PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chava Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veljko Tomanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ventura
vs
Tomanovic

195 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chava Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Veljko Tomanovic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tomanovic as he jumps to the side.
Ventura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomanovic tries to avoid it but Ventura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomanovic to the ground. Tomanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Ventura. No joy for Tomanovic on that attempt.
Ventura avoids the head kick by Tomanovic.
Tomanovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Ventura sprawls well. He's pushed Tomanovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tomanovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chava Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veljko Tomanovic.
Ventura keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomanovic fails with the takedown.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but Tomanovic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ventura throws a head kick but Tomanovic moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ventura. No joy for Tomanovic on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown by Ventura or perhaps it was just good defense by Tomanovic which made him look bad.
Tomanovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ventura.
Tomanovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tomanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomanovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tomanovic looks gassed!
Tomanovic shoots in for a double leg but Ventura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ventura shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tomanovic. Beautiful body shot.
Tomanovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Tomanovic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ventura circles away.
Ventura wants to clinch.
Tomanovic shoots in and drives through. Ventura sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ventura.
Ventura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomanovic is fending him off so far but Ventura persists. Nope, Tomanovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Tomanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ventura.
Tomanovic tries to clinch but Ventura moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomanovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tomanovic has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Ventura.

Ventura tries to keep at a distance but Tomanovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tomanovic tries to pull guard but Ventura won't allow it.

Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomanovic tries to avoid it but Ventura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomanovic to the ground. Tomanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Tomanovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tomanovic throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The referee asks Tomanovic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tomanovic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tomanovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Tomanovic decides to stand back up. Tomanovic steps back and let's Ventura get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tomanovic closes the distance and pushes Ventura back into the cage.
Ventura wants to take the fight to the mat but Tomanovic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ventura tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomanovic smiles and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Ventura blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veljko Tomanovic dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ventura leaves Tomanovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tomanovic fails to land the takedown.
Tomanovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tomanovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ventura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ventura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tomanovic shoots for a double leg takedown but Ventura sprawls well. He's pushed Tomanovic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chava Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Veljko Tomanovic.
Tomanovic fails to land the takedown.
Ventura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tomanovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ventura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ventura throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tomanovic's head.
Tomanovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ventura.
Tomanovic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomanovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ventura tries to clinch but Tomanovic is having none of it.
Tomanovic misses with a takedown attempt - Ventura sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Veljko Tomanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Tomanovic closes the distance and pushes Ventura back into the cage.
Ventura's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tomanovic looking to slow down the pace here.

Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomanovic is fending him off so far but Ventura persists. Nope, Tomanovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Ventura darts in trying to clinch
and Tomanovic counters with a left to the body.
Tomanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Ventura stuffs the takedown attempt from Tomanovic. Tomanovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Ventura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ventura shoots in for a double leg but Tomanovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tomanovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tomanovic wants it to stay on the feet.
Tomanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Tomanovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Ventura which made him look bad.
Tomanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chava Ventura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ventura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ventura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomanovic circles away.
Tomanovic misses with a low kick.
Tomanovic tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ventura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tomanovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tomanovic.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tomanovic.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tomanovic as he avoids it easily.
Tomanovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ventura avoids it really well and circles away.
Tomanovic tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura misses with a takedown attempt - Tomanovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Veljko Tomanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Tomanovic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ventura but Ventura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ventura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ventura keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but Tomanovic shows good takedown defense.
Ventura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tomanovic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tomanovic throws a right and a left that Ventura avoids nicely.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown but Tomanovic shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chava Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomanovic fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomanovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Ventura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomanovic throws a front kick aimed at Ventura's knee but Ventura avoids it well.
Ventura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tomanovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ventura somewhat.
Tomanovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ventura as he jumps to the side.
Tomanovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ventura stuffs the takedown attempt from Tomanovic. Tomanovic gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ventura misses with a body kick.
Ventura tries to clinch up but Tomanovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tomanovic avoids it really well and circles away.
Ventura swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomanovic.
Tomanovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Ventura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tomanovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ventura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tomanovic tries to avoid it but Ventura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tomanovic to the ground. Tomanovic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tomanovic.
Ventura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tomanovic circles away.

Tomanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tomanovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ventura walks away with a smile on his face. Tomanovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ventura looks to land a combination but Tomanovic avoids it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tomanovic.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tomanovic sprawls well. Tomanovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ventura gets slowly back to his feet.
Tomanovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Ventura manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tomanovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ventura checks a low kick from Tomanovic.
Ventura staying out of range there.

Ventura clinches with his opponent.
Ventura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tomanovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ventura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tomanovic fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Tomanovic clinches up with Ventura and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Veljko Tomanovic.
Well Tomanovic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Veljko Tomanovic!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Veljko Tomanovic!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Veljko Tomanovic!

Veljko Tomanovic wins by unanimous decision!