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Event:
BLAZE 27 - SEAN VS HAWK
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Carlos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlos misses with a body kick.
Carlos misses with the combination.
McKee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Carlos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McKee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carlos.
Carlos jabs at McKee's body.
McKee keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKee looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlos is just out of range.
McKee throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrion McKee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlos thows a body kick. McKee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Carlos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos misses with a hook
and McKee counters with a straight right hand.
Carlos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKee.
McKee slips under a jab from Carlos.#TD#
Carlos drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
McKee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKee keeping moving, preventing Carlos from controlling successfully. #T1#
Carlos stands and throws McKee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carlos wants to control but McKee is keeping him busy.
Carlos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McKee down.
Carlos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McKee tries to buck Carlos off but Carlos is having none of it.
Carlos in side control lands a decent elbow.
McKee is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but McKee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McKee can't do much from the bottom here.
McKee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carlos connects with a decent elbow.
Carlos working away.
Carlos wants to lay and pray for a moment but McKee keeps working.
Carlos working away.
Carlos tries to advance to mount but McKee denies him.
McKee is looking to regain half guard here but Carlos keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Carlos trying to control the position but McKee is working away.
Carlos cracks McKee with a big elbow.
Carlos working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Carlos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McKee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carlos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McKee is trying to control Carlos's posture but Carlos avoids it.
McKee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carlos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Carlos with the ground and pound but McKee regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #T4#
Carlos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McKee is not content to let Carlos control the position.
McKee is trying to get back to full guard.
McKee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Carlos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKee is trying to maintain the position but Carlos is very close to passing his half guard.
McKee punching from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Carlos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Carlos misses with a lunging right hand
and McKee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Carlos throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and McKee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Carlos pushes McKee off and scrambles back to his feet.
Carlos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKee. #TD2#
McKee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Carlos on his heels. He'll look to pass Carlos's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlos wants to sweep here but McKee controlling him for the moment.
Juan Carlos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKee trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos trying to control the position.
McKee won't allow Carlos to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKee stops Carlos from standing up.
Carlos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKee can do to turn this around?
McKee stopping the sweep attempt from Carlos.#T1#
Carlos is working hard here to advance position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McKee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carlos trying to control the position.
McKee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlos was well out of range. Poor timing from McKee.
Carlos is looking to clinch but McKee is avoiding it.
Carlos just misses with a punch to the body.
Carlos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McKee as he jumps to the side.
McKee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
McKee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Carlos misses.
McKee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKee misses with a straight right.
Carlos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
No luck for Carlos with that takedown attempt.
McKee misses with a looping left.
Carlos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKee.
Juan Carlos is winning the standup battle so far.
McKee looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlos is just out of range.
Carlos throws a body shot but no joy.
Carlos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Carlos checks the leg kick.
Carlos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carlos misses the shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKee moves away from the strike by Carlos.
Carlos is looking to wear down McKee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from McKee. Carlos does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKee throws a jab but it's blocked by Carlos.
McKee lands a body shot.
McKee lands a right hook to the body.
McKee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Carlos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Carlos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlos throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and McKee decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carlos's guard.
Carlos pushes McKee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKee connects with a looping right hand.
McKee misses with a straight left.
McKee looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlos is just out of range.#TD2#
McKee closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlos is not content to let McKee control the position.
Carlos manages to get back to half guard.
McKee is looking to stall here but Carlos recovers full guard. #T4#
McKee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McKee tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlos is retaining full guard.
McKee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carlos holds on and takes a little breather.
Carlos looking to control.
McKee passes into half guard.
Carlos is looking to get back to full guard here but McKee has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darrion McKee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Carlos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKee circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlos walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Carlos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Carlos.
Carlos misses the shot to the body.
McKee throws a jab when Carlos was well out of range.
A big left from Carlos misses.
McKee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carlos moves away.
Carlos throws a lazy right hand but McKee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carlos misses with a takedown attempt - McKee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlos wants to clinch.
Carlos throws a shot from downtown. McKee moves away and avoids it.
McKee throws a hook but Carlos avoids it easily.
McKee slips a jab and a cross from Carlos.
A countering left hand to the body from McKee misses.#T1#
McKee throws out a powerful jab.
McKee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlos wants to clinch.
McKee swings for the body but Carlos moves out of range.
McKee misses with a wild body shot.
McKee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carlos was well out of range. Poor timing from McKee.#TD#
Carlos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McKee tries to roll over but Carlos keeps him under control.
McKee is trying to maintain the position but Carlos is very close to passing his half guard.
Carlos wants to control but McKee is keeping him busy. #T2#
McKee wants to control but Carlos is keeping busy.
Carlos lands strikes from half guard.
Carlos is looking to take a break and control but McKee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carlos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKee defending well though.
Carlos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKee defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McKee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Carlos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McKee controlling the position well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McKee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carlos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McKee trying to control but Carlos is working from the bottom.
McKee sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKee trying to control but Carlos is working from the bottom. #T4#
McKee content to stall in guard here.
Carlos looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKee is one step ahead there.
Carlos is trying to control the position but McKee postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Darrion McKee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darrion McKee.
I think McKee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Juan Carlos!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Juan Carlos!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Juan Carlos!
Juan Carlos wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Juan Carlos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BLAZE 23 - IMANARI VS HULL
Date: Apr 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Kaman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
McKee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kaman was covering up waiting for the punch and McKee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKee won't allow Kaman to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee controlling from the top position.
McKee wants to pass the guard but Kaman is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
Kaman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Battle Science inform us that Kaman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kaman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McKee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kaman looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaman, not yet.
McKee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaman is defended easily by McKee.
Kaman throws a series of punches but McKee avoids them all with ease. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaman misses with an uppercut.
McKee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKee throws a hook but Kaman avoids it easily.
McKee misses with a looping left.
Kaman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McKee wants it to stay on the feet.
Darrion McKee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tut Kaman.
Kaman scores with a one two! McKee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kaman closes the distance and clinches up with McKee, looking for a takedown. Kaman pushes McKee against the cage but McKee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kaman avoids the body shot from McKee.
Kaman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from McKee misses the target.
Kaman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKee.
McKee misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaman throws a hook to the side of McKee's head but McKee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
McKee feints and as Kaman raises his hands in defense, McKee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaman controlling the position.#T3#
McKee controls from within his opponent's guard.
McKee throwing strikes but missing.
McKee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McKee tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaman is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKee throws a shot from downtown. Kaman moves away and avoids it.
McKee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kaman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McKee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKee throws a leg kick but Kaman sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kaman swings for the body but McKee moves out of range.
McKee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kaman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McKee pinned against the cage. McKee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaman throws a head kick that misses.
McKee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McKee avoids the head kick by Kaman.
Darrion McKee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaman slips a straight right by McKee.
McKee takes a swing at Kaman's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion McKee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McKee throws a body punch but Kaman moves out of range.
McKee takes a swing at Kaman's ribcage but misses.
Kaman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kaman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McKee.
Kaman slips a straight right by McKee.
Darrion McKee is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from McKee misses its intended target.
Kaman feints the counter takedown.#TD#
McKee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kaman sprawls well initially but McKee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McKee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaman is trying to maintain the position but McKee is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Kaman is looking to improve his position.
McKee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McKee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kaman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McKee controlling the action here.
McKee is pressing down on Kaman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kaman is holding on for now.
Kaman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKee is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKee is looking to wear down Kaman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaman.
McKee struggling a bit here.
McKee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kaman wants to control but McKee is keeping him busy. #T3#
McKee regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McKee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKee is keeping the position for now.
Kaman wants to control from the top but McKee keeps moving.
McKee managing to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tut Kaman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
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.
McKee avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKee misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaman counters with a left and a right that stings McKee.
Kaman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKee.
Kaman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McKee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kaman's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kaman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McKee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McKee throws the left hand but Kaman avoids the punch easily.
McKee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kaman is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McKee misses the jab.
Kaman feints a counter leg kick.
Kaman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tut Kaman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kaman staying out of range there.#TD#
McKee feints and as Kaman raises his hands in defense, McKee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaman throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kaman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaman looking to control but McKee passes into half guard.
McKee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
McKee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kaman trying to keep a closed guard but McKee is proving a slippery customer.
Kaman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaman can do to turn this around?
Kaman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
McKee pulls Kaman in close to his closed guard and prevents Kaman from doing any damage or advancing position.
McKee keeping moving, preventing Kaman from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kaman tries to free his leg and advance position but McKee is retaining full guard.
McKee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaman trying to control but McKee is working from the bottom.
Kaman is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kaman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaman walks into a left hand.
McKee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3##TD#
McKee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaman quickly recovers to half guard.
McKee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kaman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kaman is looking to control McKee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaman avoid being mounted?
McKee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McKee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kaman looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
McKee trying to control the pace.
McKee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKee tries to avoid it but Kaman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKee to the ground. McKee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
McKee looking to score a takedown here. Kaman is defending well but McKee drives through and ends up in Kaman's guard.
Kaman pulls McKee in close to his closed guard and prevents McKee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tut Kaman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion McKee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McKee 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Darrion McKee wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Darrion McKee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BLAZE 17 - WHITE VS MCKEE
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
White looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKee.
White is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKee closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
White connects with an inside leg kick.
White throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacob White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darrion McKee.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
McKee gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
McKee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
White looking for a sweep. Not yet White, not yet.
McKee passes White's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McKee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if White tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
McKee is working for a submission of some sort.
McKee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
White is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CT, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White is refusing to be controlled, as McKee sits in half guard.
McKee tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McKee keeps trying to improve his position.
White wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
McKee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darrion McKee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKee.
McKee tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by White.
White jabs McKee right on the nose. McKee blinks but takes it well.
White lands a jab to the nose.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from McKee. McKee gets slowly back to his feet.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from McKee. McKee gets slowly back to his feet.
White lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
White scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Darrion McKee has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McKee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
McKee has a takedown stuffed.
McKee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
McKee tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McKee.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKee takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#McKee is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darrion McKee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
McKee wants to stay close but White steps back to make room for something. McKee seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from White and McKee drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacob White!
Jacob White is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Jacob White made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BLAZE 12 - WHITE VS CADMO
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
McKee shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense.
Hughes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McKee avoids the body shot from Hughes.
McKee closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. McKee pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McKee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrion McKee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKee closes the distance and clinches up with Hughes, looking for a takedown. McKee pushes Hughes against the cage but Hughes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
McKee looking to score a takedown here. Hughes is defending well but McKee drives through and ends up in Hughes's guard.
McKee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McKee trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
McKee is fighting to break Hughes's control of his arms but Hughes is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McKee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Hughes pushes McKee up against the cage in a clinch.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
McKee blocks an uppercut.
Hughes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
McKee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
McKee jumps guard.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughes stopping the sweep attempt from McKee.
McKee pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKee is trying to control the position but Hughes postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from McKee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McKee pulls Hughes in close to his closed guard and prevents Hughes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hughes works over McKee with some ground and pound from guard.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but McKee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. McKee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Hughes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hughes leaves McKee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McKee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKee gets slowly back to his feet.
Hughes with the counter takedown but McKee avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McKee is defended easily by Hughes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrion McKee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the cage. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Hughes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
McKee shoots in and gets a takedown into Hughes's guard.#T1#
Hughes is trying to control the position but McKee postures up. #SUB#
McKee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hughes manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKee has Hughes in his guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hughes working his ground and pound in the gym.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McKee is adopting a defensive guard.#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.
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
McKee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McKee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hughes wants to control from the top but McKee keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
McKee is looking for a triangle but Hughes pushes his legs off easily.
McKee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but McKee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McKee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKee tries for a takedown but Hughes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McKee has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
McKee drives through with a takedown into Hughes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T4##SUB2#
Hughes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKee defends it easily.
Hughes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Darrion McKee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
McKee passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darrion McKee will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but McKee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
McKee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McKee misses with a takedown attempt - Hughes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
McKee shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hughes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darrion McKee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hughes gets a double leg takedown into McKee's guard.
McKee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
McKee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McKee manages to pass to mount!
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKee controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hughes working to try and regain half guard.
McKee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
McKee looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McKee content just to control the position here. #T3#
McKee fails to advance to Hughes's back.
McKee forces the positional change into back control. #SUB#
McKee working for a choke but Hughes is defending well.
McKee avoiding Hughes 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKee keeps control of the position easily here as Hughes tries to buck him off.
Hughes trying to control the action but McKee just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
McKee looking for the choke from the back.
Hughes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion McKee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McKee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Darrion McKee!
Darrion McKee wins by unanimous decision!
Darrion McKee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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#
Salamanca with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and McKee counters with a takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Salamanca tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salamanca's shoulder. That is not cool.
McKee advances nicely into full mount.
McKee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Salamanca tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McKee avoids the attempt from Salamanca to control.#SUB#
McKee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McKee content just to control the position here.
McKee moves to back control.
Salamanca tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Salamanca keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
McKee controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McKee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Salamanca tries to hold on but McKee pushes him away.
McKee controlling from mount.
Salamanca is desperately trying to improve his position but McKee has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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 is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Salamanca is in real trouble.
#SUB#
McKee is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Salamanca knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Salamanca for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKee controlling the position well here. Salamanca rolled but McKee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion McKee dominated that round.
That's time! McKee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Salamanca misses with a looping right.
Darrion McKee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McKee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Salamanca to the mat! Salamanca manages to get full guard.
McKee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
McKee wants to pass the guard but Salamanca is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Salamanca is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
McKee scores with a takedown into Salamanca's guard.
Salamanca is looking to stand up but McKee isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
McKee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salamanca can't keep his opponent in guard - McKee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Salamanca trying to control but McKee postures up.
McKee is taking a breather. Salamanca 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.#SUB#
McKee is trying to work for a kimura but Salamanca is defending well.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McKee in particular looking to stall.
McKee wants to pass the guard but Salamanca is defending well.
Salamanca is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Salamanca wants to control but McKee is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Salamanca or perhaps it was just good defense by McKee, which made it look bad.
McKee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Salamanca misses with a takedown #TD#
so McKee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Salamanca is looking to stand back up but McKee counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Salamanca.
Darrion McKee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Salamanca.
Salamanca is breathing heavily.#REVB#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McKee in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKee works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrion McKee dominated that second round.
That's time! McKee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Salamanca will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKee.
McKee taking a breather here.
Further stalling from McKee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McKee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
McKee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salamanca's shoulder. That is not cool.
Darrion McKee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salamanca stops McKee from passing to mount.
McKee working away.#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.
McKee controls the position.
Salamanca is looking to regain half guard here but McKee keeps moving and retains side control.
Salamanca can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
McKee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Salamanca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Salamanca is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McKee has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
McKee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Salamanca is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
McKee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McKee controls the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKee tries to advance to mount but Salamanca denies him.
McKee remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salamanca misses with a double jab
#TD#
and McKee counters with a single leg into guard. Salamanca didn't expect that.
Salamanca is looking to stand up but McKee isn't so interested in that idea.
McKee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrion McKee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McKee 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrion McKee!
After winning the bout, Darrion McKee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 1
Date: Nov 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
McKee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Parter to the mat! Parter manages to get full guard.
Parter looking to control but McKee passes into half guard.
Well, if McKee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Parter is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parter trying to control but McKee postures up.
Parter wants to control but McKee passes into side.
#T1#
McKee controls the position from side control.
McKee tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parter is trying to control McKee's posture but McKee avoids it.
McKee taking a breather here. #T2#
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.
McKee tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
McKee in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Parter is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrion McKee! |
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