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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 4
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Outlaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Moloi counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Moloi.
Outlaw throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moloi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Outlaw throws a hook but Moloi blocks it.
A jab from Outlaw misses.
Outlaw throws a hook to the side of Moloi's head but Moloi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outlaw misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outlaw. Moloi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moloi is looking to chop away at Outlaw's legs.
Moloi moves out of range of the strikes.
Moloi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outlaw.
Outlaw misses the jab.
Outlaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Outlaw swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Moloi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Outlaw.
Moloi missing with knees to the body.
Moloi can't break the clinch.
Outlaw tries a body shot but Moloi blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Outlaw.#CUT#It looks like Zakarai Moloi has been cut.
Moloi blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Outlaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Outlaw. #T1#
Moloi is trying to break the clinch but Outlaw is controlling him.
Moloi tries to break free but Outlaw pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Outlaw.
Moloi looks winded!
Outlaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Moloi backwards.
Outlaw gets through Moloi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#Moloi is rocked!
Outlaw creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Moloi with a big uppercut! Moloi tries to clinch up but Outlaw pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Moloi to the mat! Moloi covers up and Outlaw unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Onyx Outlaw! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 3
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Cejas with a poor takedown
and Moloi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Cejas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moloi looks to land a left hand but Cejas moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Moloi moves into range and clinches up with Cejas.
Cejas trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Moloi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cejas has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Moloi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Moloi has closed the distance and engaged Cejas in a clinch.
#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moloi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cejas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moloi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moloi connects with a solid leg kick.
Moloi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Cejas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Cejas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moloi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moloi. Those never looked like landing.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moloi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cejas avoids it really well and circles away.
Cejas dives in for a single leg takedown but Moloi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moloi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Cejas manages to pull guard.
Moloi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moloi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cejas pulls Moloi in close to prevent any damage.
Moloi trying to control but Cejas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cejas has a closed guard, preventing Moloi from standing up.
Moloi trying to control but Cejas is working from the bottom.
Cejas has Moloi pulled in close to control his posture.
Cejas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moloi thumps Cejas with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Moloi. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Moloi instigates a clinch. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cejas. #BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cejas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moloi pinned against the cage. Moloi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moloi throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Cejas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cejas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cejas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cejas wants to clinch
and Moloi counters with an outside leg kick.
Cejas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cejas fails with a takedown attempt.
Moloi connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Moloi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cejas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cejas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moloi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moloi flicks out a counter leg kick but Cejas steps away.
Cejas shoots in and drives through. Moloi sprawls well.
Cejas is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cejas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Moloi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cejas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Cejas tries to clinch up
and Moloi counters with a nice body shot.
Moloi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cejas doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
Moloi scores with a head kick. Cejas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cejas blocks a head kick by Moloi.
Cejas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Moloi.
Cejas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moloi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cejas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moloi fails with the takedown.
Cejas looks to clinch
and Moloi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cejas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cejas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cejas is looking to clinch.
As Cejas backs off Moloi throws a huge counter combo but Cejas manages to avoid it all.
Moloi cracks Cejas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moloi.
Moloi throws a hook but Cejas blocks it.
Cejas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Moloi's corner calls for a 1-2. Moloi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moloi pushes Cejas away with a front kick.
Moloi throws a head kick that Cejas semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like Pedro Cejas has been cut.
Cejas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cejas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Cejas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moloi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cejas. That did some damage!
Cejas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moloi finds it's way round the side to connect with Cejas's head.
Cejas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cejas throws the kick towards the body but Moloi avoids it.
Moloi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cejas but Cejas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moloi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Cejas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moloi is fending him off so far but Cejas persists. Nope, Moloi circles away and we're back to standing.
Cejas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Moloi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Moloi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moloi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Moloi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cejas shoots in but no luck this time.
Cejas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A combination from Moloi does no damage.
Moloi connects with a body shot that sends Cejas's belly button to the back.
Moloi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moloi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moloi connects with a jab.
Moloi feints and then cracks Cejas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cejas down. #T3#
Moloi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cejas. That did some damage!
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi tries a head kick but it misses.
Cejas tried to counter with a leg kick but Moloi avoided it.
Moloi lands with a hook. Cejas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moloi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cejas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moloi.
Moloi lands a nice looking body kick.
Cejas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cejas tries to clinch but Moloi moves out of range.
Moloi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moloi duly obliges.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cejas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moloi as he avoids it easily.
Moloi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moloi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cejas circles away.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moloi with the inside leg kick.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Moloi scores with a push kick.
Moloi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moloi with the inside leg kick.
Moloi lands a front kick.
Moloi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moloi shoots in and drives through. Cejas sprawls well.
Moloi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cejas blocks a head kick by Moloi.
Cejas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Pedro Cejas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moloi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cejas tries to clinch but Moloi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi 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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Moloi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moloi lands a head kick. Cejas smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Moloi has closed the distance and engaged Cejas in a clinch.
#TD#
Cejas manages to pull guard.
Cejas trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Moloi gets to his feet. Cejas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cejas doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moloi with the inside leg kick.
Cejas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moloi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Cejas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moloi.
Cejas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moloi defends it nicely.
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick
and Cejas counters with a nice uppercut.
Cejas has his takedown stuffed
and Moloi counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moloi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cejas tries to clinch but Moloi moves out of range.
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moloi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Moloi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Moloi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cejas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Cejas tries to clinch but Moloi moves away
and Moloi counters with an outside leg kick.
Cejas is looking to clinch but Moloi is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Moloi rushes Cejas and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cejas misses with a punch to the body.
Moloi misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Cejas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moloi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cejas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moloi throws a leg kick which misses Cejas's front leg but catches the back leg as Cejas tries to avoid it. #CL#
Cejas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moloi works on Cejas's body with a couple of short punches.
Moloi lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Moloi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Moloi. That's going to slow Cejas down.
Moloi keeps Cejas at a distance using the push kick.
Moloi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cejas walks into a stiff left hand from Moloi.
Nice sprawl there from Moloi as Cejas shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Cejas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That kick from Moloi tenderised Cejas's leg. Cejas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cejas just misses with a punch to the body.
Cejas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Moloi to counter with a crisp jab.
Cejas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.
Cejas shoots in looking for a takedown. Moloi tries to sprawl out of it but Cejas 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.
Moloi lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Moloi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Moloi has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Cejas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cejas.
Zakarai Moloi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Moloi lands but Cejas takes it in his stride.
Moloi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Moloi takes the fight into the clinch.
Cejas is trying to pull guard but Moloi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pedro Cejas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC2#
Moloi breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakarai Moloi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moloi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Zakarai Moloi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 2
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1#
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. #TD#
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!#T1#
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.#TD#
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.#ES2#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#CL#
Moloi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith Jnr blocking some punches.
#BC#
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.
#T4#
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!#R2#
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.#CL#
Moloi clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
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?#T1#
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. #CL#
Moloi rushes Smith Jnr and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
Smith Jnr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
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. #SU#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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!#T1#
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.
#TD#
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.
#CL2#
Smith Jnr drives through and clinches with Moloi against the cage.
#BC#
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.#T2#
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. #CL#
Moloi moves into the clinch successfully.
Moloi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith Jnr blocks it with crossed arms. #T3##BC#
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.#T4#
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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Event:
QFC Tournament 1179 Round 1
Date: Jan 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Moloi fakes the leg kick and cracks Adkins in the body.
Moloi scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Adkins clinches.
A short right from Adkins on the inside. #BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adkins blocks a jab.
Moloi misses with a head kick.
Adkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Moloi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adkins doesn't seem phased though.
Adkins is looking to clinch.
Adkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moloi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adkins scrambles back to his feet.
Adkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moloi.
Moloi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Moloi.
Adkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moloi.
Moloi throws a leg kick which misses Adkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Adkins tries to avoid it.
Adkins lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Zakarai Moloi has been cut.
Moloi misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Adkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moloi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Moloi gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Adkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Moloi.
Moloi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adkins shoots and misses
and Moloi counters with a two punch combo.
Adkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Adkins moves into the clinch.
Adkins trying to land knees to the body.
Adkins wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Moloi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Adkins clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adkins needs to keep his hands up - Moloi had a free shot at his head there.
Adkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moloi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Adkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moloi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moloi misses with a two punch combination.
Moloi thumps Adkins with a low kick.#CL#
Adkins pushes Moloi up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch.
Moloi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adkins eats them both and turns towards Moloi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Moloi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Moloi stands up. #CL#
Adkins gets a clinch. #T3##TD#
Adkins manages to pull guard.
Moloi is fighting to break Adkins's control of his arms but Adkins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moloi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Adkins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adkins is trying to control the position but Moloi postures up. #SU2#
Moloi stands up from Adkins's guard - Moloi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Moloi feints and then cracks Adkins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adkins down. #T4#
Moloi tries to close the distance and clinch but Adkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moloi scores with a punch to the head.
Adkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick and Adkins moves out of range easily.
Adkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moloi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adkins tries to clinch there but Moloi circles away.
Adkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
Moloi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Adkins tries to move into range but Moloi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moloi avoids it really well and circles away.
Moloi jabs at Adkins's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zakarai Moloi'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#
That kick from Moloi tenderised Adkins's leg. Adkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moloi lands a slapping body shot.
Moloi keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Adkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Moloi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Moloi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moloi is looking to slow Adkins down with leg kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moloi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moloi thumps Adkins with a low kick.
Moloi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moloi but Moloi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moloi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moloi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick lands for Moloi.
#T1#
Moloi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zakarai Moloi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adkins avoids the head kick by Moloi.
Moloi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adkins misses with a head kick.
Adkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moloi tries to avoid it but Adkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moloi to the ground. Moloi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moloi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Moloi connects with a solid leg kick.
Hector Adkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Moloi.
Moloi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moloi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Moloi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moloi keeps the fight on the outside.
Moloi unleashes a big counter combination but Adkins bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Moloi.
Adkins misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Adkins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moloi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adkins somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moloi pushes Adkins away with a front kick.
Moloi lands with a shot to the body.
Moloi tries to clinch but Adkins moves out of range.
Moloi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adkins but Adkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moloi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adkins's sensitive parts.
Moloi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moloi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
Moloi throws a sloppy head kick and Adkins moves out of range easily.
Adkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moloi defends it nicely.
Adkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Moloi tries to sprawl out of it but Adkins 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.
Adkins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moloi. Moloi obviously looking to wear him down.
Moloi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moloi lands with an uppercut that bounces Adkins off the cage and back into range.
Moloi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4##TD#
Adkins feints and as Moloi raises his hands in defense, Adkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moloi looking for a sweep. Not yet Moloi, not yet.
Moloi controls Adkins momentarily but Adkins frees himself.
Moloi wants to stand up but Adkins is controlling him. #ES2#
Moloi 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moloi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Moloi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moloi throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Moloi tries to keep at a distance but Adkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zakarai Moloi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zakarai Moloi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Adkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Moloi moves into the clinch.
Moloi lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Moloi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moloi.
Good leg kick by Moloi.
Moloi cracks Adkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Moloi thumps Adkins with a low kick.
Moloi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Moloi circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adkins fails with a takedown attempt.
Adkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moloi.#T1##TD#
Adkins manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moloi on his heels. He'll look to pass Moloi's guard now, I'm sure.
Moloi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
Adkins drops back looking for a leg! Moloi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moloi manages to kick Adkins off! Adkins jumps back into Moloi's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Moloi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adkins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Adkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moloi.
Moloi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Moloi tries a head kick but it misses.
Adkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Moloi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Adkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Moloi manages to break the clinch.
Moloi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moloi lands a nice shot 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!
Adkins tries to clinch up but Moloi circles away and keeps his distance.
Adkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Moloi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moloi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Adkins darts in and clinches Moloi up against the cage.
Moloi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moloi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Adkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moloi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moloi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Adkins tries to pull guard but Moloi holds him up against the cage and eventually Adkins drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Moloi manages to break the clinch.
Moloi lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Moloi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moloi lands with an uppercut that bounces Adkins off the cage and back into range.
Moloi lands with a nice body punch.
Adkins blocks a head kick by Moloi.
Adkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moloi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moloi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adkins.#T4#
Moloi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Moloi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Adkins's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Adkins is working an open guard so Moloi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moloi with a nice calf kick.
Zakarai Moloi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moloi.
Moloi with the inside leg kick.
Adkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adkins misses with a takedown
and Moloi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Moloi.
Adkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moloi swivels and escapes.
Hector Adkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moloi scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zakarai Moloi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moloi 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Zakarai Moloi!
Zakarai Moloi wins by unanimous decision! |
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