PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasilli Bloodfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimire Voresch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimire Voresch has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bloodfist
vs
Voresch

180 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasilli Bloodfist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vladimire Voresch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodfist throws a nice looking combination but Voresch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bloodfist tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Bloodfist as Voresch shoots in.
Voresch fails to land with a series of punches.
Bloodfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voresch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bloodfist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodfist doesn't manage to clinch there - Voresch circles away.
Bloodfist really is a fat lump.
Bloodfist misses with a two punch combination.

Voresch pushes Bloodfist up against the cage in a clinch.
Bloodfist dodges an elbow strike from Voresch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodfist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voresch has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodfist has a couple of punches blocked by Voresch.
Still in the clinch, Voresch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bloodfist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Voresch blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Voresch.

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

Voresch moves into range and clinches up with Bloodfist.

Voresch decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Voresch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloodfist is breathing heavily.
Bloodfist would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bloodfist trying to control the position from guard on top but Voresch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bloodfist would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Voresch wants to stand but Bloodfist is controlling the position.
Bloodfist might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bloodfist wants to get up but he can't break Voresch's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Voresch pushes Bloodfist off and scrambles back to his feet.
Voresch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bloodfist pinned against the cage. Bloodfist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bloodfist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two 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.
Voresch shoots in for a double leg but Bloodfist sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasilli Bloodfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimire Voresch.
Voresch circles away from the clinch attempt

and Voresch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Voresch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bloodfist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voresch is keeping busy.
Bloodfist with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bloodfist has a couple of punches blocked by Voresch.
Bloodfist can't break the clinch.
Bloodfist tries to pull guard but Voresch holds him up against the cage and eventually Bloodfist drops back down to his feet.
Bloodfist on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bloodfist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Voresch lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bloodfist.
Voresch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bloodfist backwards.
Voresch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloodfist prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist has had enough of the clinch but Voresch keeps him there for the moment.
Voresch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Voresch swings wildly with an uppercut but Bloodfist uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voresch.
Bloodfist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Voresch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bloodfist misses with an elbow strike.
Bloodfist pushes off an throws an elbow but Voresch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bloodfist drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Voresch gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Voresch drags the fight down to the ground.
Bloodfist won't allow Voresch to get back to his feet.
Bloodfist tries to stand but Voresch is controlling from the bottom.
Voresch is looking to stand up but Bloodfist isn't so interested in that idea.
Bloodfist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Voresch's guard.
Voresch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voresch 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 Bloodfist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bloodfist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bloodfist tries to land a front kick but Voresch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bloodfist tries to clinch there but Voresch circles away.
Bloodfist tries to close the distance and clinch but Voresch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloodfist wants to clinch

and Voresch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bloodfist wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Voresch looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bloodfist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voresch has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Voresch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voresch stalling the fight.
Voresch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voresch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bloodfist.
Bloodfist is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Voresch is keeping busy.
Voresch managing to block the knees to the body from Bloodfist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimire Voresch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bloodfist tries to clinch
and Voresch counters with a straight right hand.
Bloodfist darts in trying to clinch

and Voresch moves into the clinch.
Bloodfist gets underhooks to prevent Voresch's takedown attempt.
Bloodfist wants to get back to striking at distance but Voresch won't allow it.
Voresch just leaning against Bloodfist, taking a breather.
Bloodfist has had enough of the clinch but Voresch keeps him there for the moment.
Voresch is working Bloodfist over against the cage.
Bloodfist is trying to break the clinch but Voresch has him pressed against the cage.
Voresch has Bloodfist pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bloodfist manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bloodfist can't break the clinch.
Bloodfist is trying to break free.
Bloodfist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voresch has him pressed against the cage.
Voresch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodfist swings wildly with an uppercut but Voresch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodfist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Voresch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bloodfist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bloodfist tries to clinch

and Voresch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloodfist is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Voresch breaks the clinch.
Voresch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bloodfist as he avoids it easily.
Vasilli Bloodfist has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimire Voresch.
Bloodfist tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Voresch counters by moving into the clinch.
Bloodfist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodfist is trying to break the clinch but Voresch has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodfist is trying to break the clinch but Voresch has him pressed against the cage.
Voresch leaning his opponent against the cage.

Voresch jumps guard and drags Bloodfist to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bloodfist wants to stand but Voresch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Voresch pushes Bloodfist off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Voresch gets a clinch.

Voresch successfully pulls guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Voresch can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voresch is pulling down on Bloodfist's head. It's preventing any offense from Bloodfist, at least for the moment.
Bloodfist is looking to stand up but Voresch won't let him.
Voresch working a defensive guard here.

Voresch manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bloodfist wants to clinch but Voresch slips to the side
and Voresch counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasilli Bloodfist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Voresch closes the distance and clinches.
Voresch dodges an elbow strike from Bloodfist.
Voresch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bloodfist is looking to break free of the clinch but Voresch has double underhooks.
Bloodfist wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Voresch.
Voresch blocks an elbow strike from Bloodfist.
Voresch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bloodfist or not.
Voresch looking to stall.
Bloodfist misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloodfist can't break the clinch.
Voresch lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bloodfist has had enough of the clinch but Voresch keeps him there for the moment.
Bloodfist prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloodfist wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voresch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Voresch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bloodfist is trying to break the clinch but Voresch has him pressed against the cage.
Bloodfist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Voresch prevents it.
Voresch gets through Bloodfist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Bloodfist is rocked!
Voresch can't get the takedown.
Oh Bloodfist is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Come on Voresch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bloodfist seems to have got his legs back now.
Bloodfist is pressed up against the cage. Voresch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bloodfist down to the mat. Bloodfist avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Voresch has taken the fight to the clinch.

Voresch breaks from the clinch.
Bloodfist wants to clinch

and Voresch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bloodfist with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bloodfist tries to break the clinch but Voresch is controlling the position.
Bloodfist fails to pull guard.
Bloodfist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voresch is leaning against Bloodfist and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Voresch lands a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voresch keeps control of Bloodfist as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bloodfist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voresch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bloodfist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Voresch.
A body shot lands from Voresch.
Voresch misses with a punch on the inside.
Voresch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Voresch prevents a body shot from Bloodfist.

Voresch breaks from the clinch.
Voresch circles away from the clinch attempt

and Voresch moves into the clinch.
Bloodfist can't break the clinch.
Voresch jumps guard but Bloodfist stands there with Voresch around his waist. Voresch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bloodfist wants to get back to striking at distance but Voresch won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Voresch.
A shot in the inside from Voresch.
Bloodfist lands with a left to the head.
Bloodfist tries to stall but Voresch uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bloodfist tries to break the clinch but Voresch is controlling the position.
Bloodfist is looking to control Voresch's arms but Voresch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bloodfist has his back to the cage.
Bloodfist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Voresch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Voresch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloodfist can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimire Voresch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bloodfist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Voresch closes the distance and clinches.

Voresch jumps guard and drags Bloodfist to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Voresch lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bloodfist!
Voresch controlling from mount.

Voresch has hold of Bloodfist's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bloodfist manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Voresch is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bloodfist clinches but Voresch breaks the clinch

and Voresch counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodfist is working for takedown but Voresch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Voresch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bloodfist throws a nice looking combination but Voresch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bloodfist clinches but Voresch breaks the clinch

and Voresch moves into the clinch.
Bloodfist tries to break the clinch but Voresch is controlling the position.
Vladimire Voresch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Voresch lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloodfist backwards.
Bloodfist wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voresch has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Voresch.
Voresch scores a nice knee to the body.
Voresch blocks an uppercut.
Voresch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Voresch digs a right hand underneath Bloodfist's ribcage. Bloodfist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bloodfist wants a takedown.

Bloodfist breaks from the clinch.
Bloodfist tries to clinch

and Voresch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Voresch.
Bloodfist throws a head punch that misses.
Bloodfist is looking to break free of the clinch but Voresch has double underhooks.
Bloodfist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloodfist blocks a body shot from Voresch.
Bloodfist wants to get back to striking at distance but Voresch won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Voresch as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voresch prevents Bloodfist from breaking the clinch.
Bloodfist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Voresch decides to pull guard.
Bloodfist is looking to stand up but Voresch won't let him.

Voresch wriggles free and stands up.
Bloodfist tries to clinch but Voresch moves away

and Voresch moves into the clinch.
Voresch tries to pull guard but Bloodfist holds him up against the cage and eventually Voresch drops back down to his feet.

Voresch pulls guard successfully.
Voresch looking for a sweep. Not yet Voresch, not yet.

Voresch has his feet on Bloodfist's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vasilli Bloodfist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voresch throws an overhand right that lands on Bloodfist's shoulder, as Bloodfist tries to avoid the shot.
Voresch keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloodfist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Voresch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodfist.
Vladimire Voresch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodfist tries to clinch
and Voresch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodfist scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bloodfist throws a series of strikes that have Voresch backpedaling.
Voresch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bloodfist but Bloodfist pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bloodfist tries to clinch up

and Voresch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Voresch decides to pull guard.
Voresch keeping moving, preventing Bloodfist from controlling successfully.
Voresch has Bloodfist pulled in close to control his posture.
Voresch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloodfist is one step ahead there.
Bloodfist has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Voresch is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voresch avoids the elbow strike from Bloodfist, against the cage.
A short left from Voresch.
Bloodfist missing with knees to the body.
Bloodfist trying to stall but Voresch improves his position.
Voresch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Voresch.

Voresch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloodfist tries a head kick but it misses.

Voresch closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Voresch.
Voresch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bloodfist wants to break the clinch but can't.

Voresch ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Voresch no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bloodfist trying to stand up but can't free himself from Voresch's guard.
Bloodfist looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasilli Bloodfist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bloodfist postures up in Voresch's guard and throws a big left but Voresch blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimire Voresch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voresch 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimire Voresch!