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Event:
BLAZE 25 - SLAISSI VS GOEBBELS
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Voranovskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voranovskis has a takedown stuffed.
Voranovskis goes for a double leg but Pacquiaooo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pacquiaooo continues to drive forward.
Pacquiaooo with the counter takedown but Voranovskis avoids it easily.
Voranovskis tries to pull guard but Pacquiaooo won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Voranovskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Voranovskis breaks the clinch.
Voranovskis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voranovskis fails with the takedown
letting Pacquiaooo counter with a right hand.
Voranovskis shoots in for a takedown but Pacquiaooo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacquiaooo feints the counter takedown.
Martins Voranovskis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voranovskis misses with a lunging right hand
and Pacquiaooo counters with a three punch combo that has Voranovskis backing up. Voranovskis nods at Pacquiaooo to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Voranovskis looks for a takedown but Pacquiaooo sprawls well.
Pacquiaooo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Voranovskis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pacquiaooo to the ground. Voranovskis is now in Pacquiaooo's guard.
Voranovskis is stalling in the full guard.
Voranovskis won't allow Pacquiaooo to get back to his feet.
Voranovskis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Voranovskis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Voranovskis won't allow Pacquiaooo to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
Pacquiaooo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pacquiaooo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Voranovskis backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Voranovskis is looking to clinch.
And Pacquiaooo tries to counter it with a takedown but Voranovskis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pacquiaooo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Voranovskis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pacquiaooo as he avoids it easily.
Voranovskis dodges the punch combination from Pacquiaooo.
#CL#
Voranovskis closes the distance and pushes Pacquiaooo back into the cage.
We've been informed that Pacquiaooo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pacquiaooo working hard to break the clinch.
Voranovskis tries to score a body lock takedown but Pacquiaooo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Voranovskis wants to take the fight to the mat but Pacquiaooo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4##BC#
Voranovskis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Pacquiaooo. Those never looked like landing.
Voranovskis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Voranovskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacquiaooo misses with a wild combination.
Pacquiaooo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Voranovskis looks for a takedown but Pacquiaooo sprawls well.
Pacquiaooo feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pacquiaooo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacquiaooo feints the counter takedown.
Voranovskis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacquiaooo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good work by Voranovskis as he checks the leg kick.
Pacquiaooo misses with a wild combination.
Voranovskis tries for a takedown but Pacquiaooo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacquiaooo misses with a series of wild punches.
Voranovskis moves in looking to clinch but Pacquiaooo pushes him off.#T1#
Voranovskis shoots in looking for a takedown. Pacquiaooo tries to sprawl out of it but Voranovskis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pacquiaooo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Voranovskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voranovskis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pacquiaooo defends well and Voranovskis ends up having to push Pacquiaooo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pacquiaooo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Voranovskis is trying to drag Pacquiaooo to the mat but Pacquiaooo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Voranovskis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Voranovskis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Pacquiaooo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Voranovskis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pacquiaooo.
Voranovskis thinks about countering with a head kick.#T2#
Voranovskis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pacquiaooo but Pacquiaooo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pacquiaooo connects with a jab.
Voranovskis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pacquiaooo throws a right and a left that Voranovskis avoids nicely.
Pacquiaooo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Voranovskis fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Voranovskis tries to clinch but Pacquiaooo is having none of it.
Pacquiaooo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Voranovskis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pacquiaooo defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pacquiaooo lands a jab to the head.
Voranovskis tries for a takedown but Pacquiaooo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mannyyy Pacquiaooo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Voranovskis wants to clinch but Pacquiaooo slips to the side#KD2#
and Pacquiaooo counters with a crisp one two that drops Voranovskis! Pacquiaooo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Voranovskis to his feet! Voranovskis is in big trouble!#ROC2#Voranovskis is rocked!#T4#
Pacquiaooo goes for a small jab and connects. Now Pacquiaooo goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Voranovskis stumbles back but Pacquiaooo runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Voranovskis to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Voranovskis will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mannyyy Pacquiaooo! |
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Event:
BLAZE 22 - ALLU VS SLAISSI
Date: Apr 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Reality looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Voranovskis!#SUB#
Reality looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Reality's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Voranovskis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Reality works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Reality cracks Voranovskis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Reality connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Voranovskis some visible discomfort.
#SUB#
Reality working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Reality swings around for an armbar but Voranovskis sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reality's guard.
Reality has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Voranovskis stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Reality has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Voranovskis manages to get his head free but now Reality has transitioned to an armbar! Voranovskis grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Reality! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Busted Reality!
Busted Reality decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BLAZE 17 - WHITE VS MCKEE
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Voranovskis tries a head kick but it misses.
DeGuardio lands a high kick!
Voranovskis shoots in for a takedown but DeGuardio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voranovskis avoids the body shot from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis tries to counter with a takedown but DeGuardio is quick to defend against it.
DeGuardio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
DeGuardio lands a head kick. Voranovskis smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Voranovskis clinches up against the cage.
Voranovskis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeGuardio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeGuardio is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Voranovskis manages to break the clinch.
DeGuardio throws a leg kick #TD#
and Voranovskis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voranovskis tries to pass the half guard into mount. DeGuardio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeGuardio pushes Voranovskis off looking to stand but Voranovskis dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Voranovskis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Voranovskis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Voranovskis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Voranovskis stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeGuardio wants to get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voranovskis is looking to advance position but DeGuardio won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Voranovskis stops DeGuardio from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scotty DeGuardio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeGuardio gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Voranovskis counters with a three punch combo that has DeGuardio backing up. DeGuardio nods at Voranovskis to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Voranovskis throws a body punch but DeGuardio moves out of range.
DeGuardio connects with a single shot there.
Voranovskis moves out of range as DeGuardio strikes.
Voranovskis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A right-left combo lands from Voranovskis.
DeGuardio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voranovskis attempts a counter takedown but DeGuardio avoids it well and moves away.
Voranovskis shoots in looking for a takedown. DeGuardio tries to sprawl out of it but Voranovskis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeGuardio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Voranovskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeGuardio scores with a jab. Voranovskis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
DeGuardio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Voranovskis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeGuardio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeGuardio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
DeGuardio lands a head kick. Voranovskis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeGuardio throws a leg kick that misses.
Voranovskis moves out of range of the body kick from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
DeGuardio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
DeGuardio lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Voranovskis gets a clinch.
Voranovskis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeGuardio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Voranovskis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
DeGuardio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
DeGuardio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for DeGuardio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeGuardio looks winded!#CL#
Voranovskis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeGuardio has had enough of the clinch but Voranovskis keeps him there for the moment.
DeGuardio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty DeGuardio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Voranovskis with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeGuardio counters with a series of strikes. Voranovskis will be more careful next time no doubt.
DeGuardio blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from DeGuardio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Voranovskis fails with a takedown attempt.
DeGuardio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
DeGuardio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeGuardio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voranovskis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeGuardio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGuardio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Voranovskis will feel that in the morning.
Martins Voranovskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voranovskis wants to clinch up but DeGuardio keeps it at a distance.
Voranovskis dodges the punch combination from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis throwing a counter right hand but DeGuardio manages to avoid it.#T1##TD#
Voranovskis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Voranovskis stands up.
Scotty DeGuardio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeGuardio is breathing heavily.
DeGuardio throws a sloppy head kick and Voranovskis moves out of range easily.
DeGuardio throws a head kick that misses.
Voranovskis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DeGuardio as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Voranovskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeGuardio throws a head kick that Voranovskis semi-blocks.
A combination from DeGuardio does no damage.
Voranovskis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
DeGuardio throws a head kick but Voranovskis moves out of range.
Voranovskis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from DeGuardio does no damage.
Voranovskis closes this distance looking for a takedown but DeGuardio circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeGuardio blocks a head kick by Voranovskis.
#T2#
DeGuardio motions for Voranovskis to come forward. DeGuardio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeGuardio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Voranovskis.
DeGuardio lands a head kick. Voranovskis smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL#
Voranovskis darts in and clinches DeGuardio up against the cage.
DeGuardio tries to break free but Voranovskis pushes him back against the cage.
DeGuardio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Voranovskis.
#BC2#
DeGuardio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DeGuardio misses with a wild body shot.
Voranovskis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis drops down looking for a counter takedown but DeGuardio sprawls and moves away.
Voranovskis tries for a takedown but DeGuardio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Voranovskis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
DeGuardio tests Voranovskis's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Voranovskis gets a takedown into half guard.
DeGuardio pushes Voranovskis off looking to stand but Voranovskis dives back in and keeps control.
#ES2#
DeGuardio has one foot on Voranovskis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#TD#
Voranovskis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. DeGuardio sprawls well initially but Voranovskis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Voranovskis decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voranovskis has a takedown stuffed.
DeGuardio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
DeGuardio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Voranovskis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeGuardio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Voranovskis is in DeGuardio's guard.
DeGuardio manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nice cross by DeGuardio.
DeGuardio tries a head kick but it misses.
Voranovskis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
DeGuardio has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Voranovskis blocks a head kick by DeGuardio.
DeGuardio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voranovskis circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty DeGuardio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Voranovskis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Voranovskis swinging wildly here.
DeGuardio lands a nice shot to the body.
Voranovskis dives in and grabs DeGuardio's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeGuardio pushes down on Voranovskis's head and hops out.
Voranovskis darts in looking for a takedown but DeGuardio gets double underhooks and turns Voranovskis into the cage. #TD2#
DeGuardio decides to pull guard.
Voranovskis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeGuardio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voranovskis is controlling him. #ES2#
DeGuardio has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Voranovskis is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
DeGuardio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scotty DeGuardio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeGuardio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
DeGuardio digs a good hook to Voranovskis's body.
DeGuardio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Voranovskis circles away quickly and effectively.
Voranovskis avoids the head kick by DeGuardio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voranovskis.
DeGuardio unleashes a big counter combination but Voranovskis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martins Voranovskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Voranovskis is predictable there
and DeGuardio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeGuardio scores with a nice right hand.
DeGuardio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voranovskis was well out of range. Poor timing from DeGuardio.
Voranovskis throws a big counter combination but DeGuardio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from DeGuardio does no damage.
Voranovskis lands a high kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Voranovskis.
DeGuardio is looking for the big counter here.
Voranovskis fails with the takedown.#T2#
DeGuardio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Voranovskis.
DeGuardio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Voranovskis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into DeGuardio's guard.
Voranovskis is standing up over DeGuardio. DeGuardio looks to escape but Voranovskis dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVB##SU#
Voranovskis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
DeGuardio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeGuardio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Voranovskis checks a leg kick.
Voranovskis avoids the head kick by DeGuardio.
DeGuardio dodges the punch combination from Voranovskis.
#CL#
Voranovskis clinches up with DeGuardio and pushes him back against the cage.
DeGuardio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Voranovskis has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Voranovskis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, DeGuardio regains guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. DeGuardio manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
DeGuardio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeGuardio lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeGuardio throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Voranovskis closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
DeGuardio prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeGuardio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voranovskis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voranovskis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeGuardio or not.
DeGuardio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Voranovskis has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but DeGuardio regains guard immediately.
DeGuardio kicks Voranovskis off and gets to his feet.
Voranovskis misses with a combination
and DeGuardio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Voranovskis tries to clinch there but DeGuardio circles away.
Martins Voranovskis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scotty DeGuardio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voranovskis blocks a head kick by DeGuardio.
Voranovskis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scotty DeGuardio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got DeGuardio 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Scotty DeGuardio!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Scotty DeGuardio!
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Scotty DeGuardio!
Scotty DeGuardio wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Scotty DeGuardio misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
BLAZE 14 - MURPHY VS DRACULA
Date: Feb 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Zhanna throws a head kick that half lands.
Zhanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhanna throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Voranovskis counters with a shoot takedown. Zhanna fights it but they end up in guard.
Voranovskis postures up.
Zhanna can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Voranovskis controls the pace.
Zhanna looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhanna, not yet.
Voranovskis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zhanna knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voranovskis on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanna throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1##SU2#
Voranovskis gets to his feet - Zhanna follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Voranovskis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Voranovskis throws a big right hand that misses.
Voranovskis slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Zhanna.
Voranovskis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zhanna is refusing to be controlled, as Voranovskis sits in half guard.
Voranovskis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Zhanna wants to get back to full guard.
Zhanna looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zhanna wants to control but Voranovskis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zhanna has a hand on Voranovskis's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Voranovskis takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SU2#
Voranovskis is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Zhanna moves in looking to clinch but Voranovskis pushes him off.
Zhanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Voranovskis wants to counter the offense by Zhanna and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Zhanna closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Voranovskis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Zhanna darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Voranovskis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zhanna wants to control but Voranovskis is keeping him busy.
Voranovskis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhanna.
Voranovskis keeping control of the position.
Voranovskis gets full guard.
Zhanna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zhanna wants to control from the top but Voranovskis keeps moving.
Voranovskis is controlling Zhanna's posture.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Voranovskis pushes a forearm under Zhanna's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zhanna is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martins Voranovskis! |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 3
Date: Jan 04, 2021 |
#R1#
McKee goes for a double leg but Voranovskis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Voranovskis continues to drive forward.
Voranovskis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Voranovskis pulls guard.
McKee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McKee passes Voranovskis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Voranovskis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McKee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McKee is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voranovskis trying to control but McKee postures up.
#T1#
McKee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Voranovskis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKee is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Voranovskis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKee is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.#TD#
McKee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McKee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
McKee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Voranovskis, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
McKee tries for a kimura but Voranovskis is defending well.
McKee tries to advance to mount but Voranovskis denies him. #T3##SUB#
McKee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Voranovskis has escaped the position, nice work there.
McKee is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Voranovskis looking for a sweep but McKee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McKee controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Voranovskis gets back to half guard.
McKee not doing much here.
Voranovskis is trying to maintain the position but McKee is very close to passing his half guard.
Voranovskis told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKee prevents Voranovskis from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion McKee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
McKee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKee showed some decent athleticism there.
McKee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voranovskis can do to turn this around?
McKee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McKee trying to mount his opponent but Voranovskis defends it.
McKee moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voranovskis is trying to control McKee's posture but McKee avoids it. #T1#
McKee advances to mount.
McKee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McKee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Voranovskis for as long as he can get away with.
Voranovskis wants to control but McKee is having none of it.
Voranovskis working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKee works his way to his opponent's back.
McKee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Darrion McKee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
McKee has the hooks in. Voranovskis is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. McKee passes his arm under Voranovskis's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Voranovskis taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darrion McKee!
Darrion McKee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 2
Date: Dec 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Catartes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Voranovskis.
Voranovskis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Voranovskis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Catartes's waist but Catartes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Voranovskis off to one side.
Catartes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Voranovskis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Catartes did well to prevent Voranovskis getting side control.#SUB2#
Catartes is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Voranovskis has latched onto it... Big trouble! Voranovskis pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Catartes is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Voranovskis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martins Voranovskis! |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 1
Date: Nov 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Reese fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Voranovskis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reese tries to stand but Voranovskis is controlling from the bottom.
Reese might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reese wants to pass the guard but Voranovskis is keeping the position.
Reese with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese trying to control but Voranovskis is working from the bottom.
Reese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Reese looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voranovskis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reese is one step ahead there.
Reese wants to control from the top but Voranovskis keeps moving. #ES2#
Voranovskis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reese fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Voranovskis counters by moving into the clinch.
Voranovskis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reese trying to stall but Voranovskis improves his position.
#T2##TD2#
Voranovskis manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Voranovskis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Voranovskis has his hands on Reese's head, controlling the position.
Reese throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voranovskis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reese wants to control from the top but Voranovskis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese wants to stand but Voranovskis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reese trying to control but Voranovskis is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Voranovskis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Reese has his hands clasped together but Voranovskis extends and breaks Reese's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Voranovskis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martins Voranovskis! |
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