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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Ventura will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar slips a jab and a cross from Ventura.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Ventura digs a good body shot into Lesnar's ribs.
Lesnar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ventura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ventura's guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Ventura.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Lesnar won't allow Ventura to sweep him here.
Lesnar postures up in Ventura's guard and throws a big left but Ventura blocks it.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Ventura.
Lesnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ventura is keeping the position for now.
Ventura is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Ventura has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
It looks like Anthony Ventura has been cut.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Ventura!
Lesnar has his foot on Ventura's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ventura works his way back into a safe position though.
Ventura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lesnar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ventura trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
Lesnar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lesnar pushing down on Ventura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ventura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lesnar wants to pass the guard but Ventura is keeping the position.
Lesnar postures up in Ventura's guard and throws a big left but Ventura blocks it.
Ventura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar is looking for a triangle but Ventura pushes his legs off easily.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ventura defends well.
Ventura works over Lesnar with some ground and pound from guard.
Lesnar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ventura passes into half guard.
Ventura prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
Ventura tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lesnar.
Lesnar is trying to control but Ventura passes into side control!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lesnar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lesnar is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ventura is controlling him well.
Ventura trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
My spies in K.O. Koala's inform me that Ventura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lesnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ventura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lesnar wants to get back to full guard.
Ventura trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ventura seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ventura throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Ventura avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony Ventura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ventura throws a solid leg kick but Lesnar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ventura.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ventura sprawls and moves away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ventura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ventura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown. Ventura fights it but they end up in guard.
Ventura looking for a sweep. Not yet Ventura, not yet.
Ventura wants to stand up but Lesnar is controlling him.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
Ventura keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Lesnar forces his way into half guard.
Ventura is not content to let Lesnar control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ventura to regain full guard.
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar with a nice head shot there.
Ventura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ventura looking for a sweep. Not yet Ventura, not yet.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Ventura uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Ventura!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ventura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lesnar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ventura's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar wants to control from the top but Ventura keeps moving.
Ventura wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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 Brock Lesnar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Ventura's cut.
That's time! Lesnar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ventura scores with a nice strike.
Ventura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lesnar takes a step back to recover.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Ventura didn't expect that.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Ventura.
Lesnar throws a strike but Ventura rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ventura advances to half guard.
Lesnar trying to control but Ventura postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to control but Ventura passes into side control!
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lesnar manages to get back to half guard.
Lesnar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ventura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lesnar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lesnar trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ventura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ventura prevents Lesnar from improving his position.
Ventura decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ventura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Ventura avoids it well and moves away.
Lesnar staying out of range there.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Ventura avoids it well and moves away.
Ventura misses with a hook
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control.
Brock Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ventura wants to control but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ventura to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lesnar.
Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ventura to see if he's OK.
That has opened up Anthony Ventura's cut even more.
Lesnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Ventura controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lesnar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ventura, who protects the arm well.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ventura wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lesnar trying to control the position but Ventura is working away.
Lesnar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ventura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lesnar throws a strike aimed at the side of Ventura's head but Ventura avoids it well.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Ventura gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lesnar trying to pass the guard but Ventura defending well.
Lesnar is working for a kimura but Ventura is defending it quite comfortably.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar seems to be looking for submissions.
Ventura is looking to improve his position.
Ventura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ventura defending well though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lesnar trying to control from half guard but Ventura is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lesnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ventura misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ventura looks to land a right hand but Lesnar moved out of range.
Lesnar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ventura misses with a looping left.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ventura sprawls and moves away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ventura is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ventura jabs Lesnar right on the nose. Lesnar blinks but takes it well.
Ventura lands with a cross.
Lesnar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ventura throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ventura's guard.
Ventura has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Lesnar has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ventura avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ventura struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ventura pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Ventura.
Ventura manages to break the clinch.
Ventura misses with a straight right.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ventura throws a shot from downtown. Lesnar moves away and avoids it.
Ventura misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Lesnar blocks the low kick.
Lesnar appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ventura takes a swing at Lesnar's ribcage but misses.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ventura sprawls and moves away.
Ventura just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ventura misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Ventura is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Ventura misses
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lesnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ventura looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura is looking to improve his position.
Brock Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ventura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Anthony Ventura!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Anthony Ventura!
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Anthony Ventura 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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