PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grammund Rohirrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ventura's entrance music is Tech N9ne - So Dope. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Grammund Rohirrim was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ventura
vs
Rohirrim

199 cm
30
272 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

193 cm
29
254 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Ventura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grammund Rohirrim!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rohirrim keeps the fight on the outside.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Rohirrim circles away.
A left lands for Rohirrim.
Ventura looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rohirrim lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Ryan Ventura has been cut.
Ventura fails with a takedown attempt.
Ventura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rohirrim misses with a leg kick
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rohirrim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Grammund Rohirrim has been cut.
Rohirrim throws a leg kick that is checked

and Ventura moves into the clinch.
Ventura is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rohirrim taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rohirrim just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ventura's brow.
Rohirrim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ventura avoiding damage as Rohirrim throws knees to the body.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim misses with the head strike.
Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rohirrim after a bit of a struggle.
Rohirrim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura is looking for a takedown.
Rohirrim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rohirrim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rohirrim throws an elbow but misses.
Ventura tries to score a body lock takedown but Rohirrim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rohirrim stops a takedown attempt from Ventura.
Rohirrim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Rohirrim.
Ventura is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rohirrim tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ventura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rohirrim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rohirrim lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rohirrim trying to land knees to the body.
Rohirrim scores with a shoulder strike.
Rohirrim stalls.
Rohirrim missing with knees to the body.
Rohirrim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rohirrim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ventura tries for a takedown but Rohirrim manages to get underhooks.
Rohirrim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rohirrim tries a knee to the head but Ventura blocks it.
Rohirrim gets underhooks to prevent Ventura's takedown attempt.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Rohirrim.
Ventura wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rohirrim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ventura.
Rohirrim 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.
Rohirrim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ventura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rohirrim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ventura is trying to drag Rohirrim to the mat but Rohirrim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rohirrim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rohirrim lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rohirrim fails to land.
Rohirrim prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Rohirrim.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohirrim trying to land knees to the body.
Rohirrim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rohirrim has Ventura pressed against the cage.
Rohirrim prevents a takedown attempt there.

Ventura turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ventura prevents Rohirrim from escaping the position.
Rohirrim manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ventura's best efforts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rohirrim tries to get to full guard but Ventura has control of the leg.
Rohirrim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grammund Rohirrim dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ventura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ventura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ventura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rohirrim slaps away a takedown attempt from Ventura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rohirrim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rohirrim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A clash of legs there as Ventura blocks the low kick.
Ventura is looking to clinch but Rohirrim is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Ventura.
Ventura closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rohirrim circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rohirrim has managed to clinch.
Rohirrim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Rohirrim tries to land knees in the clinch but Ventura avoids the damage to the body.
Rohirrim stalling the fight.
Rohirrim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ventura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rohirrim misses with a knee to the head.
Rohirrim scores with a shot to the side of Ventura's head.
Ventura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rohirrim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ventura blocks an elbow strike from Rohirrim.
Ventura is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Rohirrim.
Ventura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rohirrim gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looking for a takedown.
Ventura wants a takedown but no success here.
Ventura looking for a takedown.
Rohirrim is struggling to control the position.
Rohirrim pushes Ventura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rohirrim avoiding damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rohirrim missing with knees to the body.
Rohirrim looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rohirrim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ventura wants a takedown.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rohirrim. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Rohirrim misses with a knee to the head.
Ventura is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ventura as Rohirrim tries to tie him up.
Rohirrim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ventura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rohirrim takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rohirrim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rohirrim lands a left hand.
Ventura is working for takedown but Rohirrim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ventura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rohirrim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Rohirrim is pressed up against the cage. Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rohirrim down to the mat. Rohirrim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rohirrim throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily.
Ventura moves forwards but Rohirrim connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rohirrim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ventura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rohirrim moves into the clinch.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Rohirrim.
Ventura has Rohirrim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rohirrim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rohirrim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rohirrim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ventura blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rohirrim 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.
Rohirrim 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.
Rohirrim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rohirrim dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ventura wants a takedown.
Ventura trying to stall but Rohirrim improves his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rohirrim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ventura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rohirrim prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grammund Rohirrim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ventura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Rohirrim stuffs the takedown attempt from Ventura. Ventura gets slowly back to his feet.
Rohirrim tries a head kick but it misses.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grammund Rohirrim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rohirrim throws a combination. Ventura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ventura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rohirrim.
Rohirrim keeps the fight on the outside.
Rohirrim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ventura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rohirrim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ventura avoiding damage as Rohirrim throws knees to the body.
Rohirrim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rohirrim lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.

Ryan Ventura's cut is getting worse.
Rohirrim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rohirrim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rohirrim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rohirrim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grammund Rohirrim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rohirrim misses with a knee to the head.
Rohirrim trying to land knees to the body.
Rohirrim misses with a knee to the head.
Rohirrim tries a knee to the head but Ventura blocks it.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ventura avoids it.
Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rohirrim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rohirrim after a bit of a struggle.
Rohirrim scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rohirrim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rohirrim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ventura's elbow.
Rohirrim lands a shot to the body.
Rohirrim throws an elbow that misses.
Rohirrim misses with a body punch.
Rohirrim lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ventura or not.
Rohirrim missing with knees to the body.
Rohirrim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryan Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rohirrim is pressed up against the cage. Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rohirrim down to the mat. Rohirrim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rohirrim motions for Ventura to come forward. Rohirrim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rohirrim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Rohirrim rushes Ventura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Rohirrim.
Rohirrim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Rohirrim.
Ventura is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Rohirrim on the inside.

Ryan Ventura's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A shot in the inside from Rohirrim.
Ventura is working for takedown but Rohirrim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rohirrim misses with an elbow over the top.
Rohirrim prevents the takedown attempt.
Ventura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rohirrim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rohirrim tries to land a front kick but Ventura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Rohirrim moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rohirrim is trying to maintain a safe position but Ventura gets an underhook and turns Rohirrim into the cage.
Ventura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rohirrim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ventura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ventura takes a shot to the head.
Rohirrim lands a right hand.
Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rohirrim after a bit of a struggle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rohirrim lands with a short shot to the head.
Rohirrim holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rohirrim throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ventura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ventura wants to take the fight to the mat but Rohirrim manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grammund Rohirrim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rohirrim 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grammund Rohirrim!
Ryan Ventura was interviewed post fight and said 'well, I will comeback stronger!'.