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QFC Tournament 1179 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zakarai Moloi (ranked 3921 p4p, 4298 weight class) and Damien Smith Jnr (ranked 267 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Damien Smith Jnr was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Zakarai Moloi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Damien Smith Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Topper Green and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Moloi.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jnr shoots in for a takedown but Moloi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith Jnr throws a series of punches but Moloi avoids them all with ease.
Moloi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moloi fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith Jnr in the body.
Smith Jnr throws a series of punches but Moloi avoids them all with ease.
Moloi thinks about countering with a body kick.
Smith Jnr fails to land with a series of punches.
Moloi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moloi misses with a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Moloi
and Smith Jnr counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith Jnr shoots in but Moloi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jnr moves out of range easily.
Moloi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith Jnr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moloi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Moloi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Smith Jnr throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moloi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moloi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Moloi does no damage.
Smith Jnr feints the counter takedown.
Moloi slips under a jab.
Moloi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith Jnr on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith Jnr's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith Jnr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Moloi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith Jnr is out of range and Moloi settles back down.
The fighters circling - Moloi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moloi feints and then cracks Smith Jnr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith Jnr down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moloi.
Smith Jnr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moloi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Moloi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moloi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith Jnr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moloi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith Jnr.
Zakarai Moloi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Smith Jnr.
Moloi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smith Jnr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Smith Jnr looks to land a combination but Moloi avoids it well.
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Moloi.
Smith Jnr looks winded!
Moloi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moloi feints a jab promting Smith Jnr to slip. Moloi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith Jnr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Smith Jnr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moloi is looking to land body kicks.
Moloi with a nice cross.
Moloi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith Jnr throws a counter combo.
Moloi loads up on a big right hand but Smith Jnr slips the punch.
Smith Jnr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Moloi misses.
Moloi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moloi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moloi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith Jnr blocking some punches.
Moloi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Moloi as Smith Jnr shoots in.
Moloi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith Jnr fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jnr fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Smith Jnr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moloi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moloi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moloi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith Jnr.
Moloi tries a head kick but it misses.
Moloi misses with a body shot.
Smith Jnr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Moloi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith Jnr will feel that in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moloi cracks Smith Jnr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moloi connects with a solid leg kick.
Moloi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith Jnr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Moloi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith Jnr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moloi is fending him off so far but Smith Jnr persists. Nope, Moloi circles away and we're back to standing.
Moloi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice sprawl there from Moloi as Smith Jnr shoots in.
Smith Jnr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Moloi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith Jnr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moloi circles away.
Zakarai Moloi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Smith Jnr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moloi clinches with his opponent.
Smith Jnr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moloi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith Jnr misses with a combination
and Moloi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moloi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith Jnr can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moloi stalks Smith Jnr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Smith Jnr's face. Smith Jnr staggers backwards, shaken.
Moloi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Smith Jnr does no damage.
Moloi rushes Smith Jnr and presses him up against the cage.
Moloi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith Jnr fails with the takedown.
Smith Jnr is breathing heavily.
Moloi connects with an inside leg kick.
Moloi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zakarai Moloi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith Jnr shoots in looking for a takedown. Moloi tries to sprawl out of it but Smith Jnr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moloi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jnr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moloi sprawls well. Moloi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith Jnr gets slowly back to his feet.
Moloi throws a series of punches but Smith Jnr avoids them all with ease.
Moloi lands with a right hand.
Moloi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith Jnr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moloi defends it well.
Moloi scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moloi.
Moloi with a nice calf kick.
Moloi lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jnr off balance momentarily.
Smith Jnr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moloi.
Smith Jnr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moloi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jnr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moloi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moloi tries to move to mount but Smith Jnr blocks the move with his legs.
Moloi decides to stand back up.
Smith Jnr doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
That kick from Moloi tenderised Smith Jnr's leg. Smith Jnr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith Jnr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Moloi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moloi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moloi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moloi throws a series of punches but Smith Jnr moves out of range.
Smith Jnr shoots in and drives through. Moloi sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moloi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moloi throws a leg kick which misses Smith Jnr's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith Jnr tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith Jnr is defended easily by Moloi.
Moloi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Moloi is looking to slow Smith Jnr down with leg kicks.
Smith Jnr lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith Jnr misses with the body kick
and Moloi counters with an outside leg kick.
Moloi staying out of range there.
Moloi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Moloi.
Moloi throws a wild body kick that Smith Jnr sees coming a mile off.
Moloi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith Jnr avoids the head kick by Moloi.
Moloi throws a looping overhand right but Smith Jnr ducks down to avoid it.
Smith Jnr throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moloi thumps Smith Jnr with a low kick.
Smith Jnr is trying desperately to land a takedown but Moloi is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Smith Jnr.
Smith Jnr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith Jnr misses with a leg kick
and Moloi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi misses with a wild body shot.
Smith Jnr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moloi tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jnr breaks away and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moloi 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 Smith Jnr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith Jnr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Moloi misses with a head kick.
Moloi scores with a takedown into Smith Jnr's guard.
Smith Jnr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Smith Jnr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith Jnr drives through and clinches with Moloi against the cage.
Moloi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moloi avoids the head kick by Smith Jnr.
Zakarai Moloi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jnr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moloi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith Jnr's sensitive parts.
Smith Jnr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith Jnr avoids the body shot from Moloi.
Moloi lands a leg kick that knocks Smith Jnr off balance momentarily.
Moloi misses with a low kick.
Smith Jnr with the counter takedown but Moloi avoids it easily.
Smith Jnr misses with a takedown
and Moloi counters with a head kick.
Smith Jnr misses with a two punch combination.
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick and Smith Jnr moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moloi.
Moloi moves into the clinch successfully.
Moloi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith Jnr blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moloi breaks the clinch.
Smith Jnr tries to clinch up
and Moloi counters with a leg kick.
Smith Jnr blocks a head kick by Moloi.
Moloi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Moloi does it's job there.
Moloi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Smith Jnr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith Jnr. Moloi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Moloi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moloi lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith Jnr's head.
Moloi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith Jnr tries to close the distance and clinch but Moloi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moloi avoids the head kick by Smith Jnr.
Zakarai Moloi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith Jnr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moloi. That's going to slow Smith Jnr down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jnr with a poor takedown
and Moloi counters with a leg kick.
Zakarai Moloi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Smith Jnr.
Moloi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith Jnr fails to land with a series of punches.
Moloi connects with a high kick.
Moloi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith Jnr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Damien Smith Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith Jnr throws a nice looking combination but Moloi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakarai Moloi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moloi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Zakarai Moloi wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Onyx Outlaw (ranked 3910 p4p, 4283 weight class) and Tony Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Sharp told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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, Onyx Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sharp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outlaw.
Sharp feints the counter takedown.
Sharp is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Outlaw.
Outlaw misses with a hook.
Outlaw cracks Sharp with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Outlaw has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sharp to stand back up!
 Sharp is rocked!
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!
Sharp shoots in but no luck this time.
Sharp is still on wobbly legs! Can Outlaw finish him?
Outlaw swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp seems to have recovered his senses.
Outlaw looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.
Sharp uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outlaw.
Sharp is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Outlaw fakes the body blow, causing Sharp to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sharp goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Onyx Outlaw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Weiss (ranked 3887 p4p, 3865 weight class) and Valentine Gallegos (ranked 205 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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, Stefan Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Valentine Gallegos!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiss scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Weiss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gallegos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weiss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gallegos sees it coming and defends easily.
Weiss seems to be looking for submissions.
Gallegos is trying to get back to full guard.
Gallegos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gallegos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gallegos.
Weiss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gallegos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gallegos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gallegos!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gallegos has eaten all the pies!
Weiss is looking for a sweep.
Gallegos is looking to take a break and control but Weiss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weiss is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss looks to move to half guard but instead Gallegos has passed into mount! Damn!
Weiss is looking to get to half guard.
Weiss is trying to reverse the position but instead Gallegos has taken his back - oops!
Gallegos scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Weiss is looking for a way out.
Weiss is in bad spot here.
Weiss really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Weiss up.
Gallegos keeps control of the position as Weiss tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gallegos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gallegos throwing sloppy strikes.
Weiss tries to escape the position.
Weiss prevents Gallegos from getting a body triangle.
Weiss is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gallegos gets his way!
Gallegos tries to keep control of the position but Weiss is staying busy.
Weiss is in bad spot here.
Gallegos trying to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weiss covering up well under a series of strikes from Gallegos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gallegos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Weiss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gallegos is hanging on to Weiss's back as he tries to escape.
Weiss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Weiss is looking to get to half guard.
Weiss bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Weiss drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Weiss seems to have locked his on tight now - Gallegos screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Weiss, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stefan Weiss!
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