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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Katchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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222 lbs
23 - 10 - 0 |
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266 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Katchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katchenko wants to clinch.
Ventura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ventura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Katchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura throws a head kick but Katchenko moves out of range.
Katchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katchenko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ventura connects with a body shot.
Katchenko tries to clinch but Ventura is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Katchenko.
Ventura clinches.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Katchenko.
Ventura pushes Katchenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Andrei Katchenko has been cut.
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but Katchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Katchenko controls the action.
Katchenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Ventura avoids the damage to the body.
Katchenko blocking some punches.
Ventura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Katchenko after a bit of a struggle.
Katchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Katchenko goes for a double leg but Ventura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ventura continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Katchenko lands an uppercut.
Katchenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ventura is defending well for now.
Katchenko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katchenko breaks from the clinch.
Ventura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Katchenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Ventura.
A head kick misses from Ventura.
Ventura avoids the head kick by Katchenko.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Katchenko keeps it at a distance.
Katchenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Katchenko works Ventura's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Katchenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Katchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ventura thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Ventura.
Ventura goes for a double leg but Katchenko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katchenko continues to drive forward.
Ventura working aggressively here.
Ventura working aggressively here.
Katchenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Ventura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Katchenko seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ventura can turn it around.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
Katchenko pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Katchenko is trying to push Ventura away but Ventura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ventura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Katchenko working Ventura over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Katchenko is defending well.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Ventura.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura.
Katchenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ventura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ventura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ventura lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Katchenko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ventura thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ventura throws out a loose jab but Katchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katchenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ventura doesn't manage to clinch there - Katchenko circles away.
Katchenko rushes Ventura and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Katchenko lands an elbow inside that Ventura shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Katchenko.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Katchenko avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage.
Katchenko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Katchenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Ventura won't want to take too many of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrei Katchenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrei Katchenko's cut.
That's time! Katchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Katchenko closes the distance and clinches up with Ventura, looking for a takedown. Katchenko pushes Ventura against the cage but Ventura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Katchenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ventura has closed the distance and engaged Katchenko in a clinch.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Katchenko.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Katchenko.
Katchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ventura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Katchenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Katchenko blocking some punches.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katchenko backwards.
Katchenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Katchenko.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
Katchenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ventura lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Katchenko lands a knee to the body.
Katchenko prevents a body shot from Ventura.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katchenko stalling.
Still in the clinch, Ventura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Katchenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Katchenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Ventura avoids the damage to the body.
Katchenko trying to stall but Ventura improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura.
Ventura tries a body shot but Katchenko blocks it.
Katchenko scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Katchenko taking a breather.
Ventura has Katchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Katchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Katchenko controls the action.
Ventura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Ventura.
Ventura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrei Katchenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Katchenko avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Katchenko.
Katchenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Katchenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Ventura sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Katchenko.
Ventura cracks Katchenko with a nice body shot.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
Katchenko taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Katchenko avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage.
Katchenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ventura.
Katchenko misses with an elbow over the top.
Katchenko prevents a body shot from Ventura.
Ventura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Katchenko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Ventura.
Katchenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ventura as Katchenko tries to tie him up.
Katchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Katchenko blocks a body shot from Ventura.
Katchenko stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but Katchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura lands a body shot.
Ventura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Katchenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Katchenko.
Knees in the clinch landing for Katchenko.
Katchenko looking to throw knees to the head but Ventura is blocking nicely.
Ventura lands a body punch.
Katchenko gets underhooks to prevent Ventura's takedown attempt.
Andrei Katchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Ventura.
Ventura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Katchenko misses with a knee to the head.
Ventura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katchenko backwards.
Ventura misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ventura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrei Katchenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ventura tries to clinch up but Katchenko circles away and keeps his distance.
Katchenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ventura swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Katchenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Katchenko keeps it at a distance.
Katchenko tries to clinch up but Ventura circles away and keeps his distance.
Katchenko lands a front kick.
Katchenko shoots in but Ventura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ventura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Katchenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Katchenko.
Katchenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ventura is defending well for now.
Katchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura letting Katchenko take a breather here.
Ventura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Katchenko.
Ventura gets through Katchenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Katchenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ventura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Katchenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ventura feints and then cracks Katchenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Katchenko down.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katchenko.
Katchenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ventura is looking to slow Katchenko down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Katchenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Ventura.
Ventura lands with a nice combination. Katchenko backs away looking to recover.
Ventura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown by Katchenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Ventura which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Katchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katchenko manages to avoid it.
Katchenko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Katchenko has closed the distance and engaged Ventura in a clinch.
Katchenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ventura is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Katchenko's elbow.
Katchenko missing with knees to the body.
Katchenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Katchenko.
Katchenko lands a good knee to the midsection. Ventura won't want to take too many of those.
Ventura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katchenko lands an elbow inside that Ventura shrugs off.
Katchenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Ventura avoids the damage to the body.
Katchenko connects with a knee to the head.
Katchenko with a knee to the head.
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Ventura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Katchenko backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees in the clinch landing for Katchenko.
A knee to the head by Katchenko.
Katchenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ventura avoids it.
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
Ventura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Katchenko stalls.
Katchenko blocks a body shot from Ventura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katchenko blocking some punches.
Katchenko takes a shot to the head.
Ventura tries a body shot but Katchenko blocks it.
Katchenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ventura avoids it.
Ventura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Katchenko backwards.
Katchenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ventura as Katchenko tries to tie him up.
Ventura misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura swings wildly with an uppercut but Katchenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Katchenko.
Katchenko working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Ventura.
Well Ventura 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura very nearly forgot to thank Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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