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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimirs Voranovskis (ranked 2864 p4p, 314 weight class) and Jordy Jacobs (ranked 5640 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Vladimirs Voranovskis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jordy Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Voranovskis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voranovskis tries to keep at a distance but Jacobs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Voranovskis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Voranovskis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jordy Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voranovskis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Voranovskis from controlling successfully.
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.
Voranovskis throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voranovskis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Voranovskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voranovskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voranovskis is looking to work some ground and pound but Jacobs has wrist control.
Jacobs is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Voranovskis defends well.
Voranovskis tries to stand but Jacobs is controlling from the bottom.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Voranovskis from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Voranovskis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the cage.
Voranovskis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Voranovskis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobs has Voranovskis pressed against the cage.
Voranovskis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voranovskis misses with a takedown
and Jacobs counters with a single leg into guard. Voranovskis didn't expect that.
Jacobs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Voranovskis blocks nicely.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Voranovskis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voranovskis trying to control the position.
Voranovskis wants to stand up but Jacobs is controlling him.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Voranovskis manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacobs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Voranovskis connects with a body shot that sends Jacobs's belly button to the back.
Voranovskis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimirs Voranovskis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs shoots in and drives through. Voranovskis sprawls well.
Jacobs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Voranovskis swivels and escapes.
Jacobs looks winded!
Voranovskis thuds a left hand into Jacobs's body.
Jacobs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Voranovskis counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jacobs's knee momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voranovskis tries to close the distance and clinch but Jacobs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voranovskis shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense.
Voranovskis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimirs Voranovskis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Voranovskis swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Voranovskis's waist but Voranovskis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Voranovskis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jacobs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Voranovskis tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Voranovskis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vladimirs Voranovskis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordy Jacobs.
Voranovskis moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Voranovskis manages to get underhooks.
Voranovskis has Jacobs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jacobs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voranovskis decides to pull guard.
Jacobs won't allow Voranovskis to sweep him here.
Voranovskis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jacobs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Voranovskis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacobs has Voranovskis in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacobs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Voranovskis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Voranovskis forces his way into half guard.
Jacobs won't allow Voranovskis to pass to mount.
Jacobs is staying active underneath Voranovskis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Voranovskis prevents Jacobs from standing back up.
Jacobs is not content to let Voranovskis control the position.
Voranovskis is taking a breather. Jacobs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Voranovskis is trying to control. Jacobs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jacobs is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacobs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacobs shoots and misses
and Voranovskis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vladimirs Voranovskis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voranovskis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jacobs defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jacobs takes a step back to recover.
Voranovskis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacobs circles away.
Vladimirs Voranovskis is winning the standup battle so far.
Voranovskis forces Jacobs back against the cage and clinches.
Voranovskis breaks the clinch.
Voranovskis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jacobs.
Voranovskis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jacobs is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Jacobs throws an elbow but misses.
Jacobs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimirs Voranovskis dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Voranovskis clinches up with Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage.
Voranovskis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jacobs uses from the top position.
Jacobs wants to stand but Voranovskis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Voranovskis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Voranovskis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jacobs gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Voranovskis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs wanted to stand there but Voranovskis had control of the position.
Jacobs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Voranovskis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Voranovskis has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voranovskis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Voranovskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voranovskis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Voranovskis wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Voranovskis being controlled here momentarily.
Voranovskis throwing strikes from guard but Jacobs blocks nicely.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Voranovskis is one step ahead there.
Voranovskis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Voranovskis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voranovskis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Voranovskis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jacobs is proving hard to escape from.
Voranovskis with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jacobs takes a swing at Voranovskis's ribcage but misses.
Voranovskis throws a counter high kick but Jacobs was just alert enough to avoid it.
Voranovskis swats away the attempt to clinch by Jacobs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Voranovskis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Voranovskis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Voranovskis showed some decent athleticism there.
Voranovskis postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jacobs to stand up.
Voranovskis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Voranovskis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Voranovskis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Voranovskis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacobs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voranovskis prevents Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
Voranovskis controlling from the top position.
Jordy Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vladimirs Voranovskis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voranovskis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimirs Voranovskis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Voranovskis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimirs Voranovskis!
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