Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFC 282: Possession
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Garrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Garrison circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garrison counters with a huge left! Ventura is in big trouble! He's backing up but Garrison isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ventura from any more damage. A dominating finish by Garrison!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Garrison!
A very excited looking Greg Garrison 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.

Event: OFC 275: Smaug vs Rahman
Date: Apr 08, 2017

#R1#
Buckets scores with a leg kick.
Buckets connects with a body shot that sends Ventura's belly button to the back.
A big left from Ventura misses.
Ventura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckets wants to counter the offense by Ventura and move into the clinch position.
Buckets throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura throws a front kick that sends Buckets stumbling back into the cage.
Buckets lands with a shot to the body.
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Buckets pushes him off.
Ventura needs to keep his hands up - Buckets had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Buckets.
Buckets has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ventura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buckets scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ventura dodges the punch combination from Buckets.
Buckets pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ventura back to the cage. Buckets follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Buckets looks to land a right hand but Ventura moved out of range.
Buckets misses the shot to the body.
Ventura lands a nice shot that snaps Buckets's head back. #T1#
Ventura blocks a head kick by Buckets.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buckets lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buckets throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Buckets's corner calls for a 1-2. Buckets obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Buckets moves out of range as Ventura throws a body kick.
Ventura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buckets throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Buckets lands a lovely overhand right.
Buckets misses with a body shot.
Ventura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckets.
A jab from Buckets does it's job there.
Buckets is looking to slow Ventura down with leg kicks.
Buckets scores with a hook to the body. Ventura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Buckets throws out a loose jab but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckets jabs at Ventura's body.
Good leg kick by Buckets there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buckets throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily. #T2#
Ventura ducks right into an uppercut from Buckets.
Buckets swats away the attempt to clinch by Ventura.
Ventura cracks a nice hook into Buckets's ribs.
Ventura misses with a looping left.
Ventura misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Buckets.
Buckets is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ventura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Buckets does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bobby Buckets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and Buckets moves out of range easily.
Buckets tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ventura looks to throw the jab but Buckets is out of range.
Buckets blocks a jab.
Ventura tries to move into range but Buckets moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
An attempted straight right counter from Ventura misses the target.
Bobby Buckets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ventura throws a body kick that misses.
Buckets moves out of range as Ventura throws a body kick.
Ventura sets himself, and Buckets steps forward looking for the clinch! Ventura avoids it this time.
Ventura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Buckets pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Ventura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Ventura misses with a looping right.
Buckets pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Ventura has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ventura fails to land.
Buckets misses with a body punch.
Ventura is trying to push Buckets away but Buckets has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ventura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
Buckets struggles to land a body shot inside as Ventura controls his hands. #BC2#
Buckets escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckets misses with a looping left.
Ventura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ventura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ventura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buckets.
Buckets lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
Buckets throws a right and a left that Ventura avoids nicely.
Ventura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buckets looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura throws the kick towards the body but Buckets avoids it.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Buckets's shoulder, as Buckets tries to avoid the shot.
Buckets tries to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Ventura misses.
A punch combination from Buckets misses.
A good leg kick by Buckets.
Ventura misses with a hook.
Buckets lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ventura ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ventura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ventura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Buckets punishes Ventura's body with a nice straight punch.
Ventura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ventura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buckets misses with a wild body shot.
Buckets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buckets scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Buckets dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Buckets swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ventura.
Bobby Buckets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ventura fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Buckets.
Ventura moves out of range of the body kick from Buckets.
Ventura takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ventura takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Ventura is rocked!
Buckets throws a hook but Ventura blocks it.
Oh Ventura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ventura lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ventura seems to have got his legs back now.
Ventura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buckets.
Buckets throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ventura on the side of the head.
Buckets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buckets swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ventura.
Ventura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckets throws a looping overhand right but Ventura ducks down to avoid it.
Buckets ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Ventura misses.
Ventura lands a head kick. Buckets smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Bobby Buckets has been cut.
Buckets lands a leg kick that knocks Ventura off balance momentarily.
Buckets lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buckets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ventura misses with a body shot.
Buckets looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ventura.
Ventura throws a jab when Buckets was well out of range.
Ventura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buckets.
Ventura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Buckets takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #TD#
Ventura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Buckets!
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Ventura scoring with punches from side control.
Ventura landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura working the ground and pound.
Ventura landing strikes.
Buckets is looking to regain half guard here but Ventura keeps moving and retains side control.
Buckets is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ventura is controlling him well.#T2#
Ventura wants to control but Buckets is keeping him busy.
Ventura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Buckets!
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Buckets is trying to escape the mount.
Ventura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ventura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T3#
Buckets really wants to buck Ventura off and get back to his feet.
Buckets really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ventura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ventura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buckets?
Buckets tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ventura cracks Buckets with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ventura wants to control the pace but Buckets is squirming around nicely.
Ventura with good strikes from the mount here!
Ventura postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Buckets looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Ventura.
Buckets is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ventura lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Buckets hang on?#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Buckets?
Ventura lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Buckets! Ventura sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Buckets and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Ventura!
A victorious Anthony Ventura thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: OFC 266: Vanquisher
Date: Mar 08, 2017

#R1#
Ventura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ventura cracks Laurence with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Clayton Laurence has been cut.
Ventura misses with a lunging right hand
and Laurence counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ventura's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Laurence.
Laurence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ventura throws out the jab.
Laurence moves out of range of the body kick from Ventura.
Laurence moves out of range of the body kick.
Laurence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ventura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laurence throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ventura was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laurence throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laurence defends it nicely.
Ventura misses with a body punch
and Laurence counters with a stiff right hand.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body.
Laurence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ventura takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T1#
Laurence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick by Ventura misses #CL2#
and Laurence counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Laurence tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Laurence decides to pull guard.
Ventura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laurence has momentary wrist control but Ventura slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Laurence working for a triangle but Ventura defends it easily.
Laurence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura.
Ventura postures up and lands a big shot to Laurence's brow. #T2#
Ventura postures up.
Ventura won't allow Laurence to sweep him here.
Ventura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laurence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura looking to sit in guard and control but Laurence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ventura holds on and takes a little breather.
Laurence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laurence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Laurence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laurence tries to free his leg and advance position but Ventura is retaining full guard.
Ventura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ventura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laurence scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ventura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laurence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Laurence trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ventura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ventura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Laurence has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Laurence scores with a leg kick. #CL#
Ventura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Laurence.
Laurence takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch.
Laurence with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ventura to score with a decent uppercut.#KD#
Ventura lands a big head kick that sends Laurence tumbling to the mat! Ventura takes a step backwards and waves Laurence back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Laurence is rocked!
Ventura throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laurence is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
Ventura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Laurence seems to have recovered his senses.
Laurence feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ventura's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Clayton Laurence will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clayton Laurence's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Laurence shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ventura has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laurence.
Good exchange - Ventura coming out on top.#CUT#
That has opened up Clayton Laurence's cut even more.
Laurence scores with a leg kick.
Laurence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ventura.
Ventura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ventura misses with an uppercut. Laurence saw that one coming.
Laurence flicks out a counter leg kick but Ventura steps away.
Ventura misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laurence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Laurence. That's going to slow Ventura down. #TD2#
Laurence manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ventura on his heels. He'll look to pass Ventura's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Ventura manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
Laurence tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ventura smiles and moves away.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laurence sprawls well. Laurence wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ventura gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Ventura drives through and clinches with Laurence against the cage.
Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Laurence controls the action.
Laurence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ventura gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laurence changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ventura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anthony Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clayton Laurence.
Laurence connects with a leg kick. Ventura looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ventura throws a poor cross that misses
and Laurence counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ventura's knee momentarily.
Ventura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laurence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Laurence connects with a jab.
Ventura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laurence.#CL2#
Laurence clinches up with Ventura and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Ventura gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Laurence regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Laurence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ventura doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ventura manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ventura postures up.
Ventura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Laurence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ventura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Laurence is trying to keep Ventura in close.
Ventura chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Laurence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laurence is looking to stand up but Ventura isn't so interested in that idea.
Ventura 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.
Ventura postures up in Laurence's guard and throws a big left but Laurence blocks it. #SUB2#
Ventura avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ventura postures up.
Laurence throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ventura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Laurence looks for the body kick but Ventura saw that one coming.
Ventura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ventura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Laurence avoids a kick to the body.
Ventura misses with an uppercut
and Laurence counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laurence bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ventura's head.
A lazy body kick from Ventura #TD2#
and Laurence counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Laurence is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Laurence there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Clayton Laurence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Clayton Laurence'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ventura tries to clinch but Laurence is having none of it.
Laurence flicks out a counter leg kick but Ventura steps away.
Laurence connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ventura throws an off balance right hand
and Laurence counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Ventura moves into the clinch.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Laurence. #BC#
Ventura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ventura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laurence swivels and escapes.
Laurence appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Laurence drives through and clinches with Ventura against the cage.
Laurence struggles to land a body shot inside as Ventura controls his hands.
Ventura blocks a body shot from Laurence.
Ventura cracks Laurence with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ventura fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laurence tries to pull guard but Ventura holds him up against the cage and eventually Laurence drops back down to his feet.
Ventura lands a body shot.
Ventura lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura.
A nice left hand lands by Ventura. #T1#
Ventura tries to score a body lock takedown but Laurence shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laurence tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laurence lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Laurence is trying to trip Ventura. He has hold of a leg but Ventura is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Laurence persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Laurence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ventura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laurence is one step ahead there.
Ventura wants to stand and escape but Laurence is having none of it.
Ventura has control of Laurence's left arm, preventing Laurence from doing any damage.
Laurence is looking to advance position but Ventura has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Anthony Ventura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ventura lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Clayton Laurence's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AD416: Nobody is perfect
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Ventura lands a nice looking body kick.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ventura is looking to counter the offense by Prime and move into the clinch.
Prime throws a low kick, looking for Ventura's leg but Ventura calmly moves out of range.
Ventura scoring well with a low kick there.
Prime takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Optimus Prime has been cut.
Prime moves out of range of the body kick.
Prime feints and then cracks Ventura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ventura down.
Ventura scores with a punch to the head.
Ventura lands an overhand right.
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Prime uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Prime misses with a right hand
and Ventura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crunch! Ventura slams his shin into Prime's torso.
Prime takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prime throws an overhand right that lands on Ventura's shoulder, as Ventura tries to avoid the shot.
Prime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Prime swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sloppy strikes from Ventura. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Ventura slips under a jab.#KD#
Ventura lands a big head kick that sends Prime tumbling to the mat! Ventura takes a step backwards and waves Prime back to his feet - he wants the finish!#KD#
Ventura drops Prime with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Prime looks back up at him and smiles so Ventura waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Prime is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ventura.
Prime is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
Prime looks winded!
Prime is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Ventura doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Prime crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Prime's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
An out of breath Anthony Ventura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AD411: SF Nebula
Date: Jan 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Ventura has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ventura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Force pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ventura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Ventura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Force's coach down at Cozad MMA Montreal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Force's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Force lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ventura lands a shoulder strike.
Force just leaning against Ventura, taking a breather. #BC2#
Force pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ventura wants to clinch up but Force keeps it at a distance.
Ventura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Force connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ventura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ventura connects with a body shot that sends Force's belly button to the back.
Force throws a hook but Ventura blocks it.
Force ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Force moves forwards but Ventura connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Force swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura throws a body punch but Force moves out of range.
As Ventura backs off Force throws a huge counter combo but Ventura manages to avoid it all.
Force jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ventura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Force.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Force digs a good body shot into Ventura's ribs.
Force throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ventura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Force throws a combination. Ventura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Ventura.
Force throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force throws a right hand that misses
and Ventura counters with a stiff right hand.
Force misses the shot to the body.
Force misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Ventura misses the target.
Force jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ventura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Force avoids it.
Force avoids a kick to the body.
Ventura thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Ventura moves in looking to clinch but Force pushes him off.
Force with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ventura!
Force looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ventura misses with a hook.
Ventura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Force counters with a nice uppercut.
Force throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily.
Force takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Ventura closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ventura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ventura throws a sloppy head kick and Force moves out of range easily.
Ventura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Force sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ventura throws out a powerful jab.
Ventura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Force.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body.
Force gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T3#
Force misses with a wild body shot.
Ventura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Force takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ventura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Ventura pushes Force up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Force manages to break the clinch.
Ventura throws an off balance right hand
and Force counters with a left to the body.
Ventura ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Force throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Force throws a hook to the side of Ventura's head but Ventura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Force circles away.
Force is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ventura with a body shot.
Mac Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Force.#KD2#
Force lands a left and a right that send Ventura crashing to the mat, dazed. Force thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Ventura is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Force! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mac Force!
Mac Force bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: AD404: Christmas Eve 2016
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Parantainen misses with an uppercut. Ventura saw that one coming.
Ventura misses with a looping right.
Parantainen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parantainen throws a head kick that misses.
Ventura throws a series of punches but Parantainen avoids them all with ease.
Parantainen dives in and grabs Ventura's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ventura pushes down on Parantainen's head and hops out.
Ventura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaakko Parantainen has been cut.
Ventura fails in his attempt to clinch. #KD#
Parantainen steps into range and cracks Ventura with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ventura flops backwards and Parantainen dives into his guard looking to finish!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ventura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ventura accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Parantainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Parantainen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Parantainen 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#
Parantainen thows a huge punch but Ventura dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Ventura is defending against the submission attempts here by Parantainen.
Parantainen controlling the action here.
Parantainen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Parantainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Parantainen trying to control from half guard but Ventura is working away.
Parantainen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Parantainen content to control rather than advance.
Parantainen wants to pass the guard but Ventura is defending well.
Ventura is looking to control Parantainen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ventura avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ventura is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Parantainen is staying active.
Parantainen trying to control from half guard but Ventura is working away.
Parantainen controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ventura cracks Parantainen with an open hand slap.
Ventura throws a hook but Parantainen avoids it easily.
Parantainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parantainen throws a sloppy head kick and Ventura moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ventura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Parantainen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Ventura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parantainen's elbow.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parantainen's elbow.
Ventura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Parantainen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Parantainen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parantainen lands with a left to the head.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ventura scores with a shot to the side of Parantainen's head.
Ventura is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ventura lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parantainen is looking to control Ventura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parantainen avoid being mounted?
Ventura throwing shots but Parantainen is blocking nicely.
Parantainen wants to control but Ventura is keeping busy.
Parantainen wants to improve his position but Ventura is controlling well.
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 Jaakko Parantainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaakko Parantainen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ventura looks to land a combination but Parantainen avoids it well.
Ventura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parantainen throws out the jab.
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Parantainen's shoulder, as Parantainen tries to avoid the shot.
Ventura works over Parantainen's head and body with a nice combination.
Parantainen with a poor takedown
and Ventura counters with a head kick. That will keep Parantainen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parantainen.
Parantainen blocks the body kick.
Parantainen scores with a hook to the body. Ventura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ventura.
Parantainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ventura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
Ventura stuns Parantainen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ventura blocks a head kick by Parantainen. #TD#
Parantainen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Ventura is trying to improve his position.
Ventura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Parantainen trying to control the action but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Parantainen working the strikes but Ventura uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Parantainen trying to control the action but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Parantainen moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Parantainen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Parantainen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2##SUB#
Parantainen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ventura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Parantainen's guard! Nice work there by Ventura!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura is working Parantainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ventura trying to control but Parantainen is working from the bottom.
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Parantainen is trying to keep Ventura in close.
Parantainen controlling Ventura's posture. #T3#
Ventura scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Ventura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ventura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Parantainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ventura throwing strikes but missing.
Ventura scoring with punches to the head and body.
Parantainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ventura manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parantainen. #T4#
Ventura wants to sweep here but Parantainen controlling him for the moment.
Parantainen trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ventura looking for a guillotine here but Parantainen defends easily.
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Parantainen from controlling successfully.
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 Jaakko Parantainen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ventura blocks the body kick.
Parantainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
Ventura throws a head kick but Parantainen moves out of range.
Parantainen feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parantainen. Ventura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ventura lands with a cross.
Ventura moves out of range as Parantainen strikes.
Parantainen takes one on the button.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body.
Parantainen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura looks for the body kick but Parantainen saw that one coming.
Ventura misses with a wild body shot.
Ventura lands a glancing blow to the side of Parantainen's head.
Parantainen lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into range.
Parantainen scores with a body shot. #T1#
Ventura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parantainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura walks forward, straight into a front kick from Parantainen.
Ventura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ventura thuds his shin into the meat of Parantainen's side.#CL#
Parantainen closes the distance and clinches.
Ventura managing to block the knees to the body from Parantainen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parantainen.
Parantainen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Parantainen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ventura is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Parantainen to the mat. Parantainen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Parantainen looking for a guillotine here but Ventura defends easily.
Ventura won't allow Parantainen to sweep him here. #SUB#
Parantainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ventura is looking to work some ground and pound but Parantainen has wrist control.#T2#
Parantainen is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up.
Ventura throws a big elbow that misses.
Parantainen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura.
Ventura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ventura preventing the sweep.
Parantainen seems keen to control Ventura's posture.
Parantainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parantainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Ventura postures up and lands a big shot to Parantainen's brow.
Ventura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Ventura working some strikes from top position.
Parantainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Parantainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parantainen is trying to keep Ventura in close. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ventura tries to clinch but Parantainen is having none of it. #TD#
Parantainen looking to score a takedown here. Ventura is defending well but Parantainen drives through and ends up in Ventura's guard.
Parantainen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ventura is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ventura is trying to control the position but Parantainen postures up.
Ventura trying to control the position here. #T4#
Parantainen lands a couple of elbows.
Ventura working a defensive guard here.
Parantainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ventura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Parantainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Ventura. No joy for Parantainen on that attempt. #CL#
Parantainen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Parantainen tightens his grip and picks Ventura up, before dumping him to the ground. Ventura manages to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaakko Parantainen.
I think Parantainen 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaakko Parantainen!
Jaakko Parantainen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: AD399: Pauline Porin
Date: Dec 07, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Lansky takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Lansky has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
A short right from Ventura.
Nice body punch from Ventura.
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Ventura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ventura throws a punch but it's blocked by Lansky.
Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Lansky controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lansky.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Ventura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lansky has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Ventura working aggressively here.
Lansky lands with a short shot to the head.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lansky misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lansky throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Ventura throws a head punch that misses.
Ventura cracks Lansky with a nice body shot.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Ventura tries to work over Lansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lansky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
Lansky misses with some punches.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ventura - that landed with a thud.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lansky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lansky has a couple of punches blocked by Ventura.
Lansky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ventura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ventura tries to work over Lansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lansky scores with a shot to the side of Ventura's head.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Lansky has Ventura pressed against the cage, preventing Ventura from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lansky.
Ventura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Meyer Lansky has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lansky looks winded!
Ventura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Ventura presses Lansky against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ventura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ventura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ventura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lansky is defending well.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ventura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lansky backwards.
Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ventura blocks an uppercut.
Ventura struggles to land a body shot inside as Lansky controls his hands. #BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lansky closes the distance and clinches.
Ventura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ventura tries to work over Lansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Lansky.
Ventura pushes Lansky back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Ventura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansky's elbow.
Ventura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lansky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ventura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ventura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lansky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Lansky avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage.
Ventura lands a nice uppercut.
Lansky misses with some punches.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Lansky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ventura.
Lansky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ventura fails to land.
Ventura pushes Lansky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansky's elbow.
Ventura blocking some punches. #BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Ventura gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Lansky throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lansky closes the distance and pushes Ventura back into the cage.
Lansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lansky lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
Lansky prevents a body shot from Ventura.
A head punch on the inside from Lansky fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
Lansky working aggressively here.
Lansky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lansky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lansky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura. #TD#
Ventura wants the takedown. Lansky is fighting it off but Ventura persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lansky's guard against the cage.
Lansky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lansky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ventura with a nice head shot there.
Ventura lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Meyer Lansky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Meyer Lansky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lansky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ventura. #CL2#
Lansky darts in and clinches Ventura up against the cage.
Ventura lands an uppercut.
Lansky prevents a body shot from Ventura.
Lansky misses with a punch on the inside.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Lansky avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage.
Ventura blocks an uppercut.
Lansky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ventura backwards.
Ventura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyer Lansky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lansky scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lansky.
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lansky.
Lansky working aggressively here.
Lansky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
Lansky misses with the head strike.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lansky's elbow. #TD#
Ventura has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lansky clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lansky wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Ventura throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ventura wants to control but Lansky is keeping busy.
Ventura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lansky.
Ventura looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Ventura throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ventura trying to control.
Ventura throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T2#
Lansky avoids the strikes from Ventura.
Ventura misses with an elbow to the head.
Ventura is striking from the back but Lansky escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Ground and pound from Ventura.
Lansky blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ventura.
Ventura thows a huge punch but Lansky dodges it nicely.
Ventura is looking to advance position but Lansky won't allow it.
Lansky wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Ventura throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lansky. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ventura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ventura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lansky's head.
Ventura stops Lansky from getting back to his feet.
Ventura wants to control but Lansky is keeping him busy.
Lansky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ventura.
Ventura stalling away here and it's allowed Lansky to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ventura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lansky keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Ventura finds it's way through Lansky's defenses.
Ventura throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Lansky stumbling backwards into the cage! Lansky bounces back off the cage towards Ventura, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ventura lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ventura celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AD394: Under the blue sky
Date: Nov 19, 2016

#R1#
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King misses with the combination.
Ventura cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ventura's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Ventura tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Ventura dodges the punch combination from King.
Ventura lands a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like William King has been cut.
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ventura's head.
Ventura looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch.
Ventura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ventura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King. #TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King thows a huge punch but Ventura dodges it nicely. #T1#
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
Ventura keeps control of the position for the meantime.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Ventura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ventura avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King slips a nice elbow through Ventura's hands, connecting with Ventura's forehead.
Ventura blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
King winds up and cracks Ventura with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Ventura is rocked!
Ventura keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oh Ventura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
King sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Ventura! Oh, Ventura is in big trouble! King lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William King!
After winning the bout, William King thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AD389: Dr. No
Date: Nov 05, 2016

#R1#
Kalil ducks under a wild hook from Ventura.
Ventura fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Ventura rushes Kalil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ventura on the inside.
Ventura lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Ventura.
Ventura misses with the head strike.
Ventura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalil backwards. #BC#
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura misses with a looping left.
Kalil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ventura moves out of range as Kalil throws a body kick.
Kalil on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Ventura gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalil tries to break the clinch but Ventura is controlling the position. #BC#
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ventura cracks Kalil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalil misses with a leg kick
and Ventura counters with a left to the body.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalil moves away.#T1##KD#
Ventura cracks Kalil with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kalil looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ventura finish him? #ROC#
Kalil is rocked!
Ventura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kalil is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
Kalil looks winded!
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ventura throws a pinpoint strike between Kalil's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Kalil crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Ventura scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AD383: Big fundamental
Date: Oct 15, 2016

#R1#
Ventura scores with a push kick.
Burns misses with a body shot.
Burns throws a shot from downtown. Ventura moves away and avoids it.
Ventura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burns paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Ventura rushes Burns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ventura. #BC2#
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns connects with a looping right hand.
Burns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Ventura moves forwards but Burns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Burns works Ventura's body with a nice hook.
Ventura looks for the body kick but Burns saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Burns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burns looks to land a right hand but Ventura moved out of range.
Ventura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns tests Ventura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ventura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Ventura. Those never looked like landing.
Burns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Ventura misses with a straight left.
Ventura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Connor Mac Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Ventura moves out of range of the strikes.
Burns lands a slapping body shot.
Ventura throws a push kick but Burns slaps the foot to one side.
Ventura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burns counters with a left to the body.
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Ventura throws a sloppy body shot
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
Ventura is looking to clinch.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#KD2#
Burns cracks Ventura with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ventura looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Burns finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ventura throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ventura tries to clinch there but Burns circles away.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burns cracks Ventura on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ventura falls backwards against the cage. Burns follows up with more strikes that drop Ventura to his knees. Burns keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ventura! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connor Mac Burns!
Connor Mac Burns thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AD378: VR46
Date: Sep 24, 2016

#R1#
Langerholc takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
Ventura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Langerholc.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ventura throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ventura lands with an uppercut that bounces Langerholc off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Ventura takes the fight into the clinch.
Langerholc tries a body shot but Ventura blocks it.
Ventura avoids the elbow strike from Langerholc, against the cage.
Ventura can't find room to land a body shot as Langerholc controls the action.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Langerholc blocks an uppercut.
Ventura tries a body shot but Langerholc blocks it. #BC#
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Langerholc.
Ventura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Langerholc.
Ventura avoids the body shot from Langerholc.
Ventura is looking to counter the offense by Langerholc and move into the clinch.
Ventura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Langerholc 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.
A jab from Langerholc misses. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ventura as he connects with a hook.
Langerholc lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ventura cracks Langerholc with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Langerholc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ventura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Langerholc lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #TD#
Ventura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Langerholc is trying to get back to full guard.
Ventura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ventura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ventura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Langerholc's head.
Langerholc tries to get to full guard but Ventura has control of the leg.
Ventura working Langerholc over with strikes. #SUB2#
Langerholc looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Ventura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Langerholc defending well though.
Ventura working over Langerholc with some ground and pound. Langerholc looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Langerholc is refusing to be controlled, as Ventura sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura is really struggling to control Langerholc but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Langerholc is pressing down on Ventura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ventura will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langerholc working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura.
Ventura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Langerholc swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Ventura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Langerholc is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ventura trying to control but Langerholc postures up.
Langerholc trying to control from Ventura's half guard. Ventura has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Langerholc connects with a couple of short punches.
Ventura wants to control the position but Langerholc says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ventura wants to get back to full guard.
Langerholc wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ventura keeps working.
Ventura wants to improve his position but Langerholc is controlling well. #T4#
Langerholc thows a huge punch but Ventura dodges it nicely.
Langerholc working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ventura won't allow Langerholc to pass to mount.
Ventura wants to get back to full guard but Langerholc has passed into side control.
Langerholc creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Langerholc landing a few strikes.
Ventura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Langerholc tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ventura's legs.
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 Anthony Ventura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good exchange - Langerholc coming out on top.#CL2#
Langerholc clinches.
Ventura pushes Langerholc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Ventura is trying to trip Langerholc. He has hold of a leg but Langerholc is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ventura persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Langerholc keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ventura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Langerholc's head.
Ventura landing with the ground and pound.
Ventura won't allow Langerholc to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ventura postures up and lands a big shot to Langerholc's brow.
Ventura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Langerholc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Langerholc trying to keep a closed guard but Ventura is proving a slippery customer.
Ventura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Langerholc looking to control.
Anthony Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ventura being controlled here momentarily.
Langerholc looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Langerholc looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ventura has picked Langerholc up and slammed him! Langerholc can't keep hold of the triangle and Ventura manages to pass to side control!
Ventura wants to control but Langerholc is keeping him busy.
Langerholc is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Langerholc wants to control but Ventura postures up.
Langerholc is not content to let Ventura control the position.
Langerholc struggling a bit here.
Langerholc tries to control but Ventura manages to take his back.
Ventura controlling well, preventing Langerholc from escaping the position.
Ventura lands punches and elbows.
Ventura has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Langerholc.
Ventura doesn't have the hooks in and Langerholc manages to turn into his guard.
Ventura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ventura is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Langerholc postures up. #SUB#
Ventura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Langerholc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Langerholc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Langerholc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Langerholc trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Langerholc showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ventura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Ventura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ventura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ventura keeping full guard, as Langerholc tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ventura holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ventura is on top in guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura won't allow Langerholc to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated that second round.
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#
Langerholc throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Ventura throws a push kick but Langerholc slaps the foot to one side.
Ventura lands with a nice combination. Langerholc backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Davor Langerholc has been cut.
Ventura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ventura misses with a kick to the body.
Langerholc tries to bum rush Ventura with a series of wild strikes but Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Langerholc clinches.
Ventura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Langerholc is trying to drag Ventura to the mat but Ventura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Langerholc scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura misses with a body punch. #T1#
Ventura misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Langerholc throws an elbow but misses.
Ventura is working Langerholc over against the cage.
Ventura gets underhooks to prevent Langerholc's takedown attempt.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Ventura lands a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Langerholc looking for a guillotine here but Ventura defends easily.
Ventura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Langerholc pulls Ventura in close to prevent any damage.
Langerholc keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Davor Langerholc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ventura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Langerholc looking for a sweep. Not yet Langerholc, not yet.
Ventura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Langerholc working for a triangle but Ventura defends it easily.
Ventura landing some decent shots from guard.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Langerholc.#T3#
Ventura is in close to Langerholc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ventura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Ventura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Langerholc has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ventura has managed to get both his arms back between Langerholc's legs - danger averted.
Ventura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ventura lands a couple of elbows.
Ventura is in close to Langerholc's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ventura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ventura throws a big right hand that misses.
Langerholc is pulling down on Ventura's head. It's preventing any offense from Ventura, at least for the moment.
Langerholc is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ventura cracks Langerholc with a solid left hand.
Langerholc has momentary wrist control but Ventura slips an elbow through the middle.
Langerholc tries to strike from the bottom. #SUB2#
Langerholc working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ventura has passed into half guard!
Ventura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura winds up and cracks Langerholc with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Langerholc is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Ventura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ventura 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Ventura!
An out of breath Anthony Ventura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Davor Langerholc had this to say: 'My vengeance will be torture and murder.'.

Event: AD374: Valar Dohaeris
Date: Aug 31, 2016

#R1#
Ventura misses with a kick to the body
and Bear counters with a nice uppercut.
Ventura lands with a right hand.
Bear fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ventura on the side of the head.
A lazy left from Bear finds it's target.
Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Bear.
Bear tries for a takedown but Ventura circles away easily
and Ventura counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Ventura moves into range and clinches up with Bear.#TD2#
Ventura works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bear avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bear looking for a sweep. Not yet Bear, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ventura.
Ventura is stalling in the full guard.
Bear working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Bear wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ventura in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Bear.
Ventura throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A left lands for Ventura.
Ventura tries for a takedown but Bear sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bear scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bear scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been hearing reports that Bear has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bear scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Ventura misses with a hook. Bear ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Ventura.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bear avoids a kick to the body.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Bear's shoulder, as Bear tries to avoid the shot.
Ventura walks into a straight right hand from Bear.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ventura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bear is trying to control but can't.
Ventura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bear trying to control but Ventura postures up.
Bear is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Ventura not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ventura throwing shots but Bear is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ventura connects with a nice short shot to Bear's temple.
Ventura with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bear keeping control of the position.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.
Ventura missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ventura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ventura throwing shots but Bear is blocking nicely. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.
Bear controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ventura throws the kick towards the body but Bear avoids it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ventura - that will leave a mark!
Ventura misses with a looping left.
Ventura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ventura lands with a nice body punch.
Ventura tries to clinch up.
Ventura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ventura fakes the leg kick and cracks Bear in the body.
Bear slips a straight right by Ventura.
Ventura throws a body punch but Bear moves out of range.
Bear getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid body kick from Ventura.
Bear takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ventura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bear swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bear throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range. #CL2#
Bear gets tackled into the cage by Ventura. Ventura maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ventura circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ventura. Bear does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bear darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ventura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Bear's shoulder, as Bear tries to avoid the shot.
Bear thuds a left hand into Ventura's body.
Bear throws a hook to the side of Ventura's head but Ventura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ventura throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bear gets a double leg takedown into Ventura's guard.
Bear with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ventura looking for a sweep. Not yet Ventura, not yet.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Ventura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bear.
Ventura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ventura wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Ventura throws a big right hand that misses.
Bear lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ventura is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ventura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear is looking to pass into half guard but Ventura pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ventura is in guard.#REVB#
Ventura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Bear keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bear looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ventura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ventura with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB#
Bear working for a triangle but Ventura defends it easily.
Bear controls Ventura momentarily but Ventura frees himself.
Ventura landing with the ground and pound.
Ventura postures up.
Ventura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bear's head.#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.
Ventura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ventura trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Ventura sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bear's guard.
Bear avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ventura.
Ventura is trying to control the action in half guard but Bear is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bear is trying to control but can't.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ventura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bear defending well though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bear takes a swing at Ventura's ribcage but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ventura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bear takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bear misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Ventura tries to land a front kick but Bear steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bear half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bernard Bear will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Bear decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ventura is trying to get back to full guard.
Ventura is refusing to be controlled, as Bear sits in half guard.
Bear looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bear drops an elbow to the side of Ventura's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throwing shots but Ventura is blocking nicely.
Bear looks to land a strike but Ventura avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ventura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bear is one step ahead there. #T1#
Ventura has Bear pulled in close to control his posture.
Bear cracks Ventura with a solid left hand.
Bear lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ventura trying to control the position here.
Bear won't allow Ventura to sweep him here.
Bear connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ventura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bear controls the pace.
Bear trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bear pushes down on Ventura's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ventura's head.
Ventura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Ventura keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Ventura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ventura lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bear is looking to improve his position.
Bear is refusing to be controlled, as Ventura sits in half guard.
Bear makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bear.
Ventura trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom. #T4#
Ventura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ventura looking to sit in guard and control but Bear gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bear trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.
Ventura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bear preventing the sweep.
Ventura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bear's guard. #REVB#
Ventura throws a big right hand that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernard Bear showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bear 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anthony Ventura!
An out of breath Anthony Ventura thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AD366: A Golden Crown
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Li dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Li.
Ventura scores with a jab to the jaw.
Li rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ventura counters with a stiff right hand.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Li tries to keep at a distance but Ventura has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ventura.
Li tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ventura working aggressively here.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura has a couple of punches blocked by Li.
Ventura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li goes for a takedown attempt but Ventura pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Li closes the distance and clinches up with Ventura, looking for a takedown. Li pushes Ventura against the cage but Ventura circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Anthony Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Li.
Li shoots in but no luck this time.
Ventura is looking to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura throws a front kick that sends Li stumbling back into the cage.
Li looks winded!
Li throws a combination that misses
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Ventura takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Ventura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Li backwards.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Li is working for takedown but Ventura is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ventura lands with a light punch inside.
Ventura is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Ventura. #TD#
Ventura has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Li regains guard immediately.
Li throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Li throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ventura lands a couple of elbows.
Ventura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ventura is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ventura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ventura is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Li keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ventura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Li looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.
Li keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Li striking off his back but it's not causing Ventura any problems.
Li thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Li will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ventura has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ventura controlling from the top position.
Ventura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Li's head.
Ventura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving. #T3#
Ventura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ventura trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Li will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ventura won't allow Li to sweep him here.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ventura's guard. #REVB#
Ventura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Li drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ventura manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Li has Ventura in his guard.#REVR#
Li thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ventura stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Ventura is in close to Li's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Ventura sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ventura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ventura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Li doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Li keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Li keeping full guard, as Ventura tries to pass.
Ventura stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Li tries to strike from the bottom.
Li will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ventura throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ventura throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Ventura shoots in and gets a takedown into Li's guard.
Ventura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Li doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Ventura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Li is striking from the bottom but Ventura uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Li misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ventura is nestled in close to Li, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Li manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Li trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Li trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Li's head.
Ventura lands a couple of elbows.
Ventura slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ventura there. #ROC#
Li is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li punching from the bottom.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Ventura finish him?#T1#
Ventura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anthony Ventura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ventura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ventura winds up and cracks Li with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ventura is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Li is hurt! He's hurt bad - Ventura fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Li from any more punishment! Congratulations to Ventura! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AD361: Waluigi
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1##CL#
Congo has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Congo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ventura.
Congo takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Obi Congo has been cut.
Ventura lands with a left to the head.
Ventura lands a right hand.
Ventura lands a hook that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Ventura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Ventura tightens his grip and picks Congo up, before dumping him to the ground. Congo manages to land in guard.
Ventura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo looking for a sweep. Not yet Congo, not yet.
Ventura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ventura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Congo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ventura loads up on a big left hand. Congo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ventura looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Congo can't hide his disappointment, as Ventura celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Ventura!
A very excited looking Anthony Ventura 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.

Event: AD358: Wario
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Černý ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Černý walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Černý throws a head kick but Ventura moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Černý tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Černý.
Černý throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ventura lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ventura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ventura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Černý finds it's way round the side to connect with Ventura's head.
Černý misses with a straight right.
Černý looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Černý takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ventura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Černý was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Černý throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ventura scores with a nice strike.
Černý scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Černý blocks a jab.
Ventura dodges the punch combination from Černý.
Černý throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ventura on the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Černý gets tackled into the cage by Ventura. Ventura maintains the clinch.
Ventura misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Černý.
Ventura working aggressively here.
Ventura misses with a punch to the body.
Černý wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Černý blocks a body shot from Ventura.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Černý.
A short uppercut from Ventura.
Ventura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Černý blocking some punches. #BC#
Černý breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ventura moves forwards but Černý connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ventura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Černý has time to react.
Ventura with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Černý does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura slips under a jab.
Ventura looks to score with a jab to the body but Černý is just out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Ventura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Černý gets tackled into the cage by Ventura. Ventura maintains the clinch.
Ventura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Černýs head.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Černý misses with a punch to the body.
Ventura tries to throw a body punch but Černý avoids it by throwing Ventura back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ventura.
Ventura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ventura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Černý is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ventura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ventura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Černý after a bit of a struggle.
Ventura is leaning against Černý and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ventura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Černý.
Černý wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ventura prevents Černý from breaking the clinch.
Ventura tries to work over Černý's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ventura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Černý's elbow.
Černý prevents a body shot from Ventura.
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura misses with a body punch.
Ventura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Černý's elbow. #T4#
Ventura misses with some punches.
Ventura tries to work over Černý's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Černý manages to break the clinch.
Ventura throws a jab but it's blocked by Černý.
Černý chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Černý scores with a jab to the head.
Ventura cracks Černý with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ventura throws a series of punches but Černý moves out of range.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ventura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Černý scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ventura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Černý.
Černý looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Černý throws a nice looking combination but Ventura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ventura throws an overhand right that lands on Černý's shoulder, as Černý tries to avoid the shot.
Ventura tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Ventura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ventura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Černý misses with a wild combination.
Ventura misses with a body kick.
Černý throws a quick inside leg kick.
Černý misses the shot to the body.
Ventura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Černý lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ventura tries to clinch but Černý moves out of range.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Černý misses with a head kick.
Alojz Černý is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Černý misses with a wild body shot.
Ventura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Černýs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Černý with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ventura loads up on a big right hand but Černý slips the punch.
Alojz Černý is winning the standup battle so far.
Černý ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Černý swings for the body but Ventura moves out of range. #T1#
Ventura avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ventura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Černý changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura avoids the head kick by Černý.
Černý on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Černý misses with a few strikes there.
Ventura throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Černý tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Černý has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ventura finds it's way round the side to connect with Černý's head. #ROC2#
Černý is rocked!
Černý is holding his hands too far apart here. Ventura throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Černý is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Del Rosario and Anthony Ventura. This should be fireworks!

194 cm
28 yrs
248 lbs

196 cm
38 yrs
266 lbs

Del Rosario

Ventura

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Shane Del Rosario! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ventura moves into the clinch.

Ventura has hold of one of Del Rosario's legs. Del Rosario is fighting the takedown attempt but Ventura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Del Rosario (0) vs (2) Ventura
Del Rosario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ventura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ventura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura being controlled here momentarily.
Ventura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura wants to pass the guard but Del Rosario is keeping the position.

Ventura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Del Rosario manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ventura has Del Rosario in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (2) vs (2) Ventura
Ventura is pulling down on Del Rosario's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Del Rosario stopping the sweep attempt from Ventura.
Ventura is adopting a defensive guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura keeps trying to improve his position.
Ventura managing to control the position.
Ventura wants to sweep here but Del Rosario controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is stalling in the full guard.
Ventura seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ventura looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Del Rosario puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ventura wants to improve his position but Del Rosario is controlling well.
Del Rosario passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Del Rosario (5) vs (2) Ventura
Ventura is working to get back to half guard.
Ventura is trying to reverse the position but instead Del Rosario has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Del Rosario (8) vs (2) Ventura

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario keeps control of the position as Ventura tries to break free.
Del Rosario not allowing Ventura to control his hands.
Del Rosario is trying to stick to Ventura's back but Ventura is turning into Del Rosario. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Del Rosario's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ventura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (8) vs (4) Ventura
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Rosario looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Rosario, not yet.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Del Rosario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ventura slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura looking to pass the guard.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ventura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Rosario is keeping the position for now.
Del Rosario looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Rosario is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Del Rosario has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ventura looking to pass the guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario looking for a sweep. Not yet Del Rosario, not yet.

Ventura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Rosario dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (10) vs (4) Ventura
Ventura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Del Rosario is one step ahead there.
Ventura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (10) vs (6) Ventura
Del Rosario is trying to control the position but Ventura postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Del Rosario controlling the position.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ventura looking to pass the guard.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Del Rosario is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Del Rosario working a defensive guard here.
Del Rosario is adopting a defensive guard.
Ventura trying to control but Del Rosario is working from the bottom.
Del Rosario looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ventura is one step ahead there.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ventura wants to control from the top but Del Rosario keeps moving.
Ventura stays in close to Del Rosario's body and controls the position.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rosario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Rosario is retaining full guard.
Del Rosario keeping moving, preventing Ventura from controlling successfully.
Ventura looking to sit in guard and control but Del Rosario gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Rosario (12) vs (6) Ventura

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ventura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Rosario doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Rosario manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ventura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Rosario is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ventura working a defensive guard here.
Del Rosario trying to control the position from guard on top but Ventura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ventura wants to sweep here but Del Rosario controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ventura looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Del Rosario takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Del Rosario thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Ventura and Alexey Turshatov. Turshatov has chosen War And Peace as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

196 cm
38 yrs
266 lbs

190 cm
35 yrs
220 lbs

Ventura

Turshatov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Ventura! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexey Turshatov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Turshatov tries for a takedown but Ventura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turshatov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ventura defends it nicely.

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

Ventura has clasped his hands together around Turshatov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ventura (4) vs (0) Turshatov

Ventura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turshatov is trying to control Ventura's posture but Ventura avoids it.

Ventura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ventura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ventura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ventura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Ventura stalls from top position.
Ventura tries to advance to mount but Turshatov denies him.
Turshatov wants to control but Ventura postures up.

Ventura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turshatov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ventura but great work by Turshatov.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ventura (4) vs (4) Turshatov
Ventura is not content to let Turshatov control the position.
Ventura wants to control but Turshatov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura tries to buck Turshatov off but Turshatov is having none of it.

Turshatov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ventura has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turshatov but great work by Ventura.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ventura (8) vs (4) Turshatov
Turshatov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ventura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turshatov is trying to control but Ventura passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ventura (11) vs (4) Turshatov
Turshatov trying to remain calm as Ventura controls from the top position.
Turshatov tries to improve position but can't.
Ventura tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turshatov tries to bench press Ventura off him but Ventura keeps the position.

Ventura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turshatov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ventura tries for a kimura but Turshatov is defending well.

Ventura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ventura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ventura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Ventura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Turshatov wants to control but Ventura postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov tries to control but Ventura manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ventura (14) vs (4) Turshatov
Ventura controlling well, preventing Turshatov from escaping the position.
Ventura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Turshatov.

Turshatov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ventura's arms.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Ventura looking for the choke but no joy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Turshatov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Ventura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turshatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Turshatov fending off the submission attempt from Ventura.

Ventura working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Turshatov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Ventura has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Turshatov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Ventura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Ventura is looking for the choke from the back position but Turshatov is controlling his hands well.
Ventura avoiding Turshatov 's attempts to control his hands.

Ventura is persistently looking for the submission but Turshatov is defending it well.

Ventura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turshatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ventura working for the choke.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ventura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Turshatov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Ventura looking for the choke but no joy.
Turshatov wants to control his opponent's hands but Ventura gets his hands free.

Turshatov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ventura gets his way!

Turshatov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ventura.
Turshatov rolls, trying to escape but Ventura keeps control of the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Ventura is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turshatov tries to escape but Ventura has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Turshatov turns into Ventura and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ventura (14) vs (6) Turshatov
Ventura has control of Turshatov's left arm, preventing Turshatov from doing any damage.
Turshatov trying to control but Ventura is working from the bottom.

Turshatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ventura is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ventura has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ventura (16) vs (6) Turshatov
Ventura is stalling in the full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ventura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Turshatov wants to improve his position but Ventura is controlling well.

Ventura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ventura is trying to work for a kimura but Turshatov is defending well.
Turshatov trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Ventura seems to be looking for submissions.
Turshatov is positioning himself well to prevent Ventura advancing to mount.

Ventura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Turshatov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ventura.
Turshatov trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turshatov trying to control here.
Turshatov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ventura (19) vs (6) Turshatov
Turshatov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Ventura wants to finish this one by submission but Turshatov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ventura.
Turshatov tries to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Turshatov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Turshatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.

Ventura seems to be looking for submissions.

Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turshatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura.

Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turshatov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura.
Turshatov trying to control here.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ventura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Turshatov looking for submissions off his back.

Ventura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Turshatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Turshatov tries to get to full guard but Ventura has control of the leg.
Turshatov trying to hold on to Ventura's head to control him but Ventura postures up.

Ventura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turshatov is just riding it out for now. Ventura eventually gives up the hold.

Turshatov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ventura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turshatov is just riding it out for now. Ventura eventually gives up the hold.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ventura takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Alexey Turshatov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bye!'.

Event: TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016

Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ari Kantola and Anthony Ventura. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

185 cm
34 yrs
300 lbs

196 cm
38 yrs
266 lbs

Kantola

Ventura

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ari Kantola! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Ventura has Kantola up against the cage in a clinch.

Ventura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kantola (0) vs (2) Ventura
Kantola is looking for a sweep. Ventura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ventura uses his free foot to push down on Kantola's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kantola.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kantola (0) vs (5) Ventura
Kantola is trying to escape the mount.
Kantola controls the position.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kantola tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kantola defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ventura.
Kantola is trying desperately to improve position.

Ventura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ventura looking for a guillotine from mount but Kantola is having none of it.

Ventura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kantola has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola holds on for dear life.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ventura trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Ventura avoids the attempt from Kantola to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ventura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kantola is looking to escape.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.

Ventura looking for a guillotine from mount but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Ventura tries to push Kantola's head away but Kantola is holding on tight.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ventura tries to control but Kantola wriggling away.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola can't escape the position.
Ventura avoids the attempt from Kantola to control.
Kantola is looking to improve his position but Ventura isn't that keen on the idea.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola is looking to improve his position but Ventura isn't that keen on the idea.

Ventura is working for a guillotine from mount but Kantola frees his head quite easily.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ventura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kantola defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ventura.

Ventura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kantola is surviving well by controlling Ventura's body position as best he can.
Ventura looking to control but Kantola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Ventura has control of Kantola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kantola regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Ventura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Kantola'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.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ventura looking to control but Kantola is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Ventura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantola shrugs it off.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.
Kantola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola holds on for dear life.

Ventura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kantola has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ventura controlling the pace for now.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola is squirming around, avoiding Ventura's attempts to control the action.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.

Ventura has control of Kantola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kantola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ventura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kantola is looking to escape.
Kantola wants to control but Ventura is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ventura looking to secure an arm triangle but Kantola defends it well.

Ventura is working for a guillotine from mount but Kantola frees his head quite easily.
Ventura tries to control but Kantola wriggling away.
Ventura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kantola haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ventura trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.

Ventura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantola shrugs it off.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Ventura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantola shrugs it off.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Ventura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kantola is looking to escape.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Ventura wants to control the pace but Kantola is squirming around nicely.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Ventura looking for a guillotine from mount but Kantola is having none of it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ventura trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.
Kantola working to try and regain half guard.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kantola is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

Kantola defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ventura.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Ventura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Kantola defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ventura.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ventura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kantola is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Ventura is working for a guillotine from mount but Kantola frees his head quite easily.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kantola is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ventura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Ventura has control of Kantola's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kantola regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Kantola wants to hold on but Ventura pushes him away.
Kantola can't escape the position.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura postures up.

Ventura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kantola to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kantola shrugs it off.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura postures up.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to reverse the position but Ventura maintains control.
Ventura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kantola is looking to escape.

Ventura looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kantola tries to hold on but Ventura postures up.
Ventura tries to push Kantola's head away but Kantola is holding on tight.
Ventura trying to control but Kantola is having none of it.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to lock up and control but Ventura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Ventura has isolated one of Kantola's arms. Kantola looking to fight him off but Ventura twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Ventura!
Anthony Ventura seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AD349: Princess Daisy
Date: May 07, 2016

#R1#
Ventura pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ventura.
A solid body kick from Ventura.
Ventura lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ventura.
Ventura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Ventura coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Santiago Gracie has been cut.#TD#
Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ventura is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Ventura working to try and regain half guard.
Ventura bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Ventura is posturing up here but Gracie has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ventura tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ventura has to tap! Slick submission there by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santiago Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Santiago Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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