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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 10 - ANDERSSON VS VOLKOV
Date: Jan 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Cross feints and as DeGuardio raises his hands in defense, Cross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 but Cross is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cross sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeGuardio's guard.
Cross not doing much here.
DeGuardio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cross on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGuardio wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
DeGuardio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cross stops DeGuardio from getting back to his feet.
Cross trying to control the pace.
DeGuardio wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
DeGuardio scores with a head kick. Cross tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scotty DeGuardio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeGuardio lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheers as DeGuardio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cross doesn't seem phased though.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Cross has a takedown stuffed.
Cross tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cross misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by DeGuardio.
Cross takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#Cross is rocked!
DeGuardio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross is looking to clinch but DeGuardio is avoiding it.
DeGuardio lands with a kick to the temple. Cross shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cross is still on wobbly legs! Can DeGuardio finish him?
Cross misses with a right hand
and DeGuardio counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Cross badly! DeGuardio follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Cross out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as DeGuardio finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scotty DeGuardio!
Scotty DeGuardio was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 2
Date: Dec 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Hughes blocks a head kick by DeGuardio.
Hughes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hughes dodges the punch combination from DeGuardio.
#TD#
Hughes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeGuardio is looking to stand back up but Hughes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by DeGuardio. #REVB#
DeGuardio is trying to stand up here but Hughes is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hughes looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
Hughes raining down shots from the mount!
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
DeGuardio is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Hughes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
DeGuardio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes landing strikes from the mount.
DeGuardio is trying to stand.
Hughes controlling from mount.
DeGuardio prevents Hughes from taking his back.#T2#
DeGuardio really wants to buck Hughes off and get back to his feet.
Hughes raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB#
Hughes quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hughes but it's paid off an DeGuardio is forced to tap! Nice work by Hughes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Hughes! |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 1
Date: Nov 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Ren shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeGuardio has his hands clasped together around Ren's back. He's all about the action.
DeGuardio wants to get back to full guard.
DeGuardio preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeGuardio can do anything to dispel that myth.
DeGuardio tries to get to full guard but Ren has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeGuardio is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
DeGuardio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeGuardio.#SUB2#
DeGuardio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but DeGuardio is tightening it up a little... Ren has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ren reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ren taps out! Nice BJJ there by DeGuardio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Scotty DeGuardio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
DeGuardio lands a big head kick that sends Asshole tumbling to the mat! DeGuardio takes a step backwards and waves Asshole back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Irritable Asshole has been cut.
Asshole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeGuardio.
Horrible takedown attempt by Asshole or perhaps it was just good defense by DeGuardio, which made it look bad.
Asshole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DeGuardio as he jumps to the side.
DeGuardio misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asshole shoots in looking for a takedown. DeGuardio tries to sprawl out of it but Asshole 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.
Scotty DeGuardio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irritable Asshole.
DeGuardio throws a push kick but Asshole slaps the foot to one side. #KD#
DeGuardio drops Asshole with a beautiful combination! Asshole stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DeGuardio is looking for the KO!#ROC#Asshole is rocked!
DeGuardio throws a leg kick which misses Asshole's front leg but catches the back leg as Asshole tries to avoid it.
Asshole is still on wobbly legs! Can DeGuardio finish him?
DeGuardio misses with a hook. Asshole ducked under it nicely.
Asshole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeGuardio tries to avoid it but Asshole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeGuardio to the ground. DeGuardio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
DeGuardio gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
DeGuardio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asshole seems to have recovered his senses.
DeGuardio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeGuardio misses with a head kick.
Asshole drops down looking to force a counter takedown but DeGuardio defends it well.
DeGuardio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeGuardio wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Asshole. No joy for DeGuardio on that attempt. #T1##TD2#
Asshole closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeGuardio to the mat! DeGuardio manages to get full guard.
Asshole is pushing down on DeGuardio's leg trying to pass to half guard. DeGuardio is fighting to maintain full guard but Asshole has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Asshole wants to work for an arm triangle but DeGuardio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Asshole stalling.
DeGuardio wants to improve his position but Asshole is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asshole has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Asshole fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Asshole.#SUB2#
Asshole has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! DeGuardio is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Irritable Asshole! |
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