lands a nice shot that snaps Cejas's head back.

West rushes Cejas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West trying to control the position but instead, Cejas has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the cage.
Cejas scores with a shoulder strike.
West lands a shoulder strike.

West breaks the clinch.
West looks to land a combination but Cejas avoids it well.
West has a takedown stuffed.
West is breathing heavily.
West throws a leg kick
and Cejas counters with a straight right hand.
Cejas tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West tries to counter by clinching up but Cejas breaks away and moves 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 Blake West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pedro Cejas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cejas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cejas counters with a two punch combo.
Cejas tries a head kick but it misses.
West shoots in but no luck this time.

Cejas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cejas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Cejas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cejas throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
West tries for a takedown but Cejas manages to get underhooks.

Cejas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cejas looks to land a combination. West sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Cejas pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
West is trying to maintain a safe position but Cejas gets an underhook and turns West into the cage.
Cejas scores with a shoulder strike.
Cejas has West pressed against the cage.
West fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cejas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cejas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says West as he avoids it easily.
West throwing a counter right hand but Cejas manages to avoid it.
West throws a lazy head kick

and Cejas counters by moving into the clinch.
West tries to circle away but Cejas has him pinned against the cage.
Cejas avoids the elbow strike from West, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
West tries to break free but Cejas pushes him back against the cage.

Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from West.
Cejas unleashes a big counter combination but West bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
West gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Cejas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cejas jumps guard and drags West to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Cejas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cejas 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West controlling from the top position.
Cejas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

West is pulling down on Cejas's head. It's preventing any offense from Cejas, at least for the moment.
West not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cejas won't allow West to get back to his feet.
Cejas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
West manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cejas manages to get himself to full guard.

West passes Cejas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cejas trying to control from the bottom.
Cejas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West trying to control from Cejas's half guard. Cejas has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
West wants to control from the top but Cejas keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Cejas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Cejas's cut.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

West tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cejas darts in looking for a takedown but West gets double underhooks and turns Cejas into the cage.
Cejas dodges the punch combination from West.
West blocks a head kick by Cejas.

West closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cejas to the mat! Cejas manages to get full guard.

Cejas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Cejas cracks West with a nice body shot.
Pedro Cejas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
West is trying to break the clinch but Cejas is controlling him.
West fails to pull guard.
Cejas is trying to pull guard but West has him pressed against the cage.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Cejas won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West wants a takedown but no success here.
West tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cejas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blake West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, West scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cejas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cejas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cejas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cejas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A combination from West does no damage.
Cejas circles away from the clinch attempt.
West throws a sloppy head kick and Cejas moves out of range easily.
West misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West looks for the body kick but Cejas saw that one coming.

Cejas rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cejas.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Cejas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.

Cejas rushes West and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cejas 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. Cejas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
West wants to clinch up but Cejas keeps it at a distance.
Blake West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West has his takedown stuffed
and Cejas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

West tries to keep at a distance but Cejas has taken the fight into the clinch.

Cejas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cejas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Cejas.
West attempts a counter takedown but Cejas avoids it well and moves away.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cejas is looking to score with low kicks.

Cejas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. West manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

West working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cejas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cejas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cejas 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West wants to sweep but no luck.
West trying to control the position.

West escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cejas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pedro Cejas.
I think Cejas 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Pedro Cejas!
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight for Pedro Cejas!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Pedro Cejas!

Pedro Cejas wins by unanimous decision!